This weekends results:
(2/20/10-2/21/10)
Level 1- Jazzy
210/210 2nd place
204/210 1st place
205/210 1st place
209/210 1st place
Level 2- Jazzy
201/210 2nd place
196/210 1st place
193/210 2nd place
Level 1- Lefty
190/210
203/210 2nd place
195/200 4th place
200/210 3rd place
Not bad for Cathi's Box-Cat rescue that started out with all types of baggage. Poorly socialized and afraid of men. I always feel best helping the dogs that came with the most baggage.
Also congratulations to Cathi and Jazzy who also earned a CD-H from St. Hubert's CDSP
The bottom line is that it is fun to win ribbons and trophies but it is more important that your dog will listen to you. Your dog should come when they are called and walk without pulling. Being a responsible dog owner includes the time teaching them its your world and they are in it. They should greet friends the way you guide them to. When I see a dog act poorly I watch to see what the handler does to prevent or deal with it. Time, patience and calm repetitions is key to having the partner you want to spend life with. I know not everyone has the timing, patience or coordination to train a dog. That's why I offer Board and Train. I build the car and when you pick up I teach you how to drive. If you practice your dog will listen to you too. Cathi also takes some private lessons. Competition is fun but not for everyone. People are responsible for teaching some important basics and then using those techniques to control their dog.
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