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Here are some videos of our graduation performance

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Here are some videos of our graduation performance routine from the class we took called beginning Canine Musical Freestyle with Dani & Skip.
We learned how to have our dog walk in heel position on the left, we also taught our dogs how to walk on our right side calling it either “hip” or “side”. I used the word “side” because hip sounds to close to Skip.
We also worked on ways to move our dogs from one side to the other by either passing in front or cutting behind or weaves.
They also learned how to spin in both directions in front of us & beside us on both sides. Backing up, coming to the front, fancy about turns & circles.
We also were just learning how to bow. I think we were not too bad. And most importantly we had FUN!
With Dani (take 1)
http://youtu.be/YIesZmSXbhk
With Dani (take 2)
http://youtu.be/i1UvDVgKS1k
I must mention the first three nights (out of six), Skip seemed like he was just not getting this. For those that know my little guy he’s come a long way in training & socialization so I thought he may have not been suited for this type of dog training activity.
However 4th night of class we added music to our steps & Skip came out of his shell & performed all that we had worked on like a champ!
So here he is… tail wagging, prancing & enjoying himself.
With Skip
http://youtu.be/oLxyMxMQUck

Doing the Dog Paddle: Tips on Teaching Your Dog to Swim

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Not all dogs know how to swim. Not all dogs can swim. Not all dogs like swimming (I have one). However, if you are at a lake, in an ocean, have a pool & these are places you spend time at, it’s critical to teach your dogs to swim & where is the exit or place to climb out of. My dogs always wear their life jackets when in and around water. It helps with the following:
1) keeps them visible, especially to boaters & skiers.
2) if they get tired, have a cramp, all of sudden can’t swim for whatever reason then it will help keep them from drowning.
3) it helps keep their head up out of the water & prevents them from taking in too much water.
Happy Swimming!!!