Smart Dog

Mommy was very proud of me after my last CGC class on Saturday! She says that I'm doing very well, and that I'm a very smart dog!
In our class, someone I had never met before came in and petted me. She turned my ears inside out and picked up each of my paws. She talked to Mommy and jumped up and down and made funny noises. But I didn't move or bark! Mommy had told me to sit and stay, so I did!
Mommy told me to sit and stay while she walked across the room. I did not move until she called me. Then she told me to sit and stay again. She walked across the room, came back, and walked all around me. I did not get up until Mommy and I were back in a heel position, and she said it was okay!
We also took turns walking back and forth through the room. When Mommy and I met another dog, we stopped, and I sat down. Mommy said that I was very polite, and very smart.
Next, we all lined up in a row - each dog and handler together with a few feet in between the next dog and handler. First, Mommy and I walked around each of the other dog teams. I walked nicely with Mommy and did not stop to sniff the other dogs or handlers. Then, we stood with the others while each of the other dog teams took turns walking around us and the others. I did not move, or get up or bark. I was very polite, just like Mommy taught me!
The last part was very hard. We all stood in a row just like before. But this time, Mommy left me alone. She told me to sit and stay, and then she walked away, moving around all of the other dogs by herself. I could hardly see Mommy when she got to the end of the row, but I stayed, like she told me! When Mommy got back and gave me the release command, I stood up politely. She petted me and said what a good, good girl I was! She was very proud!
Mommy says that a new trainer is coming to the house tomorrow for some "tutoring". I'm very excited! I can't wait to learn some new tricks to show my Dog Therapy Patients!

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