Mason F. Labradoodle’s Final Training, Part 9
Today was very successful at the Philadelphia Zoo. We worked on refining the skills that we have been working on for the past nine days. The stairs are finally coming together. Although I have been making a few mistakes, Joan and Leslie said that I received a 9 out of...
Mason F. Labradoodle’s Final Training, Part 8
Today was a hot one. We went to Valley Forge Historical Park to work on walking outdoors more inclines, and yes more stairs. Stairs are looking much better today. We walked a couple of miles stopping at the encampment exhibit, the memorial arch then went to...
Mason F. Labradoodle’s Final Training, Part 7
Today was so nice that Joan, Leslie, Heather and I went to back to Longwood Gardens to work on recalls, inclines, and more stairs. We were joined by our friend Lisa. Thankfully it wasn't as crowded as it was on Mother's day. Mason had another amazing day. Our stairs...
Mason F. Labradoodle’s Final Training, Part 6
So today was the biggest day so far. We picked up my roommate Heather from Philadelphia airport and headed into Center city. We subway trained Mason who did better that I could have ever expected. We worked on city skills and more maneuvering. Stairs are getting...
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Mason F. Labradoodle’s Final Training, Part 5
This is how I woke up this morning. I love this silly dog. Today we are going to Longwood Gardens, one of my favorite activities when training. Then, if we have time and the weather cooperates, I am going to start training Mason to run next to the bicycle with me;...
Mason F. Labradoodle’s Final Training, Part 4
Someone has a new favorite toy... Thanks Ashleigh Blum Jennings and Jon. Mason F. Labradoodle and I had another great day. We went to Christiana Mall and worked on walking, recalls, and some issues we are having with stairs. I am so proud of him because he is doing a...
Mason F. Labradoodle’s Final Training, Part 3
Today has been very exciting! We went to the Green Dragon farmers market to work on our crowd skills, hand commands, and spacial awareness. Mason did a fantastic job. We also had some restaurant practice. This afternoon we will go running with the ATV and work on our...