"WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYES LIKE A BIG PIECE OF PIE,

THAT'S AM ORE!"

Meet Moonpie, a recently adopted baby and very recent graduate of puppy class!

Think her big beautiful baby browns had anything to do with her name? I see two moon pies in that adorable face!

Moonpie's very proud Mom reports that she passed the class. While both Mom and student are glad that the only requirement was pass or fail, there is no doubt that Moonpie is valedictorian in her Mom's eyes!

Puppy class or kindergarten is offered at Pet Marts stores as well as most boarding and day care facilities for dogs. The class offers socialization with other dogs and new experiences, may reduce separation anxiety and teaches important commands like sit, stay, come, and wait. When these lessons are reinforced at home, the pet will be a calmer better behaved companion and will be easier to take along to events and family outings. A dog needs structure and to understand authority from the "pack" leader. This understanding may reduce destructive behaviors. Home practice also provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen the bond between the pet and the family

Moonpie apparently has taken advantage of most of the above lessons, except for maybe her love affair with shoes, but we won't talk about that right now!

Congratulations Moonpie! You have a diploma now but you already had the best award - a forever home!