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I made what I hoped would be a fun track for Seren. At North Park library, mostly in woods, 4 turn track aged 3hr45min. Two articles in woods, 1st with food. Sunny, 38 degrees, 11mph, 56%. Two dog walkers leaving area as we arrived to run track. Lots of fresh footprints in mud around start, so Seren was a little slow to get going, but did well after that. Guess I should work on starts next session as this is 2 in a row with funky starts. Walked right over end article!!??
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After a week away at sheep camp for him, I made a 2 turn track for Dylan that went along 2 sides of a pond. 45 min old, lots of food along the water, most of which he ignored. Lots of distractions from side scents - critters, other dog scents…? but reacquired track easily. Wasn’t bothered by water. Articles could have been better. Short grass with light snow. Sunny, 30 degrees, 7mph, 69%. Lovely turns.
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I hope Dylan had fun at sheep camp :). I'm glad you got to do a session in the snow as I always enjoy seeing their behaviors along with knowing exactly where the track layer's footfalls went! Looked good after some time off. And even if he chose to not eat all the food drops, I'm glad you kept the reinforcement high.
ReplyDeleteSeren gave a master class in change of cover transitions - holy cow!! so nice.
ReplyDeleteSeren looked nice! Agree, starts next. I’d suggest 2,3,4,5 hours old. And, let’s make a bigger deal about her articles. Kyla does a whole smorgasbord—couple of meatballs, some cheese, jerky…..it’s a loooong drawn out reinforcement period. Maybe try that. I know it’s not ‘you,’ but let’s try it. Playing with the articles wasn’t reinforcing for her….it’s really returning to the track. And we want to add a significant delay to that. Also, put gloves into the middle of the track. I never really thought they could tell a glove from anything else….but why risk it? And Parson totally could.😉
ReplyDeleteNice job with Mr D too. Just try to make sure that when he casts off for any reason at all, you stand still and let HIM show YOU where the track goes. Like most of us, you’re pretty confident when he re-acquires straight ahead. BUT, at a test, it might not be straight ahead. So try to let that line run just a bit so he’s committing before your feet move. SO HARD when you put your own tracks in!!!!
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