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    Presto is 8 months old!

    Oh boy! Presto turned 8 months old yesterday. We are officially in adolescence proven by the fact that he tried to mark inside the agility barn recently. That's a tough one because it's kinda outside and the ground is dirt or sand and I can guarantee other dogs have gone in there. So, can't really blame a guy for trying, but being that he was unsuccessful and the repercussions of trying were fairly unpleasant for him, I feel pretty good about his future as an agility barn marker. Did you know that most agility instructors/barn owners charge you $20 for marking in the barns? It can be an expensive hobby!

    Training is going well. We are working on reward markers, which is something I haven't done before. It helps a lot with dogs that experience frustration. We're doing all the things. At the end of March we start a CCC class, which is a really interesting concept and a great class for Presto. It's a new program by Suzanne Clothier that a local instructor became certified to teach. We'll see how it goes. I have a lot of friends taking it with young dogs and are really liking it. https://www.seespotgrin.com/ccc

    Presto is going to be a little guy. I think he is 19-20" tall and may top out at 21-22" is my guess. Weight wise, I have no idea. I should get him weighed. But, I'm thinking 60-65 lbs. His 16 week weight has him at 65 lbs. Two of his brothers are 22" and in the mid-70s. It's like there was a split in type. Half of the puppies are more like Presto and the other half are more typey - conformation. It'll be interesting to see how they turn out as adults.

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    The dog walker send this to me on Presto's 8 month birthday yesterday.

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    Puppy's first obedience bag!

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    On a hike last weekend.

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    I don't think he'll ever grow out of this!
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    He’s so big but still has a puppy face! Love!
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    Sounds like you are having lots of fun with Presto. I'm trying to find someone in Cleveland that would do a recreational nosework class with Asher. I need to get him into something.... Presto is handsome.

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    busy busy puppy! still so so cute.

    interesting the difference in the boys, that's quite a variance!

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    Handsome boy! I love his sweet expression.
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    Presto...you're getting so big!

    Very sweet and handsome boy!

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    Happy 8 month birthday. You look so big and handsome!
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    Wow, none of our trainers charged a penalty for marking. It was a problem for Oban. Not that he marked, but he would not walk where another dog had peed or pooped.
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    That CCC training method looks really interesting. Their description fits Diggity to a T. He is so smart and learns things so fast, but it all goes out the window when we are outside with distractions (blowing leaves, people, dogs.) I looked it up and there is a trainer near me. Might consider taking a class.

    Thanks for sharing this!


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    Charged for marking? Wow! Lido's never marked (yet...), but geez, Louise.

 



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