Treadmill work (Scout) & Scout update

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Treadmill work (Scout) & Scout update

jdata

Posted : 1/19/2009 7:48:03 PM

I recorded some footage of Scout working the treadmill so that the breeder and original owner could see

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMO2YgBibjs

I have no footage of Chloe since she is confined restriction rest for 8 weeks due to an injury.

Scout's debut.

Everyone was in awe of his size. Being 'the' definition of the terrier (several AKC judges also said this about him), he visited the bar setters, timer, scriber and even left the ring twice. He went up to the first dog (soft coated wheaten terrier) he saw and stood shoulder to shoulder to him. My instructor told her mother to grab Scout and put him back in the ring but he found his own way back. He would have had a Q in jumpers but he missed one jump but I wasn't there for a Q i was there for experience for him. He nailed his contacts and weaves. His starting line stays were awesome! I lead out some 30' which is a bit much for a green dog that adds alot of pressure onto him.He wasn't stressed whatsoever. He was always smiling and wagging his tail.

I am trying to decide what trial to enter him next after Linda's seminar either another AKC or my first USDAA which they will be held at our training facility.

KarissaKS

Posted : 1/20/2009 9:14:49 AM

I'm so jealous of your treadmill! Scout looks like he really enjoys it --- I bet my boys would really love one to burn off all their excess energy in the winter, too. Maybe I'll keep an eye on Craigslist to see what's available...

Good job at the trial! It sounds like he had a lot of fun and it can only go up from here! You have a lot to be proud of -- start line stays and long lead outs are very hard for green dogs. Heck, I know a lot of elite dogs who can't do it!

I always say that one thing I won't have to worry about with Kaiser is him running off to visit with the ring crew. That's one advantage to having a dog who doesn't want anything to do with humans. lol

jdata

Posted : 1/20/2009 9:58:37 AM

What Kaiser isn't a people person?

Oh, when they see it, they jump right on it. When I am on it, they want to be on it. Today is 'stair work' and flatwork for Scout after I get my cardio in. The t'mill is a life saver because I don't walk them when their is white stuff or raining.