Grass is wet; so is Darby's under-carriage and so is my floor in several places!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Pretending
When I was in that terrible "pre-teen" stage, I hated brushing my teeth--that's probably why I have a mouth absolutely full of fillings! My mom would send me off to brush my teeth before bed and I would make a show of doing it--turn the water on, wet the brush, let the water run while I "brushed," tap the brush a few times on the edge of the sink -- done! But not!
I think Darby does something similar sometimes, although, of course, not over brushing her teeth.
Sometimes I walk her out to the grass and say "Go pee-pee" and she walks out a ways, makes a mini-squat, then comes running back -- done! But, not!
Makes me laugh when it happens.
This photo has nothing to do with pretending to do something you don't want/need to do, but I have always liked the white "flag" on the end of her tail.
I think Darby does something similar sometimes, although, of course, not over brushing her teeth.
Sometimes I walk her out to the grass and say "Go pee-pee" and she walks out a ways, makes a mini-squat, then comes running back -- done! But, not!
Makes me laugh when it happens.
This photo has nothing to do with pretending to do something you don't want/need to do, but I have always liked the white "flag" on the end of her tail.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Light at the end of the tunnel
Thursday, November 12, 2009
TUNNEL!
Glenn brought home a water heater box and I cut the end off it to make a TUNNEL!
I only had to throw the ball through the "tunnel" once to give Darby the idea.
Then, every time (well, nearly everytime!) I said "TUNNEL" she ran through the box! Without the ball as a lure!
Sometimes she runs through, turns around, runs back through and turns around yet again and runs through!
I took video to prove how clever she is, but can't figure out how to upload it to the blog!
I only had to throw the ball through the "tunnel" once to give Darby the idea.
Then, every time (well, nearly everytime!) I said "TUNNEL" she ran through the box! Without the ball as a lure!
Sometimes she runs through, turns around, runs back through and turns around yet again and runs through!
I took video to prove how clever she is, but can't figure out how to upload it to the blog!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Again!
OK, so my tongue is hanging out and I'm panting. But you're gonna throw the ball again, aren't you? Puhleeze?
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Fun!
Did Darby and I have fun Sunday morning! And Glenn was there to record some of it with the camera. (Next time I'll remember to show him the zoom function!)
The class is called "Agility Confidence" and the title definitely reflects the effect the activity is having on Darby.
In puppy class she spent a large part of the time nervously barking at the other dogs telling them to stay away. At the first agility class she did an awful lot of barking, too. But, already, in just the second class I can see a difference in her behavior--and the instructor commented on it, too. Today, while we were waiting for our turn, like here at the very short JUMP (made short for everyone, but even shorter for my Short Stuff) she waited quietly with me.
Not only is she not barking at the other dogs so much, but she isn't having to be coaxed into trying new things. She remembered how fun TUNNEL was and didn't have to be coaxed through again--like some of the dogs did--when we bent it into a U shape and she couldn't see straight through it.
And, she remembered CLIMB and started trying to run instead of trot up then down the other side.
The instructor promises the class will help develop confidence, grace and improved communication between dog and human. I'm hoping for confidence for Darby and grace for me!
The class is called "Agility Confidence" and the title definitely reflects the effect the activity is having on Darby.
In puppy class she spent a large part of the time nervously barking at the other dogs telling them to stay away. At the first agility class she did an awful lot of barking, too. But, already, in just the second class I can see a difference in her behavior--and the instructor commented on it, too. Today, while we were waiting for our turn, like here at the very short JUMP (made short for everyone, but even shorter for my Short Stuff) she waited quietly with me.
Not only is she not barking at the other dogs so much, but she isn't having to be coaxed into trying new things. She remembered how fun TUNNEL was and didn't have to be coaxed through again--like some of the dogs did--when we bent it into a U shape and she couldn't see straight through it.
And, she remembered CLIMB and started trying to run instead of trot up then down the other side.
The instructor promises the class will help develop confidence, grace and improved communication between dog and human. I'm hoping for confidence for Darby and grace for me!
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