Sixth session of the advanced class today. We didn't learn any new commands, just honing in on what we've already learnt. The trainer thought there was a bitch in season, as the un-neutered male dog was going a bit wild, and then later on the neutered male dog was also having issues concentrating. So we [...]
How has March been and gone already? This month appears to be a month filled with food, family dog walks, lie ins, binging TV shows, listening to chill music, and a little mini-break. We visited Bath, soaking in the some culture and really trying to chillax. It really has gotten to the point where I'm [...]
It was a muddy day today! There was a particular part of the field that was very squelchy and muddy and none of the dogs wanted to sit or go down there! Artemis did ok today, considering the state of the field! Heelwork We started off with heelwork at a normal pace and then moved [...]
Learnt a couple of new things this session or add ons to current commands. Lots of distraction today, so Artemis was working super hard. Heelwork Artemis just really wanted to sniff all the grass today. We arrived a little late this session, so I guess she usually has some time to prepare and sniff around [...]
A mixed bag of a session today, Artemis did really well on some things and not so well on other things. Heelwork Started off with normal pace and then slow pace. Artemis was fine today. Stays Down stay Whilst doing heelwork, the trainer then asked us to command our dogs to go down. And then [...]
Second session of this bout of advanced classes and re-learning things from previous classes. Heelwork We started off walking normal pace, passing dog to dog straight away. Then we moved onto walking at a slow pace, passing dog to dog again. The trainer threw in lots of about turns and double about turns. Then we [...]
New set of advanced classes with a couple of new dogs and owners joining in on the mix. Heelwork We started off at normal pace, passing person to person. Then we moved to slow pace and the trainer added in some about turns. Then we increased the difficulty and did off lead heel work, where [...]
The second month of the new calendar year and it appears I am super grateful for food! Be it batch cooking at the weekends, food from work, or treats from people - food is everywhere. I suppose it really has gotten to the point where I am really grateful for the little things in life. [...]
Endless May Dreams 