The Real Time Canine I and II

I am often asked for bits of advice and training technique. For me, the best way to respond is by example. Beginning with Kensmuir Star at 10 weeks of age, I have documented his daily lessons in words and pictures and reported on his progress every Sunday. Please join us for Star's journey from puppyhood, through training to success. Visit The Real Time Canine for more information.

The adventure continues with The Real Time Canine II. Read along as I look for just the right puppy to carry on the experience. After a false start with Jed, I am currently training young Tam, who is off to a strong start. Please visit the RTC II to read about each training session in its entirety and as it occurs.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Dance of the Cockleberry

Ruh-Roh

After I worked the dogs yesterday, I took them all down to the creek for a swim. Nell went in and came out like this. Cockleburrs ev-er-y-where...


...can't quite...get...it
They were in her armpits, behind her ears, under her tail


Argh!
She had 'em stuck to her feathers, between her legs, on her chest

I think...I got it
I let her work on 'em for a while before I started on the ones she couldn't reach

Nasty...li'l...buggers!
As we walked back to the truck, she pulled and pulled one after the other.

Yech!
She got all all she could reach, and, resorting to scissors, I cut out the rest when we got home

What just happened?
Nell's a Tom-Boy. If there's dirt, she finds it. If there's trouble, she starts it. Now with a few less feathers.

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