Cooper's First Time at an Outdoor Restaurant!

[AllDogBoots]

I thought it would be a nice idea to take Cooper to an outdoor restaurant today. I was a little bit hesitant, as Cooper is a fairly hyper-active dog and I've yet to master training him, but figured I'd give it a shot.

I was so grateful to see that nobody was sitting outside! I picked a seat and I was armed with Cooper's water bowl and treats. He sat down beside me and I gave him a treat. I was already impressed. I secured the leash around the bottom of the chair. When the waitress came over I was forced to step on the leash so that Cooper did not jump all over her as she was taking my order. That worked out fine.

He sat beside me the entire time! The only issue we had is when the waitress came back to hand me my bill. I was fumbling with my purse not realizing that Cooper was jumping all over her and "attacking" her with kisses. He's tends to wiggle with excitement when people approach him. (that's another thread ) I apologized, but she had no issue with it.

All in all it was a fantastic experience! I feel like Cooper and I really accomplished something new today.

[Izzysmimi]

Good job Cooper.
Way to please your Mom on her week-end...

[Chevy2]

That's awesome. Mine's a little ankle biter, outdoor restraunts will have to wait

[ArmaniMan]

Glad you and Cooper had a great experience.

Mine can only go to outside restaurants in a stroller... they wouldnt understand why the people at the neighboring table wouldnt enjoy having them sit on their lap and share their meal

[LilMissy]

AwWw! Looks like he's totally enjoying your lunch date together.

[lovmyyorkie]

He did great in my eyes, look how well he just sits there good job

[AllDogBoots]

I really am so proud of him. It's so risky taking him places especially with a lot of people around as he's so hyper and jumps all over anyone who approaches him. I'm just so thankful no kids were there! That's his ultimate weakness.

I'm really going to try to start working on training him a bit better, but he was such a good boy today!

[lwilliams]

What an adorable dog!

[scentlady]

we do the doggie stroller thing also. My maltese ( age 6) would just laydown in my lap or on a chair next to me. But Madison is much to hyper for that.
So I do the doggie stroller where both of them can sit down next to my chair. when I'm seated they are about the same height as the chair. It works out really well.

Glad you and Cooper had such a wonderful time.

[scrapindee]

The only way to give Cooper training is to do good events like this on a frequent basis. You had a good day, hopefully as you work with him and he gets older he will be less hyper. Today was a good step for both of you. Good Job!!

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by scrapindee

The only way to give Cooper training is to do good events like this on a frequent basis. You had a good day, hopefully as you work with him and he gets older he will be less hyper. Today was a good step for both of you. Good Job!!

Thank you! Less hyper as he gets older? He's going to be 2 the end of this month. I don't know if he'll grow out of that.

Whenever I come home from being out I try to tell him not to jump on me. I say "Cooper wait" and he wiggles and shakes uncontrollably but always stays seated. I think it's just his personality.

[Armani Alexis]

That is exciting and Cooper is absolutely adorable!

[AllDogBoots]

Originally Posted by Armani Alexis

That is exciting and Cooper is absolutely adorable!

Thanks so much! It really is exciting. I'm so glad I'm able to discuss this in this forum. I don't think anyone else would think it to be very exciting.

[Britster]

Aww yay Cooper! So funny you posted this thread-- I took Jackson to his first outdoor restaurant last night too and he did really well; I was so happy!

[Britster]

Here was Jackson last night, hehe.