And Dusty, Too?

I’ve been working with Belle for the last few weeks on a fairly regular basis.  Since I’ve never done this before, it’s probably taking us longer to learn stuff than it would if I was taking instruction or had a syllabus to follow.  On the plus side though, I usually work/play with Belle two to four times a day for 2-5 minutes at a time.  We just work on what strikes my fancy at the moment.

I was trying to gait Dusty when it dawned on me that he would be an excellent freestyle dog, so I started working with him also.

Today, I videoed both dogs so I could try picking out some music for them.  It took Dusty almost a full minute of bouncing around before he exhibited a modicum of self-control.  I must remember to deliver food into his mouth.  If it falls on the ground it takes him forever and a day to find it.  Also, Dusty does not seem to like to bow, so we need a substitute behavior.  I think the leap into me and down might do the trick (so to speak).

When I began with Belle, I had a tug in my hand.  It was definitely much too stimulating for her.  It’s a shame her bark is so high-pitched.  My neighbors probably hate us both.

Music Choices - Belle:

I Fought the Law (I could wear an orange jump suit; Belle could wear a K-9 vest)

Respect (Harley Leathers)

Born to Be Wild

Do You Love Me

Tequilla

Music Box Dancer

Putting on the Ritz

Cracklin’ Rose – instrumental

Hot Diggitty

A Bushel and a Peck

Whipped Cream

Espana Cani

In The Mood

Rebel Rouser

Music Choices – Dusty

Heard It Through the Grapevine

Do You Love Me

Putting on The Ritz (cane prop)

You’re the One that I Want

Da Doo Ron Ron

Let’s Go Trippin - instrumental