Saturday, November 7, 2009
AKC Height Card Policy Change!!
Effective January 1, 2010, AKC changed the Jump Height Card policy. Jump height cards (including copies) do not have to be submitted to the trial secretary nor are jump height cards required to be shown during check-in. If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to have their dog(s) measured prior to running. Please advise if your dog needs to be measured.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Puppies are MAGIC!
They are also TERRIFYING!!
How can that be?
You bring home your new puppy with visions of
what you'll 'accomplish' together.
Those dreams vary from person to person.
There's always one common thought however.
"I don't want to 'Screw it UP'"!
RELAX!!
There's been so many changes in regards to
animal training and methodology.
Much of this training involves finding
what's reinforcing for your puppy.
I personally think these changes are GREAT!
Puppies are like a lump of fuzzy clay.
You can actually mold what they like.
Be creative!!
Seeker LOVES toys.
He'd take a toy over food any day!
So, in order to create more food drive
I turned to my handy dandy clicker.
I would play a short intense game of tug.
Then click/cookie about 5 times.
Then play more tug.
More Cookies, etc.
Maybe two - three sets a session.
The cookies/tug toy were in my hand the
whole time we played tug or click/treat.
This way I could switch back
and forth any time I wanted.
IT'S WORKED!
He'll now happily work for
both food and toys!
On Monday I'll be starting a new 4 week puppy class.
I'm really excited to see how it goes.
We'll be working on
Impulse control and shaping behaviors.
Hopefully I'll have a few posts
to share along the way.
During our first class we'll tackle the first
3 phases of Susan Garrett's Crate Games!
How Fun will that BE!!
You bring home your new puppy with visions of
what you'll 'accomplish' together.
Those dreams vary from person to person.
There's always one common thought however.
"I don't want to 'Screw it UP'"!
RELAX!!
There's been so many changes in regards to
animal training and methodology.
Much of this training involves finding
what's reinforcing for your puppy.
I personally think these changes are GREAT!
Puppies are like a lump of fuzzy clay.
You can actually mold what they like.
Be creative!!
Seeker LOVES toys.
He'd take a toy over food any day!
So, in order to create more food drive
I turned to my handy dandy clicker.
I would play a short intense game of tug.
Then click/cookie about 5 times.
Then play more tug.
More Cookies, etc.
Maybe two - three sets a session.
The cookies/tug toy were in my hand the
whole time we played tug or click/treat.
This way I could switch back
and forth any time I wanted.
IT'S WORKED!
He'll now happily work for
both food and toys!
On Monday I'll be starting a new 4 week puppy class.
I'm really excited to see how it goes.
We'll be working on
Impulse control and shaping behaviors.
Hopefully I'll have a few posts
to share along the way.
During our first class we'll tackle the first
3 phases of Susan Garrett's Crate Games!
How Fun will that BE!!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Our Newest Orange Crew Member
Zachary 9/22/09
10 lbs 13.6 oz and was 22 1/2" long
The newest member of the Orange Crew!
Yes, he DID go home in this outfit!
10 lbs 13.6 oz and was 22 1/2" long
The newest member of the Orange Crew!
Yes, he DID go home in this outfit!
He's now 5 weeks old and up to 13lbs!!
He's a strong little guy and we're
pretty sure he'll be running one of the
Shelties at the ICDOC trial in December!
BTW, that shirt is a 2T!
It's for a 6 month old.
Way to go Zachary!
He's a strong little guy and we're
pretty sure he'll be running one of the
Shelties at the ICDOC trial in December!
BTW, that shirt is a 2T!It's for a 6 month old.
Way to go Zachary!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Ch. Shorelands How Kool is This AXJ AX RN
Kool
(09/03 - 10/09)
(09/03 - 10/09)
It's with great sadness that I announce the passing of Kool.
Carol Rowe's Border Collie passed away on 10/29 from a short battle with cancer.
Carol and Kool were just getting started in their
agility career and I know I'll miss running
against him in our 20" class.
Our thoughts are with you Carol.
Carol Rowe's Border Collie passed away on 10/29 from a short battle with cancer.
Carol and Kool were just getting started in their
agility career and I know I'll miss running
against him in our 20" class.
Our thoughts are with you Carol.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Lacrosse, WI - Results - Carrie and Michele
Carrie (Addie/Pauly) along with Michele (Packer) headed up to the AKC trial held in Lacrosse, WI last weekend.
Packer had a great weekend!!! She nailed her table both days, although her down was a bit slow according to Michele. Most importantly she DID IT!!!!! Good Girl Packer. Michele, however took a few nano naps at the most inappropriate times, so chalk that up to handler errors.
Addie picked up another DQ on Saturday to bring home a red and yellow ribbon! WELL DONE!! On Saturday she finished 2nd in JWW, had an off course in Standard.
Pauly was a good boy, he ran with his usual ENTHUSIASM!!! Kind of reminds you of a pint size Boogie, with a little more Velcro. GOOD BOY PAULY!!!
Sorry, no pictures or video provided.
Packer had a great weekend!!! She nailed her table both days, although her down was a bit slow according to Michele. Most importantly she DID IT!!!!! Good Girl Packer. Michele, however took a few nano naps at the most inappropriate times, so chalk that up to handler errors.
Addie picked up another DQ on Saturday to bring home a red and yellow ribbon! WELL DONE!! On Saturday she finished 2nd in JWW, had an off course in Standard.
Pauly was a good boy, he ran with his usual ENTHUSIASM!!! Kind of reminds you of a pint size Boogie, with a little more Velcro. GOOD BOY PAULY!!!
Sorry, no pictures or video provided.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Natalie and Peach - Samoyed National Specialty
I sure hope you're ready to have your socks KNOCKED OFF!!!
I know I have!
Natalie and Peach returned from Indianapolis, IN last week with
several ribbons and a NEW TITLE!!!!
GREAT JOB NATALIE and PEACH!!!
It would be kudos for anyone returning from their
own breed specialty with ribbons and a title.
Add in the fact that Natalie is 6 years old (Kindergarten)
and Peach just turned 3, it's AMAZING!!
Just to add a little sugar to this....
Natalie had done ALL her own training!
Okay, so she has had some adult help along the way!
We know who will be running our dogs
when we're no longer able to do so!
Too bad she's in Seeker's height division!
I know I have!
Natalie and Peach returned from Indianapolis, IN last week with
several ribbons and a NEW TITLE!!!!
GREAT JOB NATALIE and PEACH!!!
It would be kudos for anyone returning from their
own breed specialty with ribbons and a title.
Add in the fact that Natalie is 6 years old (Kindergarten)
and Peach just turned 3, it's AMAZING!!
Just to add a little sugar to this....
Natalie had done ALL her own training!
Okay, so she has had some adult help along the way!
We know who will be running our dogs
when we're no longer able to do so!
Too bad she's in Seeker's height division!
Nice ORANGE T-Shirt NAT!!!!
Friday, October 16, 2009
The Power Of Positive Reinforcement
It works!!!
If you've ever used a clicker or another form of operate conditioning to shape a behavior, you'll already know, this really works!!
Thank you Meme for sending me this link!!
(Sorry, I'm not able to put it right onto the blog)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA96Fba-WHk
I'm looking forward to the upcoming puppy class and
all the fun things we'll be doing.
Later this year I'll post some things that Seeker and I have
been working on involving shaping and positive reinforcement!
In the mean time.......
Click and Treat!
If you've ever used a clicker or another form of operate conditioning to shape a behavior, you'll already know, this really works!!
Thank you Meme for sending me this link!!
(Sorry, I'm not able to put it right onto the blog)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA96Fba-WHk
I'm looking forward to the upcoming puppy class and
all the fun things we'll be doing.
Later this year I'll post some things that Seeker and I have
been working on involving shaping and positive reinforcement!
In the mean time.......
Click and Treat!
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