Thursday, August 18, 2005

No bark training not going very well. D and I split a bottle of Bitter Apple for barking and chewing. Unable to find small spray bottle at this time - the search will continue.

Double header again. Got to the barn and had Wy play a bit. Was surprized when I looked down and he was with me leaving Walker on the grass. Maybe I am his best buddy?!?!?

PJ's fan wasn't turned on again but he hadn't gotten too sweaty. Remembered spurs this time. Rode in my jumping gear. PJ was steady eddie. I was able to two-point - trot and canter - yes, canter (!!!!) and downward transitions (also known as PJ whoa - can't take the pain any longer). Then I decided to ride with now stirrups, feeling more and more comfortable with PJ. I was able to do the adjustment needed to get them across the withers without batting an eye or grabbing rein/mane. I have two weeks to get my jumping legs back. I think I am up to this task. Wy was in the PJ's stall with Tia - he was barking so I cut the ride short. Showerd PJ and took him to roll.

I have a lesson on Saturday - we are ready - ride on! I feed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. This so helps with my board bill. This month is farrier month, too. May get a free month of trailer board. Only owe $15 for PJ's Spring Lameness Excursion (please don't take me there again).

Next, off to Dog Works for Total Puppy. Wyatt was wonderful once again. We reviewed and then did a line up of pups (like a gauntlet). Those pups had to Look and remain where they were, serving as distraction for the puppy that had to Wait and then Come down the middle of the column. Wy was awesome for both tasks. We learned was Stand - stepping up with hind legs. For Agility he learned Puppy Push-ups - sit, down, sit, down (for three times). Wyatt got quite a few positive comments - heeling, push-ups and come.

Agility today was Weaving poles with a turn and the Ramp. I chose to use the words Climb It. Wy knew right away what to do. The third time he was barking and pulling - "I know how, let me go". One of the instructors said, Looks like you have an agility dog there." I said, "I am hoping so." What will next week's class be?!?!?

Didn't snag construction on the way home - YEA!!