[nagdu] new dog, new surroundings, boredom

[Cindy Ray]

I thinnk I would do as Shannon suggested. Just start out short. That's what I did.

Cindy

On Jan 2, 2013, at 12:03 PM, Daniel wrote:

> Hi guys,
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> Just a quick note/question.
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> We cam back from GDB on 12/16/12. So far everything has gone very well. The
> weather conditions have not been optimal, but bearable.
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> Since I am fairly new to my area, and not real comfortable with working in
> the snow and ice conditions when it comes to identifying my curb locations
> when they are covered up, I have a couple of questions.
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> First, do you think I should just wait for a person to work with me as guide
> in order to work Cass perfectly to the curb locations? Or, do you think I
> should heal her with my cane, and muddle through and locate what I believe
> to be the curb location?
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> I am having difficulties with my positioning due to the ice build up. If I
> am confused, I know I will transfer my confusion on her.
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> If I do not work her, and we just stay in and do play and exercise and
> obedience drills, then I worry about her boredom and building up too much
> pent up energy. A dilemma for sure.
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> What do others do in inclement weather? Especially with a new dog?
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> I have good o and m skills as a rule, so I don't know why this season is
> such a challenge for me. Maybe it is because I finally have such a good dog,
> I want to train her correctly, and learn the routes, and I am stressing
> because of my disorientation.
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> The problem is the bus stop is several blocks away, and these are the
> corners I am having issues with. I am having a hard time finding anyone
> available to travel with me for a day or two due to the holiday
> interruption. Hopefully I will have someone in a few days, so I am just
> trying to make it through a few more days.
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> Should I just keep playing, or keep the rules fairly strict? I can do the
> retractable leash in the back for about 15-20 minutes a time at least twice
> a day, and tug and games a couple of times a day, a couple sets of exercise
> drills, but she seems so anxious, which makes me the same.
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> Just nervous and preoccupied here, and looking for suggestions. Thanks.
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> Daniel and Cass
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> Daniel Sweeney
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> Lakewood, CO
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