Training Videos

Well training is really starting to come on now, I have been taking both Maisy and Rupert to the paddock alternately each morning on their walk so that they get a very quick refresher every other day (Fridays off) and I have to say this is really helping both them and me, each session probably only lasts a few minutes, but I've always found little and often works the best.
We went to Jo's yesterday for the first time since the dreaded Snow, I was really pleased with both dogs progress, Rupert is shaping up to be a little speed merchant, but when Jo had Ronny out at the same time he went into hyper-drive! I think he was even faster than Maisy.....
We did a little work on Rupert's See Saw, my original plan had been to muffle the sound but the more I thought about it the more it seemed sensible just to release him onto another obstacle and praise him a bit further away, I can't think of any occasions when the see saw would be the last obstacle! this seemed to work and although he is a little unsure about the tip he always manages the 2o 2o position so positive progress and something to work on.
Maisy and I were practicing a new technique of facing away from the dog in a turn, it was very strange but I'm going to practice it over the next few weeks to see how it goes. I have plenty of homework to be getting on with, just the way I like it.
Amy and Summer had a lesson with Joy again this week, Amy is really enjoying it, and Summer is absolutely full of beans, for such a little dog she is really making her presence known, I think Amy may have to re-visit her obedience skills!!!
Finally I want to say HUGE congratulations to Anne and Gloria her young boxer for gaining a 2nd place in a combined 1-2 agility class on Saturday, they managed a lovely 3rd at the end of last season, and this is testament to Anne's handling skills which have really started to shape up nicely, giving so much confidence to Gloria and the results speak for themselves.