New school

Well Katy & I started at our new school last night. After being expelled for her growling & barking at other dogs in agility class   Newbies were to arrive at 6, normal classes 1/2hr later. So we arrived with a bit of dread on my part, only one other pup there (a pug) She started off by asking if I ever have a slack lead with Katy      with my answer she said have I tried a 1/2 check collar (no I said) Well she had one for us to try, wow what a difference no pulling (just ordered one   )
Well she did everything I asked her to do, sit & wait, down, fetch & retrieve her toy & even to stay in a down when I was 5 paces away talking to the trainer   & to top it all off she only grumbled once at the other dog (quietly)
By then a couple of other dogs arrived, she asked them to do a circuit round the hall passing us (5ft away) Katy sat at my side not making a noise but I must admit trembling quite a lot.
Lets see how she does next Monday as we are straight in with a proper class.
Very proud mummy   

Yay - that sounds great and far more relaxed than the past class! Xx

Very well done Katy

Wonderful

Fantastic news.. Well done both   

Thats great well done Katy!!

Brilliant Katy, good work!

Good news. We use the 1/2 check as well but also use a no pull harness at the same time. If we get to a spot where we need more head control we switch from the harness to the collar.

JStaff wrote:Good news.  We use the 1/2 check as well but also use a no pull harness at the same time.  If we get to a spot where we need more head control we switch from the harness to the collar.

I tried Katy on a no pull harness but unfortunately she didn't read the instructions    This type of collar seems more promising.

Well done Katy.

Sounds great, well done