On The Road Again

Took Sassy Girl on the Road yesterday to work on some distance and distraction issues we've been having. It seems we have almost overcome these. I picked a place in the park where there was little foot traffic but the occasional vehicle driving by. Here she is on a Sit/Stay with those cute little ears all perked up and watching me the whole time.

 No problem coming with enthusiasm!  She almost ran right into me, if I hadn't parted my feet to let her through to tug on her favorite toy

 Next we did a little bit of work with her dumbell. Nice little trot out and

back with a pert sit and hold in front.  Great job, Exercise done!





Sassy and I have been working on our scent discrimination with articles since she was a wee pup. This is one game she absolutely loves. It's only been in the last year that we've been able to take this game on the road. Now we can do distance and light distractions. What a pro she is!

 She trots out to the pile knowing exactly what her job is. "Must find HER article" Often she indicates the correct article with a quick little nose touch, then checks over the remaining pile until she is absolutely sure she has chosen the correct item.






Sometimes she will check the pile 2-3 times before she comes trotting back with the right article. When we're all done she loves to head back to the pile with me and our little article bag to help me pick up the rest and put them away. Don't know how she's going to react at a trial if she doesn't get to "pick up her toys!" So I have to say yesterday was a success and you can expect to see us in various places around town playing our games and having fun. 

Good Girl, Exercise Done!