Robin talked me into taking a training class with her and Ivy. Okay, so it didn't take much. I mean, it involves two of my three favorite things, dogs and the elderly; and I won't be surprised when we come across a veteran or two in our work.
So for the next couple of months Tippi and I will be spending our Saturday mornings at the Carolina House of Cary learning the ropes for her to become a certified therapy dog.
Today was Tippi's first day of class and although she did well she's not going to take to this as quickly as I might have thought. She was much more nervous about everything than I expected. I do think this will be good for both of us, though. Sherry and Laurie's teaching style is a little different from what we've experienced. I think it will teach me to be more in tune with what's going on with Tippi in different situations.
Just this first class has made me realize that I need to walk Tippi more, we need to practice our CGC stuff in different places and I need to spend more time developing a physical bond with her.
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