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 [...]
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 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 [...]
So this was our third obedience class and there were only four of us in this class, so there was more attention provided by the trainer. Walking to heel I noticed when we were practising heelwork and walking around a circle anti clockwise that Artemis was sniffing the grass. Perhaps because whenever we walk her [...]
Back again for some obedience training and learning lots again. Calling your dog's name The trainer said not to call your dog's name without a command, and that calling your dog's name implies movement or that you want your dog to actively move. This was new to me and a good housekeeping rule. Walking vs [...]
So we have taken the fur ball to obedience class, because Artemis surprisingly responds to commands - anything for a treat. In this first beginner class we learnt how to hold the lead, walk to heel, and turn about. Holding the lead So it turns out I've been holding the lead wrong! I was aware [...]
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