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Just had to put out a tiny brag to people who would understand why I'm excited 
Yesterday.. the fire dept. that my parents are members of had a meet and greet community outreach kinda thing with two troops of 6 and 7 year old girl scouts. Lots of people, lots of noise, big trucks, sirens. I took Callie along.. and she did AMAZING! for the first part we stayed off on our own and did OB stuff and heeling while she could just listen to the goings on, but decided since she was taking it all in stride that we could go meet a few people (esp kids.. I really want her to like kids, and we don't have many around) and she did awesome! sat so calm for pets and loves! Highlight of it all was when they took the trucks and turned on the sirens- I was able to get a solid and sustained "watch me" from her. LOTS of treats and loves ensued
Today we did long-lead (30ft) work in the park. We ran and played and worked on recall. Shes doing so wonderfully! I don't think I'd ever let her fully off leash.. but its nice to know I'd have it in an emergency. The best part.. Hubby was helping, he was running and flailing his arms, acting so silly and calling her , so she ran towards him very excited, I was able to recall her halfway! She turned on a freakin' dime and RAN so fast towards me! I was so proud
We threw a party for that.. so awesome! Wanted to end it on a high note and keep it fun so we went home after a few more rounds of ball.
Re-reading all this.. I guess I think the sun shines out my pup's rump.:roflmao: LOL but I'm just so excited about her progress! this is the first dog that I've really trained, and I'm loving it.
Yesterday.. the fire dept. that my parents are members of had a meet and greet community outreach kinda thing with two troops of 6 and 7 year old girl scouts. Lots of people, lots of noise, big trucks, sirens. I took Callie along.. and she did AMAZING! for the first part we stayed off on our own and did OB stuff and heeling while she could just listen to the goings on, but decided since she was taking it all in stride that we could go meet a few people (esp kids.. I really want her to like kids, and we don't have many around) and she did awesome! sat so calm for pets and loves! Highlight of it all was when they took the trucks and turned on the sirens- I was able to get a solid and sustained "watch me" from her. LOTS of treats and loves ensued
Today we did long-lead (30ft) work in the park. We ran and played and worked on recall. Shes doing so wonderfully! I don't think I'd ever let her fully off leash.. but its nice to know I'd have it in an emergency. The best part.. Hubby was helping, he was running and flailing his arms, acting so silly and calling her , so she ran towards him very excited, I was able to recall her halfway! She turned on a freakin' dime and RAN so fast towards me! I was so proud
Re-reading all this.. I guess I think the sun shines out my pup's rump.:roflmao: LOL but I'm just so excited about her progress! this is the first dog that I've really trained, and I'm loving it.