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