K & K’s Training Journey

 We’ve made so much progress! Kimiko had a breakthrough this morning and jumped over two poles AND went through the tunnel for the first time! She was so proud of herself, during the potty break, she went right up to Wembley and said “I did it! Did you see? I did it!” She is doing great with commands and attention too. After we got home, she whined to go out again, so I took her out, although she noticed that I was getting ready to leave, so she wanted to go in the car with me. It’s the first time she took me to the car herself. So proud.  We have also given her more room in the crate - no more divider. She wasn’t quite sure what to do, but she  made a little nest for herself and her snuggle puppy. I also put a chew stick in there with her. I think she will be fine with that much room from now on. Fingers crossed. Yesterday, Kimi got a solid OK from the groomer - she did great and they are training her that being groomed is not a scary or bad thing. My homework is to get ...

 I must say that I am so proud of this little puppy! We brought three kinds of treats to class today - chicken, bacon cheese apple, and string cheese. I gave her the bacon ones as we entered the building, as she was still shy about going inside. Then we got to try the agility table, and I used the same treats. She got so comfortable, she jumped on top of it voluntarily! First time! She also took treats near and over the bar - she didn’t go over it herself, but it was a great first step. We went back and did table, bar, table, and she went up on the table TWICE! I need to bring more of those treats next time.  We worked on other concepts with the chicken and string cheese treats - she was so focused that at one point, she barked to get my attention when I was trying to pay attention to the teacher! She wanted those treats. XD Also changing my release word to “cheers” since “ok” is used too much in regular conversation. Kimi is doing great sitting when she asks to go on the balc...