Because Diane Bauman says so...
http://dianebauman.com/index.cfm?loc=trainingphilosophy&vid=1yTagJ2-qj0
If you haven't read Diane's book, buy it immediately. It was one of the first dog training books I read, and it is the best.
http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTO103
If you would like an opportunity to take a lesson with Diane in Tennessee in on October 29th or 30th, please contact me.
Where I Learn to Love Trial and Error
Monday, September 5, 2011
First 2 OTCH points
Sunday I earned my first 2 OTCH points EVER! Thanks to Secret...
It was a small outside show. We lost a runoff to our "arch rival" Anita and Aspen. We've been in so many runoffs against Anita...I can't even count. But we never win when we're up against Aspen...
because she is a heeling machine!
It was a highly controversial Utility B situation. Both Anita and I flunked on signals but were allowed to re-do our signal exercise when it was decided that the golden that came before us had fouled the ring right at the signal spot.
Olive did better than she did yesterday but she still went for the #2 glove. Guess she doesn't quite get the concept yet. It was cooler than yesterday, but still nasty little bugs were swarming.
My couch to 5K training has apparently done nothing to eliminate back fat. Will need to start doing some different exercises to get rid of those unattractive lumps if I am planning to continue tucking in my shirt.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Today Must be a Wonderful Day
Introducing Olive, a 4 year old Australian Shepherd, with a heart of gold.
If wrong is wonderful, then today is a bang-up day. Olive acting like she's never been in a Utility Ring before in her life...
And Olive in a much finer moment...
Maybe, just maybe tomorrow will be less wonderful.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Tell Me Thursday #7
I love this idea and all the fascinating posts that it has generated. More about me and my pups will be forthcoming.
1. What five things can't you live without?
my dogs
my knitting
instant coffee
oatmeal
my "double wide" chair
2. How do you transport your dogs?
The 2005 Orange Honda Element died a sad death on Christmas 2010 in a traffic accident that left Norton and me unharmed. This tragedy turned to triumph when we acquired that fabulous white 2005 Toyota Sienna with 50,000 fewer miles on it. Plenty of room for crates, ring gates, agility jumps, obedience jumps, and the before mentioned double wide chair.
3. What role does obedience play in your training or running of your dog(s)?
Up until now obedience has been our primary goal. Olive (the 4 year old Australian Shepherd) and Secret (the 3 year old Border Collie) both finished their utility dog title on 8/20/11. We begin our quest for fame and OTCH points this weekend. We've also begun our agility training and hope to start showing in agility next Spring.
Victor (the 7 year old Keeshond) finished his utility dog title in 2009 and has been semi-retired due to some health issues. He is doing much better and is leading the pack in his agility prowess.
Norton (the 8 year old Keeshond) seems destined to be the chief love muffin after NQing in Utility A approximately 583 times. We have no more money left in the bank account for Norton's entry fees. And we've been laughed out of most of the dog club's in the midwest.
4. At what point do you start putting commands on your dogs?
The minute they set foot in my house. Not that they obey them...especially Norton.
5. Do you talk to strangers in elevators?
If Norton's training is going well I will talk to anyone about all the great things he has done. Even strangers in elevators. Fortunately these days are few and far between.
1. What five things can't you live without?
my dogs
my knitting
oatmeal
my "double wide" chair
2. How do you transport your dogs?
The 2005 Orange Honda Element died a sad death on Christmas 2010 in a traffic accident that left Norton and me unharmed. This tragedy turned to triumph when we acquired that fabulous white 2005 Toyota Sienna with 50,000 fewer miles on it. Plenty of room for crates, ring gates, agility jumps, obedience jumps, and the before mentioned double wide chair.
3. What role does obedience play in your training or running of your dog(s)?
Up until now obedience has been our primary goal. Olive (the 4 year old Australian Shepherd) and Secret (the 3 year old Border Collie) both finished their utility dog title on 8/20/11. We begin our quest for fame and OTCH points this weekend. We've also begun our agility training and hope to start showing in agility next Spring.
Victor (the 7 year old Keeshond) finished his utility dog title in 2009 and has been semi-retired due to some health issues. He is doing much better and is leading the pack in his agility prowess.
Norton (the 8 year old Keeshond) seems destined to be the chief love muffin after NQing in Utility A approximately 583 times. We have no more money left in the bank account for Norton's entry fees. And we've been laughed out of most of the dog club's in the midwest.
4. At what point do you start putting commands on your dogs?
The minute they set foot in my house. Not that they obey them...especially Norton.
5. Do you talk to strangers in elevators?
If Norton's training is going well I will talk to anyone about all the great things he has done. Even strangers in elevators. Fortunately these days are few and far between.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)