She is a very energetic little dog. She LOVES to play. With anything or anyone. If you don't want to play with her, she feels quite rejected.
She's a little bit intense, especially when visitors come over! She's SO happy to have new friends and she jumps all over them and freaks out. She's small, but she's still packs a punch to your legs and her nails don't always feel so pleasant!
So, we decided we've done all we know how to do for her, and we signed her up for beginner's training at PetsMart.
We want her to be ready when the time comes for changes in our family too!
Penny had her very first day of school last Monday night!
We hopped in the car, and she wasn't quite sure where we were going. When she saw we were going to PetsMart, where she also visits the vet and the groomer, she wasn't too thrilled.
She got wet on the way in because it was raining. Then she plopped down on the floor and would not walk any further. (another reason for school...she's so stubborn!)
Class ended up being really good! We signed up for a class expecting to have a few other dogs, but no one else signed up, so we have 6 weeks of private lessons!
Penny is starting to learn some basic commands: "here," "off," "sit," and "watch me."
We are learning too! We have learned to stop using the word "no," and replace it with a buzzer sound. We also learned to completely ignore her if she jumps and never give her attention or treats unless she's on all fours. We no longer use the word "sit" to make her sit; it's now a hand motion. We are actually learning a lot more than Penny is I think! So, the school is probably really more for us!
We have been working on her "homework" all week and practicing at home. She has her second class tonight.
We are so proud of Penny for doing well in school! She's such a good girl!
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