Hallie's Weave Pole Training Continues

Well last night at class Hallie did so well that I decided it was time to finish her weave pole training. We hadn't practice any while Crystal was away in Canada, so it has been well over 2 weeks. This morning we started again.

I started with 2 sets of 2x2's set at 2 and 8, so a slight angle. I started working with her @ the top of the spectrum, nice and easy. She remembered the drill in no time flat! So I worked all angles both sides, so she had to practice entering from either side, as each side is different. This is what this mornings session consisted of.

I pose a question to anyone who reads my blog. Have you ever looked a weave poles from the dogs view? They look very different depending on where you are; for example, look at them dead on, all you see is one pole! Tricky if you ask me.

I came home for lunch today, so I decided to take the opportunity to work with Hallie a bit more. Started with the poles @ 2 and 8. Did a couple practice runs. Then I added the 3rd set of poles. All 3 set @ 2 and 8. I had her go through the first 2 sets then I rewarded, then I had her go through the last set. Next I tried all 3 in a row, BINGO! She was one it! We practiced this from all angles both sides. She had a couple of hiccups but that is too be expected, if she did it perfectly from the word go....I wouldn't be training it! :)

Then tonight after work I did one more session. Started off with all 3 set @ 2 and 8. Then I closed them up to be a straight line! She did them perfectly.

I am finding that Hallie is very different then Pyper. Pyper is very fast to learn things but she will sometimes deviate because she thinks she knows best. Hallie on the other hands takes a bit longer to learn but ones she gets it she is on it! She understands the job and completes the task! AMAZING! I love it!

Hallie seems to get excited easily which can be distracting for her. She seems to loose focus if she gets too excited. Just something we need to work on.

All in all I am REALLY pleased with her progress. At this rate she will be doing 12 poles by Monday's class. That is our goal!