Delia would like everyone to know that she is officially a fan of her Dogtra. We took the leash off and after a little bit of nervousness as to what would cause a correction she started to really enjoy her freedom. She spent the first ten minutes trying to get back into the garage because she was unsure about when a correction would come. This is common and I usually remedy it with a "therapy dog." In Delia's case this was her buddy, Ace. She didn't know what to do without a leash on in this newish place where she doesn't know the rules so her "therapy dog" showed her that it is actually a place to run and play. By following Ace she naturally learned to avoid the off-limits areas like the horse fence and the woods. After Ace got her playing she started to really have fun in the snow. She found the coolest stick ever and bounced around the yard pouncing on it and playing with it.
While there was a lot goofy fun we are also working on her off-leash obedience. she is reliable about 7 of 10 tries at a given command. Her Heel is really good, her Come is fine, her Down is very silly and she usually ends up on her back eating a snowball but at least she is down. Her Implied Stay needs work. It isn't very good yet. She really wants to stay on your feet. That is our goal to work on for tomorrow as well as Place.
Delia sure is delightful and she is trying so hard to get the right answers. You can see her second guess herself sometimes and you can watch her inner turmoil when she clearly knows she is supposed to do a command but instead wants to play with a leaf. But her focus is growing everyday and she just needs to build her confidence and self restraint.
She is absolutely hilarious in the snow.
While there was a lot goofy fun we are also working on her off-leash obedience. she is reliable about 7 of 10 tries at a given command. Her Heel is really good, her Come is fine, her Down is very silly and she usually ends up on her back eating a snowball but at least she is down. Her Implied Stay needs work. It isn't very good yet. She really wants to stay on your feet. That is our goal to work on for tomorrow as well as Place.
Delia sure is delightful and she is trying so hard to get the right answers. You can see her second guess herself sometimes and you can watch her inner turmoil when she clearly knows she is supposed to do a command but instead wants to play with a leaf. But her focus is growing everyday and she just needs to build her confidence and self restraint.
She is absolutely hilarious in the snow.
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