Hi Everyone
Well my Dog & Puppy training classes got off to a pretty good start
I have been working hard all week getting my obstacles, lesson preps and paperwork ready for the first class in fact I didn't get finished until 11pm friday night
I was relieved when the day opened and the weather was good in fact by the time we got finished the sun was shining brightly
I had 7 dogs in attendance and two people observing with a view to taking part next week. We started off with a walk through some grass fields all dogs off the lead generally running off steam and getting to know each other, this also breaks the ice for the owners allowing me to asses their dogs general fitness and temperament
When we arrived back at the centre all dogs were placed in the crates/cars etc which allowed me to introduce myself properly and explain what we would be doing and to list our long term goals for our dogs.
I then demonstrated with Alfie the Obedience I want them all to do with special emphasis on my voice inflection, my body movement and my rewarding the dog with treats, praise or a toy.....I have to say Alfie never let me down and did a real good set of obedience
I then had each owner and dog one by one do the same doing it this way I was able to advise, instruct and correct as they performed
We then had a tea break and had a general chat about how their obedience went and how we can improve
Then to the Agility I again demonstrated with Alfie and pleasingly it did not start well as Alfie was distracted by lookers on in close proximity however, on production of his favourite treats he switched on and did very well
Then everyone else had ago with myself very close offering instruction and advice as we moved from obstacle to obstacle
When everyone had finished a round of obstacles we had a group debrief and a good chat and everyone seemed to have really enjoyed the experience
I then concluded the morning with a quick lesson on Signs of Good Health a recap on the mornings work what I wanted them to do in their own time and what would be in next weeks class
Today I had 4 x Cockapoo's, 1 Cocker Spaniel, 1 Chocolate Lab and a Cavalier King Charles add next week we add a White GSD and a Boader X Jack Russell
I managed to get some photo's unfortunately most had departed but just look at the enjoyment agility brings
Jeannette & Milo.
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Jon Wright & Barney
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Jo Wright having a go with Alfie
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A nice group picture to finish
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And some Cockapoo capers to finish
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Well my Dog & Puppy training classes got off to a pretty good start
I have been working hard all week getting my obstacles, lesson preps and paperwork ready for the first class in fact I didn't get finished until 11pm friday night
I was relieved when the day opened and the weather was good in fact by the time we got finished the sun was shining brightly
I had 7 dogs in attendance and two people observing with a view to taking part next week. We started off with a walk through some grass fields all dogs off the lead generally running off steam and getting to know each other, this also breaks the ice for the owners allowing me to asses their dogs general fitness and temperament
When we arrived back at the centre all dogs were placed in the crates/cars etc which allowed me to introduce myself properly and explain what we would be doing and to list our long term goals for our dogs.
I then demonstrated with Alfie the Obedience I want them all to do with special emphasis on my voice inflection, my body movement and my rewarding the dog with treats, praise or a toy.....I have to say Alfie never let me down and did a real good set of obedience
I then had each owner and dog one by one do the same
doing it this way I was able to advise, instruct and correct as they performedWe then had a tea break and had a general chat about how their obedience went and how we can improve
Then to the Agility I again demonstrated with Alfie and pleasingly it did not start well as Alfie was distracted by lookers on in close proximity however, on production of his favourite treats he switched on and did very well
Then everyone else had ago with myself very close offering instruction and advice as we moved from obstacle to obstacle
When everyone had finished a round of obstacles we had a group debrief and a good chat and everyone seemed to have really enjoyed the experience
I then concluded the morning with a quick lesson on Signs of Good Health a recap on the mornings work what I wanted them to do in their own time and what would be in next weeks class
Today I had 4 x Cockapoo's, 1 Cocker Spaniel, 1 Chocolate Lab and a Cavalier King Charles add next week we add a White GSD and a Boader X Jack Russell
I managed to get some photo's unfortunately most had departed but just look at the enjoyment agility brings
Jeannette & Milo
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Jon Wright & Barney
Jo Wright having a go with Alfie
A nice group picture to finish
And some Cockapoo capers to finish
