Stalled by wind...

Just got back from spending the last hour trying to find a sheltered area to run the body bending test.  All failed.  Pipes fall over too easily in the wind.  Will be using Roxanne's garage tomorrow at noon for test 1 and then hopefully back again Saturday afternoon for test 2.  

Don't write us off... We are slow and clumsy but tenacious and highly motivated!  

 

Feedback please for Week 3 readiness test...

I'm uploading one video for feedback please... I think she nailed the bending in the first few minutes of the video, and the remaining 4 min is practicing the auto sit with halt.  I'm pretty sure she's not receiving the proper cue by her delayed response.  I think it's because my hands are still behind her eye on the kiss, but I can't figure out how to bring them forward.  What do you gals think?

Week 3 EXAM # 1: Body Bend Readiness Test (due by noon, Wednesday noon)

Link to Week 3 EXAM # 1: Body Bend Readiness Test 

Week 3 is uploaded

Link to Week 3 article, "Why it Works" by Deb Kidwell 

Link to Week 3 Glossary of Terms

2-23-24, Piper Week 2, Tunnel of Love test...(Take 1)

This was quite a challenge for ME.  Piper was golden even with tons of distractions and a less than stellar trainer.  

Week 2 EXAM - Due no later than Sunday noon

Link to Week 2 EXAM 

Just a minor hiccup...

Wednesday morning on a beautiful snow hike with Roxanne and the pups, I hit a hidden ice patch on our way down the hill.  (Now I know first hand what it feels like to hit a banana peel!  🍌)  The result... a minor fracture and moderate soft tissue damage to my dominant wrist.

After a few days of restraining usage and resting it, it already feels much better.  Enough so that I'll resume working with Piper on longe line and leash later today or tomorrow.  I have real snow boots arriving Monday from REI Co-Op.  Until I'm in better foot gear, I'm being hyper cautious on ice.  

Even with a wonky wrist, Roxanne and I enjoyed practicing and studying my steps in the snow...  I also took a slew of videos that I'll be sending to Roxanne this weekend.

As it stands, I'll be taking another couple weeks to practice week two drills at home and in the world.  Once we're ready, I'll see if Loni and maybe Gayle can help me with a tunnel of love...