First Novice Run Through

We had our first novice run through tonight and we did a good job. There were a lot of dogs there for the small waiting area. We didn't have a lot of room to warm up, so we had to go in without much practice. It took a couple of times for Mom to get me in proper position (and she even stepped on my foot once - ouch!) but we got in position and we were off. My heeling was very nice, I had a few places where I lost focus as I was looking outside, but Mom got me and we were back on track. My figure 8 was bootiful (according to Mom) but I know I worked very hard on it. My stand for exam was really good too! My off leash heeling was nice, but again, I lose focus every now and then, but Mom would get me and take off and I would catch up and be great again. Guess WE need to work on that focus thing :) My recall was nice, but Mom said my front was off and my finish was a little crooked as I came too far around to look at Mom -she did want focus -right??!! Mom was surprised about my front as we work on them all the time and I can do them great. Don't tell her, but I was looking out the door and then realized I was too far over after it was too late.

I did a great sit stay, we actually did a 2 minute one so that was an AWESOME sit stay :) my down stay, well, let's just say, it wasn't as good as it should have been. Mom could not figure out why I couldn't lay down and wait for a couple minutes when I can lay down in the agility building with all action going on, Mom not watching AND for a lot more time. I just think it is more stressful when she is staring at me!!

But all in all, our first run through was a huge success. Mom even had other handlers tell her that my focus was beautiful. So I think she should lay off a little. We had a lot of fun! I hope we can go do that some more!!!

I wish I had a video, but Mom forgot the camera. She kept saying she had to get it and then remembered when we were about half way there. Maybe next time...