Root Beer Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 I haven't really started training Bandit for Freestyle yet - although I am about to start now! But I put him in the "Innovations" division at a competition this past weekend. "Innovations" is non-titling. You aren't judged - you basically get free time in the ring in the competition environment. On Saturday you can only take a toy in, but on Sunday they often open it up for food use since the competition is over when they have the Sunday dogs go. We were there on Saturday, so I signed Bandit up to play tug in the ring! My intent was to show him that the ring in the competition environment is a fun place to be, and that was definitely accomplished! Bandit chose the song that we used. There is an explanation of that in the video itself. Of course, I'm ready to break out the Tchaicovsky, but Bandit is correct - now is the time for fun puppy stuff. It really is a cute song for a puppy dog to play to. So, here is Bandit's "debut" as a Freestyle dog. We are going to do this again in November and I actually hope to have some cute tricks trained by then so we can do a little performance (still with a toy, or maybe food if I go on Sunday) at that one. I want to make two other "fish" that he will be able to interact with as props. Hoping to start in Beginner in June, but I am not going to rush him. If he's not ready, we will keep playing in Innovations until he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Good Shepherd Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Wow Kristine, congrats, this looks like a blast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sekah Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Congrats! I'm sure the two of you have a bright future ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 VERY cute! He is going to be great. I love watching puppies bouncing around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMP Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Looks like you're having fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentleLake Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 That looks like one very happy, confident pup! Way to go, Bandit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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