their partnership was strong, their communication and understanding was solid... they were swift in their movements... it was awesome! The funny things was, our morning walk was horrible! The complete opposite...lol. Every camper felt defeated, exhausted and unaccomplished... some resulting to unnecssary force due to the frustration they felt, some giving up, and others just letting their dogs pull along. The difference was, they had to practice what they learned, and that is to separate their emotion from the exercise... and think of it purely from the way the dog sees and feels it. Despite the afternoon heat, the campers begged to stay longer and extend the walk... its what happens when things are going to so great! But, as importantly, we need to know our limits with the dogs, and respect how well they did too. We headed back to Doglando for swim time! Yesterday was our first time in the pool with the dogs... it was everything like you probably imagine it to me..... most did not like it. This lesson was vital in our ability to teach the dogs to trust us and more importantly for the dog to know "it can do it!" Those kids that were patient despite the challenge it poised, were able to get their dogs swimming along with them within 30 minutes. Two dogs are seeking to have a dock diving career! Overall a great day, a lot accomplished... kids and dogs exhausted, mentally and physically.
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Sabtu, 19 Maret 2016
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