Which CCI Graduate Canine will I be Prematched with?

     72 hours and still no power or hot showers...
   
     I think our full day yesterday tired me out. We had our second full day today.  Like I mentioned yesterday, prematch this morning!
     When the trainers handed out the dogs this morning, I was given the pup that I have the amazing connection with!  Yep, the little girl inside was doing all sorts of backflips and jumps for joy! I tried hard to keep a huge smile from spreading across my face.  The commands for the morning practice were "stand", "jump", "off", and "lap."  My fav and I performed excellently with a little stumble here and there.  I have learned over 25 commands in the last few days, so who isn't going to call the wrong one a time or two!  Lol.
     We also learned about grooming.  I may have been able to the teach this lecture as it was all about ears, teeth, and fur coats.  When the lecture came to the topic of flea/tick meds, I had to throw in my two cents regarding purchasing a low end flea/tick preventative versus one from your veterinarian; as well as what could happen if you make the decision to buy a low end preventative from Walmart or Target that isn't guaranteed by the drug company.  Maybe I should of brought my soapbox with me.  Lol.
     Loading and unloading our dogs in and out of the cars, safely, was also part of our morning practice.  My fav and I did it without a problem.  If I had a dollar each time I have put a dog in and out of my jeep over the years, I would be rich!
     We had fun at lunch today as we were able to bring the dogs with us.  We use the "under" command and the pups going underneath the tables, lay down and don't even go for a crumb.  If anyone who has owned a golden retriever or a Labrador, you have no idea how difficult a challenge this can be!
     After lunch, lecture was about canine learning theory.  This was about how dogs learn, even outside of their natural behaviors.  How to correct certain behaviors and unwanted acts was also touched upon. Once we are home, we will have the ability to continue all of the training we were taught as well as teaching new tricks and behaviors to our pups.  One common command that is taught is to teach your dog how to grab a water bottle or other bottled/canned beverage out of the fridge for you!  Pretty cool!
      For our last practice today we learned the commands "visit" and "step." These commands are useful for when the pup brings over a dropped item.  Or if you want them  to put your head in your lap just to say hi and be pet.
     Hoping the power returns soon.  I had to take a cold shower to get some of the stink off, not the most pleasant  experience ever.... Tomorrow night will be the first night we can have the dogs stay with us in our rooms.  There is nothing better than a cuddly pup to help keep you warm!