Weekly Training Update (June 6)
We had another sad training day on Sunday. Lilly spent most of the class in total shutdown mode. I have a theory on why, but who knows. It is what is is. …
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Lilly & Katie Play
The same day that Lilly played with Pitsch, our Borzoi friend Katie graduated from her first obedience class. She came in third overall with a score of 183 out of 200, which is
tremendous (not to be breed prejudiced) for a sight hound. She came over with her parents (Pat and Bear) so celebrate and to show off her cool new trick (jumping through a hoop). As I’ve said before,
there is something about Katie that Lilly really likes. She treats Katie in a different way than she even treats Ginko. Compare these videos I shot to those I posted … -
Lilly & Pitsch Train and Play
We haven’t worked with Pitsch, Lilly’s “Control Unleashed” training buddy for a couple months because he and his mom Betsy were busy trialing. Gotta say, he’s been on FIRE. We’re
waiting for the official list, but it looks like Pitsch cracked the list of top 25 Aussies. We’re hoping to see his name in the top 10. How neat is that? … said the girl with the dog who won’t get
up off the ground.
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Weekly Training Update (May 30)
This week, most of our training happened during our regular 3-mile jaunts in the morning. I noticed a couple of interesting things.
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Weekly Training Update (May 23)
Lilly and I skipped class this week for several reasons. We’ve had a
rough few Sundays lately. Class was at a dog park that Lilly doesn’t
particularly like and is a LONG drive from our house. With gas prices
as they are, I chose to stay home. And, I promised to attend my
7-year-old niece’s dance recital in the afternoon, and I didn’t feel
like going up and down the canyon twice. So, this week’s training
update is all one-on-one work. In particular, a new trick! … -
Weekly Training Update (May 16)
I totally cried at the end of our class on Sunday. And, not from happiness. I was shook up and exhausted. I ranted Sunday about the final straw, but here’s the rest of the tale. …
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Weekly Training Update (May 9)
Lilly had two run-ins with dogs this week, but I’m happy to say that her responses were somewhat measured and appropriate. …
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Weekly Training Update (April 25)
So that I don’t offend any readers with delicate sensibilities, just take a moment to pretend I’m cussing up a blue streak. Go ahead … I’ll wait. …
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Weekly Training Update (April 18)
Two words sum up this week’s class: Total Overload
Last Sunday, Lilly and I went with Gigi and our classmates to a busy area in Boulder. The crowded commercial streetscape overflowed with people, dogs (some loose, some not), kids, strollers,
skateboards, bongo players, traffic (loud diesel trucks, louder motorcycles) and all manner of other nutty things.Lilly coped the best she could, but it was a tough, tough day. …
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Weekly Training Update (April 11)
I’m beginning to wonder if Lilly’s current incarnation of shutdown, which is a slow response, is a true shutdown. …