THE BOOK OF BARKLEY: Dog Training Begins

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Dog Training Begins

Lorelei had her first orientation and evaluation with professional dog trainer SUSIE MAZZORANA from Problem Solved Dog Training from Joliet IL. We were so impressed by her. She doesn't just teach the dog, she teachers the dog's family to teach the dog. By the end of the session, with treats and a clicker, Lorelei was dropping the fetch ball (for once), moving away from getting underfoot on a leash, and staying.

Having lived her whole life as a breeder she didn't know ANY dog behaviors such as sit or stay and we'd had little luck teaching her. It was a fun time as you can see by the above pic, taken when we were done.

The prior pictures were hilariously bad. (click on the photo to enlarge it)

What the dog??

Who IS this person and why is she hugging me?

If you live in the Chicagoland area, I'd heartily recommend Suzie and her training service.

9 comments:

Bella Roxy & MacduiJune 6, 2019 at 4:09 PM
Certainly sounds worth it! Laralei is well on her way to being a good doggy citizen.
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♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥June 6, 2019 at 4:47 PM
Good work, Laralei and Suzie!!! We knew she had it in her.

Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
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RubyJune 6, 2019 at 11:54 PM
BOL!!! OMD, loves the pics! Larelei couldn't be in better paws! Um...I means hands!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
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easyweimaranerJune 7, 2019 at 3:13 AM
fabulous!!! you will be a pawfect citizen soon...
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ZoolatryJune 7, 2019 at 7:44 AM
Good news ... our Dougie had been abandoned, abused ... but a few years now have passed and we are thrilled by how smart he is. Now, new commands are quickly learned (he had to pick up several new ones recently due to my hip replacement surgery and my stumbling and
bumbling around the house! ... and he did it!) ... labs are amazing I truly believe in their ability to learn, when they receive love, attention and good care in return. Laralei is only at the beginning and yet no doubt, she will go far!
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Matilda the BoxerJune 7, 2019 at 10:03 AM
Momma says she wishes Suze was closer to her. I don't know why. It's not like *I* need any training!
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C.L.W.STEPJune 7, 2019 at 11:18 AM
I'm sure Laralei will do very well with her new teacher!
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Tails Around the RanchJune 7, 2019 at 12:41 PM
A good trainer is worth their weight in gold, especially with rescued pups. Keep up the good work, Laralei!
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Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3June 7, 2019 at 10:29 PM
She is going to be the perfect student
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FIVE STARS

No one who has ever had a dog as a companion will be able to read The Book of Barkley: Love and Life through the Eyes of a Labrador Retriever by L. B. Johnson with dry eyes.

Johnson tells the story of her life, from childhood to adulthood, from the perspective of her relationship with Barkley, a Lab that she got when he was just a stubborn ball of fur who ‘selected’ her when she viewed the litter of which he was a part. Her descriptions of adjusting to Barkley’s presence in her life, and how this helped her come to terms with and understand her past and learn to take life a day at a time on her own terms will resonate profoundly with anyone who has fallen in love with a dog and had to learn to live with its loss.

This is a story of unconditional love and acceptance, the kind that asks nothing but love in return. As Johnson and Barkley forge bonds of trust and understanding, she also strengthens her human relationships.

This is much more than a mere memoir – it is a story of life and how to live it, and how we humans can learn to live our lives better if we’d only learn to live it like a dog does. The author uses language well, with descriptions of animals, people, and places so vivid you feel that you can feel the textures, smell the odors (pleasant and otherwise) and hear the whining of a puppy needing to go out to do its business. Life can be sad or happy, and the author takes us through it all – a trip that you won’t regret taking. A five-star book that definitely merits the Awesome Indies Seal of Excellence

About Barkley and His Mom

My Mom started this blog due to requests from friends who wanted a place to go for stories of her furry friend Barkley that weren't in the book and stories of my rescue and new life in my furever home. She donates all of the proceeds from her writing to animal rescue and groups that train search and rescue and service dogs but that's OK, as she still gives me lots of dog treats and toys.

The Book of Barkley is Mom's first memoir. She used to be a jet pilot for somebody's Uncle but now has a Ph.D. in something involving science and forensics which is like TV but without expensive suits or cleavage. Additional mayhem is provided by my Dad and our 100-year-old "fixer upper" Mission Bungalow.

Her second memoir "Saving Grace - A Story of Adoption" was published in April of 2015". Her Third Book - "Small Town Roads", her first Fiction Novel was published October of 2016 and was an NPR selected "2017 must read" and 2017 Readers Favorite International Book Award GOLD for "Fiction - Religious Theme". Her 4th book, "Calexit, The Anthology", a Novella with other authors, was published in October of 2017 and was on the Amazon Best Seller's list two days later. Her fifth book "True Course - Lessons from Life Aloft" was a #1 best seller at Amazon 24 hours after publishing so I think she has been bribing you all with treats.

Abby - Mom's Lab Assistant