As I believe I said in the last post, I've been working on "jumps" with Shasta. I somewhat unintentionally put them into a sequence and that seemed quite natural to both of us (video above).
I understand that some people are actually following this blog. Who knew? As such, I probably should mention, I intuitively do a lot of rewarding for "come to hand". Nearly all recalls are with me facing away/running away from the dog, dropping one of my hands and rewarding at the hand. Formal recalls, calling into the house, calling up the stairs, coming out of a tunnel. So I think things like front crosses are pretty easy for Shasta to understand.
As for the more "passive" things I've been working on: the sit, down, left, right. Sit and right, the first two things I taught, are really good. Downs finally made a pretty good stride the last couple of sessions on it. But lefts? Not so good. Is it because I taught right first? Or is she naturally left handed? I don't know, but she is definitely not picking it up as quickly as she did her rights.
Outside of training, the emotional connection continues to get stronger. She has spent numerous times this last week lying on my feet when I'm on furniture, lying with me when I'm on the floor, generally hanging around me. LOVE IT! And miss it since I've lost Roxy. Thanks Shasta.
Below is a quick little clip of Shasta running our super-mini dogwalk. I just think it's cute.
I enjoy at least two things about this Blog. First, I enjoy seeing how you are training a puppy and appreciate the ideas you offer. And second, I enjoy knowing you better through your writing.
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MA - I'm not sure either of those things are of any value but read as you wish! Fortunately for you I don't think the "to know me is to love me" saying holds true for me!
DeleteSeconding Mary-Ann... The videos don't show up for me on either a computer or my iPad, and I went directly to YouTube and didn't find them there either... Vimeo? Or? There's just big blank spots in your post where the videos should be. I adore the four-feet-on-a-drink-tray trick... And running around the cone... And hearing how happy she makes you.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth - It works on a number of pcs but not my Ipad. The format I used was a Windows Movie File, it never dawned on my that it wouldn't work for Apple but I'm guessing that's what it is. And I didn't use youtube for these either. I guess I may have to see if I can convert it to something else next time.
DeleteClark - I'm loving both blogs. When I need a good reason to smile I check out the picture a day blog. Shasta is so stinking cute! Carrie
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