This first video is just an extra. I haven’t done much training with Molly since her injury 3 months ago. I thought I’d do a little while waiting for Buck to arrive with Riley. I miss working her 😞
lol
Then Riley arrived. We did a little LL and she did well. Then on to the exam.
First a bit of a warm up. I don’t think I did pace changes during the exam so I included it in this video..
Then on to the exam…
The recall to SSIF
Approached by a stranger
This video is twofold. I don’t think I did any RAT during the exam so here’s a few. The other purpose of this video was to show Riley resisting the urge to lunge toward her placeboard/frontboard. She makes me laugh. She loves any kind of board 🤣
Further resistance to those boards. So proud of her.
The down I didn’t do during the exam. Oops!
And done!
I told Mike to turn off the camera too soon. I did heel her out of her down and did an EF. Just a little brain fried. Both Riley and I!
I have to say this was one of the better days I’ve had with Riley. I know this exam was far from perfect and I also know Riley doesn’t believe me 100% but she is starting to come around. The exam itself was a little rough but she’s working with me far better than she was a few short weeks ago as you can see in that nightmare of a tunnel of love video Roxanne posted recently. I see progress for sure.
Still workin’ on the wince…
Here it is in all its glory! Week 4 exam.
ReplyDeleteMary you are awesome. That was so fun to watch. You do such a good job with her.
ReplyDeleteAwww…thanks, Trina. ❤️
ReplyDeleteMary, so much FUN to see you work Molly on and off leash again! I think Molly misses the work as much as you do😏.
ReplyDeleteNow, on to review you and Riley's Wewk 4 EXAM..
Mary GOOD!!! So much improvement in your confidence and it shows in your handling and in your voice pitch n tone. Praise the Lord, Riley believes you DO, indeed, have the leadership and authority to help her to the right things. The wincing will co.e with practice as it's used only on a bigger dog, not a Molly or Zoey sized dog.
ReplyDeleteThis EXAM was a joy.to watch Mary!
Thanks for all your encouragement and support. Working a bigger dog is a challenge but it’s also fun! Riley has come so far!
ReplyDeleteRiley has.come so far. So too have you Mary!
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