Teaching The Young Ones

One of the many things I try and do in our community is to help instill being a Good Canine Citizen.

On Wednesday I went with Mary Lou (her girl "Sadie") and 5 of our puppies/dogs, to one of my client's Sparks & Brownie night for Doggie Appreciation.  We discussed what it takes to own a dog, proper care, why it's important to have quiet feet, quiet voices, especially around young dogs, and how to approach dogs with their owners and how to be a 'tree' and what to do, if a puppy nips them in play.  We discussed what to look for health wise - they were quiet knowledgeable on proper grooming and looking for fleas, ticks.

Mary Lou with her girl "Sadie" during the individual how to approach a dog session

information session, after each one had practiced proper approaching a dog and their owner

 

 Our 10 month old "Raisin" had a ball and enjoyed all the attention!

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 "Raisin" in the middle of all it all

Kris Morin (my client) with our "Rocky" getting the circle ready for the puppies

At 13 yrs old, BPIS Am/Cdn Ch "Rocky" lapped up all the spot light :)

and as deaf as he is now he showed them all his 'show show' moves to a tee - to say I'm proud of my boy is an understatement

The 'circle'

We had the girls make a 'human x-pen' for the puppies.

3 puppies @ just under 7 wks, the girls learned the importance of being still, with quiet voices and allowing the pups to come to them.

I remember my days as a Brownie & Guide, and WOW, their uniforms certainly aren't what I wore!!  No more skirts, no more hats.

I hope we helped these girls work towards their Vision .....

"Girl Guides of Canada, the organization of choice for girls and women, makes a positive difference in the life of every girl and woman who experiences Guiding so she can contribute responsibly to her communities."

Must say I took home tired puppies!  and TG, no messes during the car ride.