Went to obedience on Saturday which we haven't been to for aaaaaaaaaaages. It showed! Actually, Chester was very good at all the obedience, his stays were really really solid with no sign of movement and heel work good too. We always loose out when we do the distance control of sit and down because I never teach the down command! What did show up was Chester's impatience. Having not been used to just sitting there while other dogs did their thing he was moaning most of the time (we'd never be able to enter Field Trials!). He even let out a massive howl when an ambulance went past! Thanks Chester.
Yesterday was just so hot - we played retrieve in and out of the river to keep cool. I have to watch he doesn't shake when coming out but it's about 1 in every 10 he does that. Our favourite exercise is to throw the ball across the river into the next field. Chester bounds through the water to the other side and searches for the ball. I tried some stops and redirection while he was on the other side of the bank. Nothing amazing but some progress.
Going to the Large Munsterlander working test this Sunday, just to watch but I would love to enter. We'd be in the puppy class which might be our last opportunity at this as we'll be straight into novice next year but just not sure we're ready. I think it's fairly friendly and open so maybe we could get to have a go as the lady said everyone was welcome even if you are only watching. I will be annoyed if I see the standard and we're at the same level and could've entered but on the other hand could get a massive confidence knock if all the dogs are brilliant!
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