Grooming Table Time

I had a few extra minutes today so Breeze had a grooming table experience.  She took it in stride as I brushed her gently and used my other hand to help her stand still.   Since her future includes the conformation ring, it's really important that she enjoy being on the grooming table and understand the "rules" for being on the table.  The primary rule she must learn immediately is to not jump off!

Later today we'll have our second toenail trimming session.  Our first one went very well.  I anticipate more rebellion this next time around.   (The first session was way too easy!) All puppies go through phases where they challenge their owners over nail trimming.   We just have to work through it!

Breeze also had some one-on-one time with Tory this morning.  (He was off leash and she was on leash in the back yard.)  She is very brazen; immediately jumped up and put her paws around his head.  He was a bit taken aback and ignored her until she removed herself from his neck.  Then he wagged and interacted.    Flame was also loose and chose to totally ignore her.  There's plenty of time for Breeze to learn lessons from the current alpha bitch in my household...but the time isn't right.

Breeze's female role model for now is Kadee, Barb's wonderful GSD bitch.  Kadee was aloof at first, but now allows a certain amount of appropriate puppy interaction.   She's more tolerant than Flame would be at this point.  I trust Kadee to slowly teach Breeze to respect her elders using GSD body language...which is much different from the Belgian method!