Finally an Update

Wow, have we had a busy Spring and I have been really bad about updating information for this silly puppy.

She is really maturing and can be such an unbelievably awesome dog. I have had a few doctor visits in the past month and she has been exceptional. She will stay where I ask her to until she is released. She doesn't necessarily love working, but she doesn't seem to mind it either.

Being good because mom forgot the gentle leader.

First day back to work after travel is always interesting because I'm usually not prepared and rushing out the door. This last trip was no exception and I left this beautiful girl's gentle leader on the counter. She was superb this day and let me handle her on a flat collar. There was no pulling and she stayed by my side while we were out and about. She's so AWESOME!

Practicing stay during a presentation mom was giving.

We were able to practice more stay with distraction while giving a presentation. I'm glad we have been able to do this in an environment in which she is familiar, as I have a couple or presentation next month at a conference where I will need a dependable stay from her. We've talked and she has assured me she is more than capable and will make me look great :-)

Mariko's first agility trial. 

Bailey had a three day agility trial here in Logan this last weekend, so we brought Mariko along for a bit of socialization and distractions in a variety of shapes and sizes. She was pretty excited at first, but we had her kennel under the canopy and she settled right in as if she had been doing this forever.

Mariko's favorite pass-the-time activity

What can I say. Mariko continue to love being loved (and we continue to love loving her). She will come over and flop down when issued a "cradle" command for lots and lots of loving.

Mariko just being Mariko

Oh my, how we love this goofy puppy!