Happy 4th of July from the Golden Gang!

We took photos today because we are so cute in our 4th of July bandanas...... It was fun!

(This photo was before the photogs assistants busted out the treats for the pets)

 

I ran away at first because I didn't want to get my photo taken....(and no one offered me treats!)

Aislin watched from the sidelines, happy she didn't have to be in the photos!

 

Then the treats (licorice) were busted out for the older dogs......they were excited....

 Issac practiced his "cookie" exercises.....

 They took a good photo together....

 Mostly because I ran away....again

But we succeeded in getting a good photo of the three of us. Aren't we cute?!?!?!?
Happy 4th of July Everyone from the Golden Gang!!!

 

Azara Report

Azara  is in phase 2 this week. 

I've been kind of a blog slacker and haven't updated since she went back so here is a long update on her...Yay for Phase 2.....GOOOOOO ZUZU!!!!

Phase 2—In town

The dog gets to go in town. By now, the dog is comfortable with his harness and has adjusted to the kennel. The dog is taken on a planned distraction route. Remember watching the movie Up? The dog needs to be able to walk and not scream SQUIRREL. The dog also gets to see the obstacle course.-->

Phase 1—Formal training begins

Formal training begins and the dog re-discovers food rewards and learns about clickers. Sit, down, and stay is reintroduced in a very precise way. Dogs learn to refuse offers of hamburgers from strangers and to not pick up strange food off the floor. Dogs are introduced to the harness, get their teeth and ears cleaned, and get petted and massaged. The dogs learn to walk on a treadmill. They learn the commands forward, halt, and hop-up. The dogs tend to LOVE the treadmill. 

Phase 0—Arrival period

The dog comes to the kennel and gets acquainted. The dog gets to walk around the campus, gets placed with a kennelmate that he/she plays well together. The dog gets daily grooming, any needed meds, cuddle time with humans, and is introduced to the community run playtime. The dog also goes through a health screening which includes hip X-rays, a formal veterinarian exam, an eye exam, and an accurate weight. The dog is also made up to date on his shots.