August 2009 meeting

Toy play is educational!

Making training fun can be challenging. Add in some Jolly Balls and Kong Wubbas, and the pups discover that play is not only fun, it's something they can learn from!

Astro tries out the Kong Wubba.

Valla wants all of the Jolly Balls.

Rosie watches the other dogs.

Nani shows how well she can "rest" when told to "down."

Orson watches attentively but doesn't move.

Notice how Astro's leash is nice and loose while he remains "down."

Valla will fetch the Jolly Ball until she drops!

Rosie comes when called, loose leash and all.

Look at that smile! Nani is a happy girl.

What a beautiful dog Orson is!

Toy play teaches dogs self control: having to stop
playing or allowing their handler to take the toys is
not easy. Toys can be a reward for a job well done.
We're supposed to teach our puppies how to fetch;
Jolly Balls and Kong Wubbas are great for that.

We were able to end our meeting with off-leash play in a safe fenced area.
Even that was part of training. We know our dogs understand the "come"
command when they return to us instead of continuing to romp with the
other dogs!

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