Kira: Urban agility and fetch!..Finally! :)

Anthony8858 · 11-25-2011, 10:47 AM

Kira was crated for a good part of the day yesterday, so I took her for an early morning workout.

I've been having a hard time teaching her to fetch anywhere outside my home. I decided to try a place without the usual out scents, and distractions.
I found a local schoolyard, with lots of space, and fully fenced.

Here's a video of her fetching. She loved it, and wanted more.

Fetch1 - YouTube

Here's the "urban agility" run

Urban agility - YouTube

Stosh · 11-25-2011, 11:08 AM

Great videos! Next week you'll probably have her going down that slide or sitting on a swing...she's really doing well for such a young dog, your hard work shows. She's looking so pretty and grown up already

Anthony8858 · 11-25-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Stosh

Great videos! Next week you'll probably have her going down that slide or sitting on a swing...she's really doing well for such a young dog, your hard work shows. She's looking so pretty and grown up already

Thank you.

LOL... I tried the slide, but didn't push the issue.

When I have her undivided attention, I can get her to do anything. If there are scents from other dogs, and lots of other interests, it becomes very difficult to work outside of my house.
I can only assume that this will improve with maturity.

At least now I have a place where I can get her some exercise, without worrying about losing her.
She has no place to escape in this playground.

fuzzybunny · 11-25-2011, 11:25 AM

Ahhh, she's a cutie. Quite gorgeous. Great videos!

RocketDog · 11-25-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthony8858

Thank you.

LOL... I tried the slide, but didn't push the issue.

When I have her undivided attention, I can get her to do anything. If there are scents from other dogs, and lots of other interests, it becomes very difficult to work outside of my house.
I can only assume that this will improve with maturity.

At least now I have a place where I can get her some exercise, without worrying about losing her.
She has no place to escape in this playground.

Isn't she just slightly younger than Rocket? Yesterday I got a recall (after a moment's hesitation) from two unleashed dogs (that he knows and likes) while he was unleashed!!

I was so excited I couldn't believe it. He's also been doing better with focus around the horses and dogs on our walks. So it comes...it comes.

And of course, I just want to grab that ruff around her cheeks and stroke it. ♥

Anthony8858 · 11-25-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RocketDog

Isn't she just slightly younger than Rocket? Yesterday I got a recall (after a moment's hesitation) from two unleashed dogs (that he knows and likes) while he was unleashed!!

I was so excited I couldn't believe it. He's also been doing better with focus around the horses and dogs on our walks. So it comes...it comes.

And of course, I just want to grab that ruff around her cheeks and stroke it. ♥

Aww.. That's great! The recall is HUGE.

This seems to be the age when they start to "push the envelope", and test your patience. Kira's responded to the recall, while surrounded by dogs, yet I could be one on one with her, and she'll turn her head the other way.

And yes..... I always grab her ruff around her cheeks, and fluff it up

1sttimeforgsd · 11-25-2011, 04:31 PM

Beautiful little girl, she seems to be doing really well with your training. I enjoyed the video and the pics, thanks for sharing with us. I thought it was cute how she spit that ball out at you without being told.

Lucy Dog · 11-25-2011, 04:37 PM

Be careful having her run on concrete at that age. A little of it is probably ok, but I'd be careful with that kind of impact on her joints on a daily basis.

If you can, try and find a fenced in baseball field with some nice soft grass and dirt.

Anthony8858 · 11-25-2011, 04:49 PM

Thanks Lucy. I appreciate the advice. I didnt consider that The school yard is only available on weekends (for obvious reasons) so I doubt I'd see any frequency.

I have quite a few fenced in dog runs, but the scents drive her crazy and are distracting.

Lucy Dog · 11-25-2011, 05:08 PM

What about baseball fields or parks where people don't use? I don't know where you live, but there are tons that I use all the time in my towns. I go all over the place for lucy's daily romp in the park. There's always at least one big open field we use.

I know in my town they get mad if you use school properties even on the weekends. Most are "no dogs allowed" zones. The cops have run me off a few schools before.

11-25-2011, 11:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
fuzzybunny Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,824	Ahhh, she's a cutie. Quite gorgeous. Great videos! __________________ Carolyn Jazz, Shiloh Shepherd, 2.5 years old, CGC HIC Bunny, GSD X, 5.5 years old

11-25-2011, 04:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,897	Beautiful little girl, she seems to be doing really well with your training. I enjoyed the video and the pics, thanks for sharing with us. I thought it was cute how she spit that ball out at you without being told. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

11-25-2011, 04:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Be careful having her run on concrete at that age. A little of it is probably ok, but I'd be careful with that kind of impact on her joints on a daily basis. If you can, try and find a fenced in baseball field with some nice soft grass and dirt. __________________ Paul

11-25-2011, 05:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	What about baseball fields or parks where people don't use? I don't know where you live, but there are tons that I use all the time in my towns. I go all over the place for lucy's daily romp in the park. There's always at least one big open field we use. I know in my town they get mad if you use school properties even on the weekends. Most are "no dogs allowed" zones. The cops have run me off a few schools before. __________________ Paul

11-25-2011, 11:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	Great videos! Next week you'll probably have her going down that slide or sitting on a swing...she's really doing well for such a young dog, your hard work shows. She's looking so pretty and grown up already

11-25-2011, 04:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Anthony8858 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,314	Thanks Lucy. I appreciate the advice. I didnt consider that The school yard is only available on weekends (for obvious reasons) so I doubt I'd see any frequency. I have quite a few fenced in dog runs, but the scents drive her crazy and are distracting.

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