Day Three, Our First Match!

Well today could be a big day! We have our first matching with the dogs this morning. Both humans and dogs have undergone rigorous personality assessments (The Wilson Assessment Scale) and will be matched appropriately. Now I have taken this assessment several times before so I certainly have an idea of what to expect in terms of the amiable, analytical, expressive, and driver types. Yesterday afternoon we were asked to list our top three choices for a match with the understanding that it will ultimately be up to the staff to decide the best teams. I have listed two males from the group and one female. Dr. Bergin explained that often certain teams will need to be modified and that this modification can affect the other teams within the group, bottom line, nothing is set in stone yet.
We've continued on with the lecture series and with command usage in the training center. Most of the dogs are around 1 1/2 to 2 years of age and are amazing! Their sheer desire to please is unbelievable. We're about half way through our 90 command list at this point and of course, I can't help but to gratuitously overuse the "snuggle" command. Poor Will, hope that he has lots and lots of love to give and give and give...
I'll give you an update on my match tonight after class; stay tuned!
~Sarah