The last week has been a long one, my first week back at work since breaking my finger, and two college assignments due tomorrow. I also decided that today would be a good time to do some overtime. I've been saying I do some since September and had yet to get to it.
Yesterday started with agility, Racer is still progressing well, Dash is well, progressing between running off! I then spent the rest of the day writing about Bach flower remedies, which I actually enjoyed. Today was work for five hours then back to finishing college work. It is always hard to cull the word count back, without loosing the meaning or good grammar. But both college assignments are now in and I find myself relaxing with a glass of wine.
Life looks good at the moment, until the results are out!
A blog about my dogs, and other stuff from a would be dog trainer.
Sunday, 22 January 2012
Saturday, 14 January 2012
Agilty
This morning I took both welshies to agility (Murphy will not lower himself to jumping for anyone). Racer hasn't done any since 2010, when it was very half hearted. But as I started with Dash, I thought Racer might like a go too, and it means I get to practise my handling more as well.
So off we went for our one to one and wow! He was amazing, better than he's ever been, dog walk and A frame never his favourites over no problem. Jumps and tunnels easy. Even Pam the trainer was surprised, and we can only think Dash has been telling him what his missing out on!
Dash's go was a little less wow, he had a mischievous streak and didn't want to focus for long. But he will get there with practise, I think he got over excited waiting for his turn. He is still doing well for 8 months and was better at the start of the class than the end. A little clip of the pupster
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htZAnTH2lm8&list=UUiM1waiYBLDYW7E1PuKzKQg&index=1&feature=plcp
So off we went for our one to one and wow! He was amazing, better than he's ever been, dog walk and A frame never his favourites over no problem. Jumps and tunnels easy. Even Pam the trainer was surprised, and we can only think Dash has been telling him what his missing out on!
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| Racer back in 2009. |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htZAnTH2lm8&list=UUiM1waiYBLDYW7E1PuKzKQg&index=1&feature=plcp
Thursday, 12 January 2012
College Work
I have been snowed under with college work lately, two more assignments due by the 23rd, then a break, thank goodness. It's a big push, but I'm sure I'll get there. The dogs have been very good lazing around the house while I write and type and stress under a growing pile of books, but have been rewarded with some nice walks.
Dash is getting to the age where running away on his own seems like a fun thing, so I'm working hard on recall with a pocket full of biscuits. His recall is very good, unless there are groups of standing people or dogs within a certain distance, we will get there. His recall was good at training when he tries to say hello to the other dogs, which gives me a boost. I feel recall training is very important and would rather recall my dogs and put them on lead that let them run up to people or play with any dog they meet. This doesn't always work as people can appear from nowhere, but I am trying.
Murphy is still his odd self, and hids away at home, out the way, to the point you actually have to look for him!
Dash is getting to the age where running away on his own seems like a fun thing, so I'm working hard on recall with a pocket full of biscuits. His recall is very good, unless there are groups of standing people or dogs within a certain distance, we will get there. His recall was good at training when he tries to say hello to the other dogs, which gives me a boost. I feel recall training is very important and would rather recall my dogs and put them on lead that let them run up to people or play with any dog they meet. This doesn't always work as people can appear from nowhere, but I am trying.
Murphy is still his odd self, and hids away at home, out the way, to the point you actually have to look for him!
Sunday, 8 January 2012
Selling Radley Signature Handbags and Scent Training
Well firstly I have started selling off my Radley handbag collection, don't worry my 2002 large beach hut bag and 1 /500 Radley cottage will not be going anywhere. Selling on ebay is fun in a way, when things sell and annoying when they don't. Setting the price isn't easy either as what is a good sale price turns out to be less than you think once ebay and paypal have taken their money. So far two of the signature bags are on their way to new homes hopefully more will follow suit. Although I still love Radley bags I don't use them and those that aren't close to my heart have to go.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/akamurphysgirl/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
I did have one point have nearly every signature bag from the start in 2002 to 2008, now I have only the ones I love, which I use including the "walk in the woods" bag of which only 250 were made.
One of the events that started this new year sale was this conference
https://www.eventelephant.com/apbcannualconferenceharnessingthepowerofthedogsnose
I have got back into scent work mainly for advance dog training module at college. I have done two John Rogerson courses which I recommend for anyone who likes dog training with a smile on their face. Dash has taken to scent work, like a duck to water and is really doing well. He has the drive to "find it" and recognises the scent he's after, we just have to refine his identification signal and build up search times. Then once we've taken it outside added in distractions we'll be laughing!
Agility is also progressing but at a slower rate due to handler injury.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/akamurphysgirl/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1
I did have one point have nearly every signature bag from the start in 2002 to 2008, now I have only the ones I love, which I use including the "walk in the woods" bag of which only 250 were made.
One of the events that started this new year sale was this conference
https://www.eventelephant.com/apbcannualconferenceharnessingthepowerofthedogsnose
I have got back into scent work mainly for advance dog training module at college. I have done two John Rogerson courses which I recommend for anyone who likes dog training with a smile on their face. Dash has taken to scent work, like a duck to water and is really doing well. He has the drive to "find it" and recognises the scent he's after, we just have to refine his identification signal and build up search times. Then once we've taken it outside added in distractions we'll be laughing!
Agility is also progressing but at a slower rate due to handler injury.
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