Jen (another member of the NZ Schutzhund) offered to give me a ride in her van to training yesterday. I really appreciate it as she has to put her two dogs in one kennel, just so that Jet can have his own cage. The training takes place at Sean's house. It was a really nice place, with lots of space for tracking, obedience and protection work exercises. Also, we have the chance to take a break, have a drink and snacks between exercises.
Tracking was a disaster! Jet was having a good life (I made the newbie mistake of feeding him breakfast!), and he was not too enthusiastic about the food that was left in the track. So, back to the scent pad for Jet, and he will have to start working on tracks a couple of times a week to earn his meals. I need to be more discipline to continuing working with him. Obedience was not too bad. I need to be clearer on commands, and what actions I need from him. Protection work was the best. Jet has an innate civil aggression, thus it is easiest in all the three exercises. There are lots of plans (seminars, trials etc) for NZ Schutzhund this year, and everyone agrees that Jet can be ready for his first BH certification end of this year if I train hard enough. So I think I need to live up to their expectations! The club has a lot more regulars than before - Jen (with her dog : Demon - Dutch Shepherd and Ash - German Shepherd), Matthew and Cara (Jet - Doberman), Sean (Kara - Rottweiler), Jonan (his dog is in Germany at the moment), Craig (German Shepherd).
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