One more training set-up from last Saturday. It was another in-line double on the opposite side of the field.
This is the view as Storm saw it. The farther mark was thrown first and then the closer one. If you look at the picture closely you can see them.
Storm had no trouble with this. She marked both and picked the closer one up before retrieving the longer mark.
Storm also practiced honoring, or waiting quietly while the marks are thrown for another dog.
Next up was Freighter. He ran these marks as back to back singles. He was nice and steady and retrieved the farther mark first. He did a very nice job marking the fall.
Freighter was having some issues spitting the bumper out when he got back to his handler. Maybe it was because he was anxious for the next mark. Maybe he was just being a pain. 🙂 The trainer suggested leaving the bumper in his mouth while he watched the next mark to help solidify his hold.
Freighter sat holding the bumper.
Freighter’s handler signaled for the mark.
The closer bumper was thrown.
Wait Freighter! You can’t go anywhere with a bumper in your mouth. 🙂
Finally Freighter is ready to be sent.
Freighter did a nice job on these singles. He needs work on his holds and being steady, but all that will come with more training. He did a little handling at the end of the session. Let’s just say, that needs work too. 🙂
Even though it was freezing, it was still nice to be out and watching dogs do their thing! Thanks Darrin for a fun training day.
It doesn’t really matter what the weather is like does it? As long as we and the dogs enjoy being out in the fresh air it’s enjoyable!!
True, but sometimes it is more difficult (read freezing) then others….lol. Of course I also complain when it is too hot. 😉
That looks like fun. One of my other names is ‘Drop It’! Would I be any good? Peeps says no way. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Best wishes Molly
Yes you would. The idea is to pick up and bring back what the peeps tell you to and you must hold it until they tell you to “drop it”. 🙂
I’d have to say that is one of the cutest pictures ever!! Little Freighter sitting holding a bumper in his mouth. :-0 It looks like you are getting lots of action shots with your new camera. How’s that working out for you?
I like the camera so far, but I am still getting used to it and the different settings. I keep trying out different things and hope I get a few good pictures. 😉 Also, my doggies move fast so I still need to work on focusing. 🙂
I love seeing them come back with the bumper in their mouths, they just look so happy!
They do love training marks. I bet they would be happier if we were using ducks instead of bumpers. 😉
I think they all did great. Maybe Freighter thinks one bumper in the mouth is better than one or two in the field.
Blessings,
Goose
Tee hee Goose!
Looks like Freighter is really learing his stuff!
He is coming along. 🙂
Great picture series and descriptions. But I’m confused – are they supposed to retrieve the far or close bumper first?
Great question and the answer is that the dog can pick up the marks in any order, but there are advantages to picking them up closer first. I am going to do a follow-up post on Friday and I will explain more. 🙂
Hmm, I have a lot to learn from the Brown Dawgs! I like to drop things before I am supposed to…
So does Freighter…lol.
Looks chilly. Nice marks. Will storm be running masters this summer.
Storm has one Master pass and we would love to run her in some Master and Finished tests this summer, BUT we have agreed to allow her breeder/co-owner to try to breed her again on her next cycle so I am not sure where will will be during testing time. Maybe Fall provided she is back in shape.
Freighter really enjoys the thrill of the chase!
Oh yeah he likes to chase…lol. Maybe a Monday Mischief subject? 🙂
OH how fun! It seems you are really enjoying and getting use to your new camera too! The pictures are turning out great! Over cast days are perfect shooting days, at least for photography! I’m not much of a hunter. ^_^
Thanks. I would have liked a bit more sun since the grass and trees are so brown. But overcast is good because I don’t have to worry about the sun being in the wrong place or too many shadows. 🙂
Nice work.
Hey Freighter,
You looked SO ready to go in that picture, great shot!!
Have fun,
Your pal Snoopy 🙂