Puppy in Training

FG167 · 08-22-2011, 09:12 PM

Kastle is the first puppy that I've bought for Schutzhund. Rinus picked me out EXACTLY what I was looking for. I am ridiculously proud of this puppy and have high hopes for him.

Any thoughts/opinions/outlooks on his training or general observations welcome

Basement obedience...

Kastle - YouTube

Learning how to focus in highly distracting atmospheres...

Kastle: Focus at 13 weeks - YouTube

Latest round of "protection"

kastle bitework 8-21-11 - YouTube

onyx'girl · 08-22-2011, 09:18 PM

On your youtube, an ad for 'michigan dog bite lawyers' pops up....

Kastle looks great, confident little(big) guy! As he should be, his launch is amazing~bet Brian loves working him!

Vandal · 08-22-2011, 09:46 PM

Normally I watch pups being worked in protection and think...why are they doing that? But I don't blame you for wanting to work that one. lol. NICE puppy.

Ruthie · 08-23-2011, 10:47 AM

Nice focus! I love using the indoor classes to work on focus. This week the instructor got out a giant teddy bear and a quacking duck push toy. She said that Grizzly was "No fun." Because she couldn't distract him with them. LOL!

VomBlack · 08-23-2011, 11:57 AM

He's going to be a really fun one to watch progress, i've really enjoyed watching the videos you've posted of him.. he may be one of my new favorites.

Fast · 08-23-2011, 12:20 PM

That's a very good puppy. He is super coordinated and agile for his age and build.

mthurston0001 · 08-23-2011, 12:37 PM

Some of that looks more like ring than IPO. : ) Think OB along the lines of building drive and focus on you. TAKE YOUR TIME and build a strong foundation then the rest will come. One of the biggest things I see is that we can't wait for puppy to grow up and have perfect heeling and send outs and whatever else and the very basics get ignored. Your puppy looks like a lot of fun! Also I would remember to have him coming into you when you treat, rather than sticking your arm out to him.

GSDAlphaMom · 08-23-2011, 12:44 PM

Great work. Love seeing your videos/his progress!

FG167 · 08-23-2011, 08:00 PM

Thanks everyone so much for the comments!

I am having so, so much fun with this puppy!

Today he had his first "real" track - a straight line vs a scent pad. He's so smart and driven. I'm so excited to have a solid, stable and FRIENDLY puppy that I'm giddy...

Jason says this week he is going to whack Kastle with the hoola-hoop LOL

onyx'girl · 08-23-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mthurston0001

Some of that looks more like ring than IPO. : ) Think OB along the lines of building drive and focus on you. TAKE YOUR TIME and build a strong foundation then the rest will come. One of the biggest things I see is that we can't wait for puppy to grow up and have perfect heeling and send outs and whatever else and the very basics get ignored. Your puppy looks like a lot of fun! Also I would remember to have him coming into you when you treat, rather than sticking your arm out to him.

I think Falon has one of the best in the MI area to work with...foundation should be no problem!
Hopefully Kastle will stay a cute baby for awhile so she can enjoy this stage of his life...it goes by way too fast!

08-22-2011, 09:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,611	On your youtube, an ad for 'michigan dog bite lawyers' pops up.... Kastle looks great, confident little(big) guy! As he should be, his launch is amazing~bet Brian loves working him! __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

08-22-2011, 09:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vandal Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Saugus, CA Posts: 1,887	Normally I watch pups being worked in protection and think...why are they doing that? But I don't blame you for wanting to work that one. lol. NICE puppy. __________________ Anne www.adlerstein.com

08-23-2011, 10:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ruthie Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,495	Nice focus! I love using the indoor classes to work on focus. This week the instructor got out a giant teddy bear and a quacking duck push toy. She said that Grizzly was "No fun." Because she couldn't distract him with them. LOL! __________________ Amy Bison (Indo vom Triton) CGC Grizzly vom Buchonia RIP- BearGatorMoose Reflections on my Dog- God/Dog Blog

08-23-2011, 11:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
VomBlack Master Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 755	He's going to be a really fun one to watch progress, i've really enjoyed watching the videos you've posted of him.. he may be one of my new favorites. __________________ Kelli Black & Shade (Bianka v. Littlehaus, 2/2/11) Odin TT, CGC, TDI, OFA H/E (2/13/09) GSDx Harley (Adopted 3/3/2005 - 11/23/09) "Utility is the true criterion of beauty." - Captain Max von Stephanitz

08-23-2011, 12:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fast Master Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 820	That's a very good puppy. He is super coordinated and agile for his age and build. __________________ My dog has no magical drives

08-23-2011, 12:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
mthurston0001 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 255	Some of that looks more like ring than IPO. : ) Think OB along the lines of building drive and focus on you. TAKE YOUR TIME and build a strong foundation then the rest will come. One of the biggest things I see is that we can't wait for puppy to grow up and have perfect heeling and send outs and whatever else and the very basics get ignored. Your puppy looks like a lot of fun! Also I would remember to have him coming into you when you treat, rather than sticking your arm out to him. Last edited by mthurston0001; 08-23-2011 at 12:40 PM.

08-23-2011, 12:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
GSDAlphaMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,230	Great work. Love seeing your videos/his progress!

08-23-2011, 08:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
FG167 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,428	Thanks everyone so much for the comments! I am having so, so much fun with this puppy! Today he had his first "real" track - a straight line vs a scent pad. He's so smart and driven. I'm so excited to have a solid, stable and FRIENDLY puppy that I'm giddy... Jason says this week he is going to whack Kastle with the hoola-hoop LOL __________________ Falon ~ Kastle (GSD) ~ Eden (CWC) ~ Sketch (SM) ~ Click dogs' names to view individual blogs

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