Dog Training

Mia has been featured in more than one blog post, so you probably roll your eyes at the thought of another post featuring a dog.  Trust me, 6 months ago I would too but now I'm invested and I can't help myself.  I love Mia to death on some days but she is spoiled like crazy and completely out of control most of the time.

So last week when Crowd Cut offered an in-home dog training session, I coughed up the $35 bucks without thinking twice. Looking back, I think it was the best $35 that I have spent in a long time.

We had gotten so desperate with Mia's training that she had been wearing diapers for the past few weeks.

I referred to the dog trainer as the "Whisperer" for a week before the appointment and I was prepared to be trained myself instead of the dog. However, it was actually Mia that was focused on and the lady was incredible informative. 

Towards the end of the session I still wasn't sure how to handle the over-night dog potty issue so I asked her. The response rocked my world - crate her!  What a genius idea!  After she left, Bryan and I were on the road in minutes to hit up our closest Fleet and Farm.

Believe it or not Mia loves it too!  We did a little "doggy" shopping spree and also picked up a harness, treats and a yard stake.  The recommendation was to train with her for 5-10 minutes, 5-10 times throughout the day.  Well, for 2 people who had 14 hour workdays a piece yesterday..that did not happen but we are still making some progress.

Now look at our little thang, so on-track and focused.

Now for the real question, do they offer in-home child-training session for $35?  I have been scanning the Crowd Cut deals and have come up empty handed so far :)