Third Cadaver Scent Session
Introduction of a scent specific command for River
She doesn’t just retrieve. Scent work isn’t new to River, but this is a whole new range of scents. Cadaver scent has fascinated me for years and is the most interesting side of scent work to me. I’ve trained only one dog that picked up using their nose faster than River and Sammy is all kinds of special. I love this little brown dog and how readily she attacks life and picks up on things. If you want to get into scent work sports with your dog I’d love to help you!
Sammy would like to remind you that with temps hitting around 100 or over with the heat index to exercise and play safely. Use the extra sunlight hours to your advantage and play early in the morning or in this case later at night. #chocolatelab #fetch #ballislife #dogtraining #trainingtip #summertime #summer #birchwood #tennessee
Had to bring out the big guns for Clyde and Ruthie’s last session. The biggest distraction of all-people.
Place outside the 10x10 with more distractions for Clyde and Ruthie today.
Stop and Recall with Clyde
Clyde is more independent than his sister and has no problems exploring the farm. So we worked on stopping and returning on recall today.
Worked on recall with Ruthie and then got experimental. From day 1 this girl has had a special temperament and with her size I decided to try and teach her to brace or “stand” for balance help. As usual she performed without problem. She did give me a few looks when I kept dropping to the ground while walking her to test it out. I’ve always wanted to do this with a dog but she’s the first I’ve met even amongst my own that has the size and temperament together to try it.
Gus working his recall and learning that coming back doesn’t mean the fun stops. #doodle #dogtraining #dogtrainer #buildabond #birchwood #tennessee
Ruthie and her best friend Clyde both started training today. But Facebook doesn’t allow photos and videos in the same post. “Place” was the command of the day and they both took to it quickly. #dogtraining #dogtrainer #birchwood #Tennessee #doodle #buildabond
Rain learned “leave it” today and worked on not pulling hard on the leash when she sees things while walking. She’s getting there. #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #dogtrainer #birchwood #tennessee
