4th Lesson With Dr-Dogs

Main highlights :
- Introduction to the elevated balancing beam
- Dog exchange

Scallop as usual simply refuses to give in quietly in the initial stages. He refuses to 'Walk On' when told to onto the beam, refuses to walk when on it and refuses to come down at the end. The only way to get him to co-operate finally? Treats! After which, he suddenly became a hero and would try to dash up, over and back down the whole balancing beam set at top speed... *roll eyes*

The dog exchange exercise was a disaster for Scallop. He was the most stubborn and most difficult to handle 4-legger during that exercise. We are pretty sure nobody would want to handle him the next time round.


Scallop refusing to 'Walk On'



Scallop refusing to 'Walk On' again and getting a talking to



Scallop being real stubborn



Scallop finally a little more co-operative



Greedy Scallop needed some motivation



Finally!!!



Disastrous dog exchange with Poppy



Equally disastrous dog exchange with Coby

Baby Teeth

Discovered that Scallop's beginning to lose his baby teeth. The first one to go is one of his front top tooth. Incidentally, during his daily night teeth brushing, the most difficult to clean are his top front teeth. He simply dislike having the toothbrush touching those little things. The toothbrush can freely travel through the rest of his mouth though.

East Coast Park Swim

Random Videos #003

Scallop doing his 'Head Dance'

Harness + Toys

In preparation for coming Saturday's East Coast Park swim for Scallop, we visited Eastpoint PLC to get him a harness.

Trustie Vinyl Toy - Paw Ball - S$3.06
Petstages Calming Treat Capsule - S$14.46
Rogz Scooter H-Harness Beach Bum - S$17.19

3rd Lesson With Dr-Dogs

1st post CNY lesson sees a number of absentees. Max the GR puppy and teacup poodle were among those who didn't turn up. Instead of the elevated vault which Stanley said would be introduced this week, we were encouraged to get the furkids to go through the same poles instead. We thought that was a good idea as some of them, particularly Scallop were facing problems initially.


Scallop not budging no matter what



In the end, he was reduced to the sidelines to observe the others having their fun



Scallop simply refused to leap over the poles under my lead; to prevent injury to his neck, Stanley converted the standard collar/leash configuration to body harness



No luck... I need to literally pull Scallop over the course, he's really stubborn at times



We tried a different approach, making him sit/stay at the start of the course and calling to him at the other end. Stanley thought Scallop may be fearful of crossing the course with me as we knocked down the poles a couple of times when we were doing it together but he may be willing to do it alone.

Well, at least there's some improvement! He did leaped over the 1st set before cheating and bypassing the rest of the course by running over from the side to me


After some encouragement, Scallop did it! And he's F A S T !



Scallop showing off his sit/stay despite all the distractions from both humans and dogs



Scallop ignoring the offered treat and ran towards me when called, as a reward, he was offered the same treat after that



Scallop's ultimate weakness! Unable to find the correct spot when called from a distance... note his response was the fastest, problem is he had trouble finding me...



Scallop having no problems running through the full course of leaping over the poles and going through the tunnel at the end of the day. His speed is impressive

New Conditioner + More Dogswell

Feb is my bday month, so visited PLC to take advantage of the 15% discount.
Scallop's running low on MC Sheen UM Oil, unfortunately PLC Eastpoint no stocks... His Everyday Isle of Dogs Lush Coating Conditioner also no stocks...

In the end bought yet another 3 packets of Dogswell Treats;
Breathies Duck Breast, Happy Hips Duck Breast and Vitality Duck Breast (S$39.75)
And Everyday Isle of Dogs Silky Coating Conditioner (S$23.20) instead.