Cinnamon is apparently beginning to understand how to negotiate weave poles. To my surprise, she voluntarily moved zigzag to go through weave poles when we practiced at home on Monday. And, at yesterday's agility class, she weaved very well, although the weave poles were set up in tilted angles so that dogs could go through easily.
I hope I am improving too. The timing of my commands is still a bit too late, but at least I was not hopping when Cinnamon jumped.
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
Sunday, 5 April 2009
Welcome, Louie!
A new Beagle came along to the Hound Racing Club coursing yesterday. His name is Louie. Cookie and Cinnamon sometimes meet him in their morning walks in the neighbourhood.
Louie is very obedient unlike most Beagles. I have never seen him taking off when he is off leash, as he always stays close to his human. I wonder how you can train a Beagle to be so well-behaved!
Yesterday, Louie looked a bit nervous in the coursing field, maybe because of the large noise of a reeling machine, but I hope he will get used to the environment and learn what to do after several attempts. In fact, it took Cookie nearly a year to understand what he was supposed to do when he first joined the club at ten months old.
At yesterday's coursing, Cinnamon was a star! She focused on the lure throughout the races. She never disappoints us at hound racing!
P.S.
I forgot to write something important. Louie, we were very happy to have you with us! Cookie and Cinnamon look forward to racing with you again!
Louie
Louie is very obedient unlike most Beagles. I have never seen him taking off when he is off leash, as he always stays close to his human. I wonder how you can train a Beagle to be so well-behaved!
Yesterday, Louie looked a bit nervous in the coursing field, maybe because of the large noise of a reeling machine, but I hope he will get used to the environment and learn what to do after several attempts. In fact, it took Cookie nearly a year to understand what he was supposed to do when he first joined the club at ten months old.
At yesterday's coursing, Cinnamon was a star! She focused on the lure throughout the races. She never disappoints us at hound racing!
Lots of running!!
Happy tired Beagles
P.S.
I forgot to write something important. Louie, we were very happy to have you with us! Cookie and Cinnamon look forward to racing with you again!
Saturday, 4 April 2009
Cookie and Cinnamon meet Honey
Cookie and Cinnamon went to the Devonport Dog Parade to see Honey the Great Dane and her friend Kira's canine freestyle routines. It was actually a reunion of Cookie and Honey after three or four years.
After two dogs performed their routines, Kira danced with another dog. They did very well. They didn't look like beginners at all!! I know it was a result of their lot of efforts, but their teacher must also be very good (Yes, that's Honey's human)!
And, finally, it was Honey's turn. She looked so cute despite her physical size. We enjoyed their new routine, especially the part that Honey touched her human's bum from behind! We hope to have more chances to see them dancing.
Cookie and Cinnamon also met their friends, Chloe and Yebisu. They are lovely Labradors.
It was another great dog day out for Cookie and Cinnamon.
After two dogs performed their routines, Kira danced with another dog. They did very well. They didn't look like beginners at all!! I know it was a result of their lot of efforts, but their teacher must also be very good (Yes, that's Honey's human)!
And, finally, it was Honey's turn. She looked so cute despite her physical size. We enjoyed their new routine, especially the part that Honey touched her human's bum from behind! We hope to have more chances to see them dancing.
Cookie and Cinnamon also met their friends, Chloe and Yebisu. They are lovely Labradors.
It was another great dog day out for Cookie and Cinnamon.
In the car on the way back home
Friday, 3 April 2009
Is Cookie playing in a dream?
Usually Cookie is very quiet and doesn't bark much. But, he does often bark when he is sleeping. Is he playing with Cinnamon in a dream?
Well, Cookie and Cinnamon have been tagged by Gabbi with the Life is Grand Award. Thanks, Gabbi.
Let's see how they will tackle a task to list five things which make life grand.
Here are their answers!!
Hey, Cookie and Cinnamon! Haven't you forgotten something? You haven't tagged anyone yet...
Well, Cookie and Cinnamon have been tagged by Gabbi with the Life is Grand Award. Thanks, Gabbi.
Let's see how they will tackle a task to list five things which make life grand.
Here are their answers!!
- Vegetables in Mum's vege garden make life grand, because we can eat them any time we want unless Mum is looking!
- Sunny spots on our deck make life grand, because having a nap there is so pleasant!
- Dad's tummy makes life grand, because it's so comfortable to lie on it!
- Tricks Mum teaches us make life grand, because it's fun to learn them and also we will be able to show them off in front of our friends!
- New friends we have made through blogs make life grand, because they are all nice and kind, and we can learn a lot from them!
Hey, Cookie and Cinnamon! Haven't you forgotten something? You haven't tagged anyone yet...
Thursday, 2 April 2009
Oh, it's me who has to learn...
Cinnamon did pretty well at her agility class this week. The more I look at the videos, the more I realise that it is me who has to practice!
As you can see, I am slow in giving commands, so Cinnamon is already starting to negotiate an obstacle when I give her a command. Also, my movement looks silly. I look like almost jumping together when Cinnamon jumps. Hmm, there seems to be a long way to go before we become good enough to compete.
As you can see, I am slow in giving commands, so Cinnamon is already starting to negotiate an obstacle when I give her a command. Also, my movement looks silly. I look like almost jumping together when Cinnamon jumps. Hmm, there seems to be a long way to go before we become good enough to compete.
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