The Latest

Well, I haven't written in a while. The really short update:

* Indie: We've done two rounds of Basic Obedience since I last posted, and will be starting Sub-Novice again (aka CGC Prep) in two weeks. We'd started Sub-Novice once before but dropped back down to Basic because we hit a point where he couldn't deal with being around the other dogs. He'd get barking, and focus was shot to bits. The good thing is that we've worked through a ton of it by now. Class 1, we couldn't get in the training ring at all. Class 2, we stayed in the corner. Class 3, we stayed back and forth at one end. And so on. By the end of last session, it wasn't immediate obvious to all nearby humans that we've been working through major reactivity, so it's not "cured", but it's distinctive success. We'll keep working it, and I'm sure he'll grow out of some of it too. 11-month old GSDs aren't known for their mature attitudes.

* Ebby: Ebby just completed Novice Rally class, and we have our first Run-through/Match tomorrow! We also have our first trial in Frederick, MD in October. I'd enter sooner, but that's the first available. The biggest deal with Ebony is that she's been *wonderful* with other dogs in class.

* Kate: Kate's still trucking. She's got a bum rear foot right now, which is making it tough for her, but it doesn't slow her down like it should. That dog is pure stubborn, and I give her credit for it. She's been enjoying our trips out to the lake.