Vern is a Genius!!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Last night, Vern had his last Basic Obedience class. The instructor had three games to play for prizes and Vern won two. I have been very busy lately and have not been as diligent as I should with his training, but still he did great. We had to put him in a sit/stay, go out of the room, behind a door, and see if he could maintain it for 60 seconds with no corrections. HE DID IT! You would have thought he won the Nobel Peace Prize and not a pack of poop bags, I was so excited. I told him I knew he was a genius.

We have a Newfoundland in our class that wants to lay down all the time and I was sure he would win the down game, but Vern won that one too. We had to put them in a down and the instructor created distractions, including throwing food on the floor (Vern loves food, so I was concerned) and the last one not to break his down won. Yeah, Vern!!

It all seems minor in the scheme of things, but he was a very good boy and I am very proud of him!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Laurie, I love your profile picture. Vern is a little intimidated in class, which helps me :) Good luck with Maris.

[laurie lehr]

WE just started puppy class 3wks ago and Maris does well in class but not always at home . Maybe he needs to hang out with Vern !

[Deanna & Desi & Cori]

Wow! I'm impressed!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Jane, I do love the Murphy stories, but I had better keep Vern.....but depending on what he does tomorrow, that might change :) BruceGirl, I almost said Mensa called Vern....that is funny. Thanks to everyone.

[Kathy Spyker]

Great job Vern!!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Thanks for all the nice comments. Roo and Tiger, my mom says I am not supposed to listen to you :) She said even though I rolled in the mud today, tried to hump Fudge, and ate a couple of bugs, I am still a genius.

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

Vern, you are one smart dood. Congratulations from Roo and Tigger. That was soooo smart to play good for your mom when she was in a contest. Just remember the doodle rule - just 'cuz you are mostly good, doesn't mean you always have to be good. It is wise to keep Mom or her toes. Also it usually gets you more walks.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Want to trade Vern for Murph??? I'll throw in some other stuff too...just name it, and it's yours. LOL

[BG and Gavin]

Hey Vern,
Mensa called, they want their doodle back!
Your mom should be proud! You go Vern.

[cheryl & oliver]

Wtg Vern!!!...you made your Mommy so proud...