23 Weeks, 1 Day I have gradually been introducing Epic to some different adult dogs from the ones I typically allow to meet puppies. I am doing this gradually because a negative experience can have long lasting effects. So far she’s handling things very well with new dogs: she’s greeting them appropriately, inviting them toContinue reading “Pupdate – Week 23”
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Pupdate – Week 22
22 Weeks Today, I started teaching Epic the foundation of turning left by using our trusty stool. Turning left is one of a number of skills I think are important for rally dogs to have. The bonus is that pivoting on a raised surface is also a great way to strengthen a dog’s hindquarters andContinue reading “Pupdate – Week 22”
Pupdate – Week 21
21 Weeks, 1 Day Weight: 21.2 kg / 46.7lbs I took Epic to the vet this morning to have her ears looked at they have become gradually dirtier and itchier over the past week and I suspected an ear infection. Dr. Radcliffe took one look at her ears and said, yup it was an earContinue reading “Pupdate – Week 21”
Pupdate – Week 20
20 Weeks This evening, Epic and I went to our very first conformation fun match together. I was very nervous about the whole thing. I wasn’t worried about how we would do and more worried about the judgy-ness of the people around us. As we waited our turn it occurred to me that my nervousnessContinue reading “Pupdate – Week 20”
Pupdate – Week 19
19 Weeks, 1 Day This morning Epic went for a spa day while I headed across the border to pick up some items for work. She got a bath, and this time even a blow dry and full dremel grinding job on her toes. She did not settle well while waiting her turn and IContinue reading “Pupdate – Week 19”
Pupdate – Week 18
18 Weeks Since today is Halloween, I took a few photos of Epic..and her pumpkin. This evening was also my last class in Portage La Prairie so I decided to bring both dogs with me since I wasn’t sure what Sean had planned and to avoid the barking etc that tends to go on whenContinue reading “Pupdate – Week 18”
Pupdate – Week 17
17 Weeks, 1 Day Today, Epic went to the groomer all by herself! It’s the first time I have left her for a time without being in the vicinity. It’s well past time she started learning to be confident with me there. She’s now comfortable with baths, and I can do her toenails, so itContinue reading “Pupdate – Week 17”
Pupdate – Week 16
Week 16 In preparation for our trip to Red Deer, AB tomorrow, I took Epic for a bath at the Dog Wash this evening. I let her run around the room while I got ready and this time, I had her climb into the tub herself. Epic has never been particularly fond of the tub,Continue reading “Pupdate – Week 16”
Pupdate – Week 15
15 Weeks Epic is now big enough for her pink ‘big girl’ harness. I bought this for her about 3-4 weeks ago hoping she could go right into it after the ‘baby’ blue harness but alas we had 2 weeks of no harness. I’m glad this now fits because her puppy collar is also gettingContinue reading “Pupdate – Week 15”
Pupdate – Week 14
14 Weeks This evening, I had to head to Portage La Prairie to teach a class. Since Sean is away, both Epic and Bear came with me. Before class we had a short walk around the block and then Epic came inside to socialise while Bear camped out in his crate in the car. IContinue reading “Pupdate – Week 14”
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