Upstairs

We introduced today the upper floor. It went pretty well, no issues with the stairs. We knew that, as she was already opening the gate and showed up a few times uninvited. 

Swimming attempt 2

We could Lure her again into the pool. Very little forced swimming, but in-and-out of the pool is OK. 

Dusty Rhodes Dog Park

We went again to the Dog Park. She did run a little after meeting a few other dogs, but stepped into a hole and was a little discouraged afterwards. Otherwise Ok. 

Training Class at Sandy Pawz

Dog training class as Sandy Pawz.

Morning Walk, slow

Penny seemed to be somewhat unenthusiastic this morning on the walk. Good thing: no pulling at all. I needed to motivate her a little to get going, but then it was all good. We went to the small community park at Springbrook Drive, she pooped there (we don't count anymore, it is all good, but it usually this business is done in our backyard). The way back was uphilll and really slow, she did not want to walk normal pace. Perhaps yesterdays adventures are still taking a toll?  

Walk to the ridge opposite of Creekside Elementary Schooll

It was the evening walk, about 30 minutes. Uphill was a little tough on her, but it's all good.

Entering the pool

We could convince Penny today to go into the pool to get a treat - she really likes the Trader Joe's Organic Chicken Sticks. It took a few attempts, but eventually she would take a step down the stairs of the pool, and another, until she was waist-deep in the water. Then we showed how to escape from there. She would come back into the water for more treats. Eventually we carried her into the deeper area for a few seconds, and she made swimming attempt. It was overall quite good and she did never panic. Next weekend we'll try again.

SDRR Meeting at Markim Pet Resource

Today we went to the Markim Pet Resort where the San Diego Ridgeback Club had a meeting. Penny did very well - not too much excitement, and good manners. 

Dusty Rhodes Dog Park

We went to the dog park at Dusty Rhodes Dog Park with Alexandra. There is a short video available, and a few pictures.

Ballpay in the Garden

We did another play with the ball in the garden. 

Stairs!

Using a momentary lapse of supervision, Penny opened the gate to the second floor and was up there within a few seconds. Loud shouting made her aware that this was not good, she was depressed for a little while. But she can go stairs up and down with ease, we now know. 

Unleashed in the garden

First time we left Penny unleashed in the garden. She visibly enjoyed it. There was some ball play as well, probably 10 to 15 retrieves happened.