You said, "Yesterday was 'Christmas' between the nail Jessi put on your left thumb and the DB holder Mike made!" LOL, those two things sure make the retrieve process 1000 times easier and smoother.
So, watching THIS video was 'Christmas in August' for me this afternoon. I watched you, between yesterday and this video, understand what you are doing, why and HOW, EXACTLY, to make sure Riley understands, "You said what you meant and meant what you said." You moved confidently, you took the time to set Riley up correctly, to set yourself up correctly, and to follow through.
On the 3rd "Hup" onto the table, you let Riley figure out she CAN (and she certainly CAN) get up there herself. I counted a total of 11 retrieves and saw that 2 required EC's. Is that what you counted?
Anyway, BRAVO Buck, what a HUGE transformation for you today. Please do the Lesson 5 "Jump" video EXAM and post ASAP (like today would be great!). Then, go onto Lesson 6, especially the "HOLD". DO review all the Lesson 6 HW and class videos as they will help you understand what to do. Please videotape the first efforts on the "HOLD" tonight and post so I can review and help you both tomorrow.
BUT SO WELL DONE BUCK!! And an..."Atta girl, Riley-:)" too.
Buck Riley August 8, 2024 at 1:13 PM I had 11 chickens, i shut the door so they had to stay outside. That agitated them so it bothered Riley more. I am praying for 80%. I know a couple of times she didn’t bite well, and I have to work on that. I am losing the inner ear as she moves forward so I can’t make the correction right for the bite. All in all, it wasn’t too bad.
Kat August 8, 2024 at 3:11 PM I have the exact same problem with my thumb slipping! Roxanne, how do you recommend dealing with that? I can’t get a good EC in when she doesn’t close because she moves forward and my thumb slips.
You keep a snug hold of the setup, once the dog's head is past you left knee, take a large step forward with your LEFT Foot to come up beside the dog in Heel position. All the while you STILL have that snug hold of the setup to ensure the dog's mouth closes on the item. Timing, balance and precision are components of doing this successfully.
Buck,
ReplyDeleteYou said, "Yesterday was 'Christmas' between the nail Jessi put on your left thumb and the DB holder Mike made!" LOL, those two things sure make the retrieve process 1000 times easier and smoother.
So, watching THIS video was 'Christmas in August' for me this afternoon. I watched you, between yesterday and this video, understand what you are doing, why and HOW, EXACTLY, to make sure Riley understands, "You said what you meant and meant what you said." You moved confidently, you took the time to set Riley up correctly, to set yourself up correctly, and to follow through.
On the 3rd "Hup" onto the table, you let Riley figure out she CAN (and she certainly CAN) get up there herself. I counted a total of 11 retrieves and saw that 2 required EC's. Is that what you counted?
Anyway, BRAVO Buck, what a HUGE transformation for you today. Please do the Lesson 5 "Jump" video EXAM and post ASAP (like today would be great!). Then, go onto Lesson 6, especially the "HOLD". DO review all the Lesson 6 HW and class videos as they will help you understand what to do. Please videotape the first efforts on the "HOLD" tonight and post so I can review and help you both tomorrow.
BUT SO WELL DONE BUCK!! And an..."Atta girl, Riley-:)" too.
LOVED THIS VIDEO! Success
Yay Buck. Good job. It is so fun having you back.
ReplyDeleteBuck Riley August 8, 2024 at 1:13 PM
ReplyDeleteI had 11 chickens, i shut the door so they had to stay outside. That agitated them so it bothered Riley more. I am praying for 80%. I know a couple of times she didn’t bite well, and I have to work on that. I am losing the inner ear as she moves forward so I can’t make the correction right for the bite. All in all, it wasn’t too bad.
Kat August 8, 2024 at 3:11 PM
ReplyDeleteI have the exact same problem with my thumb slipping! Roxanne, how do you recommend dealing with that? I can’t get a good EC in when she doesn’t close because she moves forward and my thumb slips.
Buck and Kat,
ReplyDeleteYou keep a snug hold of the setup, once the dog's head is past you left knee, take a large step forward with your LEFT Foot to come up beside the dog in Heel position. All the while you STILL have that snug hold of the setup to ensure the dog's mouth closes on the item. Timing, balance and precision are components of doing this successfully.
Make sense?