This session we didn't learn any new commands, it was just housekeeping and practising. English finish Artemis' English finish was ok. The trainer suggested instead of transferring the treat from right hand to left hand to have a treat in both hands so that it's not too clumsy transferring the treat. This way Artemis can [...]
This week we learnt novice recall and also practised some things we had already learnt previously. Heelwork So I arrived a little late this session and heelwork had already begun. Some owners and dogs were walking clockwise, whilst others were walking anti-clockwise, so we were meeting other dogs. It was difficult from the get-go! At [...]
So we didn't learn any new commands this week, we just practised what we had already learnt previously. Stay Artemis did a really good stay in the down position with a lead, considering there were distractions from other dogs walking or running around. Usually we walk Artemis with a lead and in the local park [...]
So Artemis and I have progressed to the next level of obedience class: mixed ability. Different owners, different dogs, and different commands. Time out There was a little break after the last beginner class, so some dogs kind of forgot some things and were acting up a little today. So a dog was put in [...]
The sixth and final session of the beginner obedience class; I feel we've come a long way actually. Slow heel Today we learnt walking to heel at a slow pace, essentially a funeral march. The trainer informed us this was meant to be for winter when you have to be more careful with where you're [...]
Our fifth class was mainly housekeeping and repeating what we've been doing previously. Action command The main thing I learnt this session was if: you are saying an action command, to say your dog's name first. Whilst if you want your dog not to do anything, then don't say their name first. For example, come [...]
Our fourth obedience class was mainly housekeeping and maintenance rather than learning new commands. But these classes have been quite good for socialisation. Socialisation Artemis and another puppy-dog were playing quite sweetly, lying on the ground together. Then Artemis appeared to be baring her teeth and I think she growled very quietly, and then she [...]
It's now two months since we've had a new addition to our family: a working cocker spaniel. I'd say she's settling in quite well. We've named her Artemis, after the Goddess of the Hunt, as she is a hunting breed. She is our second dog, and sometimes I can't help comparing her to our old [...]
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