I’ve been working with our bouncy pup Bessie to help her redirect her energy. One of the things we’ve been working on is a sit stay while I’m setting her food bowl down. Tonight on the first try she not only sat and stayed but she didn’t nudge or twitch her nose at me to hurry me up. What’s more she waited calmly a extra few seconds after I set the bowl down before being released.
It may not seem like a big deal but for Bessie it was huge!
We’ll keep working on lengthening the time and continue with some other things as well but for tonight we’re going to take some time and celebrate this achievement.
I’m very proud of you sweet pup!
P.S You also made an awesome blanket on this very cold January night thanks for the cuddle.
~ Bessie’s My Margret
Three Pups and a Couple of Kitties 
Well done, B! That one was a tough one for me too. I am a hungry girl, like you. #gimmethegrub
Love and licks,
Cupcake
Thank you Cupcake! ~nose nudges Bessie
Hi Miss Margret and Bessie. I had to learn this for Agility class. One time Mommy set my bowl down -it was full of yummy meat and veggies – and wondered why I wasn’t eating, then she remembered to say, “Free!” Silly Mommy, as Angel Lexi used to say. Lucy just learned this, too. I think you have joined our team, smart Bessie!
Hi Xena! Yes!!!! I get to be on your team! 🙂 ~nose nudges Bessie
Our dogs will sit stay during dinner prepare as the payoff of food is so big. It shares with short periods of time and gets long as time goes on,
That is impressive. We will have to add that to our practice list. Thank you!
Way to go, Bessie! We are totally impressed!
Yours sincerely,
Margaret Thatcher
That means so much to me! Thank you, Mrs. Thatcher. ~nose nudges Bessie Pup.