Masks and all htat is a really nice picture. It gives me hope that somehow I will be able to get somewhere with Javelin and to finish RACh with Lily. I do train at least half of my time with a mask on. Neither of them seems to care too much.
None of the dogs seemed to be bothered by masks. We didn't have to crate in our vehicles, there was enough room in the crating area for the small turnout to still stay 6 feet apart. There was hand sanitizer everywhere and disinfecting wipes in the tiny bathroom.Masks and all htat is a really nice picture. It gives me hope that somehow I will be able to get somewhere with Javelin and to finish RACh with Lily. I do train at least half of my time with a mask on. Neither of them seems to care too much.
I gotta tell you, my first poodle Neely (still with us at 8 years old) couldn't have done it. I wouldn't even consider putting him in off-leash rally classes until he was well past 2 years old. It was like "the brains haven't been shipped yet." He's still a social butterfly in the ring. 😛Bravi tutti! All the more impressive given his age.
In her first obedience class, Mia and a Chinese Crested Powderpuff named Tango had a very public, and very illicit love affair. I gave them their couple name, "Mango." The other owners were not amused.I gotta tell you, my first poodle Neely (still with us at 8 years old) couldn't have done it. I wouldn't even consider putting him in off-leash rally classes until he was well past 2 years old. It was like "the brains haven't been shipped yet." He's still a social butterfly in the ring. 😛
Ha! I keep a suspicious eye on both the boys, since they are intact. Thank goodness, they are best pals.In her first obedience class, Mia and a Chinese Crested Powderpuff named Tango had a very public, and very illicit love affair. I gave them their couple name, "Mango." The other owners were not amused.
Hobbes must be a very calm boy. No doubt that Neely helped you hone your training skills, as well. Really, very well done.
So true -- both statements. It's the hard dogs who teach you the most, and sometimes they are very difficult lessons.But I'm not sure the "easy" dogs teach you as much. Hobbes is an extremely fast learner, so I have to be very sure that what I teach him is what I want.
True that!So true -- both statements. It's the hard dogs who teach you the most, and sometimes they are very difficult lessons.
On a brighter note, who among us hasn't inadvertently taught our poodle the wrong thing, lol? I recall a recent thread that grew quite long with all of the stories of our mistakes because our dogs are so quick to form associations. And when you have an especially bright poodle, watch out!
Lol! This gives me hope for Peggy.I gotta tell you, my first poodle Neely (still with us at 8 years old) couldn't have done it. I wouldn't even consider putting him in off-leash rally classes until he was well past 2 years old. It was like "the brains haven't been shipped yet." He's still a social butterfly in the ring. 😛
Good luck! It's good to have a goal.Lol! This gives me hope for Peggy.
Congratulations to you and Hobbes! A job very well done!
Congratulations!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉I gotta tell you, my first poodle Neely (still with us at 8 years old) couldn't have done it. I wouldn't even consider putting him in off-leash rally classes until he was well past 2 years old. It was like "the brains haven't been shipped yet." He's still a social butterfly in the ring. 😛
Thanks, Marie/Click! As I've said elsewhere in this thread, Neely couldn't have titled in anything at 9 months. I think "pinball" is a good description!Wow! Congratulations! That's fantastic. At 9 months Noelle was a living pinball, bouncing here and there and couldn't pass the CGC. Wonderful job to the both of you. Yay!