Day 11 - Final week

Today we were back at the Colonial Park Mall for our practice access test.  We had a bit of a rough start.  Kindle was pulling a bit on the leash which is not allowed.  They must walk nicely with a "loose leash."  We put her comfort trainer on to help her focus and then she refused to do the cue "leash."  This is when she picks up the dropped leash from the floor and hands it to us.  We all tried over and over at different times throughout the morning and she wouldn't do it.  Even the head trainer worked with her.  She did everything else, just not "leash."  Hmmmm, even dogs can have their moments of rebellion.  She did finally do it for Keith before we left the mall and then each time after.  Who knows.  That one cue, however, would not fail us on the access test, luckily.  Hopefully, by Wednesday she is over it.  We all did great on the elevator, did some shopping, and she had some great "unders" with very low benches.  We had lunch in the food court and she slept soundly at our feet.  After lunch, we went to a Giant nearby to practice grocery shopping.  She did great without the comfort trainer and ignored lots of smells and things on the floor.  She also did great with lots of greetings with strangers, two of them kids.
Tonight we are taking her to a Halloween parade and we think she will do a great job.  Tomorrow is a fun field trip.  Tune in tomorrow night and we'll tell you where. :)  Think chocolate! :)
Hello 1st grade!  I hope you all had another great weekend!  Well, only two more days until I come back.  Do a great job for the last 2 days!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DYLAN FROM YESTERDAY!!!  I hope you had a great birthday!!!  Have fun if you are going to the Lititz Halloween Parade.  I miss you very much!  Love, Mrs. Wenger :)


                        Where's Kindle????  Check under the bench.  Good "under" Kindle!!! 

The trainer was working with Kindle when she wouldn't do "leash."  She never did until hours later.  

                             Shopping is the best way to practice shopping, don't you think?? :)

                              We couldn't resist the Hello Kitty Balloon.  Okay, I couldn't!  :))