Wait at the Door

I applied the crate games waiting to the front door today. It was easy because it is a glass door (covered with nose prints) and Fly could see me on both sides and it was a quick learn. It is so exciting when she picks up something new. I am looking forward to four days of free time to play with Fly. When Fly sees the crate now she flies into it and sits - YES! It make me so happy.

Recalls!

It has been raining now, sometimes hard all day. We were out in the soggy grass that needs to be mowed doing recalls. Fly didn't like to sit in the wet grass but she got over it when the tug toy appeared, the butt hit the ground. Ah! she let me know she would and then it went well. We had fun and then got a soccer game reward. I am trying for five to seven short sessions of different recalls a day. I am changing jobs and the last week and this week have been busy but I have made a priority to have fun with Fly. Today I am totally out of one and into the new one. So back to lots of doggin time.

Back to Play - Work

Monday I was back at work. Fly and I did our training and Monday night we went to puppy class. We need to work on leave it. Also heeling on a leash is hard for me to treat her and have to leash and bend over and all that. It seems much better of the lead. With the holiday and other stuff we have no class then next two weeks. We will return with an awesome heel. The sit, stand, down with a stay are all great. We practiced at the end of class with all the people and dogs moving around.

Camping Weekend

Fly and I went camping and got to learn about lots of new stuff. Visited the lake, saw a camp fire, meet lots of people and had fun. Fly did real well in the truck and the camper. I went back to the smaller kennel to fit in the camper. It was small but not too small but Fly enjoyed getting out and being able to run around. We did some training but not a lot directly. We did lots of recalls, played target, and watch me.

Don't Miss Lunch

I didn't go home for lunch to train today and things weren't as smooth this evening. Fly was full of silly dog totally unfocused. We will try later now that Fly got to burn off steam.

Good Morning

Sunny blue skies and a early morning training session. Up before 5 am for a run in the dew covered grass. The birds are singing everywhere.

Red Dog

We had lots of fun with the red dog toy tonight.

Puppy Jumping

I don't have speed bumps yet. Expensive to get them but I am working on it. Dog is good handler needs work.

Lots of Fun

Fly and I go out now for many short training(play) sessions. We are working the recall between sits, stands, downs, and other fun. The crate game continues to improve. I now have her racing to the crate from a short distance but give free will further back it isn't happening yet. From 2 - 4 feet it is an explosive charge into the kennel! When Fly came back for Sparks she had picked up a bad habit of crying for attention. I have now put a stop to that thanks to Susan's Crate Game video.

I had success calling Fly off the soccer ball, Starbuck, and a visitor. She really wants to play with Starbuck but he isn't ready for it yet. Starbuck is really doing much better heeling for Rally and we are getting a good solid stay at a distance. We will test the long stay at Rally class tonight.

Recall

I spent day yesterday really working on recall games. This morning again I worked with Fly on recalls. It is going great. I did find a big distraction that didn't happen right away - I cleaned the fridge last night and the garbage bag was very tempting. I called and no response but as soon as I turned and walked away I had a little dog at my side.

It is so fun to sit your dog and then move off while she waits and then call her or call her and run and then play super tug! I hate having to leave her in the kennel and go to work. I would like to do more short sessions but I am keeping aware to not go long.