Day 19: The Next 30 Days

Tonight was another Mommy and Me day for Fred; but instead of hammering on water blinds, we decided to take the bumper boy out and do a bit of practice for the HRC test this weekend. I have to give it to the dog...he can mark! You can't tell from this angle, but the mark actually falls on the other side of two paths so he had to do multiple cover transitions to get to it.

Watching the videos, however; made me realize that our next 30 days ought to be dedicated to running a straight line back to me. I traditionally haven't been using the "here" or whistle, but I tried it to get him not to cut into the paths tonight. Oh well...I guess I'll have to get creative with this one too!

After 12 bumper boy bumpers from various spots around the back field, Fred was all tired out and READY for his water blind. Maybe he'll sleep tonight!

We can't wait to see everyone in South Carolina on Saturday!