pomp and circumstance

chewy (our dog) received his certificate tonight for completing his puppy kindergarden class.  we have worked on 'sit', 'down', 'leave it', 'come', 'stay'...are in the starting phases of loose-lead walking.  i have to admit that he's a 'B' student--he does very well at home in a familiar, comfortable setting--but throw him into a classroom of ten other puppies and well...I'M EXHAUSTED!  he's all over the place, distracted by the smallest thing and will only obey me if i'm flashing treats in front of his nose.

so, just like the real world, the classroom is just the opportunity to gain a few tools that mean very little until applied out in everyday life.  let the adventure begin!