Alfie goes to school

Alfred has been part of our family for nearly seven months now. We've become accustomed to his personality quirks--the growling, the greediness, the puppy tantrums, the clever manipulation of our emotions. Alas, we knew we had to grow him up somehow--for the sake of everyone in the world other than us. The solution? Pet Smart Beginner Education . It's an 8-week program designed to teach dogs basic commands using positive reinforcement. Admittedly, we've let Alfie control us more than we should. Mihir and I are both prone to jump at Alfie's every request, which isn't a good idea. Sorry, Boy. It stops now! We're very fortunate to have a Pet Smart store across the street, so taking Alfie to class every Thursday night is very convenient. The trainer, Michelle, is fabulous. We heard raves about her every time we took Alfie to visit the store. I think enrolling Alfie in this class will prove to be a very wise decision. Stay tuned--Alfie should graduate in 8 weeks' time!