Learning

I am so thankful for the puppy class I am teaching right now. It reminds me of all the things I need to prepare for as I look forward to getting my puppy on July 24th. the next year will be busy and full of activity to make sure my pup's first impressions are ones that will set her up for success in all areas of her life. The pups that were in class last night are doing so well. There are things that come up, like excessive barking, that the owner's previous dogs didn't do. Every dog is here to teach us lots of things about dog training but also about life. We never stop learning whether it's about people, dogs, methods of training, or just the mechanics of managing our time. When dog owners say "my dog should know that", I get a bit impatient. How long did it take me to learn to manage a website, run the business, drive a car, type, or eat healthy. I have to practice to keep what I learned sharp. So do dogs. Practice and patience.