EXCELLENT. Sophie is relaxing into the retrieve work and your mechanics are smooth and fluid. Question, besides Riley, what distractions did you work Sophie against?
ALSO, the Heeling Stick was great and your choice on how to end was fabulous!
We didn't have other distractions for the exam. Earlier in practices this week we had Rachel come up and really distract both dogs. We also did fetch in different locations at the house where toys and people were around. This was also for both dogs.
Again, clearly in my INSTRUCTOR Exam with Boaz, I had freeze dried liver under Boaz's nose deliberately to distract him. You must do the same or Sophie will flail and fail.
Jeanne,
ReplyDeleteEXCELLENT. Sophie is relaxing into the retrieve work and your mechanics are smooth and fluid. Question, besides Riley, what distractions did you work Sophie against?
ALSO, the Heeling Stick was great and your choice on how to end was fabulous!
Roxanne
We didn't have other distractions for the exam. Earlier in practices this week we had Rachel come up and really distract both dogs. We also did fetch in different locations at the house where toys and people were around. This was also for both dogs.
ReplyDeleteAgain, clearly in my INSTRUCTOR Exam with Boaz, I had freeze dried liver under Boaz's nose deliberately to distract him. You must do the same or Sophie will flail and fail.
ReplyDeleteMake sense?