TerraNik

Woohoo!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!! Thanks! Also, I think I remember you from another forum ... are you in the medical field at all? Yep... Med student and in my past life... Occupational Therapist.

Woohoo!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

Gooooooo Daisy!! Congratulations! That is a HUGE achievement!

When you explain it like that it makes perfect sense. To me, it sounds like a calming exercise (for lack of a better word) rather than a focus exercise. Meanwhile, Ahsoka and I had a breakthrough tonight... Usually we get out of the car at obedience and it's a struggle to get the 50m from the car to where I put her crate. She's been better (but not perfect) everywhere except at obedience when we first get out of the car. Tonight she only let out two barks and didn't pull at all! We're finally getting there... There's hope!

Photos From NSW Lappie Picnic

I haven't either.

Congratulations!!

Congratulations everyone!!!

Hi there I live on the Central Coast as well - Berkeley Vale. I've been going down to Erskine Park every Saturday for the past 4-5 weeks. It's great - well worth the drive. It's is on most Saturdays from 9am to 3pm with an hour's break for lunch from around 12pm. It's also on most Sundays though I'm not sure of the times - possibly the same. Every month or sometimes more often they run a trial so it's not on that weekend. There is a trial today and the next trial is on the 26th September. I'm not sure what happens after the next trial. I think they take a break over Christmas but I'm not sure for how long or when it starts. I'll be asking next Saturday. Anyway, give it a go - it's really fun. My German Shepherd, Mysty, enjoys it so much I have trouble getting her in the car to go home at the end of each training day - this is the same dog who readily jumps into the car without an invitation usually! So, maybe see you there sometime Ooh I met you yesterday!! With Jedi my kees and Ahsoka my lappie!! Nice to meet you!

Beautiful shots everyone!! I really have to make an effort! Going away to the lake later this month... Might be a good opportunity.

Took my Keeshond and Finnish Lapphund herding for the first time since their HIC's in May! Had a ball!! Though it seems my Keeshond has a better idea about what to do than my Lapphund! Go figure! Felt completely uncoordinated though, but I'm sure it'll get better!

I know it can be very frustrating but consistency is the key. The training will pay off!

I would love one of the second sort!!!

But doing the above, isn't that rewarding the dog for looking at whatever distraction? I thought clickers were supposed to mark desirable behaviours? That's what I thought. The clicker is a marker for what you want from the dog. On another note, if the dog isn't paying enough attention to look at you to get its reward then it's too distracted to begin with. I have a highly distracted dog (my lappie) and have been doing a LOT of focus work with her. I do a few different exercises with her. She has gone from a dog that is uncontrollable with excitement (barking, pulling on lead, jumping, whining, more pulling... etc) when other dogs are around. She had absolutely NO focus at all... Now she sits and waits (albeit with a bit of whining and wiggling) to greet other dogs and to one who can heel with focus within 30cm of other dogs. We're still working on her focus and her impulse control, but the following things helped a lot: 1. Sitting at heel and C&T for focus. I don't talk to her, I just wait for her to offer the behaviour. As soon as she looks at me - C&T. I slowly extended the time that she focuses on me before I C&T. 2. On a long line at the park. Walked around and let her do her own thing... As soon as she came over to me or paid attention to what I was doing, C&T. Again, I don't say anything to prompt her to do this - I want her to learn that offering focus to me is rewarding. 3. When other dogs are around she is asked to sit and focus on me and wait. She's not allowed to greet the other dog until I am satisfied that I have her full attention. It's very, very difficult for her but she is doing quite well.

You will never go back!! Enjoy it!! It's easier than it looks B&C... Just start having a fiddle!

Nope, was just in my mailbox.

My dogs jump up to my hand or catch the treat when they're learning. Now I use food pots (don't carry treats on me).

I love my tripod, but yes they are a hassle to carry around... But if you want good photos, it's worth it!! I have a little gorillapod (DSLR version) which is great for carrying in my backpack. It's very light and is quite versatile. It's not as sturdy as a proper tripod, but when you're weighing up weight/convenience, it does a pretty good job! Costs about $50

We have K9 Cruiser bowls... Stops the water spilling. We swear by them!

Erskine Park - Saturdays at 9am.

I'm thinking of getting into tracking with my Finnish Lapphund. Took her herding and she tracked the sheep around the ring before she got into herding mode! She's got a good nose on her!! That book looks like it will be a great start for us. I have no idea what I'm doing!

Got my pack today!! Wooh!

OCAU... computer geek forum Has a massive photography section.

Same here... I have a few ideas, but still very vague in my head!

Great job to you both, ness!!