Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Star man is 1 year old today and what a nice young dog he has grown into. Needing only practice and polishing, this little dog has come a very long way in a very short time and I am very, very proud of him. This week's lessons:
- The quick step
- Don't be fast, be smooth
Here's an excerpt:
Star got stuck in the shade today and was treated accordingly. I went to him, got after him and sent him on his way. The good news is that after driving, flanking inside in both directions in route and being recalled, he came right to me. When he gets to me now, I send him on an outrun without him stopping him before I send, which is very exciting and fun for him. The idea being that he will want to recall off the drive and come to me, because he gets to GET SHEEP! Always fun for a good dog. So now he's running to me in anticipation instead of sulking off to the gate in confusion. It's a never-ending process this youngster training, and I am endlessly balancing correction with progression and fun.
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