After sending my black lab to training twice before, with no lasting results, I decided to give it one more try...3rd time's the charm right!! Shelby was our trainer, and she hit it out of the park with Bailey (5 years old and kind of set in her ways). Bailey is an energetic, extremely affectionate but hard to control 65-lb baby. She did what so many labs do, "hug" the humans they love, which with me turned into deep scratches on my arms (adorable but painful). She charged in the house like a bull in a china shop, and I'm sure we looked like Marmaduke and Mom when Bailey walked me...nearly pulling my shoulder out of socket.
Bailey went to stay with Shelby for the 2-week basic training. I had high hopes, but did still have doubts. Shelby sent me pictures and videos of Bailey's daily progress and I couldn't believe she was mine. She was confident, obedient...