Lesson 4

~The ball. So simple and so loved! Picture taken by Liz Bedwell~

Last week we had our fourth lesson with C. Georgia was jumping a lot so we had to wait for her to calm down before C walked in the house. I am to have Georgia on a leash when I answer the door; I just have to remember beforehand! C reinforced that we need to continue to completely ignore jumping and turn our backs. Next we did a brief Dremel session on Georgia’s nails so I could build my confidence. I can and have to use more pressure. I’ve used the Dremel twice since and am getting much better at it and Georgia is really doing well. I get out a piece of cheese and the Dremel and she gets excited!!

We worked a little on a trick (more on that later), but I need to do better about practicing it. Tricks are not a requirement for a Pet Partners team, but it’s something fun to be able to show clients (patients). Then we spent time on greetings. Luckily Nathan got home about this time so we could use him in our practicing. Georgia needs to be able to be calm either standing or sitting when approached by someone, as well as, someone with a dog, but since we don’t have another dog we’ll have to practice this at our next lesson which we’re having in PetsMart! I’m nervous about this since they’ll be SO many distractions, but that’s what we need.

That about wraps it up; not a long post today. I’m pretty tired after all the storms and sirens going off last night. I’m sure most of you are too, but the good news is that it’s Wednesday which means we’re half way there!!!! Hoping everyone has a nice Easter holiday spent with family and friends and that the Bunny is good to you!