Star Student, Handsome Hound

It's been an exciting New Year with Otto. Of course, when is it not exciting with this happy boy? He got to stay up really late to watch the ball drop and he even ate a special Kong filled with a medley of peanut butter and treats. He seems to have an iron stomach as there are no signs of a doggie hangover. Otto's New Year's resolution is to have as much fun as possible!

Two points of interest for Otto during training this week have been jump and give. He has no problem jumping, as we've previously seen with his doggy hug maneuver, but he now knows to jump on command. Maybe you need to make an impromptu trip to the store, a quick 'jump' into the back of the car and Otto would be more than happy to tag along. As far as give, it's just as important that he knows how to give a toy back as well as he knows how to play with it. A simple give command and Otto lets go so you can have your turn. In the end, it's been great to share the holidays with Otto and sadly but also fortunately, January 25th is just around the corner and his new family is surely excited for that day to arrive!