Some terrible photographer dropped in on Barb & Sydney’s AKC class last night. Robert can attest to the fact that everyone is just so pleasant there. I have never seen so many scowls directed at a well-behaved dog before! (Note to self—remember to change camera settings. Shooting dogs indoors is not the same as shooting deer at dusk.)
There were three trainers in this tiny fenced-in area. Two almost always had eyes on THAT GSD. Kudos to Barb for having the patience of getting nagged to death and doing what is best for her dog…bring out the ball!
Which is better? A dog being led with food at their lips and handler bent over, or a dog focused on its handler?
How about a nasty-looking spoon in front of the dog’s nose? There’s that crazy GSD and her ball. “THAT DOG is obsessed with THAT BALL.” “YOU should use food.”
Huh—she looks pretty calm to me.
Syd was calm and well focused.
Does Syd look like she requires two trainers “on standby” to you? Each dog took a turn going around the group, including Syd. She maintained complete focus throughout the exercise.
Syd had to remain sitting in this circle while Barb walked to the other end of the building and back. This was repeated a few times. The first trainer had such a grip on Syd that it almost made me laugh. She was ready for her to bolt at any second! Syd never moved a muscle—all three times!
GREAT WORK, Barb & Sydney!!!
YAY!!!! So proud of you ladies!!!!
Carole, you are too damn funny!!! Go Syd…you rock!
I love the first picture. Why are they scowling? They are jealous of Barb and her amazing great hair and good-looking dog?
Julie, you hit the nail on the head! Barb always comes to class looking amazing—perfect hair, etc. Of course, an hour or so with me then it’s a different story. 🙂 Yeah, take a look at those trainers—they should be jealous.
For gosh’s sake—why be disgusted with someone who is working her dog? They do not disrupt the class and are not dripping food off a spoon!
I must add—Barb said the folks were “friendlier” last evening.
Probably because of THAT STRANGER there with THAT CAMERA.
I used to have an instructor here at my training school who was the master of dirty looks, rude comments, and overall general intimidation. It all stemmed from insecurity she would feel threatened by people using different methods from her own, especially if those methods were effective. She isn’t here any more. 🙂
Syd is awesome!
Did Sydney had another HUGE growth spurt? She looks like she’s grew 4 inches taller from last weeks pic!
The spatula dog made me laugh so hard, I have never ever seen anything like that.
Josie, you’ve never seen a Spatula Dog? Come to Florida!
These are awesome pictures, Carole….I just love my girl…anything for her!!!!! opps, wait, I think I just found another one of those darts stuck in my hair…good grief
Thanks for all the encouragement…all you pros make this look way too easy, and it is not so easy, but having a great dog and such wonderful support makes it so much fun!!!! Sydney thanks you:)
…and now that you mention it Josie, she does look a little taller…
You and Syd are doing great! I’m glad that I was able to watch you train with “the others.” Now I must revamp our Saturday class—more scowling required. Oh yeah, and I’ve ordered those wooden spoons. 🙂
These are super pictures Carole! The “scowlers” will probably never let you back in the building!!
I’ve never seen “the spoon” training either!
Sydney looks great and very focused.
Awesome! This that a Cavalier I see? 🙂
No, it is a Spatula Dog. 😉
A what? lol. I miss you, Carole! 🙂