Creed -
Tracking - Had the training director watch how I laid the tracks and he gave me some good suggestions. After we ran the one that I laid, he laid a short one and Creed nailed the 2 corners very well (Training Director was impressed). Creed had a great time as he loves what he finds in the grass (hot dogs)!! Better than Easter!!! Creed was not bothered by the Training Director talking to me while on the track, or his walking around during the track - Creed wanted the prize in the grass - the heck with everyone else.
Obedience - we are not doing formal training at this time. Will talk to the obedience training director next week about when and what to start. Right now we are doing sit, down, wait, and focus on me in very short positive sessions.
Protection - he watched the last dog in protection and showed more interest than in the last 2 times we were at training. He chased the rag (tied to an old Sh whip) the training director had, caught it and played tug with the training director. After 3 times of this I took him back to the van, running, tug in mouth and whip dragging behind. This was a 50 yard run, up-hill and he did not want to let it go when I got to the van!!
We were very pleased with how well both dogs did. The German Shepherd members are impressed at how well Spice works and how well Creed is learning. Thank you for 2 very good working dogs. More importantly, thank you for 2 great companions!!!
