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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie Eddie graduated from advance-beginner class tonight, and my wife got some funny pictures. The first is of a sit-stay-with-distractions competition. He didn't win, but he finished in the top half of the class. (He beat the Scottie staring at the camera, I know that!) The second picture is of me probably breaking the instructor's hand with an overzealous, proud papa handshake. Oh, Eddie's checking out the teacher's chesapeak in the kennel. too funny.
Up next is something called Attention Class. I'm not sure what it entails, but my instructor recommended it, and it sounds like just what he needs before starting agility training. I was orginally going to repeat advance-beginner, but the instructor hinted that Eddie may not need it with this attention class. |
First off....Congratulations on your advanced-beginner class graduation!
How old is Eddie? I loved the two pictures...and also impressed with his sit and the leash on the floor demonstration.
Sophie went to her first Beginner Obedience Class last night. I wasn't certain what to expect. She is 5 months and was the youngest and smallest in the class.
We had three German Shepards, one mini poodle, one Golden, one shnauzer, one airedale, and one cocker spaniel.
Being the first class...I was a little frazzled that part of the training was for Sophie to get used to being in the room with many dogs and yet still look at me and watch. It was hard for her..but as the hour almost ended..I could see progress as she got used to the commotion of larger dogs all around us..
We worked on attention...getting their attention..and treating after that first few moments of eye to eye. Then worked on the sit and treat..It was o.k. if they popped back up she said...(which Sophie of course did) lol We would work later on the stay.
We constantly were told to change locations...and then start working again with them for attention. Most of the doggies stayed right by their owners while working...seems Sophie and I spun circles...lol
She was easily distracted still...lol I'm hoping some of that is age.
Oh..and she is always really friendly to others...When the instructor came over to help me out...Miss Sophie went behind my legs and hid
...lol Our instructor didn't push ...or take her...she told me that was o.k..and to keep working with her..(So...homework this week before next Tuesday's class)
I'd ...love to hear all about the attention class Eddie gets in...Let us know. And...thanks for posting this thread because I am certainly all ears when it comes to training these days!