Bling visits a school

 Bling and I had an amazing day yesterday. We were guests at a private school and read our book to 100 students – kindergarten through 2nd grade.

The children were amazing listeners and loved Bling’s children’s picture book, No Ghoulish Green Monsters Here. I introduced Bling, my Irish Setter, and the kids asked if Bling knew any tricks. Ha ha – of course she did! I talked to them about how we train dogs and brought a clicker hoping we would be able to have time to discuss training. We went through all her tricks and they wanted to see her stand. I asked her to step out into a beautiful show stack. No, that is not standing I found out. They meant standing like a poodle on her hind legs. So, I tapped my chest and Bling immediately responded with putting her paws on my chest and licking my face. The kids erupted with clapping and laughter. Of course I couldn’t tell them that was no trick, that all Irish Setters love to stand on their humans and give kisses. I am so extremely proud of Bling. She was such a great ambassador of not only our breed, but of the human bond between dog and person.

If you want to purchase Bling's book, No Ghoulish Green Monsters Here, go to her website at https://www.adogbling.com/store/