Surf'n Sassy

 

Sassy's Picks

While at class this week we had the opportunity to try new and different ways of training for certain exercises.  One was heeling on a leash through a mini obstacle course, a little scary for Sassy who is sensitive to "things" in her space.  Then we worked on our "go outs" but we used a box of pvc pipes to sit in. After introducing Sassy to the box we had huge success transferring our existing training to the new method. Last we worked on the introduction of the leather glove in the "Seek Back" exercise. Lots of fun here, Sassy's all time favorite thing to do is to retrieve.  I know, she's a terrier not a retriever but she does love the retrieve. 

After class Sassy was wondering about how we are developing such a good working relationship.  We found some very good answers to our questions here where fear and your dog is discussed in great detail.  We found this a very informative blog which led us to this next site hosted by the author of The Other End of the Leash. We found lots of interesting articles, books and ideas on dog training there (definitely have to find a way to buy a book or two here). This led us to this final note on becoming a crossover trainer.  All in all a very good day for surfing!