Days 121 - 124 · Dog Training Community

Days 121 - 124

So many things to teach and so little time!

Now that the grass is finally dry(ish), it’s time to properly restart hoopers training. I filmed a session of hoop value shaping with both dogs, as it’s a useful comparison to show people the different stages - Kairo being more experienced than Amigo.

On the obedience side, Kairo and I are continuing to work on contact heel. I accidentally backwards heeled into the wall so her backup was (understandably) wonky for the next few tries, but I’ve been able to straighten it again.

Kairo had man-trailing on Sunday and trailed an excellent double blind, although she did decide to activate parkour mode and take us over a fallen tree lol.

Tonight, Kairo and I did some play with restraint - mostly holding her back and racing to the toy. Amigo even joined us, which is unusual as his toy drive is minimal! I’m still trying to build up Kairo’s toy drive and create value in the toy.

And, after being on the waitlist since December 2024, Kairo has managed to get into a Beginner Scentwork course! Looking forward to starting that in mid-April, as I think Kairo will naturally offer a freeze indication.

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