So, Thib is starting his beginning obedience classes this week. Tonight was the first night but it was sans-doggie (just the "trainers" were supposed to attend). So I went and it was pretty boring for the most part, but one neat thing I learned is that it is a "clicker" training course. Apparently, clicker training is all the rage. It was derived from some lady named Karen something and she used to train marine mammals using whistles so she translated it to clicking for dogs. Anyway, I'm hoping by the end of at least the intermediate class that Thib will be able to push me around a pool using only his nose and little webbed paws as propellers... :)
Really though, I'm excited to do some structured training with him, though, I'm sort of disappointed he has to start in the beginner class as he already knows all of the tricks they're going to teach him. It's a benefit of being an only dog (less distractions) and me working at home (he's my main distraction) :).
I'll try to keep y'all updated on his progress!
