The highlight of today was when Ryan used what he learned with Sky in a "real life" situation. Earlier in the day Ryan learned how to cue Sky to retrieve items dropped on the floor.
The trainers give out raffle tickets for good behavior, questions, or answers. These tickets can be redeemed at the end of training to "buy" toys or other items for your dog.
Ryan was given a ticket and in typical Ryan fashion, dropped it on the floor. Ryan first instict was to ask Mark to pick it up for him, but then decided to ask Sky to pick it up for him and she did it with flying colors! I almost burst into tears and Ryan was smiling from ear to ear because he was so proud of himself and Sky!
Ryan also practiced walking Sky with a leash. They are doing well learning this, but they both need to get used to each other.
It's also neat to see Ryan taking ownership of his dog. He's thinking ahead about different scenarios and how he is going to handle it.
Love the photos. I guarantee you two will get to know each other quickly! I bet you are in love with Sky already!
ReplyDeleteSarah S.
Oh Sky is so easy to love - she was one of my favorites! I'm sure the bond will form quickly and then transcend anything the rest of us might see. I'm so proud of Sky, Ryan, and the Stover family! Can't wait to read all the updates!
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