I laughed until I cried.
In 2014, it seems a Finnish dog show called Koira Mestar was progressing nicely with a variety of dogs competing in obedience. According to ABC News, "One obstacle involves dogs having to avoid a swarm of canine distractions [toys and food] while making it to the finish line."
However one beautiful Golden Retriever decided never to pass up a good opportunity. By the end, even the judges were applauding his happy-go-lucky enthusiasm.
As some commenters said, "It's the journey, not the destination" and "Fails at competition, wins at life."
As I said, I laughed until I cried.
Showing posts with label dog training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dog training. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Help with dog breeds
I received a comment on an older post concerning Great Pyrenees (like our beloved Lydia).
"I know this is an old post but it has stuck in my mind. We are about to close on a 15 acre property and I was thinking that a Great Pyrenees might be a good dog for us. In rereading this, I think maybe it would be more than we could handle as we've never had a dog before. Do you know of any other breeds that are great with children but would also make a good guard dog? I don't think a lab would fit the bill for the guard dog."
I thought I'd put this up for general discussion to help this person out. What's a good guard dog breed which is also great with children? Keep in mind he/she has never owned a dog before.
"I know this is an old post but it has stuck in my mind. We are about to close on a 15 acre property and I was thinking that a Great Pyrenees might be a good dog for us. In rereading this, I think maybe it would be more than we could handle as we've never had a dog before. Do you know of any other breeds that are great with children but would also make a good guard dog? I don't think a lab would fit the bill for the guard dog."
I thought I'd put this up for general discussion to help this person out. What's a good guard dog breed which is also great with children? Keep in mind he/she has never owned a dog before.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Dog trainer extraordinaire
The daughter of a dear friend of ours from Oregon has, rather surprisingly, gotten into dog training. It's become a passion and a calling for her, and she has so many awards lining her bedroom walls that they're starting to spill into the hallway. I've joked that they'll be able to wallpaper their bathroom next, but it's not much of a joke. This young lady has earned so many awards with her training skills and her talented animals that it's astounding.
Anyway, as a result of these accomplishments, she was featured in an issue of Aussie Times magazine. Whoot!
(Here's her write-up, with identifying information removed.)
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Emily P., 15, is pictured here with her two year old Aussie, Bella. Emily is a sophomore at a private Christian school and enjoys time with her family, friends, and her pets. She has three dogs, two pet rats, and a Kenyan Sand Boa named Mr. Stubbs.
Besides receiving a Certificate of Merit from ASCA, Emily and Bella accomplished two major goals this year. In August they earned Bella‘s Novice Obedience Title in ASCA, and in September they earned Bella’s Novice Obedience Title in AKC. Then in November they got Bella’s AKC titles in Open and also in Novice Rally. Bella already has her CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certification and Emily is planning to participate in the therapy dog program with her. Emily states “Bella is such a wonderful dog. I know she will bring joy to other peoples’ lives through our visits.”
Emily and Bella train nearly every day, with their average training totaling three hours a week when they don’t have a competition scheduled. However, that training schedule gets longer and more complex when a competition is on the calendar. They train with Sally D., who also happens to be Bella’s breeder as well as one of Emily’s 4H leaders. She says, “Sally is an amazing trainer and friend. She is a huge part of my life and I love her with all my heart. Bella and I would not be where we are today, and definitely not headed in the direction we are, without her. I am forever grateful for all she has done for us. I also am so very thankful for my mom’s love and support. She gives me everything I need to reach my goals, and she is especially a wonderful ‘chauffeur!’ No matter what I want to do she is always behind me 100% and that is a really great feeling.”
Emily is interested in working with dogs as a career, whether it be showing other peoples’ dogs or training the dogs for them. She’s also interested in perhaps having a training facility where people can bring their dogs to learn to work together as a team. Whatever God has planned for her, you can bet it will involve animals in general, and dogs in particular!
(No, that is NOT her on the front cover.)
Anyway, as a result of these accomplishments, she was featured in an issue of Aussie Times magazine. Whoot!
(Here's her write-up, with identifying information removed.)
_____________________________________
Emily P., 15, is pictured here with her two year old Aussie, Bella. Emily is a sophomore at a private Christian school and enjoys time with her family, friends, and her pets. She has three dogs, two pet rats, and a Kenyan Sand Boa named Mr. Stubbs.
Besides receiving a Certificate of Merit from ASCA, Emily and Bella accomplished two major goals this year. In August they earned Bella‘s Novice Obedience Title in ASCA, and in September they earned Bella’s Novice Obedience Title in AKC. Then in November they got Bella’s AKC titles in Open and also in Novice Rally. Bella already has her CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certification and Emily is planning to participate in the therapy dog program with her. Emily states “Bella is such a wonderful dog. I know she will bring joy to other peoples’ lives through our visits.”
Emily and Bella train nearly every day, with their average training totaling three hours a week when they don’t have a competition scheduled. However, that training schedule gets longer and more complex when a competition is on the calendar. They train with Sally D., who also happens to be Bella’s breeder as well as one of Emily’s 4H leaders. She says, “Sally is an amazing trainer and friend. She is a huge part of my life and I love her with all my heart. Bella and I would not be where we are today, and definitely not headed in the direction we are, without her. I am forever grateful for all she has done for us. I also am so very thankful for my mom’s love and support. She gives me everything I need to reach my goals, and she is especially a wonderful ‘chauffeur!’ No matter what I want to do she is always behind me 100% and that is a really great feeling.”
Emily is interested in working with dogs as a career, whether it be showing other peoples’ dogs or training the dogs for them. She’s also interested in perhaps having a training facility where people can bring their dogs to learn to work together as a team. Whatever God has planned for her, you can bet it will involve animals in general, and dogs in particular!
(No, that is NOT her on the front cover.)
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