Training has started back now and I have mostly been focussing on Hoaxey. She doesnt seem to have slowed down at all and is as naughty as ever.
She is working nicely but her weaves are still rubbish. Her footwork and speed are good once she is in them, but I am still unhappy with her entries. I have had a really good think and have decided to stick with guide and angle work to try to fix her issues. I did think about the 2 x 2s but I havent really shaped enough with her and would need to work on this first, then work on 2 x 2s. Rather than confuse her more I think I need to be consistent and just do more entry work and lots of practise on different sets in different locations.
Hoaxey is in a team at Crufts 2010 and I am determined that her weaves will be trustworthy by then. This means practising in various locations and working hard on my proofing. I would hate to let my team down so need to work hard!
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
Baby D and pup Update
Well Detour is growing and is very sweet. He is such a plain puppy to look at. Boo has always been so gorgeous and Hoax so pretty. D is just a plain boy but I totally and utterly adore him!
I have started shaping some sits and downs, perch work and hard targets so far (not much for 11 weeks I know but we only train when we are in the mood) LOL. I need to think about waits/ stays and decide how to shape them.
Ajaxs continues to do well and is very cheeky and bolshy, tons of drive and confidence. Munch is a mini Hoax and is loving and funny but he doesnt forget if something worries him- he is so pretty with his prick ears! Buzz has settled in well and I think is mini Boo still being lovely, loyal and sweet!
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
Bye Bye Buzz
Buzzy has left now, the last of the pups to leave. We were sad to see him go but so pleased he has left with Kim and Dan, he will have a great life and is definately in need of some one to one attention now.
We took both Buzz and Detour to UKA show with us. I love the fact uka allow young pups as the socialisation for a pup like D is so important.
Detour is a wuss. He worries about new people but still loves to see them and have hugs. He found it a bit much in my arms and was odly enough much happier on the floor where he could approach or move away. He didnt move away from anyone- loved the attention and the longer he was out the happier he was. Buzz of course was unfazed by the whole thing. Ajaxs was at the show too so all three pups had mad play sessions. Ajaxs was definatly the mad one. Yapping at the agility already and so very confident!
I ran Boo and Hoax too and was pleased with them both. Hoax jumped Standard height and made a few mistakes, missing her weave entries in her Jumping and Agility (straight, fast entries that she isnt collecting for) and clipped a pole in her Steeplechase. She was quick though and ran good times in all. Boo was unlucky, pole in Steeplechase, missed the jumping, pole in Agility and just missed the gamble! Enjoyed the day though and did the pups the world of good.
As much as D is going to miss Buzz i think he needs it. Buzz was big bro and D jst stuck to him like glue. Even in the one evening since Buzz left, D has started to come out of his shell and get a bit crazy, playing games with Hoax and Linx and following me round tugging trousers and yapping.
I am going to pop some new photos on my website so have a peek!
We took both Buzz and Detour to UKA show with us. I love the fact uka allow young pups as the socialisation for a pup like D is so important.
Detour is a wuss. He worries about new people but still loves to see them and have hugs. He found it a bit much in my arms and was odly enough much happier on the floor where he could approach or move away. He didnt move away from anyone- loved the attention and the longer he was out the happier he was. Buzz of course was unfazed by the whole thing. Ajaxs was at the show too so all three pups had mad play sessions. Ajaxs was definatly the mad one. Yapping at the agility already and so very confident!
I ran Boo and Hoax too and was pleased with them both. Hoax jumped Standard height and made a few mistakes, missing her weave entries in her Jumping and Agility (straight, fast entries that she isnt collecting for) and clipped a pole in her Steeplechase. She was quick though and ran good times in all. Boo was unlucky, pole in Steeplechase, missed the jumping, pole in Agility and just missed the gamble! Enjoyed the day though and did the pups the world of good.
As much as D is going to miss Buzz i think he needs it. Buzz was big bro and D jst stuck to him like glue. Even in the one evening since Buzz left, D has started to come out of his shell and get a bit crazy, playing games with Hoax and Linx and following me round tugging trousers and yapping.
I am going to pop some new photos on my website so have a peek!
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Weekend Woes
What a weekend. We had a terrible time.
Buzz escaped from the pen and went to see Boo, eventually Boo growled at him to go away but Buzz ignored it. Boo nipped at him but caught his toungue and poor Buzz got a huge rip. We rushed him off to the vets. They stitched his tongue up but advised now chewing, licking etc- with a puppy!!? We had to seperate pups so they couldnt play but they were so unimpressd and they made sure we knew it- crying and barking!
The vet checked Buzz over on Monday and said it all looks really well and Buzz has the all clear, I will take him for a final check when Detour has his vaccs.
Buzz was SO brave, he stopped crying a minute or so after it happened and even the vet was amazed at him. He was still trying to kiss everyone and play with a torn tongue! He woke up from his GA really fast and was home having cuddles a few hours after he had gone in. He still adores all the dogs and all people and doesnt seem to have affected him at all. Buzz really is what I would call 'bombproof' he just isnt fazed by anything!
Pups are now bring housetrained and have free run in the outdoor pen most of the day, or they stay in the lounge with me. If not they are in their crates next to each other. It seems to be going well so far!
They are also coming everywhere with me and are being really good. D is a bit of a wuss and belly slides when worried but I can handle that. I have a soft crate in the car so I can put that up if I take the babies in someones house etc.
Anyway, Buzz now has a new name. After what happened with Boo, Kim and Dan have decided to call him Jinx :) fab!
Munch and Ajaxs continue to do well. Both pups are settled into their new homes and are creating havoc- Im so pleased they are making their new moms smile :)
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