Axle; Day 10
We honed in his heeling position today.
Colossians 2:6-7
6. As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
7. Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
Axle, Day 5:
Today we started off leash training in town.
MAT 5:24-25
24. Therefore whoseover heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock.
25. And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
Axle, Day 2:
This smart boy already knows basic commands, as many of my trainees do, so I want him to practice patience, and calming himself to get what he wants. A calm mind will allow him to listen, think and perform what he already knows. Patience will keep him out of trouble.
MATT 5:4-5
5. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
4. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Axle; Day 0
We'll be setting the foundation for training with leash control, E collar conditioning , and kennel conditioning.
I'm pretty sure he thinks he's being kidnapped right now. He does pull on the leash quite a bit and I heard he marks indoors.
PROV 4:1
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
Maple and Echo, Day 5, Board and Train:
the challenge with Echo is getting to mind while her prey drive is activated.
the challenge with Maple is getting her to mind at all!
[jam1:4] But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Maple and Echo, Day 4:
Echo is progressing well. She's smart, sensitive, tenacious , and bold. I've enjoyed our time together. I'll get some video of her working off leash in the neighborhood before she leaves. BTW I do teach HEEL, as a get behind me command rather that the conventional left side position.
Maple and Echo, Day 3
Just before this, she was on the table, and I said DOWN, like to lay down; but she jumped down to the floor.....technically she's not wrong. We'll keep working it.
Maple and Echo, Day 2 (well, day 1 since I'm counting drop off as day 0), Board and Train
from smallest to largest:
Maple's working on a long rope for now, and slowly being conditioned for e collar communication.
Echo is off leash without e collar today, and treat training.
Dolly is on e collar to enforce boundaries around the smaller dogs and prevent over excitement while they play.
Dio....is just setting a good example to the others.
Maple and Echo: Day 0, Board and Train
Maple will receive E collar conditioning to assist with escaping her fence and running away in public places
Echo was with me 6 nights already, but will continue to improve ff leash obedience, and more precise positioning.
Echo (the little one); Day 0, Board and Train!
A little nip to claim her own space is understandable but if it goes on too long I will step in to provide guidance. Building trust and a good working relationship is important on day 1; walks together with Dio and Dolly (my danes) will help with that. Echo is here for 6 nights to receive e collar conditioning, advanced leash training, and basic off leash training.
The Heeling Stick! A nifty way to transition to off leash walks. Not used enough these days!
The plumber's house has leaky pipes; the mechanic's car backfires and smokes; the dog trainer's dog DOES EVERYTHING IN HER POWER TO DEFY HIM! 😁
Dolly is 9 months now. Still the baby of the family, but it is time to start tightening up her obedience.
