So we got their about 9 (class starts at 10) so we could check everything out, see the dogs, etc, etc). 4 Paws is probably one of the kid friendliest places that I have ever been! Tons of stuff for the kids to do, inside and out!
So we got to meet everyone (and I am happy to report that EVERYONE in our class is awesome! Yay!) and got to visit with Taz a little while he was in his kennel before class.
Class began and Jeremy introduced himself, the other trainers and talked about 4 Paws, the different programs they use that train the dogs, etc, etc. It wasn't too long till it was time to bring out the dogs! I think Lily was maybe the 3rd or 4th to get her dog brought to her but it felt like forever. Though it was really cool to see all the dogs meet their new partners! So her and Taz hit it off right away!
After the meet and greet Jeremy and Jessup (I think that was what her name was! Gosh, I hope there is not a test on the trainers names!) showed how the dogs will alert during a seizure. It was really pretty amazing how quick the dogs will respond! Then we broke for lunch.
After lunch we did some obedience training (for us!). Taz was the perfect gentlemen and only tested me a few times to see if I meant business. We are quite pleased with him! He is really, really laid back and very sweet!
Tonight he is staying at the training center but tomorrow he comes back to the hotel with us. I can't wait!!
And a final parting shot for you! I promise I will try to get more pictures tomorrow!
Oh and now for the bad news...I am losing my voice....like really going away! I REALLY REALLY need my voice for this training! The dogs listen to hands signals as well as verbal commands, but they need to acclimate to our voices.....this could be a problem! Whispering now, drinking hot tea and hoping that my voice will be right as rain in the morning!
As always thank you for reading!!
Can't wait to see how the rest of your training goes. We are in next month's class so this is making it very real for us. Love the pictures.
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