Rex the Chessy says thank goodness for some nice weather!
Puppy Socialization is quite a bit different than people think! Taking them to a feee for all of jumping, nipping, chasing and sometimes biting is counter productive to the behaviors you probably desire! Young puppies are learning with every second. Imprinting is critical at this age. Practicing dominance or fear is very risky! Proper Socialization is teaching a young dog how not to react in either dominance or fear! Training a dog to not react is balancing the temperament and devaluing other dogs and/or distractions of any kind. Developing a complete attention and value in you is the key to long term control! You must always be where the party is, not with other things!
The journey begins! “Lupo”
Meet “Lupo”! The journey begins! Lupo (with a Italian accent) 😂 is 10 weeks old and just arrived from the Monks of New Skete!
“Logan” is 13 weeks old learning some basic patterns!
Temptation and reaction. Working on hold stay at 40 ft with a retrieval toy. At about 30 feet I toss the ball to create acceleration. For practice on ground I just toss it forward on ground. Not working on a jump or pop. This is Midas’s biggest challenge in drive.
Making the Grab at 6’10” !
Little Maggie - like a Champ!
Ariana and Nikita looking good!
A great day to stretch the legs!
Riot the Pit Bull!
Me. Cool! ”Riot a 2.5 year old Pit Bull is demonstrating off leash skills!! Way to go Riot!
APOLLO!
Apollo is a 3 year old Rottie. It is all about attention and engagement! Just the smell of Midas in my truck sets him off! A lot of practice goes into this but the pay off is huge! The ring video is the first time I met him!
Larkin’s 2nd lesson and learning to heel like a champ!
Chance is still working on mental balance. We have a ways to go but he is showing signs of confidence. Close distance and energy is still a trigger.
