We haven't got this one perfected yet, but I thought I'd show how Oreo is learning to be a "flea". This is a fun and easy trick to teach, and maybe some of you will give it a try.
Basically, you want the dog to jump up with all four feet. I've been using my leg as a cue, but haven't been able to fade it yet. Once I remove my leg, Oreo only lifts his front feet. I guess some dogs jump straight up naturally, and you could try and capture that.
I apologize in advance for this song being in your head the rest of the day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og-dyd6756M
Even though Chewy ate the wooden spoon, Oreo is the one who ended up at the vet on Sunday. Not sure of the cause, but he had issues at both ends. I got the rice and boiled chicken ready, However, when Oreo started shivering (my dogs never shiver, even at -15 degrees F), I got concerned. We wrapped him up in a blanket and he still shivered.
Luckily, the vet was open for another 45 minutes, and they let us bring him in.
At the vet, Oreo got three shots of meds, an IV of fluid, and more antibiotics for the week. He did have a fever. Poor thing.
He's much better now.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
mishmash monday
Random videos. Kinda need to turn your sound on to get the full effect of the beginning (no dogs barking).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8Akb-DpoD4
They were eating buffalo wing flavored snyder's pretzel bits. Yum!
The second half was taken following a trip to the bidet, which was necessary due to some very interesting excrement after eating a wooden spoon that was stolen from the all you can eat buffet (AKA dishwasher).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8Akb-DpoD4
They were eating buffalo wing flavored snyder's pretzel bits. Yum!
The second half was taken following a trip to the bidet, which was necessary due to some very interesting excrement after eating a wooden spoon that was stolen from the all you can eat buffet (AKA dishwasher).
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
tricky t-day ~ agility
OK, still no tricks to show. Now that the clocks are ahead, we may start practicing tricks in the AM again.
I thought I'd show Chewy doing a short jump sequence. We did the letter "P" in class last week, not sure if I set it up right, but I knew there was a front cross after the first 2 jumps. I did order the book, that way we can do more practice at home, and give Oreo the chance to play some agility too.
Chewy's start line stay is a work in progress, but we clearly will need one!
You'll see that Chewy is still a baby dog, but I'm amazed at how fast he's learned!
I I know a toy throw would be beneficial for the weaves, but every time I take out a toy, Chewy loses his brain (what there is of one)! I may start experimenting with bait toys.
I thought I'd show Chewy doing a short jump sequence. We did the letter "P" in class last week, not sure if I set it up right, but I knew there was a front cross after the first 2 jumps. I did order the book, that way we can do more practice at home, and give Oreo the chance to play some agility too.
Chewy's start line stay is a work in progress, but we clearly will need one!
You'll see that Chewy is still a baby dog, but I'm amazed at how fast he's learned!
I I know a toy throw would be beneficial for the weaves, but every time I take out a toy, Chewy loses his brain (what there is of one)! I may start experimenting with bait toys.
Monday, March 12, 2012
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