Hi All,
Baron has now completed 3 days of prep school at Barklee's School for Barking Boys and Girls. I hate to admit it but he was rejected by both Andover and Exeter. We have had to launder his navy blue blazer twice due to, well, never mind. The good news is that we have already seen an improvement in both my husband (Master) and Baron!!! Master responds much quicker when asked to do something (take note female friends) and Baron is trying really hard to sit when asked to do so. Of course he is much better at sitting when not asked to do so.
Details to follow.
Botswain
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Prep School: Day One
Hi All,
It is official! Baron is now enrolled in Prep School and has lived through his 1st day. He will car pool with my husband each day. My husband grabs his brief case and meets Baron at the door to the garage. At the end of the work day, Master and Best Friend return home together. It is true that many of the dogs spend a night (or two or three) at "school." My husband won't allow this as Baron would be forced to sleep in a crate - unless the headmaster allows him to sleep in his bed, preferably between him and his wife!
This is all very exciting! I will keep you posted on developments as they occur.
Botswain
It is official! Baron is now enrolled in Prep School and has lived through his 1st day. He will car pool with my husband each day. My husband grabs his brief case and meets Baron at the door to the garage. At the end of the work day, Master and Best Friend return home together. It is true that many of the dogs spend a night (or two or three) at "school." My husband won't allow this as Baron would be forced to sleep in a crate - unless the headmaster allows him to sleep in his bed, preferably between him and his wife!
This is all very exciting! I will keep you posted on developments as they occur.
Botswain
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Goodish Behavior
Hi All,
Today Baron accompanied me to the physical therapist's office (mine not Baron's). The physical therapist was impressed by Baron's improved behavior. This was rather surprising as Baron has not yet attended prep school. Perhaps registering Baron for prep school has accomplished enough? I am serious - Baron acted like any well-behaved dog with a bone (admittedly an antler). He attended to his bone without tickling the physical therapist (she is very ticklish) or jumping on her patient (that would be me).
Maybe Baron does not have to attend prep school - he only has to register to receive the desired effect.
This is quite promising.
Botswain
Today Baron accompanied me to the physical therapist's office (mine not Baron's). The physical therapist was impressed by Baron's improved behavior. This was rather surprising as Baron has not yet attended prep school. Perhaps registering Baron for prep school has accomplished enough? I am serious - Baron acted like any well-behaved dog with a bone (admittedly an antler). He attended to his bone without tickling the physical therapist (she is very ticklish) or jumping on her patient (that would be me).
Maybe Baron does not have to attend prep school - he only has to register to receive the desired effect.
This is quite promising.
Botswain
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Prep School
Hi All,
Baron had an interview yesterday with Norman, the headmaster of a prep school we are considering. Norman asked (and I quote) "What is this dog's problem?" Of course, I thought he meant the dog had no problems and I was simply overly anxious. Unfortunately, he meant that the dog (that would be Baron) has problems - where to start?
Norman said Baron is (and, again I quote) "out of control." He was not impressed by Baron's warm greeting of my husband when he arrived at the prep school office (warm greeting = jumping on the love object i.e. my husband). Norman did have John, a large man who is his assistant, conduct a test for aggression. John knocked on the door and then entered the room, while making scary noises and threatening gestures. Baron observed him and obviously thought "what is this man's problem?" I guess it is a good thing that Baron didn't attack him. I do remember John saying about our last dog, Byron, "When I meet a new dog and he tries to bite me, I don't take it personally because I don't have a history with that dog." Look out John, you will soon have a history with Baron.
The good news is that Baron was accepted at Prep School; which is also the bad news. Baron will attend prep school until he graduates (should we all live so long). Stay tuned for updates.
All for now,
Botswain
Baron had an interview yesterday with Norman, the headmaster of a prep school we are considering. Norman asked (and I quote) "What is this dog's problem?" Of course, I thought he meant the dog had no problems and I was simply overly anxious. Unfortunately, he meant that the dog (that would be Baron) has problems - where to start?
Norman said Baron is (and, again I quote) "out of control." He was not impressed by Baron's warm greeting of my husband when he arrived at the prep school office (warm greeting = jumping on the love object i.e. my husband). Norman did have John, a large man who is his assistant, conduct a test for aggression. John knocked on the door and then entered the room, while making scary noises and threatening gestures. Baron observed him and obviously thought "what is this man's problem?" I guess it is a good thing that Baron didn't attack him. I do remember John saying about our last dog, Byron, "When I meet a new dog and he tries to bite me, I don't take it personally because I don't have a history with that dog." Look out John, you will soon have a history with Baron.
The good news is that Baron was accepted at Prep School; which is also the bad news. Baron will attend prep school until he graduates (should we all live so long). Stay tuned for updates.
All for now,
Botswain
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