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[Zug Zug]

It's been such a long time since I've posted here, but we have some progress as of today so we're back!

Had Zamba entered in a Mock Trial today, and have optimistically entered her in a bunch of trials between now and the end of the year. It's our first time back trying her stays in a trial situation for a very long time (see my previous posts for the whole awful saga).

Anyway, her ring work was pretty awful today but we can fix that and I'm not worried about that.

But she STAYED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :thumbsup:

Both the sit stay and drop stay, the whole time, out of sight, and she didn't look upset at all. In fact she looked very comfortable even though she had dogs breaking either side of her both times. She didn't miss a beat.

Don't you just love it when the sun shines and your dog enjoys staying??

I couldn't be happier.

[Zug Zug]

First real trial today. Heeling wasn't bad, missed a signal but overall pretty good.

Then she totally refused the stays - ran out of the ring straight after me.

I will keep trying, but am starting to think about getting some professional help.

Anyone know a good trainer in Adelaide who could give us some assistance one on one???