The Yard Needs Grass

Now that the snow is almost gone it will be time to get serious about the field and getting grass to grow after leveling it. The hill on the east side will have a terraced area for watching the action.

12 Weave Poles

April 14, 2011 my 2x2 weave poles arrived. That night we started training. I followed Susan Garrett's 2x2 Weave training DVD. We trained 2-5 times a day for 5 minutes. About 10 day in we had to take a break, the yard was either to muddy or too slippery with ice to train for about a week. For the last two days we have successfully run 12 weave poles 100% of the time. Fly is getting more drive through the poles every day now. We still need to build the confidence from a less easy angles on the approach. It is so much fun to see her run the weave. It is great she just knows what to do.

Tire Jump

This Saturday I built a new tire jump for Fly. We had been practicing run up to jumps and doing them, or the cone and circling it. So I ran with Fly toward the tire and she pop right through. She did it with me and Steve too. THe first picture is Sunday after some practice, the second picture is me running with Fly and the third is Steve with Fly. It was good to see her work for him too.

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.