I’m crazy about this dog. I love her eyes; they’re so like I want to be—calm and sure. And yes, it is still snowing at  For•rest Cottage. In fact, a short while after this photo was taken, I looked out the window and realized the entire driveway was covered in snow. More photos to come . . . .

Cocoa Joy is camera tired until she here’s the name of her famous trainer at Dog School 101.

Ok. This is just a quick video for the folks at Dog School 101. I’m trying to talk them into doing short videos so they can post them on their Web site: www.dogschool101.com

Here’s my first little video, which was so easy to do because Chip is such an easy subject. He’s in school at Dog School 101 and he is trying to learn how to sit, watch, stay, and lay down. Next video will have to be one with Cocoa Joy in it. BTW the trainers at DS101 are the best!

Last Saturday, Chip headed back to Dog School 101 to take some extra classes in puppy manners and things like that. He’s such a good boy, but he enjoys being bad. From time-to-time, both he and Cocoa wear gentle leaders, which are not muzzles. The strap across the nose provides just enough pressure to mimic how a mother dog corrects and controls her puppy.

In this photo, Cocoa is watching Sandy (one of her trainers) fill up treat bags for another class. She really doesn’t take classes anymore. She’s a Delta Society dog, but she loves seeing her friends so much that she’s a regular visitor.

Even though there are 10 or 15 people in a class, Xalina and Sandy have plenty of time for “one-on-one” training. If you are looking for trainers that really want you and your dog to succeed, look no further than this facility.