Well, Wonka and I did our solo and group "dog dancing" routine in front of a LARGE group of nursing home residents AND day care kids this morning. It was a big audience (maybe 50 people!) and it was our first time in costume and everything. The dog show demonstration that we've been practicing for is just a couple of weeks away and my instructor set up today's demo to help me get more audience practice. I'm really proud of how well we did, but Boy, am I glad it's over!
Lately, when Wonka and I have been practicing in the backyard it seems like he's not as into it lately and not giving me as much attention - and that worried me... I wasn't sure if he was losing focus because it's just not fun anymore, if I'm pushing him too much or if the backyard just has too many good smells. But today, with a new environment and a big crowd, he was on top of his game and wound up tight. I think having an unfamiliar environment actually helps him focus more.
I'm so proud of my Wonka!![]()
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Mom to Wonka the Dancing Pug, CGC, W-FD, W-TFD
and Miss Nilla Sassafras Pug CP (couch potato)
In the Land of Pugovia, Fairy Pug Tails ~ the Book
oH THAT is awesome!!!
A big congrats to the two of you!!
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The 2 Loves of My Life & my 2 best friends..China & ZoeParker you may be gone, but you are always in my heartA PUG IS PROOF THAT GOD HAS A SENSE OF HUMOR!
Amazing!!! Congrats to both of you!
SarinaMommy to: SebastianPugs: Chloe, Emma, Scarlett, & Milani
"The discipline of desire is the background of character".
Awesome! I really admire you for what you are doing with Wonka! You rock!
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Gizmo my purr-baby, ^Dega^ , my furry angel watching over me from The Rainbow Bridge
How wonderful! Congratulations to you and Wonka!![]()
PatriciaPV ModeratorMom to Phoebe And the Fabulous Felines
"My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet..." ~ Edith Wharton
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Way to go Wonka! So glad it went well today! I bet they all just loved it, too!
Jeanne
Mom to...
Chumley - my heart-pug
Loki - our sweet new fawn boy
Chloe - our gentle & beautiful Springer Spaniel
and Cooper, my first love and grumpy-bear Cocker Spaniel who now watches over us from the Rainbow Bridge. Rest in peace big guy. We love and miss you. (Aug 30, 94 - Jun 23, 08)
___________________________________________"Nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless he's owned by a dog. "~ Gene Hill
That's wonderful news!!! I'm happy to hear he did so well in front of so many people.
Jenn aka Mama-san to:
Keiki:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/14993
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Ruby:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/76786
http://www.myspace.com/ruby_mae
I can just picture the two of you working together...so in tune with each other!!!!
I hope we get to see at least a sample of your work together at our Pugnic in the end of June!
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Mom to Wonka the Dancing Pug, CGC, W-FD, W-TFD
and Miss Nilla Sassafras Pug CP (couch potato)
In the Land of Pugovia, Fairy Pug Tails ~ the Book
Everytime I think of how cute Wonka is dancing, it makes me giggle! He's so good!!
Sara- owned by Misty-Mae and Bindi-Lou!
And always in love with my foster George, who went to live in a perfect forever home 6/7/08, and my sweet Wickett who went to live with George where he will never have to be kenneled again, and my Suki-Lee who went to live with a good friend where she will be the only dog and lavished with attention day and night!
"Rescuing one pug may not change the world, but it will change the world of that one pug forever"
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