“I think my Dad is afraid of Aunt Carole.”
If being afraid of Aunt Carole produces results like this, then be afraid. Be VERY afraid!
I have been saying just one or two good steps is all you need. Today I worked with three superstars and saw many more than a few good steps.
Do dad and son have the same expression, or what?!
Last week Winston had little interest in the ball. It is the first time that he has experienced this style of training. Susan is doing an excellent job with him and he is coming along quite nicely.
I saved the Party Girls for last:
I don’t know why Barb decided to sprawl on the ground, but as you can see none of us rushed in to help her. John, however, did yell something about not missing a Kodak moment.
I was really quite impressed with both. When Barb fell, Sydney had the sense to not pull on the rope and NEITHER let go of the ball! Both kept a full, calm grip. I love Syd’s expression!
When the game stops, Syd is very calm and relaxed yet keeps a very solid grip on the ball. She is ready to engage at any time. For a dog whose Mum didn’t think she would “go for the ball,” this dog has great focus. Barb & Syd won a contest at their AKC school that has to do with Barb’s “unorthodox methods” of training—but I’ll let Barb tell you that story.
Susan, Barb, and John—Thank you, for training your dogs!
Carole, I think you are too complementary (sometimes!) — I was telling Michelle on the drive home that after seeing how awesome Sydney was, G & I needed to work with the ball more– it was great watching you work with Sydney.
Grizzly is younger and he is a boy, plus Sydney is a Kira daughter, all these things are factors, you will catch up once Sydney starts going through estrus.
You are so right, Julie!
Sooooooooo, what is everybody not telling me???
Julie, whats the difference between the males and females? they mature quicker? I feel like I am setting myself up for a sexist joke.
Sorry—not Julie, but I can’t resist! Just ask Michelle!
Yes, the males are slower to mature. And to top things off, Kira’s kids pick everything up VERY quickly! Then eventually, things will even out.
I am so proud of you guys, really! You all have come so far. Now where can I get that magic ball ya’all talking about? We start training with about 12 other dogs next week, I need something like that to keep him focus on me, any pointers?
pointers? Sure, fly down to Florida and have Carole threaten your life if you dont perform well…it works for Grizzly and I !!!
I think I will stick with our trainer then, she only threatens us once in a while- mostly with just beatings if we don’t do it right.
Carole doesn’t want you to be an embarassment to your dog. LOL
Actually, that could never happen. This is an outstanding group of people and dogs who have spoiled me for anyone else. However, fear does work wonders!
It’s great following your photographic progress – you guys have come such a long way in what seems such a short time.
Great work everyone!!!
They are all doing so well. Love seeing the pictures each week.