Obedience School with Bartleby, I mean Hardie

On our first night, in a room with an Australian Shepherd, a Bernese Mountain Dog, two Lab mixes and a Miniature Pinscher, we had the dubious distinction of being the only dog-owner pair to complete none of the exercises.  The trainer (very nice, very helpful man) attributed this to nervousness (Hardie's) but then said "Well, if he's still not getting it by week 3, I'll give you your money back."