[cuppacoffee]

Boston
Yes same trainer.. Weird part is, she's specifically the one who came highly recommended. Thanks so much for your suggestions on where to train. My dog is just about the clumsiest I've ever owned, not sure how he would perform in agility, he's also terrified of heights (funny to watch) At first I had grand ambitions of agility training, as he's very good at jumping, or tracking, since he loves to sniff (but will struggle mightily to find a piece of food hidden in the snow) But sadly, I think this dog is destined for a CGC and not much more - could probably do the TDI, but I'm still not over MY fear of rotts yet, so I wouldn't want to impose him on anyone else.

I have had it on my planner that I'd do a few run throughs of agility down at MP this summer just to see if he enjoys it, but he'll likely never be competitive. I'd love to see you running your rotts through an agility trial almost ready to burst though!!

Also, you sound like you're a busy soul, but I just found a wonderful book and have been enjoying exploring the greater Boston area since - The Dog Lover's Companion to Boston. The Boston library has a few copies (make sure you get the latest edition) but I renewed it too many times and they got mad, so I bought a copy. If you enjoy exploring parks with your dogs, you might want to check it out.

We're going to work on crate training based on the recommendations, but we're starting with a handicap.. Coffee's last owner used it as a punishment - he's so food obsessed he'll go in if I toss some food in there, but then he cries to get out.. and if we don't let him out, he goes a little nuts - should we just keep at it? Thanks again!