For the past five weeks, I have been back at puppy training class with Neo. Class being during the day, however, Daphne gets strapped into a carrier on my front to offer confusing hand gestures to Neo, and away we go.

It’s been a little tough, because I have to move somewhat slower with her on me, and because it presents logistical challenges with where I can reach. Additionally, it’s harder to bend down – I can’t lean forward, so have been getting a lot if squatting workout.

Neo is doing pretty well, and having a “little sister” seems to be helping his maturity along so well that he was able to do a sit for exam in our last class. He still needs to work out exactly what his role is when it comes to guarding Daphne, but he is definitely making progress, and looks quite happy to be back in class.