The Terrible Twos
Pictured above is my new furry companion, Yara. She’s just over 28 months and, as to be expected, very much a two-year-old dog.
Yesterday was a pretty laid back day. We didn’t do too much beyond letting her explore the house and some basic obedience. Not surprisingly, I learned that I’m not so great about “dog-proofing.” (Dolly has spoiled me.) Yara discovered all kinds of stuffed animals to try and chew, fish food to sniff and all manner of things to knock off shelves and tables. She’s also quite the whiner, which I found out is rather a common German Shepherd Dog thing. Thankfully, she gave me a bit of a reprieve towards the end of the day because I never would have gotten to sleep!
Megan gave me a bit of information overload, I think, but we went over everything from basic care to putting the harness together. One thing I learned was how to “target” with Yara, which is something of a game that Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation uses. I need a bit of practice. We also worked a bit with using a gentle leader on Yara, which I found gave me more control over her when she was being especially exuberant or “mouthy.” I’m not sure Yara enjoys having it on all that much, though.
Today, we do harness work for the first time. Currently it is 23°F and it’s not going to get much warmer! There’s a chance it may even snow!
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