training update

i forgot in the last update to add anything about the training of the dogs!!! oops!

terra has been working well at medium height and getting more confidence starting to build up the distance away at which she is comfortable to stillt ake the jumps, she is progressing really well, repetition really helps it sink in with her, and she doesnt get bored easily which is lucky!!!

she is working on the odd jump at full height, and some at angles, some at medium, which means she has to think about her feet a little! not easy for terra! weaves have been left for now, we are due some intense sessions soon, so i'd rather stick with the rpetition way of things with her and concentrate in one session rather than little bits, once she understands we'll start doing more in small sessions. her a frame is also coming along well, d/walk is main problem as her bum catches her up and she tips to the side to stop! she has a nice 2o2o position, but looks back alot, so work needed to help her look forward.

She is entered in a steeplechase run at uka show soon, so hopefully she'll get the jumps!

daizy moo, has been doing some nice grid work and single jump stuff from susan garretts dvd, getting her to see the jump as reward etc, which so far is working. she can work in a class environment at the barn now with lydia with only an odd wuff, the fast movement and 'go go go' commands really excite her, so we have to make sure we are more prepared for that!

At her class on monday she had a go at crate games for the first time, which she actually liked, as she is a foody rather than a toy dog, lauren has suggested we try look at that game with her, but i dont really understand it myself, so i cant really put into place until i do, so some reading up is required!!!