The Catapult

Hi All,
OK, I have to admit it. Trainer #6 might be on to something.  She insisted that Baron responds well to consistency, particularly in training.  She is trying to help Baron (and our saintly dog owner - that would be me) gain control at the door.  Hard to believe, but our guests still dislike being greeted by a jumping 75 pound poodle, regardless of how happy he is to see them.  Perhaps they don't share his pleasure at being reunited?

Baron and I (especially "I") are working hard to remedy this little glitch.  The good news ?  He is improving (though far from perfect).  The bad news?  The Olympic committee is no longer interested in Baron's ability to catapult himself on an unsuspecting guest without the aid of a springboard. We were hoping for a new Olympic sport which would allow Baron to shine and would allow us to regain some of the cost $$$$$ of maintaining our regal family member.
All for now,
Botswain

Stella's vacation

Hi All,
Baron is moping around the house because his new BFF, Stella, is on vacation (aka boarding).  He stands at the fence between our house and Stella's, looking attentively at the gap in the fence where Stella squeezes through to make her grand entrance.
He reminds me of a lovesick teenager, hoping for an invitation to the turnabout dance.  He probably thinks Stella is dancing elsewhere - hardly the case!
He just got a haircut and looks adorable.  I will take a picture and try to post it on the blog.  As I am not only challenged re: dog training, but also technologically challenged, don't hold your breath (unless blue is your color).  Hopefully, the pictures will be up soon, but no promises!
All for now,
Botswain