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2/10/2015

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Picturemarcoujor
Thank heavens for Weebly's auto-publish feature! 
 
A couple Wednesdays ago, my Unassembled Snowflakes post was written and ready to go...business as usual.
 
I sat down with my first cup of coffee that morning and my trusty tablet, ready to send out the e-mail I usually do, to let you all know about my latest, when Sir Andy Jordan whirled past me with an effusive "Good Morning, Ma!" bark.
 
So, as I was waiting for my new Laptop to arrive (oh, say a prayer, it has a virus, but I know it will be on the mend soon!), I made a hand-written list of all the items our boy decided we didn't need anymore.

It was quite staggering when I saw it, completed, in front of me:
 
  •  Two  screen doors (like the one shown in the picture here)
  •  Mommy's brand new slipper (just one)
  • Dad's inhaler
  • Too many toys and doggie beds to mention...!!
  • Oh, and my tablet ... ☹

sCHOOLING

PictureAndy Jordan
My husband, Geoff, and I had been discussing obedience training for Andy (and us), and we knew we couldn't put it off any longer.  We guessed our boy's age to be about 9-months and it's ideal to have training before your dog is a year old.
 
With Aunt Baby our goal was to socialize and to decrease her shyness.  As such, I took her to a class with about a dozen other dogs of all breeds and sizes.  She thrived and even went on to take agility training.
 
We selected a personal trainer from a local business called The Dog Talk.  I found Mike online and he called me back almost immediately.  I was impressed with his gentle, positive and educational tone on the phone.
 
The three of us had our first session on Sunday for one hour.  It felt like the fastest hour in the history of mankind.
 
Andy has a completely different personality than Aunt Baby. He really wants to please us.
 
During our first session, Andy learned to come to his Mommy and his Daddy and yes! We're all all excited about this! We view this as Andy's job, not commands.  He wants to do his jobs for us and he is a very smart little boy.
 
Andy also learned to sit and to wait, and honestly, he's better with Geoff than he is with me.  I think he sees me as a bit of a pushover but he's still better than he was. For me, that's a miracle in itself.  (For the record, Aunt Baby saw Geoff as the pushover.)
 
Also, Andy got to add leave it and settle to his learned accomplishments list. I was amazed at how quickly he picked everything up.
 
Now it's our job to be a united front and to reinforce what we have learned.  Mike is available for questions or concerns and we will see him in a couple weeks for a follow up class.

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Take good care and have a peaceful week,

mar
16 Comments
femmeflashpoint link
2/11/2015 04:14:55 am

Prof. Mahreer,

I'm loving Andy's screen-door artwork. I feel a kinship with him and his screen-door issues. I've walked through several and ripped them up myself. I can ever seem to see the screen well, and think the door is open, lol.

Maybe all screen's should be painted in a bright color, which won't help Andy, so doggie-class for the whole family is an excellent option.

I enjoyed the session replay you've written, giving us some very cool insight on how it was to participate, and hopefully Mike, with Dog Talk, will gain some new clients from it!

femme

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Maria link
2/11/2015 02:02:10 pm

Oh sweetest femme,

I 'kinda' think Andy saw the screen doorS...they were just in the way of him and his 'parentals'...I'm talking he may have been waiting 5-minutes before entry, he's quick.

And, yes, I hope to spread Mike's name far and wide. He has a gift with dogs - the three of us were so taken with him.

Thanks so much for all you help in getting this post together with all my technological issues. Love and hugs, mar

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Mike
2/11/2015 12:09:36 pm

That fellow - Mr. Andy sure is a handful. The beds and toys were his to destroy, but the screen door expense needs to come out of his allowance.

It is a shame about the laptop. Sometimes they can be 'rolled back' to an earlier point and thus undoing nasty little viruses. I hope it works out, I know how frustrating a computer issue can be.

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Maria link
2/11/2015 01:50:56 pm

Dear Mike,

LOL, spoken like a true 'Dad' - 'come out of his allowance'...oh my lands!

As I got to know my tech-men quite well, that is precisely what happened - we 'rolled back' to an earlier point when times were healthier for my laptop. I felt like a nurse all over again...only my patient was a DELL.

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Vicki
2/11/2015 01:20:46 pm

Dear Mareer,
Seems insensitive, but I had to smile about the losses you've endured since that boy arrived in your home. He's quite high maintenance, in case you hadn't noticed, and I can't help but feel Aunt Baby must be disapproving from her throne on high. Hopefully all will be working smoothly in the Jordan household soon, and all this will be a memory, to be smiled about over a cup of Red Rose tea.
But he is a darling too, and it seems boys are later to mature than the girls. A lovable imp! He's definitely overcome his original shyness.
You're doing a wonderful job with this boy of yours, and it's wonderful to see and hear about.
Still a few months before you'll need those screen doors anyway!
Lovely smile, super article.
Love and hugs


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Maria link
2/11/2015 01:55:29 pm

Vickster,

I can actually hear you giggling...but at this stage of the day, so am I...so what the heck...!! Yes, I'm afraid my sweet Aunt Baby is in a state of heavenly outrage at the sheer shenanigans that occur with this dawg named Andy Jordan...he certainly is a funny fellow.
And you're right, what the heck would we need screen doors in the dead of winter...of course they should be shredded for Andy's enjoyment, what was I thinking??
Love and hugs to you too, mareer

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Theresa
2/11/2015 02:01:08 pm

Oh, me, labs do love to chew ...everything! We had to put gates on our back deck as Max would drag everthing single thing off and chew it up from plants, chairs, a baby stroller (large one) ...you name it. We try to keep him with plenty of bones and treats. He learned how to unwrap our water hose and run to a tree and go around and around the tree until the hose was all the way wrapped around it! Male labs do seem to be a bit more rambunctious (spell?) Lol. Andy is a smart boy and is learning so fast. Love that photo. I am glad your computer issues are being resolved. That is always so frustrating. I am proud of the entire family for going to training. I know Andy is rewarded for obeying his commands. Stay warm. Brrr ...Love you, Theresa

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Maria link
2/11/2015 02:07:04 pm

Dear Theresa,

I know that Max and Andy are soul brothers...and you do know exactly what I'm talking about...and me, you!!

How I wish I could hook ya'll up with Mike...you would love him and so would Max - really an exceptional man with an intuitive way with dogs.

Hope you are having a lovely week, sweet friend and sending hugs.
Love you too and rest well, Maria

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Paula link
2/11/2015 05:13:52 pm

What a sweet, precious boy Andy is. I can see he is beyond lovable. He's really smart and aims to please, doesn't he? Glad you liked his little sculpture.....when I spotted it, I couldn't resist. Got my "surprise" this afternoon....thank you so much. Love & Hugs...Paula

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Maria link
2/11/2015 10:38:33 pm

"Beyond lovable" -- yeah, that's a descriptive for both Andy and you, dear friend...! So great to see you and to be able to answer you with such freedom and ease...ah, life is good!

Off to class and have a lovely day! Love and hugs, Maria

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Shauna L Bowling link
2/12/2015 12:07:04 am

Wow, Andy's a quick learner! All that in an hour? Amazing!

It seems he's not aware of his size nor his strength. What a little booger! A cute on, though.

I'm glad his training is working so well and that you finally got your computer problems ironed out.

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Maria link
2/18/2015 12:46:33 pm

Dear Sha,

Yes, Andy is a much quicker learned than his Momma, that's for sure! And he surely is a cute little booger...LOL.

I am also ever so grateful that things are resolving in the computer department.

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Martie link
2/12/2015 02:03:31 am

Oh, that first two years of a dog's life!

I had to replace my entire irrigation system - our Bella just love chewing the pipes. And how she loves digging holes in the garden - for me to plant something and dog-proof it with a couple of bricks. Sometimes she thinks she is a goat, then she eats an entire shrub down to the ground.

Thank heavens after 2 years dogs are adorable adults, while this is not at all the case with children....

Let me rather not explain...

Thanks to your post about Andy, we love him by now as if he is our own. I am so glad he is learning so fast.

I am also glad your computer problems have been solved!

Hugs,

Martie

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Maria link
2/18/2015 12:49:39 pm

Dear Martie,

Thanks for this adorable, yet most understanding comment...

LOL..."let me rather not explain" about Bella (you don't have to, I completely comprehend!)

And thanks for loving Andy as if he were your own...that makes me feel great! Love you so much, mar

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Ruby link
2/12/2015 09:56:43 am

Your story made me laugh, although I'm sure at the time you didn't laugh. The screen door is done for, I think. lol. Soon Andy will be proper and everything will be back to normal. It sounds like she's getting good training. Take care my friend...

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Maria link
2/18/2015 12:52:27 pm

Dear Ruby,

I agree, the screen doors are surely "done for"... but "back to normal" is highly doubtful no matter what age Andy reaches in this zany household...LOL.

Glad I caused a smile reaction and hope all is well. Love you, mar

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