Whimzical Update: Winter 2012

I’m gonna count this as a Whimzical Update: Winter 2012. Can I just say, Whimzy amazes me. I am so beyond ecstatic with how far she has come. Granted we still hit a hole in our training, which I promptly fill! But really tonight she was on fire! I even layered the weaves. My 13 month old dog lets me layer the weaves! Can’t explain how cool that feels considering I don’t even layer the weaves with Jenna…not because I can’t I just never have too haha. I am also thrilled with her contacts, the speed, the stop, the quick release, all perfect for me right now. Okay done fawning over my baby, now for goals! We still have lots to work before March 18^th (our first show) like a “go!” might be helpful on an AKC Novice Jumpers course. Still working rears, they are looking better and she takes the pressure pretty well now. A few weeks ago she pushed off every obstacle I rear crossed. Well maybe there aren’t a TON of things we need before Novice, but other goals need to be met. Like faster weaves, tighter turns, mastering backsides(I am pushing her wide on them for now because she is still young) threadles, pull throughs, slice rears, wraps, post turns, RFPs, rears on contacts, etc. etc. I know pretty complicated stuff for a young dog, but no worries these are long term training goals. Not exactly going outside to work threadles or pull throughs any time soon!! Well maybe with Jenna. 

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I love my girly <3