sesua
Boxer Booster
Hi everyone,
It's been a while for me on this site. I've been crazy busy with work. Just wanted to pop in to let you all know that Jayda and I took first place in our very first obedience class! It was a 10 week basic course for dogs 6 months to adult where we learned lots of different commands.
The first day I was sure we would be taking this course over because she was just too distracted with everything and not really listening to me. But things changed, she changed, week after week. On the last day (last Thursday) was the judging class where we have to follow a crap load of commands by the judge and no treats could be given the whole time (I was using treats during the regular sessions). I was very nervous, especially after Jayda jumped on the judge's butt 5 minutes before the session started! (Way to go Jayda...) I guess she was really excited. Anyway, we were up first and she did a great job. We did sits, heeling, turns, figure eight, stand, recall, finish, sit for 1 minute alone (without me next to her) and down for 2 minutes alone. I was almost in shock when Jayda followed every command. We lost points for just a few things but I was honestly in shock as she performed every command very well. After we were awarded our ribbon the judge told me how intelligent Jayda is and how we should continue on to the next class (intermediate training). She is only 10 months old and she did awesome! There were 4 other owner and dog teams. And only two of us were recommended to advance to the next level. It was amazing, simply amazing. For all her crazyness, she really is an awesome girl. I guess we're not doing too bad here after all... First class at the intermediate level is Thursday. Here we go.
Thanks for listening.
It's been a while for me on this site. I've been crazy busy with work. Just wanted to pop in to let you all know that Jayda and I took first place in our very first obedience class! It was a 10 week basic course for dogs 6 months to adult where we learned lots of different commands.
The first day I was sure we would be taking this course over because she was just too distracted with everything and not really listening to me. But things changed, she changed, week after week. On the last day (last Thursday) was the judging class where we have to follow a crap load of commands by the judge and no treats could be given the whole time (I was using treats during the regular sessions). I was very nervous, especially after Jayda jumped on the judge's butt 5 minutes before the session started! (Way to go Jayda...) I guess she was really excited. Anyway, we were up first and she did a great job. We did sits, heeling, turns, figure eight, stand, recall, finish, sit for 1 minute alone (without me next to her) and down for 2 minutes alone. I was almost in shock when Jayda followed every command. We lost points for just a few things but I was honestly in shock as she performed every command very well. After we were awarded our ribbon the judge told me how intelligent Jayda is and how we should continue on to the next class (intermediate training). She is only 10 months old and she did awesome! There were 4 other owner and dog teams. And only two of us were recommended to advance to the next level. It was amazing, simply amazing. For all her crazyness, she really is an awesome girl. I guess we're not doing too bad here after all... First class at the intermediate level is Thursday. Here we go.
Thanks for listening.
