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 [...]
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 [...]
Today was a day of utter distractions! Honing in on some things learnt in previous sessions and learnt a few safety related positions too. Heel work with positions Continuing with adding more commands to heel work. The trainer called out positions and we asked our dogs for the command, then asked them to wait. Then [...]
Didn't learn anything new this session, just honing in on what we've already learnt and increasing distractions. Heel work As usual we started the class with some heel work, this time starting off at a slow funeral march pace. Always slightly excruciating with Artemis as she loves to walk fast. We practised about turn, which [...]
A very packed class this one and learning lots! Heel work Artemis definitely works better with a particular biscuit and she did great. About turns We practised about turns. An about turn is where you instruct your dog to heel and you turn clockwise 180 degrees and the dog follows you sticking close to your [...]
Third session of this class. Didn't learn anything new, just honing in on current commands and finessing things. Heel work We started walking dog to dog, and I used a biscuit treat this time and it worked so much better and kept Artemis' attention on me. Then we walked to a slow pace - and [...]
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