Dal & Mad's Mom Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 I have been training with Penny we are learning together and my trainers says we work well together. I have also started Maddie and Mick and we have talked about alternating weeks but, with winter coming I may not have that chance regularly. I'd really like to have Maddie ready for Nursery this spring. Should I stick with her for now and Hold Mick off till spring? My trainer says Mick is very promising but, needs an experienced handler he's sneaky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiegirl Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 How old is Maddie? Don't rush anyone into nursery- that is one thing I have learned... Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted November 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 She will be 1 April 6th. Does she have another year? Mick is 2 Jan 7th I think. Penney is 4 Dec 31st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiegirl Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 hi What I mean, is that each dog has their own learning, and confidence curve, and that many a dog has been rushed up into competition and isn't ready. My feeling is that this is a marathon, not a race, so take your time, make sure you dog is capable and confident in strange places, etc, and go from there. It is exciting, but take your time Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 I wont be able to get to many trials as a Mom and a Nurse who works weekends/swing shifts. I consistantly work with Penny to do Novice but, I'm wondering if I'll make more problems working with Mick if he's a tougher dog. She says Penny and I are perfect together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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