tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post1456449929890507361..comments2024-03-13T09:23:16.861-06:00Comments on Rubicon Days: Looking Ahead: Training Update and Goals Lara Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16661093611286883883noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-21294160533571251682014-09-16T15:12:05.101-06:002014-09-16T15:12:05.101-06:00I feel like recall is something that dogs either h...I feel like recall is something that dogs either have or they don't, based on their personalities. Obviously it can be trained, but if it doesn't come naturally it's a challenge. Boca really loves to please and is incredibly food-motivated, while Ruby is independent and very prey-driven. Lara Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661093611286883883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-41210468295638504582014-09-16T15:10:30.667-06:002014-09-16T15:10:30.667-06:00It must be so hard when you don't have the dog...It must be so hard when you don't have the dog full-time - like co-parenting! Lara Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661093611286883883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-47211052306672715192014-09-16T15:10:11.649-06:002014-09-16T15:10:11.649-06:00Thanks so much, Pamela! There was only one other d...Thanks so much, Pamela! There was only one other dog in our class, handled by a very shy teenage boy. I have a friend who is working toward Rally Obedience goals with her Rottweiler and I know she'd be more than happy to meet up for some practice. Lara Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661093611286883883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-27694508087636018682014-09-16T15:09:17.052-06:002014-09-16T15:09:17.052-06:00I've heard the same about this winter - it'...I've heard the same about this winter - it's already snowed in the mountains here. Boca doesn't like the cold either, being from the tropics!Lara Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661093611286883883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-44429060764540999082014-09-16T15:08:15.201-06:002014-09-16T15:08:15.201-06:00It sounds like Stella is having a great summer. I ...It sounds like Stella is having a great summer. I can't wait to hear about and see pictures of your wedding!Lara Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661093611286883883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-88360825938691285312014-09-16T11:01:59.359-06:002014-09-16T11:01:59.359-06:00I think you should be really proud of the efforts ...I think you should be really proud of the efforts you're making with your girls. It's especially hard to do your training in real world conditions. <br /><br />When I was prepping Honey for her CGC, it really helped when our trainer brought his dog for us to practice with. And since then, Honey and I have volunteered to help neighbors with dogs work on reactivity. <br /><br />Sometimes it's nice to have an ally with a dog working in controlled situations.<br /><br />Sorry we don't live closer. But maybe someone from your training class would be a good partner.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13768027087753712341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-40372950444033600802014-09-11T05:57:58.425-06:002014-09-11T05:57:58.425-06:00Training is always ongoing, but it can definitely ...Training is always ongoing, but it can definitely be hard to find the time. Buster being a brachycephalic breed already limits me a good bit - we can't go out when it's too hot, and he doesn't like the cold. We're supposed to get a pretty brutal winter here this year, so it will be interesting trying to keep our training up. You've set up some great goals though! Alix Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00584107227715575750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-76991580942831794932014-09-10T06:44:25.370-06:002014-09-10T06:44:25.370-06:00Keep going. I feel BD and I have taken a massive s...Keep going. I feel BD and I have taken a massive step back since we spend less time together this has motivated me to do better!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-81978508509846714722014-09-09T13:45:22.677-06:002014-09-09T13:45:22.677-06:00I really need to work on Bain's recall. This g...I really need to work on Bain's recall. This gave me some more motivation, as we have been slacking slightly in training. <br /><br />I was actually just thinking the other day about getting him his Canine Good Citizen, so that's another goal we have as well =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515659259908616472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-87388190868828511302014-09-09T10:39:56.026-06:002014-09-09T10:39:56.026-06:00Your post gives me some motivation as well. Andy ...Your post gives me some motivation as well. Andy and I have our wedding in our backyard in 18 days (yikes) and its been very intense as far as finishing remodels in our home and landscaping our backyard ourselves. Stella's training has been neglected so much! BUT the only thing that makes me feel less guilty is that all of our friends have been helping us with the projects and they bring their dogs over. So Stella has tons of playtime with old and new friends. I cant even tell you when the last time we walked her. So training neglected...yes... Stella not very neglected. We did take her to a nursery with us last weekend. I was trying to control my high anxiety!! She saw a dog, but the other dog reacted and the owners were very sorry... somehow that gives me a little joy when others are apologizing for their reactive dog because I GET IT. I felt like they were in my club. We had some trigger stacking, but a woman was able to stand with us without her reacting. we left when I could see her getting to anxious. BUT it was a good day. thanks for your post. after the wedding my focus will be back to Stella Monster!<br /> Lori Priesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16940791656811513370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-63779363650528625692014-09-09T09:56:10.606-06:002014-09-09T09:56:10.606-06:00I love the idea of group walks! I think that would...I love the idea of group walks! I think that would actually be great for Ruby because once she meets the dog she is super. It is the *not being able to meet them* that sends her into a frenzy. Lara Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661093611286883883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-54918603855057070732014-09-09T09:54:44.122-06:002014-09-09T09:54:44.122-06:00I didn't put a timeline on mine, other than th...I didn't put a timeline on mine, other than the trick dog title, but I do find that even just publicizing them adds an element of accountability. Lara Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661093611286883883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-87019677139525623982014-09-09T09:54:33.195-06:002014-09-09T09:54:33.195-06:00I love that you are setting training goals for the...I love that you are setting training goals for the dogs, that's awesome. I'm currently working with Dottie on some things but Boomer needs help too. I think now that I've started a pack walk we can work on some of these issues... I hope...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1943031415851623904.post-49586842426569163402014-09-09T09:50:03.824-06:002014-09-09T09:50:03.824-06:00I find that, pragmatically, there has got to be so...I find that, pragmatically, there has got to be some ebb and flow in the training. Otherwise I just go crazy. Don't feel bad for having shifted your attention elsewhere for a while. <br /><br />I should scurry over to my own blog and post my September goals before it's too late...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com