Puppy Foundation Assessment

[Otto 's Mutter]

Originally Posted by Bonniesmummy

Aww that's good though, Bonnie was a bit shattered after hers too

Sounds like you both did really well and enjoyed it

Originally Posted by Bonniesmummy

I can't wait to get the wobbler out lol

Not long now........

Originally Posted by Bonniesmummy

Way to go otto agility will be great... I want to do it too keep us posted how he is getting on xxx

He'll have to wait until he is older before he can do proper agility but he certainly enjoys going through the tunnel. Your training club may do it too

[Bonniesmummy]

Originally Posted by Blackpool Otto 's Mum

Sounds like you both did really well and enjoyed it



Not long now........



He'll have to wait until he is older before he can do proper agility but he certainly enjoys going through the tunnel. Your training club may do it too

I know im soooooo excited, you'd think it was MY birthday coming up

Oh I know its rubbish that they have to wait till they are older but I know its for their own good I bought a tunnel at xmas but returned it before I opened it.... to expensive from PAH - keep meaning to go get a kiddies one from Argos (much cheaper) just for her to try

Im not sure what they do the further up they move... concentrating on basics 1st lol

Otto has done so well how often do you practice what they/you learn in class???? xxx

[Otto 's Mutter]

Lol, he's no angel

I only think we are doing the bit of agility at the end of the class for a bit of fun as it is a mixed ability class.

To be fair, I did do basic training with him myself before we went to classes, I just wanted to refine it and I also wanted to do more with him and judging from today, it looks like we may look towards agility

We don't set aside a specific time to practice, we just try to bring it in to everyday life so we are doing it throughout the day

Are you going to have a birthday party for Bonnie? xxx

[Bonniesmummy]

Originally Posted by Blackpool Otto 's Mum

Lol, he's no angel

I only think we are doing the bit of agility at the end of the class for a bit of fun as it is a mixed ability class.

To be fair, I did do basic training with him myself before we went to classes, I just wanted to refine it and I also wanted to do more with him and judging from today, it looks like we may look towards agility

We don't set aside a specific time to practice, we just try to bring it in to everyday life so we are doing it throughout the day

Are you going to have a birthday party for Bonnie? xxx

Im sure he is an angel, Bonnie is too...... when she is asleep

Its good to have that to mix things up a bit and keep him keen, agility looks like a lot of fun for both dog and owner!

Like Otto, Bonnie knew the commands too but wanted to work on refining them like you said and too do them with distractions and the biggy... DEALING WITH THE BARKING!!

We mostly did the bascis, walk to heel and sit so on walks we are practicing this along with a few other tips I picked up during the evening. I ask about the practice as our trainer said to set aside 10-15mins at least once a day for training.

RE birthday party.... well!! the OH thinks im mad BUT im making her a cake (liver of course) in a bone shape and have her presents all wrapped up and plan on a lovely day out in the park

[Otto 's Mutter]

He's a stubborn and independent little beggar sometimes and is easily distracted at times and, despite being the greediest dog in the world FACT, even food won't do it - although a squeaky ball is now the most appealing thing on a walk so we always take two with us, one in reserve while he is fetching the other one

Our trainer gives us homework to work on. We've got to work on extending the length of time of his stay this time.

Sounds like Bonny will have a wonderful birthday. We are looking forward to seeing the piccies