Groovy graduates and more...

This week was a busy week for Miss Groovy. On Sunday she went to the park with us to watch Jack practice frisbee with Tali and practice pairs with Gary and Bayer. She had a nice time practicing her behaviors for her Puppy K graduation that was coming up on Tuesday.



Monday night was her first agility class. It's a foundation class that is safe for young dogs to participate in - no jumping or anything until they are old enough. This week we just talked about playing with our dogs, tug, etc. We had to get up in front of the class and play with our dogs without any toys. That was an easy one with Groove - just run away from her and a game begins! Then we had to get up in front of class and tug. This I was worried about because while she likes to tug she is hit or miss in strange places in addition to the fact that she is losing teeth. Well she tugged and even more impressive is that she tugged with our instructor who she didn't know before that evening! She was a very good girl and I was so very pleased!


Tuesday night she graduated her Puppy K class! She graduated in the top 13! (that's a joke - there were 13 in the class and the instructor kept telling folks that) She did sits, downs, stays and loose leash walking with flair and success and her "pattycake" trick was a hit. Even more impressive though was her saying hello to the small children and men and not minding at all when Mike the instructor put her graduation cap on her head. I was shocked and surprised. She's like a whole new dog lately! Hopefully it sticks!

Thanks to Sarah and Jack for the photos!