PUPPY PRE-SCHOOL #GRAD

“Raise your hands in the air, wave em like you just don’t care” – We’re having a pawty, Jax is a Puppy Pre-School Grad #whew

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He we made it till the end #celebrationtime

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Although I initially felt this experience was geared more for me than him, I am officially a convert. He too has learned a few things and hopefully will retain valuable skill sets for us to work on together. #keephopealive

  • He’s confident around other puppies w/o Harley for support.
  • He can sit when I tell him (providing he feels like it)
  • He’s completely brain washed to believe when my hand is in my pocket, I’m coming out with something tasty #gullibledoodle

But the greatest benefit turned out to be a special gift for me – I spent quality Mommy and me time with my Jaxy. #precious

And for those reasons, if time and budget allow, I say “YES” to puppy pre-school classes.

ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE THE OTPR PUPPY PRE-SCHOOL GRADUATION CLASS OF 2015

SULLY –

A great playmate for Jax. they both love the ear tugging game…

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MIKA –

This is the Goldendoodle Jax fell in love with on his very first day. She’s sporting her Summer cut now…

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KODA –

What an angel. She was only 8-9 weeks old when we started and she aced the final exam taking home a bag of treats…

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On behalf of the rest of the class, Mika thanked their teacher Jeff for all his time, patience, and dehydrated duck treats!…

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WHAT’S OUR NEXT ADVENTURE? –

Jax says “agility“…

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That’s pawfect! It will keep him occupied while Harley works on his CGC Certification!

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We’ll keep you posted 🙂 #punintended

This is our contribution in the BlogPaws (some-what) Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

31 Comments
  • Cascadian Nomads Bethany Clochard
    June 17, 2015

    Congratulations Jax! That is one super cute graduating class.

    • Cathy Bennett
      June 17, 2015

      Thanks so much, I’ve got a graduate in the house! LOL

  • Amanda
    June 17, 2015

    Way to go Jax! We’re starting with an in-home trainer this week to learn some basic puppy training for Piper, plus re-fresh Wrigley on things he has forgotten (i.e., decided he’d just rather not do anymore!), and work on some specific house-triggered issues (like back-fence barking!). Wish us luck! 😉

    • Cathy Bennett
      June 17, 2015

      I think that’s cool – I want to find some one on one training for Jax next. He’s a great puppy, but I sense he’s going to be a little more “head strong” than Harley or Leo ever was! #myluck

  • Talent Hounds
    June 17, 2015

    Congrats to both of you for making it through 😉 Looks like it was a pawty!

    • Cathy Bennett
      June 17, 2015

      We may not have done EVERYTHING correctly – but Jax made sure to wag his tail and give lot’s of licks to the instructor each week. That (I’m sure) helped get us his certificate 🙂

  • jan
    June 17, 2015

    Congratulations for all your hard work. Cute class. Now we are looking forward to your next accomplishments. We wish all dogs had such great humans to work with them.

    • Cathy Bennett
      June 17, 2015

      Why thank you Jan, I think Harley and I will go for his CGC certification and Jax will hopefully expel some of that energy on the agility course.

  • M. K. Clinton
    June 17, 2015

    Awwww, our little Jax is growing up too fast. Already a grad student!

    • Cathy Bennett
      June 17, 2015

      I know MK, time for higher learning! LOL

  • DZ Dogs
    June 17, 2015

    Oh my doodle! He’s getting so big!! Jax practically takes up your whole lap! 🙂

    Good job on passing puppy obedience! I bet Jax will love agility! It’s certainly a favorite of ours. <3 <3

    • Cathy Bennett
      June 17, 2015

      Yes he does Aavery. Did Graham tell you that I’m his #1 fan? He is incredibly talented. I told him to take his time, but I am on pins and needles waiting LOL I love Jax’s picture, PAWsome 🙂

  • Alessandra & Pedro
    June 17, 2015

    Congratulations Jax and Cathy! Best part must have been the Mommy-Jax time, pawsome memories!

    • Cathy Bennett
      June 17, 2015

      It was/is Alessandra, we enjoyed every bit, each week. The car rides, all of it!

  • Emma
    June 17, 2015

    Good work, Jax. Harley, Bailie got her CGC last summer on the second try. If she can do it, it will be a breeze for you. It was a breeze for me as I’m more well mannered like you. Mom was also wondering after seeing the tunnel if Jax had tried the tunnel? Maybe if he starts in it young he will love it and get Harley to try it too.

  • Robin
    June 17, 2015

    These classes sound like a wonderful all-around experience.Congrats to Jax for passing pre-school! That is really pawsome. Things only get bigger and better from here. He had some truly adorable classmates too 🙂

    • Cathy Bennett
      June 17, 2015

      It was a really cohesive group – and I’d love for us to all link up together in about six months, and see how everyone’s grown.

  • Emmy Scammahorn
    June 17, 2015

    Cathy, I see weight loss in your future if you’re going to be doing agility! And probably another middle-age-dog-mom post . . . You are a woman of courage.

    • Cathy Bennett
      June 17, 2015

      Oh, you can bet $$ there’s a few Diary entries in my future Emmy 🙂

  • Sand Spring Chesapeakes
    June 17, 2015

    Congrats way to go! The whole gang is super!

    • Cathy Bennett
      June 17, 2015

      Thanks JoAnn

  • MyDogLikes
    June 17, 2015

    Congratulations, Jax! Looks like you had a great group of friends to learn with!

    • Cathy Bennett
      June 17, 2015

      It was a great group! I think it would be fun to plan a class reunion during the winter months to see how everyone’s grown.

  • Tenacious Little Terrier
    June 18, 2015

    Yay for graduating! Onward to agility!

    • Cathy Bennett
      June 18, 2015

      Looking forward to it Mr. N. – we’ll keep you posted.

  • Jan K
    June 20, 2015

    Congratulations to both of you!!! Well done!
    I agree, the quality time spent together is the best. 🙂

    • Cathy Bennett
      June 21, 2015

      Thanks Jan!

  • Monika
    June 21, 2015

    Having been there with a much older pup, I completely empathize. Congrats on getting your baby to shine. 🙂

    • Cathy Bennett
      June 22, 2015

      I don’t know about shining Monika – I’m just elated that we didn’t get thrown out. LOL

  • Pamela
    June 22, 2015

    Puppy Pre-K is awesome! Congratulations, Jax.

    And I love that Jax has learned to be particularly alert (ahem, obedient) when I put a hand in my pocket. Honey has too.

    It’s really tempting to be evil with that knowledge, isn’t it?

    • Cathy Bennett
      June 22, 2015

      Evil ain’t the word! I feel like Satan LOL I dip want to continue with classes, hopefully this heat will let up a bit before agility begins. I think that will be a great class for him.