tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70391319733315165292024-03-13T07:34:27.694-07:00Adventures with DevonDevon has already finished his AKC Breed Championship and will soon begin competing in AKC Obedience. He just turned two on 8-13-15.
Along the way we also hope to finish his Grand Championship. Watch us grow through our trials and tribulations, ups and downs!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07212287092595972217noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7039131973331516529.post-34201137103571011912016-02-13T13:35:00.002-08:002016-02-13T13:35:58.303-08:00Devon just LOVES Jennifer and was hard to control once he realized she had entered the building. Here is his reaction---and this AFTER I fetched my cell phone. <br />
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On Feb. 7th Devon showed in Utility B at the Lost Dutchman Kennel Club Trial in Phoenix, Arizona for his first leg. I was a basket case. But Devon was a trooper, taking 3rd place under Judge Laurella Pang (Hawaii) out of 18 entries with a wonderful score of 198--and this after stopping to itch during a 'finish' before the 'exercise finished' was given. I was ecstatic!!! <br />
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I am relieved to learn that Devon is not influenced by matting or being indoors, something I am still working on with Devon's brother, Dax. In truth, the reason we were at these shows to begin with was for more indoor performances for Dax, who will be going to the NOC in Tulsa in March. Here in Southern California indoor shows are as rare as hen's teeth. Makes it a tad difficult to prepare for those indoor shows, so I try to take advantage of them whenever I can.<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">Had a grand time at the </span></b><st1:city><st1:place><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">Ventura</span></b></st1:place></st1:city><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;"> Dog Shows in San
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name. Learned that it means 'Beautiful view'. And it is!</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">My husband went with
me this time (hip-hip!), and was delighted with the long boardwalk walks he was
able to take with our older dog, Kellan. The waves and tide were
exceptionally high, giving lots of energy to the environment. It was
quite invigorating:-)</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">Between walks I showed
both </span></b><st1:place><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">Devon</span></b></st1:place><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;"> and Dax. Showed </span></b><st1:place><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">Devon</span></b></st1:place><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;"> in conformation of
Saturday (did nothing), but was unable to show him in obedience due to a lot of
conflicts. Devon's older brother, Dax, performed beautifully, so there
was some compensation:-)</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">However on Sunday I
decided to show </span></b><st1:place><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">Devon</span></b></st1:place><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;"> in obedience come
what may. As the superintendent had placed my two boys back to back in
Open B (dah), I moved </span></b><st1:place><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">Devon</span></b></st1:place><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">. </span></b><st1:place><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">Devon</span></b></st1:place><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;"> was first in the ring
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">The Retrieve on Flat
was the first exercise, and darned if </span></b><st1:place><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">Devon</span></b></st1:place><b><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;"> didn't want to play
tugs with the dumbbell once he brought it back. Thought I was going to
break a tooth jerking it out of his mouth. Then he went and did the same
thing on the Retrieve over the High! </span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia;">But </span></b><st1:place><b><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Devon</span></b></st1:place><b><span style="font-family: Georgia;">'s heeling felt wonderful! I could feel the connection and knew we were
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Nevertheless, it still
came as a bit of a surprise when Mr. Margolis called placements---and </span></b><st1:place><b><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Devon</span></b></st1:place><b><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> placed 2nd with a 198! I am still jazzed:-)))</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Resolutions? As regards Devon, I really have none. Goals, but no resolutions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We haven't been in a ring since that ignominious Shoreline fiasco. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since his brother, Dax, has been invited to the NOC (March, 2016), my main focus will be preparing Dax for that obedience marathon. Hopefully Devon will 'come out' in Utility shortly thereafter. We'll see...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But Devon's training continues. In this video Devon and I are concentrating on the 'send direct' turn for the Utility Scent Discrimination Exercise.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The turn is separated from the scent work itself in order to zero in on just the turn aspect of this exercise. I don't want to have him actually do the scent work; I only want to concentrate on keeping the<u> turn</u> close and tight. (We will do the scent work afterwards.) So I set him up, toss the article at a sharp angle, then send him to retrieve it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">HOWEVER: note that our turn is approximately a 270 -290 degree turn! In the ring it will only be 180 degree turn. As with many skills, I like to over-exaggerate in order to further emphasize the desired result. </span></div>
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Devon did a fine job, and I'm really thrilled with his progress to date. He placed 3rd. in the Open B class with a 198.</div>
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As you will see in the following video, Devon was not keen to relinquish his dumbbell--an issue only surfacing in the ring situation. Still, I was thrilled with his overall attention and heeling and the promise therein:-)</div>
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I plan to keep him in Open for a few months while we iron out some wrinkles in our Utility work. Considering his youth, there is no hurry. When we do begin our journey for his OTCH, I want him fully confident and his Grand Championship behind us. (He presently has all of his majors towards his GCH and 17 points.)</div>
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Devon's latest adventure was another trip to Tucson where he showed in both conformation and obedience. </div>
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Devon was "Select" dog both days, earning more points towards his GCH (I think we're up to 17 now.) He also earned his first two legs towards his CDX title in obedience, taking HIGH IN TRIAL the first day and a 2nd placement to his brother, Dax, the second day. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tDf7cMurb_xr6igJCtmvdLuEIcgiNBWOQJ_Bg9pqrclO0Fsgr74WjHxj2QRyjOhXVcWFdSnqnxno-KpZZEKIV-bQTw84PRFbF62MlngACqa47QTFnhmj9vm4e-JH4hNcmjG7XSYj7Lqi/s1600/20151114_125612-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tDf7cMurb_xr6igJCtmvdLuEIcgiNBWOQJ_Bg9pqrclO0Fsgr74WjHxj2QRyjOhXVcWFdSnqnxno-KpZZEKIV-bQTw84PRFbF62MlngACqa47QTFnhmj9vm4e-JH4hNcmjG7XSYj7Lqi/s400/20151114_125612-1.jpg" width="252" /></a></div>
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The trip took us through a rocky mountainous area that was beautiful in its own right. Fascinating!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq2O2UNW2Kc5D1ia7fYqGt5HTjnS3J2i9h5nyzZpc-NjjheVvLxd1f8ICPWh0Ckwla3-3LzLCdThw2oOW_cSUkmC8dheACIy6aR2sPyfH7vtsIvG9gjKv2_wUWMC2K1qKdZFb6fedc4vZu/s1600/20151111_104838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq2O2UNW2Kc5D1ia7fYqGt5HTjnS3J2i9h5nyzZpc-NjjheVvLxd1f8ICPWh0Ckwla3-3LzLCdThw2oOW_cSUkmC8dheACIy6aR2sPyfH7vtsIvG9gjKv2_wUWMC2K1qKdZFb6fedc4vZu/s320/20151111_104838.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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Really, Mom? Don't you think it's time for a new toy?</div>
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Novice B at HVOC Trial in Escondido, Oct. 18, 2015.</div>
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I was absolutely delighted with Devon's attention and teamwork under Judge Cathy Dutra. We were the first dog to perform in the class and we placed 1st in a class of 17 Novice dogs with 197.5.</div>
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Sure hope this video comes through. Have been having fits and fiddles. Why is it never the same? Each time I do this, the process seems different! Very frustrating....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07212287092595972217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7039131973331516529.post-5579510837249856442015-10-08T04:02:00.000-07:002015-10-08T04:02:08.731-07:00<div class="MsoNormal">
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where the dog must work away from you for many of the exercises. They become confused and make mistakes. Their
confidence is shot. It's really critical at this point that you help them build
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">NEW TITLE!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Not only did Devon earn his title, he WON the class with a 198.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>And if that wasn't enough, his performance also earned him</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was so proud of my baby. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The grounds were extremely uneven, making smooth sailing impossible. Kathy Moore did her best, even changing her regular heeling pattern to best accommodate the uneven ground in the ring and make heeling as easy as was possible, all things considered. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Then to top things off (as evidenced in the video), the wind was blowing the ring tape right into us, forcing us to veer away on the first leg of heeling. Hardly smooth!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sadly, something went wrong with the video camera and only the heel on leash was taped. ah, well, that's life in the fast lane as they say...</span></div>
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First of all, it means I believe my dog is ready to trial, that he
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And let's face it: competition by its very nature means there is a
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">It's my job to make sure that pressure does not undermine my dog's
confidence and that during the competition we remain a team working together,
playing together, and performing together.
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">Nevertheless, I've come to 'expect the unexpected' when
showing. It goes with the
territory. Ya never know what's going to
happen--and that's also part of what 'competing' is all about and what makes it
challenging. Not knowing is what gives
it an edge, a kick. Having a measure of
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<st1:place><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">Devon</span></st1:place><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;"> has been taught all of the exercises in Open and Utility.
However, I train alone. Distractions are
few. Furthermore, </span><st1:place><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">Devon</span></st1:place><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;"> has had very little
ring experience (opportunities are very limited here) which rather concerns me, especially as he is
very inquisitive as well as super friendly.
That he might stop to check something out or 'greet' the judge is not
beyond his reach, that's for sure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">Under the circumstances the best I can do to help </span><st1:place><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">Devon</span></st1:place><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;"> become more confident
and have a stronger understanding of his job is to take advantage of any
distraction that might come our way during training--and proof. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">Our proofing generally is with inanimate objects, such as toys,
balls, squeakers, etc. Having another
human present is a rarity, but when opportunity knocks, I listen! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">My son and daughter-in-law came for a visit a few weeks ago and I
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(She was VERY willing, so no arm twisting was required:-) Thank you,
Christina! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Devon studies things. There are occasions when he 'reacts first', but most times he will take things in, evaluate, then make his move. He is a very sensible boy.</div>
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Here Devon is watching some shorebirds, deciding whether or not they need some herding.<br />
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Devon practicing the Group 'Sit' with a few other Border Collies. From left to right:<br />
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My four boys after a run. I love to see them in their 'play clothes':-)<br />
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<b>Well, the ring conditions in Prescott for obedience were abominable. Seriously. They were the worst I have ever experienced. My poor Dax had to do go-outs into the sun, and I was squinting so badly, I was afraid he would think I was not happy with him. ( When we set up for go-outs, I actually told Dax that he was on his own. Tragic.)</b><b> </b></div>
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<b>Then to top it off, hot air balloons were inflated maybe 100 feet away, then lifted and were above us more than once. Talk about distractions!</b></div>
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<b>Additionally, there was what was called a 'mud fest', which was basically a run through various mud pits and other obstacles. These runners ran right past our rings. Lovely.</b></div>
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<b>I pulled Devon on Saturday. We had a ring change for our class and I preferred NOT to subject him to what was Dax's Utility ring and it's worse conditions. We are in no rush. Instead, we showed in conformation where Devon was given a 'Select'. We have all of our majors towards his Grand Championship, so are now simply working at pointing him out.</b></div>
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A few of the balloons hovering over our rings.<br />
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Devon's Novice ring---pathetic. The indoor/outdoor carpeting<br />
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A little romp during the 7 hour drive to Prescott.<br />
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My boys running towards me!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>On Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 Devon and I showed at the Greater Agility Club of Las Vegas obedience trials in Las Vegas under Judge Curt Curtis.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>I have to say that it was wonderful to be indoors where footing is so stable. We here in the Southwest rarely have such luxurious conditions. All too often our go-outs are towards open fields, lakes, horse arenas, or infinity. The ground is uneven, at best, making heeling a trek over hill and dale with various obstacles such as gopher holes to avoid along the way. We can have rings of re-bar and ropes, white poles with fluttering ribbon, and sometimes even baby-gates. So showing at this trial was a true luxury!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Devon and I came in 2nd with a 197.5. On Saturday as I arrived Curt Curtis seemed to be waiting for me. I thought he was going to chastise me for leaving without getting my High Combined award for Devon's brother, Dax, the day before. I was all set to tell him I had left because it was past 7PM and I had a 7:30 dinner date, that I was obviously going to be late for. But no, that was not the case.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Mr. Curtis wanted to reassure me that Devon was a great heeler with wonderful potential and that it was I who had lost him the most points, as I had rounded my left turns. Live and learn!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Amy Balchum kindly videoed us on her phone. Thank you so much!</b></span><br />
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We tried to introduce Devon to as many different sights, sounds, and smells as was possible. Here Devon is meeting some Llamas at a petting zoo. The smells were outstanding. He also met some turkey, a pig, goats, and ponies. Fun day!<br />
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Devon also went to all the dog shows with me so that he could absorb the ambiance and be comfortable working at shows. Training on the grounds was definitely a part of the adventure.<br />
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Hiking in the mountains was another experience Devon was introduced to.<br />
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And of course, training in my small, converted 'training' room was absolutely a part in Devon's development:-)<br />
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Devon missed my first signal. No big deal. I simply let him know he had made a mistake, helped him succeed (showed him that he could perform despite the major distraction) , then repeated the signal. Devon came through with flying colors.<br />
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drive to work and play. He is not over
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He does sometimes anticipate, but at this point in his
training I consider that a good thing: it means he understands the exercise and
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haven't been able to do as much distraction work as I would like (this is
difficult when you train alone), and now it seems his distraction proofing is
going to be live--as in 'while performing in the ring.' I'm sure there are a lot of surprises in store for us!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07212287092595972217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7039131973331516529.post-31912426264344704552015-08-26T15:09:00.000-07:002015-08-26T15:09:08.955-07:00Devon has been training for obedience competition from the first day he entered our home. As with all learning, we have had our share of ups and downs, but I would have to admit that overall Devon has had mostly 'ups'. He began his scent discrimination at 6 months, and by the time he was 9 months old we were adding the turn and send. Playing with go-outs helped enormously in keeping up his drive, while interjecting random interactive play during our heeling has made our teamwork blossom. It's not quite as smooth as I would like yet, but Devon has a solid foundation and just needs maturity and experience. People often ask how long I work heeling during a training session. I actually allot a minimum of 15 minutes to heeling, 20-25 if time permits. And yes, I time it. If we do little else, I don't care. Heeling comes first. <br />
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Because I train alone, I depend heavily on my husband videoing me so that I can see the 'bigger' picture. John took this last month. I just love to heel! To me, heeling is the essence of obedience and true teamwork. Obviously we still have a few kinks to work out, but overall I am very pleased in the direction we are going. Devon will probably make his Novice debut in a month or so. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07212287092595972217noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7039131973331516529.post-33809027080206205732015-08-19T04:17:00.000-07:002015-08-19T04:17:14.845-07:00Right from the git-go Devon had enormous curiosity, yet wasn't rash. He would look, absorb, then leap! I just love this boy's temperament:-))<br />
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