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John Thomson Site Admin
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:30 pm Post subject: Dog Swap at Class today |
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What did everyone in the last three classes think of the dog swap during heelwork?
The reason behind it was to give both me and the handlers involved an insight into what kind of handler you are, plus it lets you see first hand the different problems that dealing with a large or indeed small dog can be.
Plus I think it was good fun as well _________________ John Thomson
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Dan McK I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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Janey enjoyed having Orla as she was a bit taller than Tess, and she thought she was a 'really good wee dug'.
I was sitting at the side watching, and we where both shocked when Tess walked better, for a bit, with someone else, i.e. her nose wasnt constantly to the ground. This is something she only does in the hall, so it's hard to address it through the week. We are going to try a slight change in the way WE are handling her though, see if it makes a difference. _________________ Parsons Russell fanatic |
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charlene I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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yeah i really enjoyed it, it was different!! thought it was good for dogs 2!!
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shirley c I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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I thought it was great fun, cept I couldnt get Diesel to sit but was funny _________________ lurchers Pixel and Zev and whippet, Fen
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marcella Guest
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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I thought it was great. Dodge was great for me and Pixel and Koda are soooooooooo food orientated that one sniff of my hotdogs and they were for doing anything I asked them!
Diesel just gets bored Shirley ....... and he likes to take th p*ss! |
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Elizabeth Chatty Junior Member
Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 489 Location: Cumbernauld.
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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I enjoyed this!
Although Cara was very noisy I think she suffers separation anxiety, even if i'm close by
And i must say Tess was very good I liked walking her round _________________ Elizabeth and Cara
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Ashley I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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Oh goodness - Holly will never get to that stage!!! _________________ Ashley with Holly & Murphy.
I hope to one day be as great as my dog thinks I am right now!! |
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Lorna I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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I loved it John. Rhea (sorry for the spelling) was such a lovely dog. I have handled anything like her since my mum's GSD. Basil was a bit of a shock to his new handler!
It is good to see your dog interact with another handler. A great exercise. Thank you. _________________ Regards,
Lorna, Basil & Poppy
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Elizabeth Chatty Junior Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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Ashley wrote: |
Oh goodness - Holly will never get to that stage!!! |
I'm sure she will! Practice makes perfect remember! _________________ Elizabeth and Cara
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kerry I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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i enjoyed it, Gypsy was sooooo good, was different working with a smaller lighter dog, and poor dodge, he was moaning to get back to Kirsty but he still did his thing though
Yeah Koda will do a lot for food, but he was a wee so and so today, think it might have been the choc he thieved before class how do you get him to stand and stay, he just wants to sit for his treat? |
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John Thomson Site Admin
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Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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I have to say I enjoyed watching the dog swap ( thanks for the idea Lindy )........everyone was stunned and immediately out of their normal comfort zone.
I think everyone learned to respect what other handlers do with their dogs...... _________________ John Thomson
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kirsty I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:01 am Post subject: |
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Gypsy was a wee treasure she done everything I asked her immediately and she is so light to handle. Murphy also done everything I asked him immediately - koby was just a nightmare for me, probably me and not the dogs
Dodge was squealing like a stuck pig what is that all about |
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marcella Guest
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:13 am Post subject: |
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kirsty wrote: |
Dodge was squealing like a stuck pig what is that all about |
he only did that when you were immediately in front of him. By the time he was further round he was fine. Not a chirp from him when I had him. He was great, his about turn was nice and sharp. maybe the hotdog dangling 3 inches from his nose helped! |
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kendal I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:15 am Post subject: |
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Koby realy took a shine to Margret J,i think her treats were better than liver cake i was surprised in class i didn't expect Inca to be so stubborn, and Gypsy did so well.
that was fun and interesting to try and do heel work with a different dog as you don't know what works for them. would definitely like to do that again and this time be more prepared.
i also thought it could be fun to try this in the recall they have to run through the rows of toys etc but not touch any of them
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marcella Guest
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Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:20 am Post subject: |
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oh that's a good idea Kendal!!!!!!! I bet Tina couldn't do it, she got sooooooooooo excited at the sight of a ball yesterday! |
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