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I'm currently hosting Misha May Foundation's training course: "Understanding Dogs" at my Denver studio.  It's a 4 week course that hosts four participants and their dogs, as well as observers. Each week a participating dog is featured as they work through their specific behavior issues and training needs.  

As the host, I had the opportunity to enjoy the course with instructor, Rebecca Shattuck, while working through the anxiety issues my sheltie "Ladybug" has with new people.  My little girl is clever and I knew we could both learn some great new techniques for calming her down and having her feel more comfortable approaching strangers.  In the hour that we worked with her, she practiced "calming ovals" and got lots of positive reinforcement while approaching our classmates, on her terms. At the end of the class, she was tuckered from all the mental stimulation, yet was calm and comfortable.  Not bad for 1 hour of learning!  

It's been a pleasure participating in the class, getting customized training and meeting the other students. We've learned a lot about each other's dog challenges and solutions.  I highly recommend the course and look forward to improving my Ladybug's social skills and more with Misha May Foundation.