Socialization: At Home and Abroad

Yesterday involved another trip out to the mall to meet new people. While we were there, we met up with Trigger's Grandma Penny who had not yet met him. It was a happy meeting on both sides! Grandma now has another little grandpuppy to spoil. Meanwhile back at the ranch, Trigger is making inroads on Gladys. Last night they both sat on the couch with me, one on either side while they chewed and suckled their little fleecy toys.
Potty training continues to progress nicely and he is starting to make a run for the back door when he has to go. Soon I will start adding the bell so he can signal his need to go out.
We did some more work on hand targets today. He's definitely got it. I'll add more distance and locations and other twists to it and add a cue when he seems to thoroughly understand the concept. We also worked recalls and continue to work on bite inhibition and redirection to the chewing of appropriate items. Tomorrow I work all day and so I will leave the pups in the capable hands of my husband, Randy.