Bogie and I are back in obedience classes.  The dog is a marvel.  His teacher sat on the floor and talked to him, eyeball-to-eyeball, and Bogie did everything she asked.  I sit down with him, eyeball-to-eyeball, and he ignores my every command, licks my face, then runs off with my shoe. 

I love, love, this dog, but it’s time for me to learn how to be a loving dog owner and one Bogie cannot ignore.   I’m afraid we have our work cut out for us!