Graduation!

After a grueling eight sessions and lots of studying at home, Wrenny received a certificate stating that she had completed "Intermediate Education." To become an Intermediate Dog, she underwent a final exam that included "standing" on command from a sitting position, then a "down" position; "heeling" for a looong walk around the PetSmart aisles, speeding up, slowing down, turning when directed, and ignoring (well...) distractions such as other four-legged shoppers, good-smelling items on shelves, and attractive toys; "staying" when her person went far away (the width of the store) and returned; and the most exciting, "staying" for the same distance, followed by the much anticipated command "come!" which activated an enthusiastic gallop to the person. Here it must be admitted that Wrenny is still a mercenary. None of the above could have been accomplished without the assurance of tasty treats.
Almost as difficult as the exam was the photo shoot. What IS this crazy thing on my head?

Wrenny's back yard

Drought + Dog = Desert

But things still bloom in shady corners

And in the martin house: can we finally have tenants? Is this a homesteader, or a loveless loser? Time will tell.

Wrenny helps out around the house

Ready for computer work

Supervising the installation of the doggie duvet cover

Tidying up whatever-that-was that fell on the kitchen floor