Training Tucker

Tucker is an adolescent Golden Retriever. Now, those of you who live with Golden Retrievers may argue that is redundant. After all, what Golden Retriever does not possess enthusiasm and joy for most of his lifetime? But, that noted- Tucker is truly an adolescent dog in every way.

He arrived at Petropolis last Friday mid-morning for an overnight stay. He is a recent graduate of the 3-2-1 Puppy Class here yet his owners professed that they were struggling to keep up with his lessons. After a 5 minute review in the lobby which allowed Tucker to show his true brilliant colors, his owners decided to think about his future education. On Saturday morning when they arrived to collect Tucker and his belongings, they announced that they were committed to giving their unruly golden-locked puppy an opportunity to attend higher education and improve his chances at being a delight in their home.

And Tucker began his 2 week in-house training program. During the past three days, he has howled, played, laughed, cried, pleaded, resisted, cajoled, and learned. The change in this 5 and one half month old pup is amazing. No longer a tousle headed slobbering menace, Tucker looks educated and refined of late.

I spoke with his owner earlier today and assured her that he was making grand progress- a great report for such a young dog going through his early paces.