We got the post card in the mail. Isabelle can sign up for Agility I. In order to take the class, she actually has to listen to Mommy and pass a small obedience test!!! I had no question about Dora's abiity to do this 2 months ago. Now Isabelle is either totally on, or totally Isabelle. My good friend Mona always says "oh, come on, Isabelle is a good dog!" then she witnesses Isabelle act like a total nut. Isabelle seems to have major issues with dogs playing fighting, or simply being dogs. She also has issues with human's ignoring her. For instance, stand for exam is quickly followed with "hey buddy keep petting" which comes out "ROW WOW WOW!" really loud!
But we are going to get practicing for the test at the end of this month. Keep her on her toes and maybe a bit of rescue remedy and lack of food come test day!
Last month, I decided Isabelle is ready for Rally Novice. I took her to our usual friday night practice course. I took her off lead and kept small treats in my hand. I thought the fact of knowing Mommy had treats in her hand would be enough. We quickly got through the first 7 signs, Isabelle was totally on. In fact, she got so bored that after the halt, down, walk around, she added a roll over (that is totally belle!) Well then she got bored and realized the treats weren't coming and she darted out the baby gates (she jumps through the holes) and attacked a sheltie that must have been giving her funny looks! Not cute.... Mom immediately placed her butt in the crate after a firm correction! The thing is she loves going to the training center and socializing, playing, and training but the ADD quickly comes out!
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