Adler's Favorite Rest Stop

Adler has been doing really well this week with her training. Our walks around the block have been more pleasant since she’s not stopping at every area to sniff or lay down. She walks until I choose her next “rest stop” and believe me she really relishes those breaks. Lately, she likes to take her breaks by our local Starbucks (sounds just like Tom!). The last two times we’ve been out for walks, when we get to that “rest stop” she lays in the grass and watches the traffic. But once I give her the command “Let’s go” she’s up and walking again (of course bribed by a little reinforcement called a treat!). Tomorrow is her second day of class, so we’ll see how well-behaved she is with all the other dogs/owners around. At least this week, she’s been going out with Tom when he puts her collar on. She may still be laying down and putting up her paws to fight him off when he approaches, but once the collar is on, she’s happy as a clam to go out.