Mr. N plans on being a jock this school year. He’s thinking about trying out for the track team or soccer. Drama club is also an option. He does love being the center of attention.
Dog activity-wise, he’s starting up therapy dog visits again and next month, he’ll be testing for his novice trick dog title. We might also try for the Urban Canine Good Citizen title if I can find a test. Next year, I’d also like to get him into a nose work ORT. There are a couple tricks like rebounds and weaving through legs I’d like him to finish learning and some other old tricks that could use some polishing like “spin.” His favorite sport, lure coursing is on hiatus until the summer. But I think he’ll have plenty to do until then.
Which school activity would your dog want to do?
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September 7, 2015 6:27 pm
Sounds like you have a great plan.
September 7, 2015 7:22 pm
Those sound like great fall goals! I think Zoe would definitely want to try out for the Drama Club and Phoenix would probably like soccer, too! 😀
September 7, 2015 11:23 pm
Mr. N you sure have a busy schedule for this fall. If there were a class in high jumping that would be Walter's forte. Millie is looking for a class in rolling around in the grass. We aren't as ambitious as you but we still stay active.
September 8, 2015 2:22 am
Mr. N enjoys rolling around in the grass too. That's probably how he would celebrate a goal!
September 8, 2015 12:26 am
Wow, a lot of school Mr. N! With what agency did you end up doing your Therapy dog training? Shasta is interested! 🙂
September 8, 2015 12:54 am
Haley would like to know if she can borrow Mr. N's soccer ball when he's finished the season? She lost hers and we can't find a replacement anywhere. 🙂
September 8, 2015 2:23 am
Mr. N's came as part of a kit, intended for kids lol. I would think the dollar store would have one, no?
September 8, 2015 2:28 am
That's a lot of dog education! 🙂 It's not on your list, but Jon Farleigh and Dewi would like me to get them into tracking – because FOOD. No really, I tried it with JF once, and he followed the hit dog trail all over the place like a champ. It's just SO time consuming. Maybe when my kids are all grown.
September 8, 2015 2:29 am
That should be HOT dog trail (not hit dog, OMD)!
September 8, 2015 7:04 am
I love the idea that back to school isn't just for little humans.
September 8, 2015 1:36 pm
Ha ha, Drama Club…that was funny! Our beagle Cricket could definitely go for that too…she is a drama queen. 🙂
We definitely have nose work still on our list for Luke, but we've put it off for a bit to work on his stranger issues. I'd also love to try a trick dog title for him someday as well.
So much training to choose from, and so little time!
Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
September 8, 2015 4:26 pm
Doggy school is cool! Normal school drools. BOL.
September 8, 2015 4:32 pm
So many choices! What fun!
September 8, 2015 8:53 pm
I've been thinking about doing the trick training and earning titles, Dante and Ziva know a few tricks. Sounds like fun!!
September 8, 2015 11:43 pm
Therapy dog! Such fun! Mia has done some amateur therapy work. We took her to visit Rob's mom in the hospital, and I think it was more soothing for Rob's dad than his mom!
September 9, 2015 5:26 pm
Seeing Mr. N. lure coursing must be the most adorable thing ever! I keep procrastinating Ruby's Intermediate Trick Title – she has enough tricks, it's just a matter of putting them all together for a witness and sending it in.
September 11, 2015 6:52 pm
Nala's favorite school subject would totally be lunch. 😛
Mr. N lure coursing! I bet he looks a lot like a bunny himself as he sprints across the field!
September 13, 2015 6:55 am
Oh, Brychwyn would be all about drama! Can you do the CGCU before the CGCC? I think the urban test would be easier but I thought I had to pass the community one first?
September 16, 2015 3:49 pm
Definitely let me know how the CGCU goes! We're thinking of taking that one as well.