Bit of a hitch today so still no photos,sorry.
I promised to tell you of Sandy's progress at training and agility.
At agility yesterday we had the see saw for the first time. Sandy was not phased at all by it despite it tipping down with a big jolt as she came down it. Her attitude was commented on by another owner. She is incredibly bold, though she keeps an eye out for Anna the whole way round as her reward is a "snog" with Anna (honestly, who would be a dog trainer!)
Spryte's behaviour last night was dreadful even though I had her all evening. She kept "having a go" or setting up situations with the two Shepherds there. She was faultless on the obstacles!
At training on Sunday we had a brief test on our recall, Sandy was perfect, and then we learnt Sit Stay.
She has learnt Sit by the use of a toy held above her now we were shown how to back away to the length of the lead and then return and release the dog. It worked really well.
These classes are the best I have ever been to. You work with your own dog and there are whole families working together. The methods really work and you are told to practise at home. There are helpful notes given out at the end of each session.
Sandy has proved herself quick to learn, her recall is now excellent and she seems much happier now she understands what is expected of her.
We will try and take photos next week.
She has now been with us nearly four months with hardly any interest shown in her.
That's how bad things have become!
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