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<title>Thads training</title>
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<description>Dogster diary for the dog Sir Thaddeus the Great</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Sir Thaddeus the Great &amp; Dogster</copyright>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 04:55:30 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Mar 14</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/819804</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:08:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thaddeus is doing so good in class I just got to get right and inconstant. I do get a little aggrava ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thaddeus is doing so good in class I just got to get right and inconstant. I do get a little aggravated at myself sometimes because I want to be so perfect and no one is perfect, but Christ. I am getting a little more comfortable leaving the house lately. I think we should try the CGC soon.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mar07</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Mar 2013 19:44:48 PST</pubdate>
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		<description>Thad and I went to a meeting today and I was horrified cause someone came in walking hard and it sta ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thad and I went to a meeting today and I was horrified cause someone came in walking hard and it startled Thad and he barked. I got him quickly to quite down, the rest of the time went well.

Tonight I went to practice at RROTC and we just went over the same stuff we have already learned but we are trying to prefect his commands more. Today at home we are working on take it and holding it. He definitely needs more work on this task but staying constant with it is the key. He has already picked up on take it when I have asked him to grab a toy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mar 4</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/818646</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:01:29 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to last class tonight and Thad is doing much better. He even did off leash practice tonight. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to last class tonight and Thad is doing much better. He even did off leash practice tonight.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mar 1</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/818308</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Mar 2013 22:51:56 PST</pubdate>
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		<description>Mommy &amp; I went out with Linda and did some shopping for Rob's birthday. We went to the Dollar Tree a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy & I went out with Linda and did some shopping for Rob's birthday. We went to the Dollar Tree and people were amazed at all my talents, then to Lowe's to buy gardening tools, Barksdale Airforce Base for more gardening supplys & stuff for Mommy, Inspiration Book Store, Burger King to feed Mommy & Linda, finally home to feed me. We had a really busy hard day so after my meal Mommy & I laid down and took a nap.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Feb 25</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:07:17 PST</pubdate>
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		<description>Did not practice today like I usually do but did go to class and Thad was wonderful. He actually see ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Did not practice today like I usually do but did go to class and Thad was wonderful. He actually seems to be getting things. I could not believe how great he was at all the different task and commands he has been working on.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Feb 23</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/817558</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 24 Feb 2013 02:12:57 PST</pubdate>
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		<description>Practiced once with Thad today. Donna came over and we worked on taxes till we hours of the morning. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Practiced once with Thad today. Donna came over and we worked on taxes till we hours of the morning.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Feb 20 &amp; 21</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:11:00 PST</pubdate>
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		<description>Went to practice tonight and he let me stand at bottom of ring and did not get up till I released hi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to practice tonight and he let me stand at bottom of ring and did not get up till I released him on 3min sit and down stay.

Practiced at home today but skipped class, was feeling yucky.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Feb17 &amp; 18</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/816956</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:50:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woke early this morning and feed the dogs so we could go to early service and Sunday School be out b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woke early this morning and feed the dogs so we could go to early service and Sunday School be out by 11:00am. Thad behaved so well and of course turned heads of people because he so gorgeous. We practiced watch me and I let him chase his treat as I through them so he wouldn't get bored. Also practice walking around the stool. Sit stays and comes with fronts no finish. Then we went and hear my friend give her story and he laid down the whole time. I got up to use the restroom towards the end and people were amazed he was with me he was so well behaved no one knew he was there. It was a good talk and know they asked me to speak 3/17 I'm excited it been awhile since I have talked.

Practiced the stool, sit stays, watch me, heels when he is no where near me, and come when called. Went early to RROTC tonight we aren't having class tonight because of the monthly meeting so Thad and I practiced and visited for awhile. He was full of piss and vinegar at the end of the meeting and acted up. Also, I had his training harness on him because I was running late and it was in the car. He can move more in the training harness and it is not the proper harness for us as a team. He behaves so much better with his other harness on, I guess you could say he is more serious in that harness. Anyway I tried to cook up some sausage for treats this morning, it crumbled and went over like a turd in a punch bowl to work with, so we stopped by the store on the way home and I got some more steak for him. I have lost 9lbs this last week watching my cholesterol, not drinking sodas and all the time we spend practicing at home and RROTC:)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Feb 15</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/816550</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:14:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We slept most of the day as it was raining. After dinner, but before I feed Thad, we practice on the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We slept most of the day as it was raining. After dinner, but before I feed Thad, we practice on the stool heels, sitting and laying deep pressure therapy, fronts in hall, and lastly sit automatically on halts. He is getting the idea of going around the stool with paws up on it following me and staying in heel position. Is doing great on deep pressure just have to increase time he stays on me. Did absolutely wonderfully on his fronts and automatic sits on halt.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Feb 13 &amp; 14</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/816548</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:07:15 PST</pubdate>
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		<description>Rob made me a card for valentines and took me to the Crawfish Palace for dinner. I know I shouldn't  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Rob made me a card for valentines and took me to the Crawfish Palace for dinner. I know I shouldn't have but I gave Thad a crawfish and the look on his face when he put it in his mouth was priceless. Afterwards we went to Fred's to get some treats for practice that night. At practice we were right next to a puppy class and Thad was distracted so he got up once on a sit stay and I moved up closer for the rest of the stays. He also went around to a heel in anticipation and skipped  the front on the front/finish.

Went to class tonight I worked on heels on a stool today and sitting automatically on halts before class today. At class we leaned an easier way to make sure they turn right around the cones when doing them.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Feb 10 &amp; 11</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/815926</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:18:28 PST</pubdate>
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		<description>Went to RROTC Sunday and handed out flyers for the obedience club during the parade. He was very wel ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to RROTC Sunday and handed out flyers for the obedience club during the parade. He was very well behaved, got lots of pets and I shared some good times with fellow members of the club.

Went to novice practice tonight and learned how to pivot my dog. Someone suggest I try it on a book first and he might pick it up faster that way.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Feb 7</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/815314</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Feb 2013 19:20:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Decided to take another beginners class at RROTC and Joyce is teaching it. We learned some helpful h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Decided to take another beginners class at RROTC and Joyce is teaching it. We learned some helpful hints on heeling tonight as far as competition would go but he is good as far as SD skills. I just want him to be able to pass the CGC so I am going to keep taking the class till he can do a down stay with me gone for 3 mins. Overall the class is great I love getting different training skills.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Feb 3</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/814769</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Feb 2013 13:52:18 PST</pubdate>
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		<description>Had breakfast Sunday at church and Thad laid down and stayed the whole time. He went through the lin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Had breakfast Sunday at church and Thad laid down and stayed the whole time. He went through the line for food like a champ and did not try to get to food.

Went to Barkus & Meow this afternoon and did a demonstration with the other club members. There where so many people there, at first he was calm but after we got off stage there were so many more people who arrived and were still arriving that Thad & I were getting stressed so we left. When we introduced ourselves to the crowd I told everyone he has been training at RROTC since he was 10wks and was training to be my service dog. He did everything I asked of him during the demonstration just kept looking around at all the people when he was in either a sit stay or down stay. I was proud of the both of us for how we handled everything with all the people there. We bought him this hat that was green, yellow, & purple, it looked like he had colorful dreadlocks. Also people kept taking pictures of us, it was really bothering me, my husband said you two might be in the local paper. When he said that I could feel my chest tighten and my Thad came to my rescue keeping me grounded so I did not have a panic attack. We took a nap immediately when we got home then had supper.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Feb 2</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/814677</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 2 Feb 2013 17:18:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday took Thad to the groomers and he is so handsome. She made him a bow on his collar for the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday took Thad to the groomers and he is so handsome. She made him a bow on his collar for the Mardigra for the Barkus and Meow thing tomorrow.  Practiced paws and lap with lean incorporated. I had glasses made for me to read with but they got the prescription wrong, now have to go back Monday after they call my doctor. The groomer told me about saddle soap and mink oil to use on his harness to soften it so he won't run every time I try to put it on him because it is so stiff. Then I ran buy the dollar general and I did all that while Thad was at the groomers but my chest started tightening so I ran back to PetSmart where I could see Thad. I went back by Vision for less after he was finished with his grooming and found out about the goof up on glasses. Cleaned his harness with the saddle soap before we went to bed.

Today we went to Kitchen Collection, Krogers, and the Dollar Tree and his manners where so great everyone kept telling me how well behaved he was. When we got home after letting others dogs out we retreated to the practice room and worked on everything we have learned so far and I even incorporated Take it. He seem to be getting the idea and does bring toys to me occasionally so I think he will pick up on it fast. After the people on this assistance dogs list I on schooled me in the way to use the mink oil I spent about a half hour working with it and the harness.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Jan 31</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/814367</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:22:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Practiced paws yesterday and added lap to it with him doing it on me, he's got it just need to keep  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Practiced paws yesterday and added lap to it with him doing it on me, he's got it just need to keep practicing. Later that night we went to RROTC for practice on down stays for 3min & sit stays for 3 min, also supervised separations. I am thinking about taking another beginners class just to have something keep us motivated and since I am a member its only half price. This Sunday they are having Barkus and Meow on the Riverfront and we have been asked to attend in a demonstration.
Today we again practiced on paws on lap and he is doing great. Then went to a meeting where he had perfect manners.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Jan 28</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/814149</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:42:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Did some practicing around the house. I have made my garage a practice area. We practiced paws on ch ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Did some practicing around the house. I have made my garage a practice area. We practiced paws on chair and also paws on me in chair he is making great strides there. We also practiced all the novice stuff. Went to RROTC that night and we practiced supervised separation and he did really well there it won't be long for the CGC. Also practiced walking around the ring with him sitting in place like for competitions. I don't ever plan on competing but think constant practice no matter what it is with other dogs is good.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Learning Paws Jan 23</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/813441</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:10:52 PST</pubdate>
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		<description>Went to my friend Kim's office for a therapy secession and also she has been helping me with teachin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to my friend Kim's office for a therapy secession and also she has been helping me with teaching Thad some of the task I need him to learn. Today we worked on paws where he will learn to put his paws on me and lean over for deep pressure. He can apply deep pressure, however, it will be more automatic and full deep pressure when we are through with putting together lap, paws then lean. He is now doing paws and we will continue practicing this several times a day till it becomes automatic. Lap is pretty much automatic and after he learns paws we will work on lean.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thad's day at novice Jan 21</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/813295</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:00:07 PST</pubdate>
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		<description>We practiced our novice stuff at home today and tonight when we went to practice he was off the whol ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We practiced our novice stuff at home today and tonight when we went to practice he was off the whole time. He had it today at home but did not want to do right at practice. Other dogs seem to be having the same problem this lady said she thinks its the weather. lol We had a meeting at the RROTC after and I volunteered to work the raffle table at the obedience & rally trails. He behaved and laid down at the meeting I was proud of him.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Jan 20</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/813155</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:59:32 PST</pubdate>
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		<description>Took Thad to a meeting with me where he was catching on to my anxiety and I tried to get him to lay  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Took Thad to a meeting with me where he was catching on to my anxiety and I tried to get him to lay back down he smack me with his paw on the leg, nudged me then a real low growl and I let him back up and he laid his head on my lap and applied deep pressure. It was like I finally figured it out and he was so good after. We practiced fronts where he comes in straight after we came home.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Jan 14-18</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/812875</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:27:08 PST</pubdate>
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		<description>We practiced twice a day everyday. Thursday the 17 we went to a noon meeting where Thad did a perfec ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We practiced twice a day everyday. Thursday the 17 we went to a noon meeting where Thad did a perfect under and stayed down the whole hour. At the end when everyone stood for the Lord's prayer he started to get up and I told him down stay and he did perfectly till I told him up. We have also been practicing front/finish where he was a little off center when he would do his fronts and now is almost consistently coming in straight before sitting. Does a great finish.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Jan 13 Training and illness</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/812358</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:01:32 PST</pubdate>
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		<description>We have trained everyday twice a day since our last entry except 2 of the days. I was feeding Thad l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We have trained everyday twice a day since our last entry except 2 of the days. I was feeding Thad lamb and rice since he got back from his away time at the trainers and he vomited Friday and had diarrhea that night so Saturday I fed him what I had left of his old bag. I switched flavors not brands so I think his stomach is just sensitive to the lamb. I took his food back to PetSmart today and witched it for salmon for sensitive tummies in the same brand and hope this will solve the problem. I did train him the 2 times today and will add one more from here on out.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Jan 8</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/811674</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Jan 2013 14:17:06 PST</pubdate>
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		<description>Yesterday had a dr appt and he did real well staying down he only got up once to make sure I was ok. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday had a dr appt and he did real well staying down he only got up once to make sure I was ok. Later that night we went to our first class in novice and it is going to be great because it teaches a lot of things we need for walking better with his harness on. It is more advanced for competition training which I don't ever plan on doing but it will help in the areas we need.
Today we went to my dentist for my teeth cleaning and they thought he was a different dog because he had gotten so big from the last time we were there, he did get up twice though. We practiced some of what we learned in the morning and then again when we came home and are going to practice more now.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Jan 3 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/811076</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 3 Jan 2013 13:23:23 PST</pubdate>
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		<description>We are going to take a break for the next couple of wks and concentrate on nova-list at RROTC. Anoth ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We are going to take a break for the next couple of wks and concentrate on nova-list at RROTC. Another training class for completion but I figure he could use all the practice at different things and discipline he can get. I plan to call my Assoc. Pastor next wk for help with my fundraiser I have decided on. I am looking forward to the next year.

Jan 4
Well, could not sleep so we went around Wal Mart and practiced. We practiced more of the same things when we got home to keep him sharp.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dec 26</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/810082</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 08:38:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I have been working with Thad on his basic commands since he went away for the wk with the Trainer.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been working with Thad on his basic commands since he went away for the wk with the Trainer. He said he needed to bond with him which if you leave a dog in a kennel and ignore him, not tethering him to you and taking him with you everywhere you go will not happen. So basically I think it did more harm then good. However has gotten me more enthusiastic about training. I finally have Thad back to where he is suppose to be and was before I dropped him off for that wk. I have ordered him a new mobility harness and will be hiring the man I used for my other SD soon as we are finished with our fund raiser. Other than that we will just keep working on the basics and we have also started farther and farther  away sit stays.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dec 18</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/809055</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:46:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday I picked Thad up from the trainers thank God I missed him so. The trainer said he had to b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday I picked Thad up from the trainers thank God I missed him so. The trainer said he had to bond with him, but spent very little time with him and left him in his kennel most of the time so he did not bond. The trainer said he kept looking for me the whole time he was there. Well he has to be retrained to act right. He did not total mess with all the training I had done, but most. I think I will just stick to the trainers who come to my house and train us together. I am grateful he did not charge me for his failed efforts in training. Yesterday and today I have kept Thad on lead most of the day in a down stay.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dec 10</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/808159</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:59:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today is Thaddeus' 1st year and I had to take him to the trainers for a wk to learn how to behave li ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is Thaddeus' 1st year and I had to take him to the trainers for a wk to learn how to behave like a real service dog and so they can hopefully build a bond so training wont be so difficult. I miss him so much. I have spent most of my time sleeping. CAN'T wait till the week is over!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dec 5</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/807569</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Dec 2012 14:23:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Monday Jason was sick so we decided to try it again Friday and we just practiced at home. Went out i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Monday Jason was sick so we decided to try it again Friday and we just practiced at home. Went out in town yesterday and practiced. Today we started working with his harness on walking, heeling without sniffing.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dec 2</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/807163</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Dec 2012 11:21:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday Thad took the day off from practice because I had not slept the night before. I am just li ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Thad took the day off from practice because I had not slept the night before. I am just like a drunk if I do not sleep, so I go no where and do nothing.

So far today we have been to church. It was breakfast Sunday this wk and he did a excellent job laying under the table quietly the whole hr.
Practiced some when we got home and plan to go to a meeting this afternoon and practice more before bed. 

He does a 5 min down-stay with me out of the room!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nov 28</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/806950</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:16:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday I had Thad do a down stay and went around corner for 21/1 min, had him follow me everywher ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday I had Thad do a down stay and went around corner for 21/1 min, had him follow me everywhere I went and sit when I stopped. Today we went into town and practiced sitting every time I stopped, sitting when I was in line at checkout and moving when I moved, then him sitting under tables. He did a pretty go job for this being his first time do this in public.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nov 25</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/806512</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:54:52 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We went to the food bank this morning and Thad did really well. I've been working on sit, down, stay ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We went to the food bank this morning and Thad did really well. I've been working on sit, down, stays, under, light, and come when called with him lately. He touches the light switch I placed on a board but still not consistently and his stays are long but when he is sitting if his head goes down that means he's going down, I say nope and he switches his body a little. We still have a long way to go but is showing improvement.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nov 21</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/805874</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:35:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Finished Thaddeus' Chipin add:
http://windyssd.chipin.com/windys-service-dog

Practiced come when ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Finished Thaddeus' Chipin add:
http://windyssd.chipin.com/windys-service-dog

Practiced come when called, around to heel. Sit stays and down stays. Went out to stores to practice.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Now 19</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/805760</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:08:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went and practiced today with Jason. Thad is doing so much better just after the first 2wks with him ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went and practiced today with Jason. Thad is doing so much better just after the first 2wks with him. He Showed me some more things while working on stays and being more consistent with lower softer tone in my voice.
We practiced some later on at home. I let him play some before we went to a meeting at RROTC later on that nite.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nov 18</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/805602</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:31:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We went to Sunday School today and he was so good. Went home and he played for awhile. Then went to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We went to Sunday School today and he was so good. Went home and he played for awhile. Then went to a Sunday meeting and I had a confrontation with my sponsor, she did not call when we were suppose to meet and did not show she said I just don't call, Thad sensed my tension from that so we left. (I just felt to uncomfortable after that) We instead went walking around different stores for an hour and half to make sure he was real tired because we also had Thanksgiving dinner ate church. He did so well at the dinner that when it was over several people told me how well behaved he was. We went home and he had done so well he just got to be a dog the rest of the night:)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nov 14</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/805164</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:46:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday and today we worked on same commands but today I tried something different I used a softer ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday and today we worked on same commands but today I tried something different I used a softer voice and had better luck. He seems to have the light command down without using treats he touches it now.

We went to the Goodwill and bought some sweats for me and PJ's for hubby. Then we went to the Board Walk and walked around looked in shops. Thad and I were tuckered out by the time we got home and took a nap.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nov 12</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/804920</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:03:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was sick yesterday and today but tried to work anyways today.
Thad is 11 mons old and when practi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was sick yesterday and today but tried to work anyways today.
Thad is 11 mons old and when practicing he does not hold a down the whole time. I get up to eat, use the restroom, chores, and smoke outside. It is getting frustrating today cause he is pushing me to the limit cause he always has so I guess I just have to hang in there and be consistent. He is getting really good at touching the light switch(which is on a board about his nose length right now). He also is doing a good under tables at this time. I plan to see if I can find a program that will help me with financing for Thad's training.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nov 9- 10</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/804601</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 10 Nov 2012 11:18:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thad and I continue to work on him being on a hands free leash connected to me doing sits for 15min  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thad and I continue to work on him being on a hands free leash connected to me doing sits for 15min and down stays for like an hour everyday for at least three hrs at a time. Sitting every time I stop no matter what for and going everywhere with me in the house. We also work on light a couple of times a day and loose leash walking. We are working up to building his time on the leash working. I am also working on getting him to go on command more frequently. Our bond has grown even more since I have been doing this training more with him. I believe this trainer maybe the one only thing is he cost an arm and a leg so I will just have to do without a lot of luxuries like getting my hair cut and stuff like that for a while.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nov 8</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/804435</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 8 Nov 2012 17:57:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Worked with Thad for a hour at a time 3hrs in all today and will build up slowly for him to get use  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Worked with Thad for a hour at a time 3hrs in all today and will build up slowly for him to get use to it every day. My next appt. with Jason is Nov 19 at 10am. We also worked on the light switch for a while.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nov 7</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/804429</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 8 Nov 2012 17:53:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Took Thad to a new trainer his name is Jason Revere and he is the only one I have met that has servi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Took Thad to a new trainer his name is Jason Revere and he is the only one I have met that has service dog training in the area. He trained in Southern California and he is good so far. He showed me so things I can improve on already. We also started working on him turning the lights on by getting him use to touching a switch I have on a board. He also has me working at home with Thad by my side most the time and less play time.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oct 31</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/803457</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:21:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today I worked on sit and down with one command. I let my hubby hold Thad while I left the room for  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today I worked on sit and down with one command. I let my hubby hold Thad while I left the room for three mins. several times today. Tonight we went to RROTC to practice and they where having a costume party which we watched they where so cute. We ate supper with the other members and then played a game mixed with novelist and agility and Thad came in second place!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oct 29</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/803161</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:56:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to a doctors appointment at 2:00pm then we went to the dog park and walked around the track. Af ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to a doctors appointment at 2:00pm then we went to the dog park and walked around the track. After that we went to PetSmart and had three different people hold Thad while I walked away. He lasted 1 1/2mins with the first two and only thirty seconds with the third person. (It was good considering) He was absolutely wonderful at the doctors so I bought him a new toy at PetSmart. When we got home there was this old man walking his  dog and Thad and I went and said hi. I now have him shaking to say hi instead of the petting.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oct 27</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/802899</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:54:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to a convention today and it was great!!! Only stayed four hrs got Thad to use the restroom out ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to a convention today and it was great!!! Only stayed four hrs got Thad to use the restroom outside and away from home for the first time. Saw an old friend he said asked about writing a letter to help Thad and I cool. Stopped by Domino's on the way home to try their new pan pizza, curious because I never liked them before and they stopped selling them shortly after I quit working there, it was the bomb!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oct 24-25</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/802627</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:39:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday I went down to the River Walk Park and practiced the CGC exercise with Maureen and some 10 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday I went down to the River Walk Park and practiced the CGC exercise with Maureen and some 10th grader she brought with her dog. They were an hour late so me and Thad practiced working with distractions like sitting, paying attention to me, and come when called.

Today went down to the River Walk Park with my hubby and worked on leaving him for 3mins, loose leash walking, come when called and heels for about an hr.
Worked later tonight with come front/finish, down stay with me around corner for 2mins and sit stays with me around corner for 2mins.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oct 21</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/802209</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 21 Oct 2012 17:33:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>went to church today and he did so good when we got home he we did puppy push ups and come when call ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ went to church today and he did so good when we got home he we did puppy push ups and come when called. we went to a meeting later on in the day.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oct 16</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/801570</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:04:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to train today with Maureen at the Glenn's. Thad worked when we were letting other, therapy dog ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to train today with Maureen at the Glenn's. Thad worked when we were letting other, therapy dogs, get petted and love on and us letting people know he was not to be petted. It was different for him not having people pet him or him being able to love on them. I am trying to get his focus on me and show him I will be the one loving on him from now on when he is in uniform. After that we let him run around and play for a while out of uniform with the other dogs. He just loved it socializing with other dogs besides his brother and sister who do not play with him. I think she will be able to train both of us well. I was taught about my tone to make it softer and less military today also and to talk quietly to him more. Rub him more and be tender with him. I am having a hard time since the loss of my last service dog getting the proper bond.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oct 15</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/801474</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:26:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thad and I went to court yesterday with my brother for his divorce hearing. Thad behaved great at fi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thad and I went to court yesterday with my brother for his divorce hearing. Thad behaved great at first and just laid down and then a phone rang in the court room and he let out one bark. Thankfully we were on break and I just to him for a walk and he was fine after that for the next hour or so. When the judge returned we broke till 3:30pm so we went home. I ran him once at home and we took a walk around the court house before we went back inside and he just slept the whole time. I was so proud of him I gave him a treat once we got home.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oct 12</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/801080</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:24:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Got Thad all dressed up in his SD harness and had him do work like if he was out in public with me.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Got Thad all dressed up in his SD harness and had him do work like if he was out in public with me. Thad peed on command for me this morning.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oct 8</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/800558</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 8 Oct 2012 12:50:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>worked on retrievals and come when called off and on all day. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ worked on retrievals and come when called off and on all day.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oct 7</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/800560</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 7 Oct 2012 19:51:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Worked on down stays for 6 min, come when called and retrievals off and on all day. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Worked on down stays for 6 min, come when called and retrievals off and on all day.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oct 5</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/800154</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 5 Oct 2012 13:13:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Worked on comes when called and he is getting so much better at that off leash. We also worked on re ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Worked on comes when called and he is getting so much better at that off leash. We also worked on retrieves and that still unfortunately still needs lots of work.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oct 3</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/800152</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Oct 2012 16:10:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Met with Maureen today for Thad's training and she was so nice. She said she would help me for free  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Met with Maureen today for Thad's training and she was so nice. She said she would help me for free if I wanted I could donate money to her Therapy Dog program. We worked on getting his come when called solid and also retrieves. We worked for 1hr.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Oct 2</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/799690</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Oct 2012 19:19:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to get my new glasses today and man can I see good. I told Thad under the desk and he did. Trai ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to get my new glasses today and man can I see good. I told Thad under the desk and he did. Training is finally looking like we are getting some where. I just think I expect to much perfection for a dog so young.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>October 1</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/799686</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 1 Oct 2012 17:15:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We won dairy entry for the day today again:) We went to Tubbs to buy some decorations for the dinnin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We won dairy entry for the day today again:) We went to Tubbs to buy some decorations for the dinning room and ran into a man who is retired from training police K9. He asked a few questions to me about Thad and told us how well bonded we were for him being so you. He also said he hadn't seen a dog that young so well behaved. He told me with some more training I will be receiving from the new trainer I hired(we start tomorrow and I got her through the obedience club I belong to so she is only charging me $35 a session)he should be good to go in about 5-7mons. I don't know about how quick or slow it will go but it was nice to hear. We worked on public access stuff today and sit, down, with me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sept 30</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/799194</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 Sep 2012 07:41:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Was up all night with Boo Boo and Thad they had the runs and got sick all night. Thad tried twice to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Was up all night with Boo Boo and Thad they had the runs and got sick all night. Thad tried twice to use it this morning but had nothing left to come out. With all the recalls I am going to keep and eye on them even though I don't posses anything that has been recalled you never know better safe than sorry. Work with the head halter some more this morning.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Set 29</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/799192</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:36:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Worked a little on getting Thaddeus use to his new head halter. Practice sit and downs on first comm ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Worked a little on getting Thaddeus use to his new head halter. Practice sit and downs on first command.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sept 28</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/799190</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:34:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Practiced sit stays, come when called, and downs on first command. Got his gentle leader in the mail ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Practiced sit stays, come when called, and downs on first command. Got his gentle leader in the mail today.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sept 26</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/799186</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:31:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We went and worked novelist at RROTC Marge called for us and even gave some suggestions. Did come wh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We went and worked novelist at RROTC Marge called for us and even gave some suggestions. Did come when called and fronts for practice earlier. Plus we worked on halts.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>September 25</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/798671</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:34:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thad went with me to the eye doctor today and laid quietly in the back of the room all but once and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thad went with me to the eye doctor today and laid quietly in the back of the room all but once and laid back down when corrected. Acted like a real service dog today in all public access situations. I was so proud of him!!!! Called someone recommended to me from this obedience club I am a member of and she will train Thad for only $35 a session.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sept 24</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/798673</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:36:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Took Thad to his vet today to get six month shoots and he was scared at first then calmed down. He a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Took Thad to his vet today to get six month shoots and he was scared at first then calmed down. He also got something irritating his eye and got drops for that.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sept 23</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/798421</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Sep 2012 15:32:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Worked on sit and down stays, walking in heel position, front/heel and under the table with both a r ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Worked on sit and down stays, walking in heel position, front/heel and under the table with both a restaurant booth style table and regular round dinning table. Went to a meeting which he stayed in a down position the whole time except for once when I left to use the little girls room and went in and got in a down position while I was in the stall. Then sit stay till I was through washing hands and back to meeting room. He loaded and unloaded car perfectly.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sept 21</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/798185</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:13:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We woke up late in the morning and took a nap for several hrs later in the afternoon woke up about 6 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We woke up late in the morning and took a nap for several hrs later in the afternoon woke up about 6:30pm. We worked in the morning on front/heels and this evening we just took it easy because I am so worn out from the last wk. I am having car problems so next wk I am going to have to put it in the shop  Thad and I have dr appt Monday and Tuesday so we won't be able to put it in the shop till after that.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sept 20</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/798183</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:07:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday we worked on the front heels with the new equipment I have made for him from recommendatio ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday we worked on the front heels with the new equipment I have made for him from recommendations from the people at RROTC. Later in the afternoon we took JR. to a doctors appt for his ADD it was somewhere near the airport. They forgot to tell them we were there so we waited 4 hrs for him to be seen. Thad was really good and laid down the time we spent in the waiting room my back was hurting from the seats so Ceaira and I went out to the car till he was done with his appt. We had them over for dinner and watched movies afterwards and I took them home about 9:00pm.
Today Linda came over and we finished the den curtains. Thad and I worked on sit and down stays before and after she left.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Out to the dentist</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/797695</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:06:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We went out to the dentist with my granddaughter today while Thad was great at a down stay for the f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We went out to the dentist with my granddaughter today while Thad was great at a down stay for the first hour he did become a puppy the last. Ceaira was finally seen just for them to tell us there was no problem with what she had thought. We came home had supper then took Crystal to work and returned home. I am laying off practicing most of the week to give Thad a break and see where he is at. Tonight we will go to the training at RROTC where we will do heels, sit stays and down stays, I will also try and leave him with someone for at least 1 min.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Going to TX</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/796961</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:47:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Going to bring my brothers stuff he left in our garage to his house in TX and while we are there we  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Going to bring my brothers stuff he left in our garage to his house in TX and while we are there we will visit a friend of mine.
This morning we worked on watch me, take its, bring it, give it. We have also worked on sit stays and down stays. When we get back on Monday I want to work with him in his new training box for front/heels Rob made for him yesterday.
Speaking of yesterday Linda came over and we worked on the curtains and actually finished one of the windows. We are thinking of adding a extra panel to that window. Thad was just on leash in the same room  as us all yesterday.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thad's day Sept 12</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/796743</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:52:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This morning we worked on take its and watch me with distraction of my other dogs and I through his  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning we worked on take its and watch me with distraction of my other dogs and I through his football around for him to bring back to me while interrupting with more watch me and drop it when he brought it to me. We also worked on it this afternoon as well as sit stays with release given to get up and down stays. I plan on working later this evening with all I have done today.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Second day back Sep 11</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/796639</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:33:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today we worked on take its twice and watch me. Went to get his anal glads expressed, to Lowe's to g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today we worked on take its twice and watch me. Went to get his anal glads expressed, to Lowe's to get so hardware for a shelf, and to PetSmart for more dog food.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Set 8</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/796261</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 Sep 2012 17:40:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I have been real lazy about entering days of training with Thad. Every Wed. we have been going to RR ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been real lazy about entering days of training with Thad. Every Wed. we have been going to RROTC to train with the people there on both nodalice and agility. We have gotten a 25" spring leash and dumbbells to help practice thing like over and come when called. The dumbbells we work with take it right now. I've been doing sit stays for 5min and down stays for 30mins. I let him play right after practice. He goes with me every Sunday to Sunday School and we do public work also which he is doing excellent at. I rented Team Work I from Bow Wow Flix.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Aug 31</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/795468</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:04:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>He is 81/2 months and we went to get my hair cut yesterday, but unfortunately I have just me when we ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ He is 81/2 months and we went to get my hair cut yesterday, but unfortunately I have just me when we go out most the time. He did pretty good for a pup his age and only broke the down stay 4 times while I was getting my hair cut. The women at the salon on base are totally cool and supportive of my and Thad. Next we went into the BX to find a watch  I keep buying super inexpensive watches but they fit funny and break to easy. So this time I bought a Timex for a man because my wrist are so much bigger now and it fits better plus I can actually see what time it is. LOL

We next went to the dollar store for toothpaste, deodorant, dental floss and toothpaste. Then I went to Joanns and got some fabric glue sticks for his patches on his new harness.  Next it was off to big lots for some training & some play toys and treats. Lastly it was off to PetSmart for the fishy treats for some reason he really flips for them and I can cut each piece into 4 tiny pieces so the last a long time. He still sniffs a lot I just tell him leave it and he will stop and he is real friendly to people and I am getting more and more to ask before just reaching out and touching.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Aug 30</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/795276</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:41:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Worked on more watch me today, take it and front/heels for 2 fifteen minute secessions. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Worked on more watch me today, take it and front/heels for 2 fifteen minute secessions.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Aug 29</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/795274</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:39:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Practiced front/heels and watch me this morning and in the after noon figure 8s and halts.
Went to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Practiced front/heels and watch me this morning and in the after noon figure 8s and halts.
Went to RROTC tonight and went through almost flawlessly the AKC ring rules of Novelist, then worked on agility jumping. I also talked with the other trainers there for tips on different ways of training.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Aug 28</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/795062</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:54:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today we worked on watch me, sit for 5 mins and later we worked on come when called, front/heels. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today we worked on watch me, sit for 5 mins and later we worked on come when called, front/heels.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Aug 25-26</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/794694</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Aug 2012 11:07:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday practice walking with harness insync with me step by step. worked on downs and sit stays.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday practice walking with harness insync with me step by step. worked on downs and sit stays. We went to PetSmart and let a associate hold Thad several times while I left him for 30 seconds. He did start to get stressed the last time I left him, goal is working up to 3mins. We ordered a new nylon hands free service dog leash. Went to a friends house and watched the Saints kick Houstons but. Thaddeus did down stays and did not move while we ate. Behaved appropriately the whole time we were there.
Went to church this morning and he behaved excellent the whole time we were there. Later we worked on take it. This afternoon we went to a meeting and the store.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Aug 17</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/793520</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 20:44:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today Thad and I worked on sitting, laying 20 times in a row. Come when called with front/heel and w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Thad and I worked on sitting, laying 20 times in a row. Come when called with front/heel and walking with me in his mobility harness. We got the extra 8" handle for the mobility harness today.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Aug 16</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/793398</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 19:47:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Took Thaddeus to get shampooed and brushed this morning. Went home did doggie push ups and got ready ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Took Thaddeus to get shampooed and brushed this morning. Went home did doggie push ups and got ready for this afternoon. Took my car to Rob's work and waited for Nancy to pick me up. She had with her the cutest little Toy poodle named Gracie. Went to this place called Azalea Estates Assisted Living it is a retirement community and turns out us and three other dogs who where all dressed up in clothes/some in costumes entertained these old ladies for two hours. I told them about Thad and what he does for me and had his mobility harness. He is no where ready to be a mobility dog yet just getting use to the gear. I explained he was a pysch dog and what he did for me and my PTSD. He was so good with the other dogs there and let the olde ladies pet him. This one kept telling Thad home much she loved him.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Aug 15</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/793202</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:16:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Worked on what we learned so far and did doggie push ups. Went to visit a neighbor and she had a cat ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Worked on what we learned so far and did doggie push ups. Went to visit a neighbor and she had a cat, Thad's first reaction was a bark then growled a couple of times but was quiet after I told him to leave it. He is such a good boy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Aug 12</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/792872</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 Aug 2012 23:43:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Worked on doggie push ups with Thad yesterday and today. Also come when called and front heels. Took ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Worked on doggie push ups with Thad yesterday and today. Also come when called and front heels. Took Thad to my first day back at Sunday school today he shook hands with people, they to pictures and he was in a down stay all during class. We are not going to the regular service till he is a year old and past his last fear period. We went to eat at a Chinese restaurant after and he was in a down stay under the table whole time and also shook hands with owners little girl.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Aug 10</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/792642</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:53:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today we were late getting started because we had a home inspection so we can buy our home. Thad wan ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today we were late getting started because we had a home inspection so we can buy our home. Thad wanted to be in the middle of it all:) He turned 8mons today so he is officially in his teens.(I thought he was goody enough) We went over what he has learned so far and he was jolly on the spot. I think we will start doing doggie push ups in the morning. Wow I'm still trying to get over he won second place for his training graduation. We tried to call this trainer I know so we could work on the stuff for the CGC. The only thing I really think we need to work on is staying with a friendly stranger for 3mins. Anyways she has a sick dog so I will have to find someone else. I really don't want to use Randy again but I will if I have to.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Aug 7</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/792313</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 7 Aug 2012 20:06:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well tonight was graduation night at training and we had a obedience competition. I used hand signal ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well tonight was graduation night at training and we had a obedience competition. I used hand signal but thought I had mess up more than I actually did cause we scored 196 out of 200 and came in 2nd place. They gave out ribbons and even a trophy for 1st place. I was so totally excited!!!! I got him a mobility harness to start getting use to wearing and walking along beside me so that is our next challenge.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Aug 2</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/791727</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Aug 2012 10:58:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to vets office and picked up some more heart worm med and while we were there I weighed Thad an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to vets office and picked up some more heart worm med and while we were there I weighed Thad and he weighed 47lbs. We went through everything we have learned thus far at RROTC and Thad nailed them all. He even held a stand stay for 3 mins and front/finish was beautiful.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Aug 1</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/791569</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:04:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I got my hair cut today cause it was pay day and I hate what she did. It is total not what I asked f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got my hair cut today cause it was pay day and I hate what she did. It is total not what I asked for and when I asked her to fix a few areas she messed upon she seemed to misunderstand and was making it worse. I will just wait till Patrica gets back. Went to a training class tonight and the foot I lead off with from to the my shoes I was wearing were all wrong, goodness I am all discombobulated as my friend Linda would say. We will work hard for the test next wk. I did get a call from this lady I met in Kroger and she invited Thad and I to a dog show, to meet and greet, on the 16. I also ordered his mobility harness and some patches for it today.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>July 31</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/791287</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:37:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This is our last class tonight and next wk the graduation test with no treats. I hope Thad is ready, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is our last class tonight and next wk the graduation test with no treats. I hope Thad is ready, he did not do good tonight with stand stays and that was usually one of his best moves. Lets just hope he will behave next wk. I will practice with him every day several times a day until then and tomorrow we will go to RROTC to practice with other dogs.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>July 24-25</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/790471</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:31:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to RROTC and worked with a trainer on Thad's skills we need for class next wk. We have one more ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to RROTC and worked with a trainer on Thad's skills we need for class next wk. We have one more class left before graduation Aug 7 and he has improved so much since our class last week. The cool thing is now that we have membership in RROTC we can now go and train for free on Wednesday nights beside the working we do at home. He now dose a down stay for 3mins, sit stay for 3mins, and stand stay for 2mins and this is with people walking around and touching him with me at a distance. He is right on with his heels the only thing he really needs work on is fronts being straight and a little closer.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>July 23</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/790023</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:15:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This morning we worked around the house on front finis and later went outside and worked on figure 8 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning we worked around the house on front finis and later went outside and worked on figure 8s.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>July 21</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/789909</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Jul 2012 19:07:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today we just practiced figure 8's and front finish. We did this on and off through out the day. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today we just practiced figure 8's and front finish. We did this on and off through out the day.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>July 20</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/789705</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 09:05:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Found a way to tether Thad to my waste when we are not practicing and he is not playing in the back  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Found a way to tether Thad to my waste when we are not practicing and he is not playing in the back yard. We went to Walgreens today to try front/finish and recalls in public. He did stop in front of me but not straight and did finish. He loves people so it is a little hard to get him to concentrate on me when practicing. It has improved some but could be better. We then went to PetSmart and WalMart to pick somethings up and returned home.We did practice figure 8's at home and the 3 stay positions he is good with heels.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>July 18</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/789334</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:10:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It has been a while since I have written anything on Thads training because my computer was acting u ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It has been a while since I have written anything on Thads training because my computer was acting up. Monday July 15 we joined Red River Obedience Center, we practiced our stand stays, sit stays, down stays all for three mins. Tuesday we went to training class at Red River and just went over what we've already know. I did, however, learn finish for the first time and the women who taught me made it easy to understand. Today Thad and I went out in public for awhile and practiced at home the new finish, come when called which needs work, and stopping and sitting.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>July 3-9</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/788120</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 9 Jul 2012 12:41:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to training class and we worker on the usual but faster and also stand stays, going around our  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to training class and we worker on the usual but faster and also stand stays, going around our dogs at sit stays. I can do all that and walk over Thad already we just need to work on stand stays and downs on command.

We have been working on down stays and stand stays today.

Went to see a movie by ourselves and I got overwhelmed, Thad only laid down the first hour and would not go back down the second I think that was because of how I was feeling.

We worked on down stays and stand stays and other things like the weave 8s and heels all day today.

Today Thad went down without a problem on command and did a whole min on stand stays with me walking around him.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>June 27</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/786425</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:05:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>After working on heeling and stay stands we called a friend and went to the sewing store with our mo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ After working on heeling and stay stands we called a friend and went to the sewing store with our mommies. They needed some down time after visiting the stores so we went to lunch at this place with red, white and blue stuff everywhere, mom called it the USA Cafe. While our moms took their time eating and talking me and my friend took a nap. I was so good when she was finished eating and paying for the meal she gave me a piece of duck jerky. when we got home we work on leash with down stays, sit stays and figure 8's.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>June 26 A day at school</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/786423</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:58:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It is my daughters 22 birthday today and we sent pictures of Thad and I. 
Thad and I also practiced ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It is my daughters 22 birthday today and we sent pictures of Thad and I. 
Thad and I also practiced for class tonight and went to the park for a walk. At class we reviewed what we did the wk before and learned stand stay, weaving in a figure 8 around cones and speeding things up in a heel.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>June 23</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/785793</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 23 Jun 2012 15:30:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Have not written all wk but Tuesday went to Urology Dr and had test run took hubby to watch Thad. He ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Have not written all wk but Tuesday went to Urology Dr and had test run took hubby to watch Thad. He was so good and everybody was in awe of him, later that night we went to Red River for his class. We learned right turn, left turn, round about, sit stay and down stay. He said we are learning fast the first four wks and will refine the last. We have been practicing for 20 mins at a time everyday and he is getting what he did not do prefect better. We still have problems with me having to say down more than once, however once he's down I can jump and walk around him without him moving for a min.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>June 16</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/785201</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:36:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My brother showed up from Afghanistan two days ago and have not practiced with Thad. We took off for ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My brother showed up from Afghanistan two days ago and have not practiced with Thad. We took off for TX last night and it has been a disaster being here but are heading for home today. Poor Robert(hubby) is so tired from Brian wanting to unload the truck at 2am in the morning. As for Thad this was his first trip and it was 4hrs and he did wonderful. Brian's house even has stairs we practiced walking up and down.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>June 14</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/784511</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:50:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Had our daily walk and went to our last class a PetSmart for intermediate distraction training, a fi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Had our daily walk and went to our last class a PetSmart for intermediate distraction training, a filler between the puppy class and beginners class. We did 20ft come when called in sit and down with stays and waits, leave its and watch me at the door at PetSmart for 1min. Did the down stays in isles with lots of distractions, people and dogs through out whole store. Sir Thaddeus the Great passed all he was tested on and got a certificate of graduation for completing the class.
After the class we went by Brookshires and the Dollar General to pick up some stuff for dinner with my brother and as always Thad gets lots of complements for being so well behaved. Came home and made spaghetti and meatballs, asparagus, and garlic bread for supper with triple layer chocolate cake for dessert. Tomorrow Thaddeus and the rest of us are packing the remains of his things heading for Tx after he talks to his attorney and then back to Afghanistan he goes. 
My brother had originally paid for Thaddeus for me so I could have a Standard Poodle to have a better chance this time.(I paid him back) Thaddeus has been the biggest blessing to me since I've gotten him and my brothers unselfishness just amazes me with what this women has put him through, however I believe he can do more to put her on the hook for what she has done to him, their children and the animals she has had and killed out of neglect.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>June 13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/784509</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:24:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went for our daily walk today and in a couple of stores where I was told Thad is so well behaved the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went for our daily walk today and in a couple of stores where I was told Thad is so well behaved they can't believe he is only 6mons. Did our 20 mins of practice today and he did very well on his heels. I was even impressed on his stays both sitting and laying down. Not sure about stopping the sitting it just feels wrong to stop that think I will ask some people on my list what they think about it. The person who said about never sitting has a program trained dog and the person using the SD is short and going blind it might not be the same recommendations for me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>June 12</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/784507</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:16:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today we went for a walk were they are putting the new dog park, went to our therapist appt and had  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today we went for a walk were they are putting the new dog park, went to our therapist appt and had a play date with her son's SD Nanda. Loren has to have surgery on his neck so until his hallow is off which will be about three months our appts are suspended. She said she will call when she gets back home, they are going to a hosp in Min. 
Tonight is our 1st class in the beginners and we are excited. Our instructor is the man at RROTC with the GREAT DANE, she is so pretty. I like his teaching style and he said he will work with me and Thad at what ever we need separately. I have high hopes for this class. Hubby's car is broke down so had to pick him up from work on the way to practice tonight.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>June 7</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/783482</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Jun 2012 20:11:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>At PetSmart training class today we were the only ones there so we worked on sit stays with distract ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ At PetSmart training class today we were the only ones there so we worked on sit stays with distractions and watch mes at the door with distractions, also worked on come when call from a sit stay at a distance with distractions.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>June 6</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/783358</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 6 Jun 2012 17:30:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We worked on sit stays which he did several times for 1min at a time. Then he did comes when called  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We worked on sit stays which he did several times for 1min at a time. Then he did comes when called successfully 4 times. I am so proud of him!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>June 4</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/783160</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 4 Jun 2012 09:25:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thad and I just laid around all weekend and played lazy. Today we worked on with mes. Went to Urolog ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thad and I just laid around all weekend and played lazy. Today we worked on with mes. Went to Urologist and found out I need to get 2 test they think I have tumors in my bladder. They all loved Thad and he was such a ham. We took Boo Boo to get groomed and took Sweetie(long haired dachshund) with us to and all she did was bark and Thad kept his composure the hole time. I bought Thad a new collar till the leather one I bought comes in the mail and I guess I did not tighten it enough cause he got loose. Thank the lord there were people in the parking lot cause the kept an eye on Boo and Sweetie while I got Thad back in his collar. We went and signed up for our next class at Red River Obedience Training and already got our first assignment. I hope Thad and I get this recall thing down good cross your fingers.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May31</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/782546</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 31 May 2012 06:26:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We went for a ten minute walk this morning and worker on with mes. Went to get some soap free shampo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We went for a ten minute walk this morning and worker on with mes. Went to get some soap free shampoo from the vets for Thad and Boo Boo then to Krogers and bought a sandwich and a soda. After that we went and walked some more at a shopping center and then later that night we took another little walk. Thad is getting into everything so I am not only working on the with mes but I once heard a tired dog is a good dog;0)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 29</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/782240</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 May 2012 15:30:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thad, hubby and I went for a walk today worked on heels and with me. Went to the therapist and her s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thad, hubby and I went for a walk today worked on heels and with me. Went to the therapist and her son's SD played with Thad and even tried as he might to get Thad to play with the ball with him of no avail. I don't know why but have to work later on getting him to retrieve items he just is not interested in it now. He will play with things I throw but run off with them like I should retrieve them from him and that is not happening:) After we left the therapist we went to the Wonder Bread store, then to Brookshires, Walgreens and finally to the Caddo Library to return some books. When we returned home we napped for half hour and then went for another walk.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 26</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/781876</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 May 2012 06:49:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Worked on heels and dang he's improved so. Stays are about the same and he is showing improvement on ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Worked on heels and dang he's improved so. Stays are about the same and he is showing improvement on come when called. Worked on leave it to I think he has got that one down.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 25</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/781874</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 May 2012 06:46:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Worked again on heels today and sit stays. He seems to be getting real good at heels but he does not ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Worked again on heels today and sit stays. He seems to be getting real good at heels but he does not hold his stays for longer than 20 sec. We also worked on watch me, Thad, clicks with mouth and he is real good at thoughs.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 24</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/781522</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 May 2012 18:16:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We got up early and went for a walk around the block hubby, Thad, and I. We played hard this morning ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We got up early and went for a walk around the block hubby, Thad, and I. We played hard this morning so when we got to intermediate doggie class he was calmer than he was last time. WE reviewed what we had worked on all the weeks since we had started, the trainer Brittany was having morning sickness, she also stressed how we need to be working on come when called at home. Next week there will be no class because she wants to go on vacation but we will just have class into the 2nd wk of June. Today is also my Birthday so we went to Goodwill, Walmart, Graces Closet, and Brookshires finally for lunch. We practiced a little while on our come when calls.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 23</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/781520</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 May 2012 18:07:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I rented to videos from Bowwowflix one on training and the other message. Today we worked on things  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I rented to videos from Bowwowflix one on training and the other message. Today we worked on things we learned early in training that was on the video like sit, stay, no pulling, take it, leave it, drop it and also gave Thad a message.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 17</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/780627</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 17 May 2012 16:48:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We went to PetSmart for our class today and learned on your bed also wait command. Went to visit my  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We went to PetSmart for our class today and learned on your bed also wait command. Went to visit my friend Toni but fell a sleep waiting for her to come home for 3 hours so left and went home. Thad played with their older dog while we were there.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 16</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/780341</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 May 2012 12:10:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I plan to use Thad when he is older and fully developed and I discovered I need to start training hi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I plan to use Thad when he is older and fully developed and I discovered I need to start training him on my right side also so we will work on heels on right and come when calls today. Went to PetSmart and worked to on heels and he just would not do anything today with the heels so I asked the training person there about the fact I will need Thad to also work on my right later and she said to train first left then add right. I also went to Walmart and worked on watch mes and he did real good and we even walked around and did them and he was wonderful. After everyone went to bed we worked on shakes which turn in to give me five which he seemed to respond to better.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 15</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/780339</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 May 2012 12:06:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to a meeting and he laid there the whole hour then out to lunch with Miss Donna to McDonalds an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to a meeting and he laid there the whole hour then out to lunch with Miss Donna to McDonalds and he did try to get up once but settled after the one attempted. Then we went to my therapist house and her SD was sick and younger dogs could catch so we met outside. I let Thad off leash to play in yard but for once he did not want to leave my side. Afterwards we went and seen my friend Toni who is visiting from Kansas fixing up a home to sell. Thad played with her SD and my hubby came by and mowed her lawn. After that we went to Domino's to get something to eat where Thad acted impeccable and then home.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 14</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/780337</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 May 2012 11:57:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to PetSmart today and worked on heels(smelt like fish after all day)and Thad did so good. After ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to PetSmart today and worked on heels(smelt like fish after all day)and Thad did so good. After that we went to Walmart and worked on watch mes and walked around in the store for a bit.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/780335</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 May 2012 11:55:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We did not really work on anything today but I also did not exercise him and he kept getting up duri ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We did not really work on anything today but I also did not exercise him and he kept getting up during a meeting I went to. I thought a first he had to go potty but was wrong so we walked a little and went back in and he finally settled down.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 12</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/780331</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 12 May 2012 11:52:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We worked with comes when called and a am just a little flustered at him not getting it. We also wor ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We worked with comes when called and a am just a little flustered at him not getting it. We also worked on heels today which seems to be coming along nicely.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 11</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/780329</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 11 May 2012 11:49:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I found the prefect ultimate treat today anchovies he just loves them and I had bought some omega fi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I found the prefect ultimate treat today anchovies he just loves them and I had bought some omega fish treats for PetSmart so I soak them in the juice. So we worked on heels today using the new treat and it was so much easier.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 10</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/780327</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 10 May 2012 11:41:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This morning we worked on leave its before we went to class where we learned heel beside. We worked  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning we worked on leave its before we went to class where we learned heel beside. We worked on heels when we returned home.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 8</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/779183</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 May 2012 16:02:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Got up this morning after our daily routine we went to the central office meeting, out to lunch with ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Got up this morning after our daily routine we went to the central office meeting, out to lunch with Ms Donna and he did great, then home to get BooBoo and took the two to get a day a the doggie spa. Thad looks so cute with all his hair shaved the only thing I did not have cut was ears and tail. I ordered Working Like Dogs the other day to complement the other SD book I got for training. We also worked on sits, downs, stays, and comes when called.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 3</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/778483</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 3 May 2012 17:43:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to PetSmart this morning for our first Intermediate call where we worked on come when called at ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to PetSmart this morning for our first Intermediate call where we worked on come when called at 20ft and forwards, Thaddeus is still freaking a little bit from being that far away. We also reviewed on leave its, downs, sits, drop its and watch me. When we came home I slept for a while cause did not sleep last night then went and practice come when called and forwards. I think leave it and drop its we will work on before bed time.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 2</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/778283</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 May 2012 16:09:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Took Thad out on leash after he ate and he used it both ways for me on leash. We worked on sit, down ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Took Thad out on leash after he ate and he used it both ways for me on leash. We worked on sit, down, stand, come, front and forward. He did real good at everything we worked on today. Need to work on drop it later today.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May 1</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/778117</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 May 2012 15:38:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thadeus and I ventured to the vets today to get heartworm and fea/tick meds then went to PetSmart to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thadeus and I ventured to the vets today to get heartworm and fea/tick meds then went to PetSmart to get him a grooming appt and BooBoo nail/ear appt. We decided to sign up for the intermediate class for Thad so we could go over sit stays, down stays, place, come when called and work on distracts better. I kind of like the way PetSmart teaches better but want to get into the beginners class at Red River Obedience because when you are half way through the class you can join the center and have all the practice time you want with your dog. Plus there are some classes I want to take after I have him take his CGC. He could probably pass now but I want him to be able to pass mine, my standards are tough he is a service dog after all. 
Today we worked on sits and we had a doggie door put in and even though he has never used it anywhere but the grass we are out of practice on use it on command. That still needs work. watch mes, and sit are good he sometimes get lost on downs only at home around other dogs but it is still furstating.
I went to a therapy appointment and my therapist son has a SD also so we introduced them and let them hang out for a little while. It was so funny Thad is a SP and loves water and she has a fish pond in her back yard and Thad decided he would go swimming:)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>April 27</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/777569</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:41:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to our last puppy class again at Red River and they said since he has already taken 2 puppy cla ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to our last puppy class again at Red River and they said since he has already taken 2 puppy classes and is calm and knows all the commands he might be ok to go to beginners class a month early. Cool because I want to get him on to being further trained before he thinks its ok to socialize always with other dogs he sees.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>April 24</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/777038</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:36:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We were out in town to at the bank and earlier we worked on stay while sitting and laying down. We a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We were out in town to at the bank and earlier we worked on stay while sitting and laying down. We also worked on leave its from a bowl of food.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>April 18</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/776188</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:20:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went for a walk this morning around the street over from me back around to my street. Worked on heel ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went for a walk this morning around the street over from me back around to my street. Worked on heeling and sitting at heel and side=right side around to heel on left.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>April 15</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/775544</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:15:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Worked on leave its and place. He did good on the leave its till I had him lay in the middle of the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Worked on leave its and place. He did good on the leave its till I had him lay in the middle of the treats then after a little of not he finally ate what I asked him to leave. I will keep working on that. Also worked on the come when called with hand signals and stay till told to come with hand signals. He is doing very well with those and just can get better with the distance. He also does well on the halt and sit when in a heel and lays well too. Still working on place he would probably get a 4 out of 10 on that.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>April 13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/775540</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:09:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to my dog training class tonight and learned downs at heels and turn abouts which is going the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to my dog training class tonight and learned downs at heels and turn abouts which is going the other direction while keeping your dog on your left side. practiced this morning on the heeling and sitting when halted or stopped.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>April 12</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/775100</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:01:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy have I gotten lazy. LOL I have not written down any of the training I have done this week. We ha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy have I gotten lazy. LOL I have not written down any of the training I have done this week. We have not left the house this week but have been working on heeling. I got some hotdogs last week from the store and Thad seems to think they are gold so he is working real hard on this right now. We have class tomorrow so we will see if he has gotten any better.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>April 9</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/774590</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 9 Apr 2012 17:52:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thad and I practiced stop and sit at heel and come when called. we stopped by my daughters to drop o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thad and I practiced stop and sit at heel and come when called. we stopped by my daughters to drop off Easter baskets for my grandchildren and the at the store to buy hot dogs. Thad and I practiced more after I fixed the hotdogs as treats and he loves them and did so much better.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>April 6</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/774588</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 6 Apr 2012 17:48:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Practiced some this morning on sit, stand and down. went to practice tonight at Red River Obedience  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Practiced some this morning on sit, stand and down. went to practice tonight at Red River Obedience training and Thad was so good they used him as the dog to show others what to do. we learned stop and sit in heel position.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>April 3</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/773556</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 3 Apr 2012 23:27:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me shopping to buy a few things around 10am we practiced waits, sits, downs, leave its. Wen ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me shopping to buy a few things around 10am we practiced waits, sits, downs, leave its. Went to PetSmart to get new harness I was bored and mom left mine on me at bed time so I chewed it up. Mom met a nice lady there and talked a while and exchanged phone no.s she is going to help her train her SDit. Then we went to a Drs appointment and Afterwards we took home this paper(Articles Of Incorporation) for a non profit organization for SDs for people and typed it out. Then we took Sweetie and picked Boo Boo up from the groomers.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>March 31</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/773329</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:00:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It was so hot and hard on Thaddeus yesterday that I think I will leave him inside part of the time.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was so hot and hard on Thaddeus yesterday that I think I will leave him inside part of the time. I set up the yard sale and my friend set up hers at 9:00am I am going to watch try outs for therapy dogs CGC. 
Turns out my car is leaking oil and my hubby has to tighten my oil plug so I am already running late for the CGC. Get there and they are already going on. It was surprisingly not as much or hard as I thought it would be. We still have work to do but at least I know what to work on. Thad is so well behaved and know hand signal for a few things and only has to be told once that he impresses people at only being 16wks old.
When I get back I stop by another persons yard sale and pick up somethings for the grandchildren then its back to my sale. It is 11:30am by the time I get back so I let Toni go and check out some of the other yard sales. I start dinner about 3pm and she returns back. We have a few more looky lews then we go in eat and close up for the night. After dinner I help her tear down and we went to a few stores to spend our earnings:) Then she leaves and I go to sleep.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>March 30th</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/772889</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:26:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woke up at 6:00am this morning to work a yard sale, he behaved so good but was so wiped by the end o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woke up at 6:00am this morning to work a yard sale, he behaved so good but was so wiped by the end of the day. It was 81 degrees out and he slept most of the time, at the end he got smart and laid under a table. Afterwards I used my earnings to go to the pet store and by him a harness and some bully sticks. He was just to pooped to party:) We are suppose to do another yard sale tomorrow and I am leaving for a couple of hours to observe a CGC. I just hope he does not get so tired tomorrow, am giving him plenty of water.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>March 28</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/772597</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:48:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today we worked on touch and watch me's, sit stays and down stays. We went to our last day at Kinder ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today we worked on touch and watch me's, sit stays and down stays. We went to our last day at Kindergarten class we worked on figure 8s ending in halts, going into a tunnel, jump over a board, walking in plastic pool, hola hoop, kongs push popper kids toy and all kinds of other distractions. At the end of class Ms Deb gave out certificates to show we completed the class. When we arrived home we worked on leave its and drop its. Afterwards we went to Lowes and Walmart where I behaved perfectly.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>March 27</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/772441</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:13:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today we went for a walk and worked on watch me's. When we got home we went to doctors and I comfort ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today we went for a walk and worked on watch me's. When we got home we went to doctors and I comforted Mom while she got upsetting news. I continued comforting her while she did some labs. We went into order a takeout lunch and returned home. I missed my brother and sister when we were gone. When my Dad got home he took pictures of my family and me which you will see on my page.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>March 25</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:46:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We practiced sit stay and down stays, come when called and sit in front, also hand targeting. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We practiced sit stay and down stays, come when called and sit in front, also hand targeting.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>March 23</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:45:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went and seen my psychiatrist and practiced hand targeting while waiting, introduced her to Thad. Sh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went and seen my psychiatrist and practiced hand targeting while waiting, introduced her to Thad. She was very impressed because he just laid there and went to sleep. Then we went to the base salon and got my hair cut and Thad just laid there and slept and did not move once till it was done. We went to my husbands work after wards to show him my hair and he liked it. I went by Toni's after but she was not home so I called her and found out she was at a funeral of a old family friend in Arkansas. Went to PetSmart to get more treats. Next we went to Big Lots and he got car sick on the way. He has not been getting sick recently. I picked up some curtains for the house and other things, rain coat for Thad. Went by Critter Co and Krogers got some string cheese to for a training treat. I am looking for that ultimate treat to train with. 
When we returned home we practiced  with the string cheese and it is that ultimate training treat. We worked on sit stays with all my dogs. Also I introduced place and drop it. He is catching on real fast to everything I have introduced so far. Man is he smart. I always knew poodles where smart but this is great and he has a wonderful disposition. He barley barks and does not fight with other dogs. We practice what all we learn every day for at least 10 to 15 mins and sometimes longer. When this puppy class is through we have to wait till he is 6 mons to take the beginners class and will just take another puppy class in the mean time to continue socialization with other dogs which has gone good so far. Plus it will give us a chance to polish what we have learned before the more advanced class. I would like to take the CGC by the time he is a yr old so we can start on task & work training. I shall see how fast or slow he picks up on things in the mean time.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>March 22</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:11:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Practiced on sit stays, down stays come when called and sits and also targeting the hand for 1/2 hr  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Practiced on sit stays, down stays come when called and sits and also targeting the hand for 1/2 hr in morning. Could not sleep so worked on theses things again at night.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>March 21</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:07:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Toni came over today and went with us to training. Today we learned sit stay, down stay and just sta ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Toni came over today and went with us to training. Today we learned sit stay, down stay and just stays. Practiced when we got home.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another day with Thumper</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:40:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We went over to Toni&amp;Thumper's today to for me to help paint and to help Toni teach Thumper some com ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We went over to Toni&Thumper's today to for me to help paint and to help Toni teach Thumper some commands. I had treats in my pocket so I showed Toni how to do the sit command with hand signals. I also took the opportunity to take advantage of my own training time with sit, down, stand and stays. The dogs played together it was so funny because Thumper is a long haired chihuahua and he crawled on his back and displayed his dominance of being 7yrs old. Later we went to supper at a sandwich shop were Thad laid under the table so quietly. He is just so darn well behaved so young.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A day with Thumper</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/770743</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:28:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today we went out with another PSD team Toni&amp;Thumper. We went to Goodwill, Big Lots, BX on base and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today we went out with another PSD team Toni&Thumper. We went to Goodwill, Big Lots, BX on base and while we were there we ate dinner. Thad was so well behaved it was unreal. It was so not crowed the places we went so he did not get over whelmed.(which was good)  He did bark once though and quickly got quiet and started working again when I said no your working. When we got home we worked on stays which we learned this wk at obedience school. He was so tired after his day he played very little and slept the rest of the night.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Entry on  the 10th &amp; 11th</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/769831</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:12:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Been sick and it has been raining the last 2 days. Did take Thad for rid in car though and did not g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Been sick and it has been raining the last 2 days. Did take Thad for rid in car though and did not get sick on short trips.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>worked on training</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/769363</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 8 Mar 2012 11:58:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We went to the vets this morning to take care of his ears he has a yeast infection there. He has gai ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We went to the vets this morning to take care of his ears he has a yeast infection there. He has gained a couple of pounds since we were there Monday. He did, however, get sick on his way to class last night and on the way to the vets today.
We worked this morning on sits, downs and will work on stands this evening.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Puppy class</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 7 Mar 2012 11:53:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>This puppy class went rather fast on showing us sit, down, stand, and heel. There are three more cla ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This puppy class went rather fast on showing us sit, down, stand, and heel. There are three more classes then we start beginners at 6mons. They don't use hand signals but I do and also use clicker with no complaints. Thad was sitting already and working on down, also said he has a fantastic heel(I only have him walk at my left at this time) and stand is going to be something new to him, plus they don't do watch me and we do.
He had his first hair cut today and it looked really good. I watched from afar so he did not know I was there. A little trouble with the face but all and all he did not complain and gave the girl kisses.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Friday March 2</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Mar 2012 10:38:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Did the normal routine this morning, worked on watch me and sit. He went poo poo twice tonight!!! We ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Did the normal routine this morning, worked on watch me and sit. He went poo poo twice tonight!!! Went out in front of Wal Mart and let people pet him. Went to big lots to pick somethings up and brought Thad inside.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Day 4</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/767916</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:04:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went walking this morning and worked on watch me while walking. Thad met my therapist this afternoon ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went walking this morning and worked on watch me while walking. Thad met my therapist this afternoon and made a good impression. He got sick again on the way home. Just played the rest of the evening till bed.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Day 3</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:33:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Worked on watch me and he seemed to be picking up on it good. The potty training going pee is doing  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Worked on watch me and he seemed to be picking up on it good. The potty training going pee is doing fine, but pooping is another story. He has used it outside a few times since he's been here. Took Thad for walk he is doing great at the not pulling and staying at my side. Went to meeting with him and he laid down the whole time he was there.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Day 2</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1236176/diary/Thads_training/767248</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:16:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Took Thad out for a walk at 8:00am. Then I took him to Petsmart it's adoption day and we made an app ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Took Thad out for a walk at 8:00am. Then I took him to Petsmart it's adoption day and we made an appointment for his first grooming. After leaving there we went to Dollar General where I me a girl who was training a therapy dog we were denied access because he was not a seeing eye dog. (Please) The cashier said that the manager called his district manager and they all said it was unsanitary because they sold food.  I asked for corporates phone number which I called and stayed there and waited till it was all worked out. I Probably would not have done that in the past but my listserv through PSDS help me out a lot. Thad got sick again on the way home. 
Feed Thad when we returned home and now just doing the crate thing trying to get him to go and not play or not do it outside and wait till he's in the house to do it.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Socializing day 1</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:37:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Got up and used it first thing then went for a walk and ate something and used it again a half an ho ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Got up and used it first thing then went for a walk and ate something and used it again a half an hour later we went to pet smart to return a collar that was to big I had bought the day he arrived. We met several people, dogs and shopped, for a first outing he did well a little shy. He relieved Himself before we went to our way to our next location. Did ok at Graces Closet no one was there and it was a little easier, plus I held him. He did have an upset tummy and vomited in the car on the way home.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>April 3</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Sir Thaddeus the Great ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I started a new class to night with Thaddeus and I think we will like it. It has to do with continui ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I started a new class to night with Thaddeus and I think we will like it. It has to do with continuing the training we have already been doing. Tomorrow we finish up on another class we were taking. 
Been continuing training with Paws and touch.]]></content:encoded>
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