Good Citizens

Echo went for short walk this evening before attending a training class at the Dawg Zone in Janesville. Lisa and Echo worked on calm greetings, STAYs and leaving other dogs alone when walking past them.

I worked with Archie since Michelle was teaching the class. Archie did very good with the STAY, probably the "Best In Class". The most difficult exercise was getting more than a dozen dogs to lie down in a close circle and behave - no getting up, growling, or sniffing allowed.

Michelle brought the bubbles out again, but Echo was ready for them this time. He wasn't afraid. However, he did break the STAY command to eat or attack the bubbles. I was surprised that a few other dogs were also fearful of the floating monsters. There may be a need for bubble therapy.

The OccuPaws dogs had to stay after class. Not because they were bad, but to attempt to complete the first official step in becoming an OccuPaws guide dog. Congratulations to Moby, Echo, and Archie. All three passed their Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test this evening.