Duke time

Duke is a good sized GSD that I adopted out back in February or March to a young couple with two children, including a newborn. (See posts "Overcoming obstacles", March 5, and "A good weekend", February 28). Duke went to a great home. He is almost finished with his first obedience class and may be starting an agility class soon.

He relaxes by laying on his back when the kids are around as shown here, but he has learned that when the children go to bed, "Duke Time" begins--his chance to be the center of attention and engage in adult level play. If mom and dad overlook the official start of Duke Time, he comes and reminds them.