Day - Nov. 18th

An amazing morning this morning, as my big guy awesomely iimpressed me. Barb had a family of 5 kids come in ranging from 10 mos to age 10 and they ran, screamed, got in his face and you name it, they did it. He did get excited as they ran, but with a NO! Down!, he went right back to a down and was good. Barb even had me put him under the table and had them come pull his tail, grab his face, and pull his ears to show me how well he did in accepting this. We won't be doing this to him, but wanted me to see he could take it. Very pleased!

After meeting the kids this morning, we went to petco where we had to do obedience with Barb squeaking toys and bouncing balls past him. He really surprised me as he only got up once, the first time and with putting him back, he didn't move at all, even when she threw the ball at his feet.

Came back for lunch and then went out again to do the backwards "P" in groups like we'll be doing here very shortly. We then stopped on the way back to campus at the Catholic Church and did church training of how to get him in and out of the pews.


Just got the call to break and head out for our walk!


Backwards' "P" night walk- CHECK and nailed it! :) In the words of Mike D. "You guys were ROCKETS!"  :) Seriously we are the fastest on class and when you say "Go", we go! :)

He did very, very well, I'm pleased as he left the bushes alone on the back half of the walk and gave me plenty of clearance around the people and found the curbs right away and lined up nice and straight. He stayed clear of the things overhanging and actually stopped for the one narrow area, that he doesnt stop for during the day, so he's more cautious at night, which is awesome.

Definitely in LOVE. :) Just ready to go home and start off the next portion of our journey. Just a few more days. :)

Tomorrow morning is a walk- will leave it up to the students (San Remo/Port Jefferson, etc) and then the afternoon will be exit interviews.