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Date: 15 March 2008 11:26:39
Obedience classes are so tiring. They only go for an hour, and it's not as though we're running laps or anything. I think I find it more emotionally draining than anything else. I'm always getting in trouble for right/left errors, not talking to Pooka loudly enough, not saying enough encouraging things to Pooka etc.
The thing is, if she obeys when I say something in moderate tones, why should I start screeching like a banshee at her? And similarly, if she is doing what I say, why do I have to keep up a constant stream of small talk, that is she isn't listening to anyway?
Ah well, it is making a difference to her. She is a lot more settled and well-behaved. And if that means that I get disciplined every week for a while, so be it. I'm probably the worst owner (in terms of doing the correct things), but she's not the worst dog!