That must be such a fun job .. to be a tech at a dog rehab place. I can't think of a job that's better than helping dogs while getting to swim with them.
Bug definitely prefers wading to swimming. I am thinking about doing a seminar this summer that builds confidence in swimming.
No, it wasn't noisy. There was only one other dog there when we were there, a deaf older lab. I think Bug finds swimming high stress at this point. I am hoping that will change!
He does love the water, but only for wading at this point. I think the lack of control in the pool stresses him out. If he sees a pond, lake, or creek he makes a bee-line for it!
Ike is the first dog that is purely my own. We have overcome some big hurdles with his fear of people (how can you avoid them!) and continue to work on building our confidence in the sport of agility. Ike takes life at a much slower speed than I do, which is a challenge. My goal for our partnership is to figure out a sport or joint activity that Ike and I can enjoy equally and excel at together. This would be in addition to Ike's #1 sport, lounging on the couch; which I don't really enjoy or excel at.
Carmen
Silvermist Goes to the Opera NAC-V NCC OJC-V TN-O TG-N HP-N, CL1 CL2-H CL2-F
Carmen is a 9 yo salt-n-pepper Miniature Schnauzer from the same breeder as Ike. I started working with Carmen in the winter of '08 after my DH told me we could not get another dog until the end of 2008 (enter Bug 5/08). Little did I know how much joy she would take in agility and what a spitfire she would be. We are having a ton of fun working together. Unfortunately, Carmen was diagnosed with PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) in 10/08 and has been retired as her vision continues to change.
Bug (Honor)
CH Visions Cornerstone Dream On (CGC) TN-N
Bug (fka Honor) is a 5 year old CWC. He is a blue merle with tan points, a LOVELY temperament and a great work ethic. He finished his AKC championship 7/3/2010. Bug is looking forward to playing in Rally Obedience and tracking/Noseworks.
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What a good boy Bug!
That's too cute. I hope it helps him!
That must be such a fun job .. to be a tech at a dog rehab place. I can't think of a job that's better than helping dogs while getting to swim with them.
The pool likes familiar :) Phoebe spent many hours swimming in it for her rehab.
Bug doesn't look like he's having much fun swimming, ears back, tongue flicks. Does he like swimming on his own?
Bug has the "she's trying to drown me" look on his face. I don't think he likes that pool a whole lot. Was it noisy?
Bug definitely prefers wading to swimming. I am thinking about doing a seminar this summer that builds confidence in swimming.
No, it wasn't noisy. There was only one other dog there when we were there, a deaf older lab. I think Bug finds swimming high stress at this point. I am hoping that will change!
I thought Corgi's loved the water. Does he groove on lakes and ponds? Whippets are, in general, not big on swimming.
He does love the water, but only for wading at this point. I think the lack of control in the pool stresses him out. If he sees a pond, lake, or creek he makes a bee-line for it!
Oh what a good Bug, he just looks like "are you sure this is ok mom?
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