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Location: Denmark
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Watched the three videos, got on here and wrote a reply longer than anything IŽve written before and my pc went "error"
But here we go again
I understand why you dont want to show your videos on here but just wanted to say, you have absolutly nothing to fear or be ashamed off. Luna is very well behaved and youŽre doing fine
Much better than I had feared from all your horrorstories
What I want to say that, I would like to see Jeanette aged 5 and LunaŽs inner puppy comming out.
She is, due to all the OB classes very obedient and you focusing on doing every single detail right is obvios.
I miss playing, having fun and you relaxing
I think that due to youŽre maybe a bit insecure, wanting everything to be perfect and maybe even expecting Luna to not do well, it gets a bit military way you know?
I would forget about obedience for now and start playing with Luna. I would act silly, get down on her level and encourage her to be enthusiastic and playful and to have a good time. The two of you together.
All your training in ob and what is clear she knows and does, tells me that any details will be piece of cake to add when ready. But you need to bring in the fun and playing a lot more imo.
This is retrieving and for her to learn it has to be fun. It has to be with you being relaxed, cheerful and happy - so get down on all four and start playing with that great dog you have
If you need exercises and tips on how to act silly - you know where to ask