Freeshaping

Isn't it funny when you start doing something and then suddenly that's all you see around you? That doesn't make much sense does it. Alright.

I've been working on hind end awareness. I decided to do daily 5 minute sessions with each dog. I started out luring then realized only a few were actually catching on. So, I switched to freeshaping. Then, I hear one friend is freeshaping. Then another. Then another is posting videos.

I have to admit, I never thought about taping our sessions, until I watched her videos. Taping it could only help. So I did.

I learned quite a few things doing that...

• I do get stage fright.
• The dogs are unsure of the camera.
• Jackson needs to be crated if he's not the one training. Otherwise, he wanders around and distracts everyone.
• The girls are easily distracted.
• I need better treats that they can eat more quickly.
• The background noise in my home, that I never notice, is pretty loud.
• I really need to raise 'the box' up so *I* don't miss paw movement.

Here's some stills from the videos!

There's no picture of Jackson. He really wasn't "in the game" during this session. So there wasn't a good shot. Unless you want to see his butt? I know it's a cute butt, but still.