elementbcs Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Just a small brag... I went out for a lesson with Dianne today, and finally got to work Moss myself! :dance: He really was beyond great. I guess I shouldn't be surprised, based on his breeding and all, but Man, I can't tell you how much fun it was to actually get in there with him and try him out. I'm so proud of my boy! I think that his only major issue will be dealing with ME and my dumbass-ish tendencies. I put him in a few situations/ "oh sh*t!" moments (got too far away from the sheep or some other stupid thing) that I thought would end badly, but I guess I really didn't need to worry because he picked up my slack pretty well. I'm pretty blown away. It's one thing to watch someone else work your puppy, it's a whole 'nother thing to be in there with him. We circled a little bit and them did some fetching in the big arena. He pushed on me a little bit but I think I did an all right job of backing him off. Probably not enough, though. Oh well, something to work on, right? He was rating himself really nicely, and Dianne says he's a natural outrunner. I know it's pretty "small potatoes" stuff, but to a newb like me, it was really fun. Moss is so relaxing to work because he's so natural and doesn't seem to have the tendency to get pushy, fast, or slicey like Cedar does. With him I was able to actually enjoy myself a bit. I think I must have been smiling the entire time I was out there Thanks for letting me share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 There is no better feeling than to work a dog that is doing a good job - you deserve to be excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllieMackie Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 OMG! How exciting! Go go you and Moss! Nat let me work Finn just a mbit at our instinct evaluation, since he was taking to it so well - and maaaan, it is HARD to be a handler! It definitely takes some getting used to, but I think it'll be a ton of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.DaisyDuke Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 That is really exciting! Good job! Oh, and look at those ears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooky Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Good boy Moss!! And I have to say he only gets cuter as he gets older. I agree, it is so exciting to start these dogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 I don't think it's small potatoes at all! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elementbcs Posted September 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks I can't wait to work him again on Friday. Hopefully the hubby will come along and take pix/video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 I agree with Paula--no small potatoes at all. How much fun you have in store with Moss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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