TK9: Week Two Visit

It's W.E.T. here, folks, and getting to our Ashby Girl was a little harder than anticipated :( We are scheduled to have a class every Saturday, but because of my bridal shower this past weekend, we made sure to plan ahead and schedule a time on Sunday instead. With the lovely Spring weather we received, though, those plans were pushed back as well. Red, the trainer, told Dave that we could come this morning around 9 am, and nothing was going to stop us - even the thunderstorms that came through early this A.M. Our teddy bear needed her HeartGuard... and we needed her kisses! Red warned us before she brought Ashby out, though, that she was extremely wet and muddy and a car visit may be the only option. That was fine with us... To our surprise, though, she was content playing with us on the gravel (which has been unusual in the past). Per usual, this is one of my favorite looks she gives :) I love the way she tilts her fuzzy little head! It always lets me know she's listening - and boy oh boy did she give us some good "sit" 's this morning! She's gotten so much better at not jumping on us and being content sitting beside your leg when we're not interacting or walking around!

She didn't seem like she grew as much this week as she had last visit (which was super nice - because we feel like we're missing out). She did, however, show off her curly hair due to being a little wet. As Red said, though, she definitely doesn't mind being wet. This girl loves some water!

Ash has been really good with our "sit" command from the start, but now we're trying to add a little complexity to it... She's doing well, but it's going to take some "training" Dave in the process, too. He loves her so much, he lets her get away with w.a.y. more than she should :)

If any of you have been around Dave when Ashby gets up in the morning, you'll know he hates what we call her "eye boogers". That's always #1 on the list after "potty outside". Luckily, Red feels the same way! Ashby, however, dislikes you messing with her crust... A LOT!

We try to make a conscious effort to take "family pictures" with our girl as much as possible, and with her being away at puppy camp, these little snap shots are what get us through the next week until we get to go back! Red has these great noises she makes that gets the puppies attention and proves for a great pictures for all!

Before we left, Dave gave Ashby Girl a new chewy. They are these pieces of raw-hide that he got from the vet that are supposed to keep her teeth extra clean and healthy. She thinks they are absolutely tasty and we love that she's getting some great chew-time while her teeth are being taking care of! Seeing her lick and chew on her new chewy made leaving a little easier :) Her chewy always makes her happy and a happy Ashby Girl = a happy Duck and Dave!

We're praying our usual upcoming Saturday visit doesn't get rained out again this week so we can get down to some much need instruction! And, of course, we can't wait to hug our teddy bear :)... and maybe brush her too!