Pens and Paws

Tonight, Oscar learned the art of jumping and the design of the shoot. Although a bit wary, Oscar conquered the dark tunnel to push his way out of loose fabirc. Stinky treats helped, of course. The jumps were a bit hilarious: he always sits for treats, so trying to get him to leap over a low bar is confusing for him. Many times, he cheated by sneaking under the bar (silly puppy). But he had a blast.

And, I don’t want to be that type of puppy parent, but Oscar really is one of the best in the class. He picks up things quickly and is eager to learn.

The teeter wasn’t there tonight, so we’ll see how that goes next week. He seems to be less afraid of the whole experience (in fact, he was whining with excitement when we pulled into the parking lot). He’s relaxed, ears up, glassy alert eyes, and wagging tail.

If only solving his food aggression was as simple. At least we are aware of it and are working on it. I think now that we are starting to train and play more with him in the house that he feels more secure, like this is a fun, healthy, safe place to be. One day at a time.