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 [...]
Tag: Cocker spaniel
Obedience class – Advanced 3.5
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 [...]
Obedience class – Advanced 3.4
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 [...]
Obedience class – Advanced 3.3
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 [...]
Obedience class – Advanced 3.2
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 [...]
Obedience class – Advanced 3.1
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 [...]
Obedience class – Advanced 2.6
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. [...]
Obedience class – Advanced 2.5
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 [...]