"Thank heavens for the mute button."
That's what Gail said at the end of my hour long online induction to the Awesome Paws Academy this week.
Look, I thought teachers liked it when pupils showed signs of wanting to participate in class. So what if I barked (quite a lot) and tried to climb up on Gail's lap to use the chat function? And then walked all over the keyboard, briefly causing us to exit the Zoom session. At least we didn't miss the important bit about remembering to bring along a large volume of 'high value' treats to the 'in real life' classes, which start next week. And Gail learned a useful new term, 'land shark', for puppies with sharp teeth.
Anyway, I don't believe one can get expelled from Puppy School on the basis of performance at the online induction.
Gail is not so sure. When the session ended she poured herself a stiff drink but I still wanted her undivided attention. Perhaps she needs to go back to school herself, where she might learn it is unwise to try to fend off an over-excited land shark with one hand while holding a full glass of red wine in the other.
So my eleventh week ended with a sticking plaster on Gail's hand and the mop in action on the tile floor. And for once it was not for puppy pee....
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| Butter wouldn't melt... |
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteWell, Nobby, I note that you have avoided owning up to 'naughty Nobby' status. Don't go emulating the Prime Bloviator of these isles, who does everything but own up!!! You can do better and I am certain you will. Provided Gail looses no more skin, adult beverages... or her patience! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
M=Messiah
You are right about the butter wouldn't melt.... Those are very clever eyes, make sure you put them to good use in your lifetime. (doing the 'eyes' got me the cushy number I enjoy) paw smacks Mr T
ReplyDeleteaaah we know that time... there are lessons for peeps&pets... and the mama made it to a fashion time with buying plaster in funny colors and funny designs hahahaha
ReplyDeleteNobby you are a little devil! You'll have to behave better when the real classes start!
ReplyDeleteMy human says that her first two Labs had professional puppy training. With Lab. no 1, Sultan, the lady came to the house which was fine, but when they went to socialisation classes, Sultan go into all kinds of trouble. He would always try to do a runner if anyone opened the door to the hall where they were training. He was also er...um... over-friendly with a sweet little lady spaniel called Rosie (you'll find out about that sort of thing later, Nobby). Coppa, Lab. no 2, used to fall asleep during classes and refuse to do anything. So my human gave up and he just copied Sultan who was six years older and knew the ways of the doggie world! Apart from me, Coppa was always the most laid back of my human's dogs.
So Nobby, you'll have to be a good boy and we're all looking forwards to regular progress reports.
Love,
Inca xx
Oh dear Nobby!! Better luck at the real thing… and work hard for those high value treats!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you do not follow in our first dogs foot steps, Max was the only dog we ever owned that went to puppy class. He failed it but they gave his his graduation hat and certificate. looking back it might have been the mama who failed. I am thinking they are waiting with bated breathe to see what you do in LIVE class. have fun and keep the land shark mouth off Gail. I know you will listen, ha ha
ReplyDeleteYou are still very young for class, Nobby. Next time will be better! Poor Gail.
ReplyDeleteOh my dear Nobby...where to start! Yes I too thought teachers liked class pawticipation but then I was in class way back when dinosaurs roamed so what do I know. I suspect when you heard you were on Zoom you felt it necessary to show your zooming skills.
ReplyDeleteGet well wishes to Gail's paw. Red wind on the floor? I hope it didn't stain anything. Gail might need to invest in a sippy cup aka training cup used to children. It mighty benefit your current 'in the dog house status', if you ask Gail about the antics of Hamish and Bertie. Paws on HG's lace tablecloth and a zoom down the train platform in particular
Sincerely in awe of your adorable eyes
Cecilia
We know Gail can't be mad at you for your antics during Zoom class, Nobby. You are just too cute to stay mad at for very long and we suggest that you use that to your advantage.
ReplyDeleteOh Bertie, Sunny says puppy classes are over rated....Mama says, don't listen to Sunny, the obedience school drop out!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Rosy(who enjoyed puppy class, but didn't retain her knowledge)
Oh the pleasure of puppy classes and raising. We are sorry about the boo boo. It is good to participate in class.
ReplyDeleteOoowwies. But who cannot furgive and love that sweet little face ...
ReplyDeleteDear Nobby, it is clear that magazine was evil and needed to be ripped. Further, we do not know the footballer, but think Nobby is a fine name. Finally, you can't be blamed for human error. A human should not be holding wine when there is a puppy to play with. We are sure that is in a book somewhere. Not your fault your human has not read it.
ReplyDeleteYou asked about camp. Camp is both a good and bad place. It is good in that there are nice people who play and you can meet other never nice dogs. We live in the middle of no where and other than Callie, don't get many pup friends. What is bad, is it means your people are leaving you. Sometimes it is overnight. Day camp is far better than a sleep away camp.
We hope this information helps.
Happy Easter weekend (FYI killing the bunny is not acceptable behaviour sadly, even if he deserves it for breaking into homes and leaving chocolate which is deadly to dogs) Lee and Phod
Butter wouldn’t melt is the perfect caption. There is a week to practice until an in person lesson. Just take a flask with you as well as treats.
ReplyDeletePuppy bites are the cost of training a little one right? Our MOom was doing her volunteer work with a new rescue husky that was very "bitey" and her arm needed some first aid too! But that cute face of yours made us melt!
ReplyDeleteRosie and Redford