Playing Catch Up
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 6:25PM I may be able to do the puppy video tomorrow. You see I played catch-up and everyone is bathed though I had to think hard about it. But it feels better that it is done. Tomorrow everyone has to only get brushed.
I am still being rude I guess not getting too close to people. I know I am not contagious but not taking chances as this is hanging on. But wow I am better than last week. Just look forward to going out with the dogs and not coughing uncontrollably. Maybe when its not so cold? Here is hoping... They say -37c tonight - geez.
Kona had a bath today though taking a photo was highly interesting as I had him so perfect and then he rolled, play bowed and well made himself a mess. I kept trying to brush and then gave up.
The Molly was also over for a bath and so was Dusty. Didn't get a photo of Dusty that came out. Not sure who was taking photos of her but they were all blurry. :-( Molly and Dusty played with the pups. Only got Molly with the pups.
Trigger and Levon departed with mom and I think she is going to stay in till next Monday. I don't blame her... brrr They were happy to see her! We already miss them.
I do not think Roxie is pregnant (think she is in full blown false pregnancy) so that means she will get bred with Jeannie around April/May. But I am sitting on the fence about Panda. Its looking more likely that she is than not so that will means Panda pups when Spice has hers. I am glad she will have company of the canine persuasion to help her if needed.
Nathan is doing a show in February on Saturday/Sunday and Monday. Then days later Spice and perhaps Panda will be due. Great timing, Nathan.
Sounds like we have Muntuno in the Tricks class so there are at least 3 havanese. Leti is going to be a challenge. I think she is the toughest dog I have ever trained. She's better than yesterday but all she cares about is the treat - rather like Adele. They get so excited its as if they lose their brain and can't contain themselves. Class and the show will be interesting. Nathan trained her after my session this morning and she was at least semi doing what she should. Stay, finish - ARE YOU KIDDING - I did it for half a second - now treat me please. We do not treat her unless she does it correctly. She is rather beside herself with that reality.
Some dogs you can't have the treat in your hand. Leti is indeed that type of a dog but fun... oh yes she is!
Reader Comments (4)
I understand about keeping the treats hidden.
Food focused pups can lose focus on the task and become obsessed with the rewards.
Kona looks so fluffy after his bath.
Please refresh my memory. Is Panda a Spice pup ?
Love konas colouring,beautiful.always nice to see piics of Molly,Stella's sister.
Kathy: Panda is Roxie's sister. She is an Abigail and Phantom pup. So, with her you never know what colour you will throw. She has everything from chocolate, to sable to black white and tans.
Re: food focused, Kona stands in line and says me too - treats please! Logan who wasn't crazy about grooming now jumps up and down to get groomed as he knows the treat comes after I am done. So in many ways if you use treats the right way and not just to treat so they will love you (ok thats okay every now and then) but as a reward - it truly pays off. Leti is still testing the waters today. I think she got a treat every 10th time when she decided okay I will do it right now. She has class tomorrow - oh boy!