Report cards

This report card is for: ­­­­­­­­­Larry Young

S = Satisfactory, N = Needs Improvement, S = Unsatisfactory

Comes to class on time - S
Demonstrates self control - N – except if he is tired!
Controls talking/barking - S
Respects others - S – Larry plays well with others!
Respects trainers - S
Plays nicely with others - S – very good playtime manners
Cooperative - N - sometimes Larry is VERY cooperative – needs consistency
Accepts responsibility - S – especially if it involves Liver
Listens attentively - S – Most of the time Larry listens, unless the other dogs are
playing
Follows rules - N – Larry is still learning about rules and consequences-
May need stronger and more clear boundaries at home
Follows directions - N - Again, clearer directions from Mom and Dad would help Larry in this area.
Stays on task - S – although Larry’s attention span is about 10 minutes
Completes homework - S
Attendance - S

Additional Comments – Larry’s genetic characteristics are truly starting to show themselves. He has the Dachshund’s sense of humor, the Beagle’s love of a good game and the nose of both breeds! Amanda, you have your hands full! But with clear direction and lots of boundaries while Larry is learning, he will turn out to be a wonderful dog that will always entertain you!

Remember that rewards for a job well done can be things other than liver – a game of chase, a walk, a ride in the car to visit the park, snuggling in front of the TV – those are all wonderful rewards that will lessen Larry’s demand for liver as his paycheck!

We can see Larry is actually calming down and listening better. Keep focused on Larry earning your attention, and he will truly start to learn his lessons quicker and be more reliable in the performance of commands he knows.

Report card completed by Lake Norman Natural Dog Training’s Fran Iwanicki.