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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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