Training Day 5

This week has been so busy we don't have much time to stop for anything! Getting something to eat has many days even been a mad rush! Today we had a visit from our friends, Shelly, Chris, and Kieler, who live in the same town as my sister. Shelly and her family have, over the years, become our "Ohio family." They met us this morning at the training center and stayed to watch the training class. My nieces ended up staying over night with us last night so them, Noah and Kieler got to go play outside on the playground at 4 Paws this morning. It's been so cold and misting rain over the past few days that Noah was confined to the indoor play area, which is really nice, but with a class of 13 dogs (which means 13 families) and many of the families have more than one child, that play area gets crowded really quick! This afternoon the kids did not have to stay at training because it was mostly about grooming and basic care of the dog, so it worked out great and myself, Shelly and the kids got to go back to the hotel and went swimming! Noah had a ball playing in the pool and was even "swimming" in the deep end!

Jelly Bean is doing great working with us on all his commands! He had a true test tonight as we went to Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner and there was a football game on so there was good smelling food, lots of people, lots of tv's, and frequent yelling and cheering! Jelly Bean stayed under the table at our feet the whole time! Once he started backing up and out from under the table but a quick "no" and "down" and he was right back in his spot until we were ready to leave! Poor Guy was drooling like crazy but he was so obedient! Noah and Jelly Bean are both sound asleep on the bed now! I don't know what to do, I have not had a third person in my bed since arriving in Ohio. I miss snuggling with my Noah but I know he loves his "Boy" (that's what Noah calls Jelly Bean).

Well, I'm yawning my head off and exhausted so it's time to say good bye! GOOD BYE!!!