Pam and I worked the weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway parking cars. We knew it would be a couple long days, so Sid went to stay with a friend who had two other dogs in her home for the weekend. Sid gets along great with other dogs and I'm sure Sid was very happy to be with them. We picked up Sid on Monday morning and he was excited to see both of us! He is am extremely loyal dog and will make a very good companion for D. Sid's training is going great. He knows all the Canine Good Citizen tricks and we have even taught him a few other neat things. He eats very well and doesn't make a mess. If he does, you simply tell him "No mess Sid" and he will pick up any pieces of kibble outside of his dish. He is getting better at praying before meals - doesn't have that one down pat yet, but I'm sure he will very soon. He loves to cuddle and will jump in your lap when you call him (and rarely if you don't). He well understands the word "no" and will stop doing what he is doing when he hears it. "Good boy, Sid" is the clicker phrase that makes him wag his tail in satisfaction knowing he did a good job.

I tried chicken treats which Sid only liked with moderate appreciation. We had NY Strip steaks the other night and have switched to meat chunks which he really likes and responds too much better.

Sid had a very good day today and will be ready for D very soon!

Mark