Cheyenne_Fury Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 (edited) Just thought I would post a little update on my loveable, but not so obedient old beagle cross Murray. I had been experiencing problems with getting his attention and he was pulling on the lead whenever I took him for a walk and generally not being obedient at all. On advise from several of the trainers on this forum, I took Murray along to an information session at ADT dog training in Berwick (Vic) and just had to share. Murray was sooo good on Saturday when I took him down. The information session was about an hour and a half. The first hour was one of the lovely trainers explaining all about ADT and what courses they offered etc. Murray had a bit of a sniff around and then just laid at my feet for most of that time. He was a dream . The only little incident that we had was a puppy got a bit too curiious with Murray's tail and Murray didn't really appreciate it. He had a little growl, just telling the pup to keep his distance, but didn't once bite or bear his teeth. I am sure that this is him just getting older and not wanting to be bothered by the younger ones, after all he is around 9 and a half. He loves to have a play, but doesn't like other dogs jumping on him and carrying on. I suppose he is just past all that, One of the other trainers did an assessment on Murray and after going through a few little issues that we have at home he scored Murray 7/10 and able to do even the most advanced obedience course that ADT offered. Needless to say I was soo pleased with this and so glad that other people saw potential in my boy just as I did. We signed up for control obedience classes and socialisation classes which both sound like lots of fun and I can't wait to start next Saturday If all the people at ADT are as nice and carrying and knowledgable as the ones that I had the pleasure of meeting on Saturday (other owners and trainers alike) then Murray will be a wonder dog soon enough, and I will have the makings of a good handler Just thought I would share our exciting news. Anne Edited December 3, 2005 by Cheyenne_Fury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 That's good to hear Anne, i'm glad you liked it! I was late getting to the pool so i didn't drop by because I figured you probably would have been finished already. Should see you there next week though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Hey CF! Good for you .... I'll look forward to meeting you one of these days. Work shops and lectures are going to keep me busy for the next couple of weeks, but I hope to get back to class training early December. Have fun in your training sessions. Gooooooo Murray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne_Fury Posted November 20, 2005 Author Share Posted November 20, 2005 Thanks Haven and Erny, I am really thankful for the advise you both gave me and soooo happy that you both recommended it. I had attended an obedience club with my other dog Jake a few years back now, but didn't enjoy it because one of the trainers was very rude to the owners and made them feel like they didn't know anything about handling their dogs and controlling them and that's why they were going to obedience. I am pleased to say that ADT seems to be the complete opposite and everyone was super nice and really helpful so I am definately looking forward to the real work starting with Murray . I am also seriously considering joining the advanced obedience course and socialisation with Jake in the new year BTW: I registered under my first Name "Belinda" but much prefer Anne, which is my middle name Thanks again guys and certainly look forward to lots of fun and of course meeting both of you Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 WEll done ANnne you have taken the biggest step and im sure you will be rreaping the rewards soon enough yb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne_Fury Posted November 20, 2005 Author Share Posted November 20, 2005 Thanks YB, yep we have gone a step in the right direction and now comes the hard, but still fun stuff. Murray and I will both benefit enormously and I am looking forward to the challenge that will come with training my loveable old man Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 do ADT break over chrissy yb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne_Fury Posted November 20, 2005 Author Share Posted November 20, 2005 (edited) YB, yep they do but it is only for 3 weeks i think which I am super pleased about so we will get three training sessions in before the break and lots of things to practice over the break and then go back nice and fresh and showing all the stuff we will have practiced Anne Edited November 20, 2005 by Cheyenne_Fury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 thats a good attitude actually it will work well for you there is so muh to take in having a little break to absorb the information will make it even easier next year wehn you go back yb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KismetKat Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 there is another dog with the tag "TWG" (the wonder dog)???? perhaps we could form a club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Did you get the info about the fun day on the 18th? It's going to be so cool! Anyone see ADT's team extreme on the news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Did you get the info about the fun day on the 18th? It's going to be so cool!Anyone see ADT's team extreme on the news? Poo .... I missed it. What did it cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Showed some of the guys showing off their tricks at the dogs day out. I was too far away from the TV to hear what was said, but they sure looked very impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne_Fury Posted November 20, 2005 Author Share Posted November 20, 2005 Did you get the info about the fun day on the 18th? It's going to be so cool!Anyone see ADT's team extreme on the news? Poo .... I missed it. What did it cover? Yeah I missed that too... Bugger Haven, yep got the info about the Christmas fun day. I will definately be there. Just a question. My dog Jake is not a member yet. Would I be able to bring him along as well as Murray??? Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Anne - unfortunately not. All the dogs there are members and, as such, have been assessed (so they have an understanding of temperament and training levels) and have had vaccinations checked off (and any other issues discussed and advice given). They'd lose control of things if ppls could turn up with non-member dogs. It's a safety (for all) issue. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Showed some of the guys showing off their tricks at the dogs day out. I was too far away from the TV to hear what was said, but they sure looked very impressive! I remember - it was at the "Assistance Dogs Australia" fun/picnic day at Albert Park Lake. Perhaps HR took some pictures and could post some up under a different thread/forum. I'll speak to him on Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne_Fury Posted November 20, 2005 Author Share Posted November 20, 2005 Anne - unfortunately not. All the dogs there are members and, as such, have been assessed (so they have an understanding of temperament and training levels) and have had vaccinations checked off (and any other issues discussed and advice given). They'd lose control of things if ppls could turn up with non-member dogs. It's a safety (for all) issue. Sorry. I thought so which is definately fair enough Oh well Jake can come along next year Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 (edited) Oh well Jake can come along next year Thank you for understanding. Edited November 20, 2005 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne_Fury Posted November 20, 2005 Author Share Posted November 20, 2005 Not a problem. It is for the safety of everyone there and so definately fair enough Can't wait to see all the fun. Will just have to take Jake over to Grandma's (my mum's) for the day where he can be spoilt rotten while Murray and Me spend some quality time together Jake loves my mum Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReXy Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 great anne sounds like u had fun good boy murray for being so good for u... might try find out about adt as well.... but not sure if saturdays suit atm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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