Month: August 2011
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Gael continues to surprise me with her versatility and boldness in trying new things. At a recent July field practice in Oregon, I took Gael to the pond. Just to see how she’d respond, and not really expecting much, I tossed out a stick a few feet into the water. Gael promptly dove into the…
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This past year, I’ve struggled with getting Gael to trot when she is attention heeling. I’m still using a lot of food, but no matter what, she has so much reach and drive that I could only get her into an extended walk. Finally on the suggestion of a German Shepherd friend of mine, I…
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After four wonderful novice performances, Reardon and I bit the dust at the Olympia Kennel Club show in Enumclaw. I just can’t seem to handle heat these days, and in 85+ degree humid heat, with a swampy brain and sweaty legs, I couldn’t handle Reardon properly in his novice class. We had 2 no-sits (which…
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