I can see what Steve was talking about when he said I need to work on reinforcing the basics with Ky. Funny what we can't see right in front of our eyes.

I was working with Ky today on the very basics, she's excellent at obedience but while working with her I noticed that instead of doing what I ask when I ask, she's taking a bit more time to mull it over first. That's so unlike her.

Steve said he wants me to work with her daily for a couple of reasons.
1- Because Bentley gets training everyday & Ky deserves one on one time too.
2- Because she's an Akita and they're known for being stubborn so I have to constantly train with her to keep her decision making to a minimum.

I agreed to do anything he suggested while secretly thinking that she really doesn't need to train daily, she's such a good dog. I admit he saw what I couldn't see. I've been so focused on training Bentley since August that I've been letting Ky get away with things that she would never have gotten away with before Bentley came.

When I train the basic sets such as.. down-sit-stand repeat, she gives me a look like I must be joking. I have been training her when Bentley isn't around though, I don't want her to feel embarrassed in front of him. (i know, I know)
Yep, she needs a refresher course. The boot camp continues.

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Joyce your posts do make me chuckle, but i too would be the same

Sounds like Ky is in for a little tough love from the boss!

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She's soon to be in for some tough love from Bentley too, she's only got 32 lbs on him now and he's not done growing LOL

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Thanks for sharing! I absolutely love that your neighbor who was so scared of your golden puppy less than 3 months ago now looks at your Akita and says "Poor baby," because she has to sit and be calm. I can't wait to hear that your neighbors have welcomed a dog into their own home. After falling in love with Ky and Bentley, I feel like it's only a matter of time!

Julie, Jersey and Oz

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