What motivates your dog?
I thought I would share my experience from the weekend, in hope that it will help anyone.
I had forgotten all the toys I use in the ring and on the day, treats weren’t working! We were standing alone in Limit, a “free pass” to the challenge, but Giles didn’t want to move like he can, his head was lower, he just wasn’t playing the game!
Not wanting this attitude in the challenge, I ran off to buy a toy from hub int while open dog was in! We had a game, some fun and then went into the challenge (with new, fluffy, squeaky mouse in my bra!).
Pretty pleased I made the effort and spent £2.50 on yet another toy! We got the RCC behind the eventual group winner!
moral of the story – know what motivates your dog!
6 replies on “What motivates your dog?”
Just goes to show you need a big bra to win CCs or res. CCS.lol. Well done though.
Not big….just well filled – with toys!
Did you see that another of your ‘students’ also got a Reserve CC at Bournemouth…..yes, our little Florence (Heart of Gold de Cabrenysset for Hanvale)…out of Junior Bitch 🙂 http://www.collielife.com/Show%20results/General%20Ch.Shows/bournemouth/2013.html Congratulations on your win! Simon & Hannah
I did! Knew she would be a star! You will have to come back to Ringcraft with bubbly! 😉
We were only just saying that we should do that. She’s fine with the outdoor shows, but needs some preparation for the indoor ones as autumn draws closer (sad isn’t it when it’s still supposed to be summer!) Her nerves in certain situations do seem to have improved with age though. Look forward to seeing you again soon! Get the tea and biscuits ready 🙂
Tea and biscuits always ready – even if you come without a dog! 😀