Market

After our elevator ride, Marley went to the farmers market. We went for the crowds which turned out to be a non-issue. Except for the crazy man that tried to grab our "hound dog', no monsters on the streets surrounding the capitol today. However, in addition to the market there were musicians and a band. Marley did not appreciate the music, so we tortured her by stopping to listen to every group that was performing.

Marley's greatest distractions were dogs, children, birds, and food. She needs to work on HEELing, hopefully more practice and tips at class this week.

There were more crowds and music down State Street for sidewalk sales. We worked through the crowds with little effort until Marley saw a dog, then she lost focus. She received constant subtle corrections throughout our walk.

After our three hours of exercise, we stopped for a bite to eat; Marley drank and slept under the table. Leaving the restaurant the customers next to us remarked that they hadn't known the dog was there during their lunch.

At home this evening we took our walk around the neighborhood and stopped by the playground. Marley does very good on the obstacles: steps, bridge, tunnels. Her favorite is the slide. She bounds up the steps, through the tunnel, and throws herself down the slide. I think she actually enjoys it. She will provide a demonstration for the other puppies at our OccuPaws training class this Tuesday. On our way home she practiced HEELing and the STANDing STAY. She can HEEL well for ten yards, we just need to maintain focus

In addition to toad hunting she has a new hobby - rabbit watching. She sits on the window seat and patiently, usually quiet, observes a family of rabbits in their natural environment.



“A well-trained dog will make no attempt to share your lunch. He will just make you feel so guilty that you cannot enjoy it.” - Helen Thomson