Rhino in front of Totally Kids--what a wonderful dog, and what a wonderful store!!

A jogger ran by with a dog that had their FULL hackles UP--but Xander held his down-stay! (This photo was taken later, but shows what a good job he is doing!)

Xander doing Mat (German cue is pronouned "leegen") on his elevated dog bed while a visitor comes over!

Xander is seen by Dr. Seidl before she goes on maternity leave! Thank you, Dr. S--you and Grand Avenue Veterinary Center are heroes! (Xander is healthy, he is just getting his final checkup before graduating this fall!)

Sweet Xander visits the MN Sleep Institute. Good dog!

Xander worked on down-stays and recalls at the park today. Even with a few kids and dogs around, he did great!

We took Xander to a movie this afternoon, and he was perfect! He lay quietly the whole time and didn't even respond when a dog in the movie barked. Good boy!

While out for a walk today, we happened upon a church carnival with a petting zoo. Xander was interested in the animals (which included a llama, lamb, pig, monkey, and rabbits), but he did not get excited, and he followed commands, including "watch me." Good boy, Xander!

Xander in the waiting area of the doctor's office. Good dog!

Xander being good in the corner of the doctor's office.