Training - Experiences, Challenges, and Mindsets

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Comment by Joanne ~ Spud* on October 22, 2010 at 7:56am

Susan, Zeke, and Jasper,
IMO--Give it a try. It won't hurt a thing and does the dog really know if he did/did not pass his CGC? No harm done, plus then you know for sure the strength and weakness of the dog and can go home and work on the points the Examiner felt needed work. Starlit, of all dogs, earned her CGC in September! If She/We could work this out I am positive for all dogs and owners they can too! Go for it

Comment by Allyson, Peri & Taquito on October 22, 2010 at 7:51am

At 18 months, I don't think Peri would be ready for CGC. She is pretty darn obedient in my opinion, but still has "springs" in her legs and gets distracted. I know, I need to work on that for her to get better. However, almost everyone who meets her thinks she is EXTREMELY well behaved and obedient. That makes me happy. So Susan, I think you know if Jasper is ready or not. Jane's Guinness passed at a younger age too, I think.

Comment by Joanne ~ Spud* on October 21, 2010 at 6:05pm

Hey, I didn't see that celebration. She said THANKS. Next week she finishes Intermediate. We have a nice long winter to work on all that we have learned these last 16 weeks. Now if I could just go through the bathroom door without her trying to heal. :)

Comment by Ricki and Tara (doodle) on October 21, 2010 at 5:30pm

Congratulation Jasper!!! I think you are the best judge of Jasper's abilities and his challenges. If your "gut feeling" is to let him mature a bit more or spend more time with obedience training before trying for the CGC than I recommend that you listen to yourself!! :)

Comment by Ricki and Tara (doodle) on October 21, 2010 at 5:26pm

Way to go STARLIT!! And way to go Joanne!! You guys are a great team!! Keep up the good work!!!

Comment by Susan, Zeke. Lily & Jasper on October 21, 2010 at 5:08pm

Jasper gratuated Advanced Puppy Obedience last night! He has done very well overall and we were encouraged to go on to CGC next. At 9 months I think he still needs to mature some. His sits, downs and stays are very short. His focus is pretty good but he acts like he has springs in his bottom. Also he has a few fright issues such as shadows, loud noises and lining up close against a wall. I'm thing he would benefit from another step in obedience before the CGC. What do ya'll think?

Comment by Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim on October 20, 2010 at 2:26am

Way to go Starlit! You are a shining star coming out of your shell and you rock girl. Your Bow Wow Beach friend Clifford.

Comment by Ricki and Tara (doodle) on October 19, 2010 at 5:13pm

Jane can you believe I heard the SAME "command" today from my DH!! "Tara, do you want to go outside?" She gave the same response as Murphy. Just looked at him!! Then DH looks at ME as if to say "she's not COMING!!" I wish I could keep my mouth shut like you do!! LOL!! I'll just leave you to imagine where the conversation went from that point!!! :)

Comment by Joanne ~ Spud* on October 19, 2010 at 5:05pm

I have one I have one. Starlit Spooked with a young male at class the other night. She was brought back to her heal, held her head up high and said " I'm okay. I belong here. I HEAL"!

Comment by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on October 19, 2010 at 4:50pm

It's time for a new "success story". Think about this week....I'm betting we've got some good things to celebrate.

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