I'm sure there are c) d) and e)
points as well.
So we've been reading up on puppy
training quite assiduously. Pickle's report card might look like this:
Response to name:
Attainment: A*
Effort: Superb
Pickle enjoys attention and responds
immediately when her name is called.
Come here!
Attainment: B
Effort: Satisfactory
So far, so good. This command has
not yet been thoroughly tested in situations of high interest ie in wide open
spaces where there are unlimited opportunities for interesting smells.
Digging holes.
Attainment: A
Effort: Excellent
Pickle has demonstrated tremendous
energy in acquiring this skill. She has excelled in creating holes of both
width and depth. She now needs to learn where is an appropriate place to dig,
as the middle of the lawn is definitely NOT suitable. Willingness to fill
in a hole once it has been finished with would also be appreciated.
Jumping up.
Attainment: D
Effort: Sometimes satisfactory
Pickle is being trained in the art
of greeting. This should consist of sitting politely in front of the family
member or guest, then waiting to be stroked or hugged. Unfortunately, although
Pickle is able to sit quite beautifully, she has not so far proved herself
willing to accede to requests to 'sit' in situations where she would rather
leap about in a hysterical manner. We look forward to seeing her develop
greater self-control.
Sitting.
Attainment: A*
Effort: Excellent
Pickle's sitting is absolutely
exemplary and is a joy to behold. Well done, Pickle!
Fetch
Attainment: A
Effort: Excellent
Although she does not yet 'give' on
command, Pickle readily retrieves a ball thrown for her. She is beginning to
learn that releasing the ball to the handler results in further pleasurable
games of 'fetch'.
Phew.
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