Puppy Class 2: ADHD Danny

Introducing the Class of June '09. Ahem.

Coco, the red poodle: Danny's best buddy and partner in crime. Isn't she a sweetie?

Ally, the American Cocker Spaniel: She's the belle of the class with gorgeous fur and a personality to match.


Coffee, the Silky Terrier: The cutest lil' thing you ever saw. He's the smallest of the lot but he can hold his own just fine!

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And of course there's Danny, the Attention Deficit Hyperactive Dog.

Puppy class 2 went decidedly worse than the first. To begin with, Danny was late. By the time he arrived, all his classmates had already done one play session and were settled nicely on their owners' laps. Danny, on the other hand, was all geared up to play and refused to sit still.

He eventually got to play of course, and got more than he bargained for when, at the end of class, a 6-month-old Labradoodle named (what else?) Doodle came in. Danny started barking up a storm and I had to distract him with treats. And then even treats failed when Doodle barked back.

According to the trainer, it's just a sign that they want to play and not one of aggression.

When we let them all go for the final play session, Danny was the only one who dared to play with Doodle (he's 3 times Danny's size, 4 if you include the fur). Ally's owner says it's cool that he's so confident. The trainer calls him obnoxious.

Either way, I'm stuck with him.

Recharging before the next ruckus.