Days 15 and 16

As you can see, I'm still behind on posting the videos!  But, these are the last two for the next few days as we have a trial this weekend.  We're only entering jumpers, gamblers and pairs to avoid contacts for the most part, but it will still be a long and busy weekend.  Day 15 is at 36", and I didn't measure, but I would guess that Day 16 is between 38 and 40".

Day 15 video:


Stats:  
Reps: 23
% Success:  88%

Thoughts:
1.  Speed.  He's really doing well with speed.  I really like the way a lot of these look.

2.  Treats.  I think it's a good idea to start giving him extra treats for extra good ones (jackpot).  Some of these are better than others.

3.  Mistakes:  Speed is a factor, and he again misses the first one.
-1:05 BIG mistake.  I think it's the first really bad mistake in a while where he completely misses the yellow.

Day 16 was spent out at the field when there were about 5 other dogs on the field running, and several dogs just running and playing in the field next door.  It was great practice for a trial-like scenario, but definitely proved to be difficult for Bentley's concentration.  Please note that I had to edit not 1, not 2, but 3 dogs going to the bathroom that we captured on video-haha!

Day 16 video:


Stats:
Reps: 36
% Success:  81%

1.  Success.  I left this training session feeling a little down.  In retrospect, considering everything going on, it was more stressful and full of distractions than even a trial would be.  It is good practice, but was disappointing as I wasn't happy with a lot of the ones that he did correctly.

2.  Mistakes.  His mistakes were also significantly worse than previously.  On ALL of his misses, he missed by a lot.  Didn't even come close to the yellow.  When we pick back up it will definitely be at this height.