I am now the proud companion of a graduate of Canine University.
Juneau received her diploma Monday night. Truth be told, she probably
graduated last in her class. After six lessons in clicker training,
Juneau was the only dog in the class that still would not lie “down”
no matter how many clicks and chunks of cheese and hot dogs came her
way. (I almost had her down in the last class.) But the training did
get her to interact with me beyond just running into a corner when
it’s time for me to put on her collar and leash for a walk. And in
fairness to Juneau, I didn’t do as much of the assigned homework as
I probably should have done. Her teacher nonetheless wrote on
Juneau’s report card: “Juneau is a lovely dog — she made huge
progress (and) clearly trusts (and) depends on you for security and
comfort. Keep up the good work — I’m sure she will continue to
improve.”
Juneau received a bag of treats and a pink-elephant chew toy that she
tore into on the ride home.
Finally, due to the computer-class dropout who owns Juneau, I
accidentally deleted several recent comments to my blog. I
apologize to those who took the time to read and write. Feel free to re-send any deleted comments.
You know Ann-Marie, it's interesting that you spoke about the chipping thing. We've had our whippet for four years now, and I hate to say it, we only just had him microchipped when he went in for surgery recently. When we initially adopted him, we thought about doing the micro-chipping, but decided against it because of some reports that some dogs reacted badly with it.
However, the fear of seeing him take off at about 35 miles per hour without a tag (I don't have one on him while he's in the house) and having no sure way of having him returned home if found, spooked me.
I'm with you - I'd definitely encourage folks to microchip their dog(s) to give 'em a better chance should they escape. Especially with the fact that shelters are overflowing from the influx of animals during this economic fallout, you can't count on the fact that your pooch may make it past 10 days in a shelter that does euthenize animals after a short stint.
Posted by T.C. | March 30, 2009 6:01 PM
Posted on March 30, 2009 18:01
I discovered your blog recently while searching the Sun's website for local classifieds (to which i did not fine). I enjoyed your story so much I read the entire thing in one sitting!
I was disappointed to read that you did not chiip your dog! and what's worse is that the shelter you adopted her from should've had it done before she left their property!
Anyway I saw on a website this activity that's coming up in which they'll have a chipping clinic. see these sites www.saveadog.org and HelpSaveOne.org. both are dog related...but one pops up as a rescue group and the other as a type of fair for the dogs and dog owners! Good Luck!
when is your next blog, I'm very eager to read it.
Posted by Ann-Marie | March 30, 2009 8:58 AM
Posted on March 30, 2009 08:58
Waiting anxiously for another chapter of "Life With Juneau."
Posted by Sue Lewis | March 29, 2009 9:58 AM
Posted on March 29, 2009 09:58
Awwww... Congrats on graduating - even if at the bottom of the class, she's still a graduate :) Keep up the homework :D
Posted by T.C. | March 19, 2009 1:37 AM
Posted on March 19, 2009 01:37
I have to tell you that I love reading your updates. I look forward to reading them and seeing pictures of her. She is beautiful. Keep up the good work that you are doing with her!
Posted by Jade | March 17, 2009 3:40 PM
Posted on March 17, 2009 15:40