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We’ve both always had a side. My side is “weird” – from direct right to in front of me the right side is easy, but doing say a blind the left side is easy. Two herniated discs make things a tad difficult.
Today we practiced the zig zag games after introducing the tunnel and it was hotter than I anticipated. We’re also working on leaving me to get the toy and not running away with the toy.
Video is the zig zag game. I’m a bit of a dog geek and always find it fascinating to see how each puppy learns ever so slightly different than others.We’re back. Trying to balance show weekends and 5 dogs and it’s hectic.
Loved all your tips. They are working well. Abs does love to “hop” with anything.
We worked on Smiley face games and I can’t
Remember the other exercise. I did it backwards so I’m just submitting smiley face games.I can only remember one verbal it seems.
Left turns are much smoother and she jumps less. Interesting!It feels so good to train again. Plus it saves my sanity. We don’t have much space with the teeter but I am hopeful we can officially put it away until Rebel needs it further down the line.
She definitely has one side that is much much better than the other. I also keep forgetting to pull my hair back. That will help with connection. We will work on toys. We shall see if she can think and or bring one back if I have 2. We are a work in progress. Today we did the pill bug and she was able to leave for food when I had her high value toy. WOOT WOOT. The oval was too “sharp” for her size I think. I also found the training for Minny Penny from a previous class and we worked on that. I need to remember she’s already 24″ and give her space to get around and also not block the wing with my body. But we had a lot of fun. You can see she is very “pawsy” but I think with time it will fade out. That little hop also makes me giggle and well laughter is always good for the soul.
We are finally back. Training trip – when you are holding a door open, don’t turn your back on a puppy that likes to body slam doors. My lower back is slowly recovering.
Today we worked on jump set point. I then realized I haven’t “named” the manners minder. The real cue is Dish. I said a million different cues.
Then we worked on wind in your hair. I am batting 1000 because as I watched the video I completely told her the wrong verbals each time. We had fun. I tried to focus and not giggle. You can see she likes to paw thwack. That little hop thing. I know with time, she will start jumping fine. But right now she’s trying to knock my hands. Once the treat went flying, it became a game. She didn’t send as well to the manners minder as she did with cheese. I’ll have to play with using toys vs food in my hand vs manners minder.
Hi Tracy,
Sorry I should have elaborated. We have positively trained ever collar training you can imagine. She tolerates it, or runs the other way. I am ok using it when need be. Fortunately, her body language is very clear when she’s going to bolt if I reach for her. With the rep where I used the toy to get her, she’d have bolted if I’d have reached for her. She also loves to play “you can’t catch me, chase me” so we are working on a whole package of things related to this. It’s a good thing puppies are cute.
We have started stay on a Cato board, but it will end up a battle at this point. If she will send to the manners minder and go ahead of me, can we go that route or should we skip this exercise. I don’t mind skipping it. I know from your previous courses, there will be many opportunities for us to practice other drills if need be. It is just the first week and here am I being a difficult student already 🙁 I’m sorry.
We’ve been working on our stays and I’m so happy I taped them today. Sadly I’m disconnecting right away 🙁 she’s very very breedable and I couldn’t figure out what she needed. After the run she finally pooped in the potty area. She was pretty pokey at first but perked up a bit. I’ve noticed she doesn’t have as much jump commitment as I’d like. Good thing it’s easy to work on 🙂
Her stays were great except the time I babbled at her.
I’m still learning to balance. I used to be an “over helper” so I’m trying to find the right balance.
We are working on the “lead outs” but at this point it’s just a stay near the first jump. We’re getting there though.
I used my rental to work on some lap turns and tandem. Also working on continuing building reward for toys vs food
Oh that makes sense!! Hopefully my yard dries up soon. Right now I’m limited to the tunnel set up where I rent. Today we worked on Teeter Foundations: Angled Entries. Wow she LOVED this game. I started straight, then did just the channels (Amazon boxes 😆). Then added some angle on each side. When I rewatched it I see she’s jumping a tad at the end. Is that an issue?
So her Foot is mostly healed and she came into her first heat cycle. She seemed to work fine in her pants. We did serp work. I think I’m going to use an outside arm motion for them. But I held it too long.
We did some tunnel and wraps and suddenly she slowed way down (not on film). I think it may be me disconnecting, too much repetition or maybe not balancing it with some straight running. Just tossing ideas. Also I’m still not leaving and showing a lot of decel. Ah my poor little doggie. Extra cookies for all her effort
Also what household items might work for a channel?
So I’m also balancing running 3 dogs at one session. A novice fast big dobe who will run you over, an adult vizsla and Eden.
Sometimes I’m fumbling adjusting to who I have. I went back and practiced just the wings and counter motion at home – with just a toy! She had a blast. We took the tunnel plus one wing on the road. I practiced some stronger tunnel sends and then the front cross wraps. At the end I worked on the previous exercise but noticed she seemed off. Poor thing has a big sore on her left rear leg. I didn’t notice until the end 🙁 We ran for an hour at the river in the rain and I’m assuming she did it yesterday. I’ll give her some time offAcj connect connect connect 🙂
Speaking of connection and wraps, somehow when I move my wrap on the take off side, I’m stopping and connecting into her and she’s stopping – rightfully so. My video got knocked over so I only got one on tape. It’s the first mistake and I reward anyway. Also the first two clips are the first time ever away from home. I switched to blinds so I could work on footwork at home. I’m used to doing this when they are older and have jump commitment nailed down so I need to adjust my mind and feet.
We worked on serps today. I still don’t have that stay. I forgot to stay close to the jump and remembered about halfway through.
I’m really impressed though. She stuck with my bloopers and even tugged at the facility. I am going to try to use the toy more know that I’ve realized she really does like it.
We had 60 degrees today. I did the lazy drill with the tunnel. Posted are wraps and blinds. I almost deleted the wraps because I drive myself nuts waiting and not moving, but it is what it is. I moved the non-wing jump in a tad also about halfway through. I think I’ll use some milk crates or cones next time
None of my dogs stare at the TNT if I’m at the side. They all still stare at me and come off sideways. It’s a high value reinforcer but they still stare at me. I’ve kind of given up on a forward focus on the plank :(. It’s never been an issue in trials so far anyway.
I’ve also hit a stumbling block with the rain. My yard is too soggy for heavy running or tunnels. Not much I can do inside from the games – unless I’ve missed it. But wanted to check in and let you know I’m still here. We have 4-5 days of rain coming also.
I almost posted more about the 2o2o.
We are working on moving around.
She also has a raised plank.
With the round wobble board there isn’t a clear “on and off” and she comes off sideways. I have some landscape fencing to give her a correct on and off.So today we worked on Wingin’ It: Countermotion Commitment! And now I’m
Wondering if I missed a pre game to this 🙂 I did it as a lap turn send because she didn’t seem to be getting it. Also thinking my Chest and feet might not have been clear to her. I really happy she worked it out and stayed with me!
My yard is a tad too soggy for ask for speed still. We practiced the sit out of motion and I added some wobble board work. She’s already doing her 2o2o off the wobble board so I didn’t want to change what I asked for. She’s comfortable inside, on grass and on concrete with a blanket underneath half of it
