Nile is back with his momma and they are looking absolutely awesome as a team!
Put some ob titles on that boy, @escapadeswithemily!
Over nearly 4 months, I really got to know this boy. And he has pretty awesome potential for any direction Emily wants to take him.
We miss you Nile, but glad to see you’re doing just fine 😘🤌
We had just paused for some long sit practice by the chicken run (which has been super hard for GG 🤯, and she started to stress and vibrate in her sit.
Batman, a regular visitor from the neighborhood, surprised us all.
I was blown away by Gretchen’s efforts to self regulate. With no cue from me, she plopped herself into a sit and tried so hard to ignore the distraction.
She really is such a fun puppy to work with. Gretchen is one of several dogs I’ve raised from this breeder and they are wonderful in size, athleticism and food and toy drives. They are biddable and fun to work with and look at.
Thanks Batman. Your assistance was appreciated. Now go home. 🫡
🫶 Rebecca
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@nesbitt.karen ‘s lil’ Jayda helping @gabe_csco learn puppy play skills, with some coaching from @nhodgen 😍
This dog 😆
Sean tasks himself with making sure everyone feels included on group training days. This week, he chose @briezy8 💜
For so many years now, Sean has accompanied me to protection sport and K9 training days. He always comes out and mingles, but on those days, he grabs the first piece of equipment he can find, then finds someone to push around and play with.
He always leaves feeling like a Malinois and having made a new friend. I love that he loves it so much.
These two girlies are soul-sistas 😍
Layla and Dev have been besties since Dev arrived a week ago. They so genuinely love to let loose and play like the silly goobers they were born to be.
Dev goes home in a couple of days (poor Layla-bean 🥹). Hopefully they’ll be pen pals after summer camp 🫶
Oh Sean. What would these puppies do without you?!
And look how much GG has grown!!
Nile got to work with @mikeconnorsk9 last week for a 2 day seminar hosted by @nhodgen Prospect Canine.
His entries are looking 🔥
Brace yourself when working restrained recalls with Layla - girl comes in HOT! 😆
SIGgy worked some fun and environmentally challenging Nosework problems today!
This camper is super sketchy and tight. SIG did a super job!
Murphy had a protection evaluation today with Prospect Canine’s @nhodgen 🤩
Brie and Murph are working toward Mondio Ring foundations and today was our opportunity to see if he might be into the bitey things. He had an absolute blast!!!
So psyched to be supporting this team on this new journey 🥳 #mondiomurph
Little-lady-Layla rockin those recalls from distraction 🤩
Sean is her absolute favorite plaything, and this was the first time calling away from play. She’s such a good pupper ♥️
Sean really is the best playmate for the little ones 🥹
When @annieschneider417 takes a crack at training the green puppy 😆 Layla says, hold my 🍺 lady, I got 💩 to do.
Thank you Annie for your help today! 🙏
Little man Linus has come so far in big ways 🥳
He has rocked every training task, and with enthusiasm, so far today at school.
Just look at his little ‘so proud of myself’ swagger 🥹
Mika buys into this mingling thing more and more each week. Tyr was a great calm and focused helper 🩵 And Sean, we can count on to be Sean 🤌
Zoey worked on finding and committing to heel position with the distraction of other dogs that she really wanted to just cut loose and play with.
This was a huge mental ask for her, and we were largely successful because of all the work @nicolehandel has put in with her on the trail during @alpinepupcanineclub adventures.
Well done Zoey! 👏
Lizzie rocking recalls and showing nice handler awareness despite some tough distraction from other day school students today!
We’re so happy to have @nicolehandel back for @alpinepupcanineclub Monday adventures!!!
Ditto and Stella were pure joy soaking up that untouched snow on this beautiful day 🤩
Sean and Phoenix are so patient with all the puppies that come through here. 💜💜 But there comes a time, usually about 6mo (which Hotch is right on schedule for) when they start to teach some manners and look for help to reign in the rude dude. Thats when I know it’s time to step in and advocate for them. Hotch has an awesome recall from play, one of his most favorite things. And is learning he can slow down and chill for a minute - foundational skills that will have sticking power across contexts to ensure a free of conflict relationship as he matures and his job description grows. I’m very lucky to have a Sean and a Phoenix 🙏