Valentine's Day

It is about -30F at the house this morning but Fly just doesn't seem to notice! We played ball for a while. Then we worked on so foundation stuff and self control in the presence of a flying soccer ball. She is getting good at that. My big this this week is to get a good retrieve. Fly goes and gets it and brings it back but then leaves again or drops it 10 feet away. I want her to put it in my hand. So we are work close in right now with the throw toy in a line so coming back to me is the only option.

Cold Weather

Winter up here comes with cold days -30 to -40 F. Fly seems to not notice how cold it is most of the time. She is too busy working. She has lots of things down solid and others that need work. The latest problem is herding shadows and light refections on the walls. FLy s lots of fun and she is really my dog.

Christmas Coming

We did pictures for the Christmas card today and then made them.

Crate Games - Regroup

Tonight we are going back to Crate Games Basics. The sit has disappeared when I tough the latch. Other training is going better.

The day to day things are working well. Waiting to be released at the door is going well. Long and short distance recalls are great. Going potty and poopie on command are good too. The big break through this week was "Give Me Five". Fly finally figured it out. The touches are great with nose wrinkling smashes.

7 months

Fly turned 7 months today. So much to still learn. Somethings are good, lots need work. I love her and watching her learn. Lots of fun!

Snow

Fly got her first introduction to snow yesterday and today we go even more. She is still trying to figure out snowballs when I throw them and they break up. I build her a snowman.

Having Fun

We played lots of games in the dog yard tonight.

Dog in A Box!

We have been having a good time in the new dog yard! Here is Dog in a Box. That is my kennel command. The transfer from the crate to the X-pen worked well. Here is a quick movie.

Distance Work

Part 1 of distance training is working well. Starbuck working in the X-pen at 50 feet and Fly at 25-30 feet.

New Toys - Hoops

First Picture: Fly testing out the new Hoops.

Second Picture: The six hoops, still need to be glued and end caps put on.

Third Picture: The south east corner of the new dog yard.

Sunday Fly and I went the NADAC fun match. We haven't had NADAC agility trials here in Fairbanks so this was learning event for everyone. It was fun! New events, the tunnels was a blast. They use hoops which was new to Fairbanks. The night before they got built for the event. This was great. Something to play with Fly with without jumping. Last night I built 6 hoops. Having my new miter saw it was real easy. I need to finish gluing them tonight. Starbuck and Fly had fun with them last night. It was getting dark when I finished. These are a few pictures from the new dog yard. It is really nice having that working space.