Tonight's Quick Post

Today was a kind of round-up (with a tracking session, of course). We went through more distraction training (food on the floor, a cat walking through the mix, etc.) where the dogs had to go through their paces (or remain motionless in a "down"). Sean did a great job at adding distractions be walking through the mix - with a ball in his hand. Oh, doggies and tennis balls. Mojo LOVES to play fetch. He was a good dog throughout, however. Jen was fantastic with the training and we got through it all and had some more Q&A time.

Tracking was so-so. Mojo wasn't into it (he's tired, too) and Dad pulled him off a lead that he probably should have followed. (Sean HAD been there, he'd simply moved with G-ma due to an intense bee population.) We'll continue to practice. Jeremy has little in the way of reservation when it comes to Mojo's tracking abilities. He's still learning/memorizing Sean's scent.

This afternoon was spent in the training room going over more things that we need to be ready for as we head for home. More hygiene, tracking tips (for home-use), you name it. Lots of great information - and stories - from Jeremy.

Sean, Mom, and G-ma went out for dinner while Dad stuck around the hotel. It was time for Mom to have lead time with Mojo. Things went great. We met up with classmates and had a great evening just having somewhat rambunctious discussions. We chased a lot of paying customers out of the lobby (to their rooms), but we had fun and, darnit, we've been stuck here for almost 2 weeks.

Tomorrow brings the "public access" test. Dad will take Mojo through his paces at the mall. We'll make sure that the handlers (Dad/Mom) can control Mojo in an appropriate way in a public setting. Then, we have to sit in the food court for a while and ensure that Mojo doesn't go berserk and take out people trying to get to their food. We finish with maneuvering the parking lot and loading Mojo into the van. It should be loads of fun.

Graduation will occur in mid-afternoon. Mojo will officially be official in some official type of official way. In reality, he gets his full license. We'll stick around here tomorrow night and then head home on Saturday.

The blog writer is hoping to have pics up in the morning. FB will have them all. He'll put a few here, as well. If you'd like source files to any of our pics, please let us know.

We look forward to seeing everyone. This has been a long journey. It has been truly rewarding. Again, our many thanks.

Peace.