April 4th - Puppy learning

We had decided to register Kodo for a beginning Puppy training class at Cleveland All-Breed, but they called us to tell us the class was full. In fact, most of their classes for the rest of the spring were full. We finally managed to get him signed up for a Foundations class (which is the beginning-level training for dogs 5 months old and older) starting early May, so he will just make the age cut-off. The great thing is that is the same class Teresa and Jamie are taking Chief and Lily to, so it will be a family get-together!

So with that in mind, here is an updated list of the commands Kodo knows: Sit, Stay, Down (usually), Come, Here (a less urgent form for Come), Up, Leave it, Take it, Easy, Gentle, Gentle paw (as opposed to flailing around with those big old feet when he gets excited), Belly (sometimes), and Roll over (new one- just started this). He is pretty consistent with all the basics as long as there are no distraction- otherwise he sometimes 'forgets'.. As long as there aren't a ton of distractions and he isn't overflowing with energy, he is a VERY good walker too. I can take him on a 15-minute walk and the leash will stay slack almost the entire time. Such a good boy!!!