Nash Man and I are starting SAR

Melgrj7 · 08-21-2009, 08:55 PM

The Nash Man (adopted from BDBH) and I are starting SAR training. We have gotten together with the group twice so far and Nash is doing awesome. We are working on drive building and were doing run aways with him. He is doing better each time. I just need to get better now, haha. I'm not used to using a long line and am very clumsy with it. I've already managed to get injured, the long line wrapped around my ankle and he pulled me down by it. My ankle swelled up but is getting better. Despite being stopped abruptly, once I untangled myself and told him to "go find" again he went to the person who did the run away. Its good to know that despite my inept handling abilities he can still do what he is supposed to! He has even been using his nose on the run aways even though he saw where they went!

His drive for the toy has gone way up in less than a week, which is awesome. He finally figured out that, yes, we want him to tug on the toy and now he really, really likes to play tug! Now I just need to teach him an out. I haven't taught him one because he always just gave things up.

I've got to get some more formal obedience on him and work on drive building . . . and learn how to stay untangled.

amjrchamberlain · 08-25-2009, 09:41 PM

Awesome! I'm green with envy!

k9sarneko · 08-27-2009, 06:45 AM

Congratulations, welcome to the insane world of SAR. The best of luck to you both and here's looking forward to a k9 and human partnership unlike anything you have ever experienced.

Kava3 · 08-27-2009, 12:51 PM

Congrats and good luck. It will only get more interesting from here.

Melgrj7 · 08-28-2009, 06:34 PM

Thanks

08-21-2009, 08:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Melgrj7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 275	Nash Man and I are starting SAR The Nash Man (adopted from BDBH) and I are starting SAR training. We have gotten together with the group twice so far and Nash is doing awesome. We are working on drive building and were doing run aways with him. He is doing better each time. I just need to get better now, haha. I'm not used to using a long line and am very clumsy with it. I've already managed to get injured, the long line wrapped around my ankle and he pulled me down by it. My ankle swelled up but is getting better. Despite being stopped abruptly, once I untangled myself and told him to "go find" again he went to the person who did the run away. Its good to know that despite my inept handling abilities he can still do what he is supposed to! He has even been using his nose on the run aways even though he saw where they went! His drive for the toy has gone way up in less than a week, which is awesome. He finally figured out that, yes, we want him to tug on the toy and now he really, really likes to play tug! Now I just need to teach him an out. I haven't taught him one because he always just gave things up. I've got to get some more formal obedience on him and work on drive building . . . and learn how to stay untangled. __________________ -Melissa Lloyd (big black mix) Nash (rescue GSD) and the cats Snickers (DSH tortie) Jake (DLH tuxedo blk & Wht)

08-25-2009, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
amjrchamberlain Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,068	Re: Nash Man and I are starting SAR Awesome! I'm green with envy! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Angela

08-27-2009, 06:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
k9sarneko Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: florida Posts: 2,577	Re: Nash Man and I are starting SAR Congratulations, welcome to the insane world of SAR. The best of luck to you both and here's looking forward to a k9 and human partnership unlike anything you have ever experienced. __________________ Sharon, Mom to SAR GSD's Lexi CGC (Cert. area search) Neko CGC (Cert. HRD) Justice CGC (trailing), BOLO, Bloodhound CGC(trailing) Titan, Shilo Shepherd (beginning area search) Kibby(Rodie mix) Lil Bear and Izzy and Louie(Pom's)

08-27-2009, 12:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kava3 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: California Posts: 158	Re: Nash Man and I are starting SAR Congrats and good luck. It will only get more interesting from here. __________________ Taylor Dogs have a lot to communicate to a person who is willing to listen- Susan Butcher

08-28-2009, 06:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Melgrj7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 275	Re: Nash Man and I are starting SAR Thanks __________________ -Melissa Lloyd (big black mix) Nash (rescue GSD) and the cats Snickers (DSH tortie) Jake (DLH tuxedo blk & Wht)

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