Standing looking blankly at the freezer, I had no idea what to cook for tea. I’d been engrossed in editing my new book all day and just hadn’t had a moment to plan any meals.
Himself wandered in and asked hopefully what we were having.
We had a short discussion about stereotypic roles, with me declaring I wanted and needed a housekeeper, if Himself couldn’t provide more help around the house, and Himself whining that he looked after the cars and proudly announcing that he’d washed two cars this week.
The subsequent argument was short but pithy.
You’ll be as busy as me, I’m sure.
Life in this 21st century is just hectic all the time.
And it can be so difficult to fit in training your dog – or even walking him. (As I write this, Gus is looking up hopefully as I still haven’t got round to taking him out today yet. Another thing on the long, long list of things to do. And it’s nearly 1 o’clock, so Himself will be along soon asking about lunch…)
Yesterday, I realised I’d done no training at all this week. I’ve had good intentions about teaching Gus a new trick and I’d noted his wait/stay needs some refreshing – but training had slipped off the to do list.
So this week I’m going to create a new habit.
I’m calling it cup of tea training.
Will you join me?
I’m committing to doing some super short training sessions every time I boil the kettle for a coffee or tea.
I’ll do 5-10 repetitions of something for each cup of coffee or tea – fun recall games, practicing wait/stay. teaching a new trick – whatever. Just for 2 minutes each time.
If you’ve been to our courses, your Perfect Pet training manual will give you lots of ideas for cup-of-tea training games.
I’ll report back next week how it’s going for me. Let me know if you decide to take on the challenge and how you get on.
Keep training!
Carol