11-12-24 Two EXAMS and one Pop Quiz

Link to FC Week 5 EXAM # 1: Vickster's Test 

11/10/24 Jeanne and Poppy Practicing for Vicksters Exam

Still work to do as Poppy is distracted by barn smells. A few days ago we couldn't even do the vicksters as she lagged so much, but a bit of improvement today. We also did some weaving between 4 planter pots and the finish for the recall. Here's the practice vicksters....

Fun on our Walk 11/4/24

 

We came across some very interesting things on our walk! First up - a wild balloon on a leash, tied to a mailbox, flapping in the wind. Very scary!

Poppy wanted me to get eaten first so she kept going on my right side, so we worked until she walked by on my left. We also had some other distractions including dogs and humans going on their own walks!

Then we came across a police officer who stopped to say hello! They also were willing to do our stranger test. Poppy was not a fan of all the gear (I told her she wasn't being arrested!) but we tried!

Week 5 EXM # 1: The infamous 'Vickster's Test'

Link to Week 5 Exam # 1: Vickster's Test 

Week 4 Exam with Janet and Poppy

Janet and Poppy were stuck this week with lagging and bracing. She tried to do the right thing to help Poppy succeed. The exam isn't pretty, and unfortunately both Janet and Jeanne didn't get more time with Poppy this week. But boot camp is this weekend while all the kids are at Deep Creek.

 

Used the wall and grass as the "alley" for Poppy's 6' recall.

Week 4 Test - 11/3/25

 

Today is my birthday! We got started a little late after birthday festivities (and with daylight savings it's now dark very early), but Poppy gifted me a pretty good test. For distractions we had geese squawking/flying away, leaves blowing/rustling, all of us and Riley walking around while others did the test, Hannah making noise in the apartment, neighbors doing work in their field, etc.

6' Recall

Aunt Jannie attempted her tests today as well, but after doing mine and my mom's back to back beforehand, Poppy was tired. She is going to try again tomorrow morning. 

Yesterday we had "strangers" over (our friends, strangers to Poppy) for lunch, which was  a perfect opportunity to do this part of our test!

 

The 2020 Iowa Trip

 

Can't hardly fathom that Jeanne, Deb, Stephanie and I are back from Iowa after flying out Friday noon.  What a crazy trip!

We ALL survived the Iowa winter, driving in the storm on icy roads, me leaving my cell phone in the rent a car in South Dakota airport, getting through security and changing planes at O'Hara airport. We got home mid afternoon yesterday exhausted, frazzled, but exhilarated with each puppy. The Temperament Testing went very well. Today, Monday, is catch up day and trying to get back to normal schedules (besides taking puppies out every 2 hours).

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Good to be home again-:)