Classes Have Begun

Jane, Harley, Pam and Topper are busy learning.






Harley is the social one- he is trying to get this pretty lady to play!






The front door to our "class" - all set for Halloween already!








Class is fun, just have to dive into it!



I'm sorry that I have not been a good correspondent, but life has been full recently. Topper and Harley have been experiencing many different settings these past two weeks. First of all they continue to go to camp with Alice and Paul on the weekends. They are "enrolled" in puppy play school twice a week, and this week we added puppy obedience class. My friend, Jane O'Connor, a wonderful doggy person who has 3 "babies" of her own, consented to come with me each Tuesday for these classes. That way both dogs will get the full benefit of the hour long class. This past Tuesday was the first class! Well, now I know what being joined at the hip feels like! Topper and Harley wanted to be with me. Harley did alright with Jane, but Topper screamed as if we were taking his legs off whenever I moved out of range. Harley wasn't as vocal, but he made his objections known when he couldn't see me. Jane, bless her heart, worked patiently with Harley and with Topper when we tried to switch off. Both dogs did sit for treats and we are practicing "getting their attention" by saying their name and then treating. The lessons to be learned this week are attention, name and no snapping at the treat! Well two out of three "ain't bad"! A woman who's husband was in the class took a bunch of pictures for me, but we were too far away for any really good shots, but I put them on anyway!
I have heard from Gillis' parents (Bar Harbour, ME) and he is growing, healthy and very happy. Dawn - new name is Marlie- is enjoying her life outside of Portland ME. Sachmo, who lives in Weston, MA, is really enjoying life. His parents have a beach house and he has spent the summer running in the waves and loving every minute. Ava, our NJ girl, is going to live with Emily in MA. Emily is our handler and she co-owns Ava with Greg (NJ). Our Canadian boy, Oden, is very happy--seems he spends many days at his "Aunt's" doggy boutique. Our California "dude" is busy re-training his people--he was the one with the silver collar that we thought would make the best hunter, as he was always ready to work! Sophie in ME continues to be the light of her owners life and absolutely knows that she is a princess! The only people that we haven't heard from recently are our girl's parents in PA, but then they have school, job etc to keep them busy, not to mention learning what our girl wants.
By now everyone probably has had their second visit to the vets for the second vaccination. Hopefully all went well with those. Harley and Topper love our vet, he gives treats- lots of them!
I'll try to get some more news for next blog entry.
Enjoy
Pam