Tuesday

 Morning - Kimi followed me around the block pretty well and I was able to get her attention with my hand down at her level. Went to say hi to everyone in Witherspoon building and she did great. Everyone was happy to see her. Started “place” training in office - she went to her bed twice, but the third time she just kept trying to play with me and barking and putting one paw in the bed, so we switched gears and did some sit-stay.

Afternoon - tried “place” training in choir room - she would not put herself in her bed! So we did recall and sit-stay instead. Post-walk we tried “place” training in JBGS with the black mat and she did great! She followed me on the leash, including some turns, was focused, and understood going to the mat. Hooray! She jumped up on Grier on our way to the car, but Grier turned around and Kimi stopped immediately. Unfortunately, then Grier encouraged the jumping up behavior. Have to keep working on this and get other people on board. 

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