Re: WC UKC trial

actually what I realized that second time I did just about exactly our routine from class- sitting in the chair, pup is settling, few look at me, touch target, Its Your choice control games played while pup in near my legs... Che was similar to class situation- goof in the run was my own, particle of food was  near the box and Che came out of it to pick it up and I decided to not force the issue and rather have a run together than attempt to finish one obstacle.
 We will see tomorrow if the said remains true- if I repeat our class routine will he have zoomies?

WC UKC trial

We had trial at our training place today. Che is used to more complicated courses although we rarely get full field course, mostly just half. Anyway first run- total goof. I attempted to do transitions went for jog and potty outside about 10 dogs ahead of us, then about 5 dogs I did  watch me, RZ, RR, 360 RZ, hand touches, GOMS with some food, pretty much stationary games but with little moving.  Che was eager, happy. When we came to start line Che started looking around, looking for DH... caught his attention by CG, Look at me and off we went, unfortunately he took 2 jumps and went running around. It did look like he was stressed, he was barely recallable but eventually we managed to do most of the course.
 Second run- , happened about half hour later, I kept Che in the crate, played CG stage1-1b, took him out about 5 dogs ahead, then " settle" GOMS, IYC,  I was sitting in the chair so everything was in place.  Che started run very relaxed, kept up with me, picked up speed as we run. We were almost flawless except I made goofy mistake at the box so I think we still NQ.  56 sec course so I am not talking about speed. But my goal was met at this run- I got Che run with me during trial.  It was our 3rd trial. First one was about the same a year ago and second was absolute disaster at different facility 6 month ago.  Grrr, I am missing something significant there....

Ruff Luv by Susan Garrett - book review

Not the high production value that Susan Garret turned out later on. This book looks home produced.

The mantra "Permissiveness is not positive" is good line for the book. You have to be consistent . You take away all play with other dogs until appropriate behavior is learned.

The book is definitely for DOGs that are highly trained and live with other dogs. You also need to have full cooperation with other family members.
I love Susan Garrett's webinars and was expecting more from the book.

Took two training seminars - For Cainines

For Your Canine - an interactive learning experience
4233 United Parkway
Schiller Park, IL
60176-1709
847.671.6844

First Seminar 9-10:30 am, Rock Solid Recalls

Rock solid recalls relies on first getting/keeping the dogs attention.
Always practice/work in a safe environment.

1st practice: place food/toy about 20 feet away from dog
then reward dog for staying until he is released.  The trick here is if dog goes for away food you must either stop him or beat him to the food.

2nd practice:  place dog in safe large area (use long leash if outdoors) and have dog follow you around.  Important not to make it a game where you are trying to get the dog and he is running away.

3rd skill/practice: Have the dog stay in a public place while people, cars, other dogs are walking by.  Here we did it with the dogs lined up on the side and another dog walking around.

The second seminar - Way to Stay
More of the same with less come to me commands (obviously).
Did some walking around, walking across back.....

In conclusion:
Three hours of training is a lot for a puppy.
Never use recall to take dog our to pooch park.  He will not come to you the next time.
Practice collar grab so that you can grab and leash him when you want.
When leaving for work leave dog with cone or other reward.
Bolting out of door is natural.  Practice stay command with every door in your house before using outside doors.

Best Friends Pet Care - Agility Training

Best Friends Pet Care(Windy City K-9 Club)
1628 North Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
Phone: (773) 384-5959
http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/


There are two rooms:

This is the larger of the two rooms with a full assortment of planks, tunnels, weave poles, a frames, seesaws.  There were approximately 20 dogs (3 shelties) and 3 trainers.  The class was divided into beginning and other.  We (beginners) went into the smaller room.






This room has ladder for the dog to become aware where the feet are, especially the rear legs.  There are also low height planks.  Most planks ramp up and down and it takes awhile for the dog to get used to the height.

The rocker stations on the left teach the dog to balance on moving platform.  The pvc squares on right are used to teach the dog space,  go there, reward him when he goes there.  Partnering with the dog to practice for improvement.

Katerina working with Ché at jump pole station.

Training May 3

A tunnel (curved) was added by the garage.  Learned the difference between heel and finish.  Heel is when you want the dog at your left side.   Finish is when the dog is sitting in front of you and you want him to go to heal position.  In obedience training this is the way one finishes?

Worked on crosses: blind cross - dog is in tunnel and you switch lead hand, reverse flow pivot - dog reverses direction, cross-over turn - dog goes from left side to right, front - cross ummm not sure what this is.

Worked on distance commands where the dog is further away and you say tunnel and get the dog to go thru the tunnel.

Ché and Samantha enjoying their cones.