[mirobie]

Ava is enrolled in the beginner obedience training at Petsmart. Today was class 4 of 8. The first 2 weeks went beautifully, I would actually have to go early to Petsmart so she could walk around and get the excitement out so she would be calmed down in class. Week 3 and this week, not so much. Before class, the instructor lets the dogs play off leash to develop their socialization skills. Ava seems to really like this part and goes from dog to dog and person to person. BUT when her turn comes to try the new command with the instructor she gets shy and won't interact. After we get home and practice, she will do it perfectly. I first thought she may be scared of the instructor and may think the instructor was fussing her. But before class today she was so excited to see the instructor she ran right up to her to greet her. Only during class does she get shy. She is normally very outgoing loves to go shopping at Petsmart. Does anyone have any idea what I could do to build her confidence back up.