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by RLHAR on 31 May 2011 - 14:05
This Friday I will be trialing Erik for his BH so in between the heat this past weekend I decided to run up to Tractor Supply on an errand and took him with me to get a little 'traffic' work in.
Could not have picked a better day or situation! Seriously it was perfect.
We had cars and forklifts driving around the parking lot, which he wasn't overly keen about (he was stolen this time last year and then dumped on a busy road) but he stayed with me just had that body language of "Mom ... could we leave these large wheeled things sooner rather than later, plzthnx?"
Then we went into the store. Lots of people to weave in and around as we went through the aisles and around the store, then while we had to wait for an associate to get some keys, I put him in a platz. People came by him, up to me to talk about him and away, all the things that can happen in the traffic portion of the BH. He set his head down on his paws and was fairly unimpressed unless someone got permission to directly address him, then he gave a tail wag.
The final perfect exercise came when another couple were in the store with their Australian Sheepdog. Young dog, probably about 12 to 18 months, typical high drive Aussie puppy, jumping all over the place and his owners were distracted with looking for something. So Erik and I are standing a few feet away from the counter, Erik in a platz, waiting for our associate when this sheepdog notices Erik. Well, he starts to bark and jump at the end of the leash at him and starts to drag his owner closer. Now I only have my flat fursaver on Erik and am starting to lift an eyebrow at the situation but holding my ground (this is a training situation after all) and Erik sets his head on his paws and simply gives this bouncing pile of black and white energy a look of "What is your major malfunction?"
No other reaction. No aggression, no fear avoidance, no eager 'oooo I wanna play too', just a calm "I'm at the end of my leash, I'm under obedience, my command is platz, this is my bit of slick floor to hang out on ... go away you pest."
The other owners never did get a clue and practically walked their dog on top of both Erik and I before they realized we were there, then quickly they reeled their dog in, muttered an apology and went about their business.
I was amused.
Now ... if we can just pass the obedience phase of the BH, we should be golden. Ahhh trial nerves, I love you so.
Could not have picked a better day or situation! Seriously it was perfect.
We had cars and forklifts driving around the parking lot, which he wasn't overly keen about (he was stolen this time last year and then dumped on a busy road) but he stayed with me just had that body language of "Mom ... could we leave these large wheeled things sooner rather than later, plzthnx?"
Then we went into the store. Lots of people to weave in and around as we went through the aisles and around the store, then while we had to wait for an associate to get some keys, I put him in a platz. People came by him, up to me to talk about him and away, all the things that can happen in the traffic portion of the BH. He set his head down on his paws and was fairly unimpressed unless someone got permission to directly address him, then he gave a tail wag.
The final perfect exercise came when another couple were in the store with their Australian Sheepdog. Young dog, probably about 12 to 18 months, typical high drive Aussie puppy, jumping all over the place and his owners were distracted with looking for something. So Erik and I are standing a few feet away from the counter, Erik in a platz, waiting for our associate when this sheepdog notices Erik. Well, he starts to bark and jump at the end of the leash at him and starts to drag his owner closer. Now I only have my flat fursaver on Erik and am starting to lift an eyebrow at the situation but holding my ground (this is a training situation after all) and Erik sets his head on his paws and simply gives this bouncing pile of black and white energy a look of "What is your major malfunction?"
No other reaction. No aggression, no fear avoidance, no eager 'oooo I wanna play too', just a calm "I'm at the end of my leash, I'm under obedience, my command is platz, this is my bit of slick floor to hang out on ... go away you pest."
The other owners never did get a clue and practically walked their dog on top of both Erik and I before they realized we were there, then quickly they reeled their dog in, muttered an apology and went about their business.
I was amused.
Now ... if we can just pass the obedience phase of the BH, we should be golden. Ahhh trial nerves, I love you so.
by Nans gsd on 31 May 2011 - 14:05
WOW: Gooooood boy. Best of luck, Nan
by cphudson on 01 June 2011 - 16:06
Awww sounds like he did a great job. Good luck this weekend
by ShadyLady on 01 June 2011 - 16:06
Sounds like Erik is ready for that BH. Tell your nerves you've got a good dog. Good luck on Friday!
by SitasMom on 01 June 2011 - 21:06
love it when it all comes together........good job!
by Chaz Reinhold on 01 June 2011 - 23:06
You idiot! You f'ing moron! How dare you do that before the BH! I'll stick my boot so far up your ass!...that's what I woulda said to the owners. Just kiddin'! Just kiddin'! They, no doubt, probably felt like bad dog owners if your dog was totally under control. In fact, I bet they sign up for obedience this week. Good luck on the B!
by Ruger1 on 02 June 2011 - 02:06
Be proud...:)
Good Luck...: )
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