Friday, December 5, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
A View from Above
You never know who might be visiting our property...
and Trixie loves chasing the deer or wild turkeys out of her yard. Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Me and My Girls
Friends came by to visit the dogs, as they are much more fun than the people, and Lev took some terrific pictures with his very complicated digital camera. I'll post a few each day. Wotan ran and hid as soon as the camera came out....this boy only works with Brazilian, Ralph Lauren models!Sunday, November 30, 2008
Obedience Run-thru's
To end a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend, I took Trixie to obedience run-thru's at Port Chester Obedience Training Club. The practice runs were quite beneficial and worth the drive through sleet, rain and holiday traffic. We are gearing up for an obedience trial in two weeks at the Lehigh Kennel Club show and want to put on a good performance!
These pictures were taken during our obedience lesson but show Trixie working on her broad jump, ironically a problem area for my agility girl.
Targeting is a useful method to train specific behaviors, in this case, jumping straight out from the jump before turning to come front. Trixie is sniffing a special tube that holds the treats. That way, she only gets the reward for doing the right thing.
Good girl!
These pictures were taken during our obedience lesson but show Trixie working on her broad jump, ironically a problem area for my agility girl.
Targeting is a useful method to train specific behaviors, in this case, jumping straight out from the jump before turning to come front. Trixie is sniffing a special tube that holds the treats. That way, she only gets the reward for doing the right thing.
Good girl!Nice retrieve on the flat
She's still a silly gray dog, and didn't hesitate to steal treats, in this case steak, off the desk while the trainer and I discuss her performance!
She's still a silly gray dog, and didn't hesitate to steal treats, in this case steak, off the desk while the trainer and I discuss her performance!Saturday, November 29, 2008
Happy Six-month Birthday to the Trixie/Parker Pups!
Yesterday, the puppies turned six months old. I cannot believe how fast they are growing up and how much joy they have brought into my life and their owner's lives.
Mia celebrating in her favorite chair
Mia celebrating in her favorite chair In recognition of this landmark event, Jam now has her own blog,
also accessible from the sidebar of Trixie and Wotan's blogs.
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