Started thinking about focusing on training, had some cones and used a bucket in the garden to weave in and out and around having some focus on me, and a short walk after, I think the garden bits worked good before the walk, as I think Maggi listened better Maggi enjoying the sun, she can get so small 🤣

Just introduced the e-collar in our lesson with the trainer yesterday so now we did a play session with him wearing it but no actual conditioning work. We’ll do a session this evening! Really excited to get started on this journey with him to more freedom!

The start of this block wasn’t particularly exciting, hence the lack of posts. Still daily training, but nothing of particular note. However, from Friday to Sunday, both dogs had hoopers workshops with Lisa Jordan. Lisa remembered Kairo and commented (multiple times!) on how much she had improved! I always find it hard to see progress in my own dogs, since it’s so gradual, so it’s nice to hear from someone else. Aside from the actual hoopers, Kairo had 2 more wins - holding her start line wait and bringing the toy back! Amigo hadn’t trained with Lisa before, and I don’t put much time into his hoopers training, but I’m always impressed with how quickly he learns. He’s a very visual dog (whereas Kairo prefers verbal cues) but quickly understood the new handling style without any arm signals. He’s such a superstar - imagine what he could achieve with a more dedicated handler!

This does not--in any way, shape, or form--constitute "daily training." However, it does illustrate the results of the only serious training I have done with Joli Rouge. Enjoy!

Kairo’s focus was excellent for her hoopers 1-2-1 on Thursday, even working on distance handling and turn aways. However, on Friday, she spent most of her 1-2-1 barking at the cows (which are always there) because they had the audacity to look at her. I guess you can’t win every time lmao. Following her hoopers 1-2-1, Kairo started Beginner Scentwork on Thursday. As I expected, she picked it up quickly and is already offering a freeze indication. I’m excited to see her progress! Both dogs spent Saturday at the hoopers competition simulator. I already posted here, so I won’t bore you with that again lol. Despite a tiring day yesterday, Kairo was still on form for today’s mantrailing session. Nothing of particular note, other than she’s a good girl!