My last class of this lot of Advanced classes. Nothing new learnt, just honing in and perfecting (or not) what we've already learnt. Heelwork As usual, we started with some heelwork and then some commands were introduced. Down was fine. Next up was call your dog. Then it was present - no issues here today. [...]
This was a different type of class today, as one of the owners was going for the Silver Kennel Club certification, so we were practising some things to help with that. This is a certification to show that your dog is generally a good citizen. Heelwork We started off walking to heel with everyone walking [...]
Lots of distractions today, keeping Artemis on her toes! Heelwork We started walking dog to dog, which was fine. Then mixed it up with some about turns and left about turns. Then we did positions where we ask the dogs to be in a position, ask them to wait, then walk forwards to the end [...]
First month to the new year and it appears I've just done a lot of sleeping and napping and eating - it's like Christmas and New Years have just continued into to January! Reading back on January's gratitude journal it appears I'm super grateful for Artemis helping me stay present, as well as the hubby [...]
Third session of this round of Advanced classes, some major housekeeping today. Heelwork We started straight away with slow pace, which was painful. Then there were lots of about turns, and then some double about turns, whilst walking dog to dog - really challenging from the get-go. The trainer then asked the dogs to be [...]
Second session of the second bout of Advanced classes. Heelwork So we started with heelwork, which was fine. Then we did left about turn, which we haven't done in a while. You stand on the spot and pivot turning left, the dog is to be slightly behind you in the heel position and the dog [...]
So it had been a little while since Artemis and I went to obedience classes, but things are under way again for the second round of Advance classes. Heel work As usual, the class started with some heel work. Crossing paths person to person, then moving to crossing paths dog to dog. Lots to keep [...]
The last month of the year was filled with super tasty food and sweet treats. It appears I love food and am usually very grateful for food. For whatever reason we have some traditions where we only eat certain types of food during this festive time, so be prepared for some repetition. It's interesting reading [...]
Endless May Dreams 