Re: Doing great!

In Reply to: Doing great!
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Posted by:  Meagan
Posted on:  February 26, 2003 at 11:33:14

: Hello-
: It has been a while since we have had any questions or problems!! Rascal my 11 month old JRT has been doing awesome, we are getting ready for her b-day. She finally got the housebreaking thing 100% (thank goodness) We took your advise and went to puppy classes, expensive yes, but well worth it she is now responding to about 30 key words. But now I am intrested in having fun!! I just taught her how to run and jump into my arms! Do you know any books or sites which will teach more than the basics (sit, stay, come, down, jump, food, toys, play....)
: I am in love with Animal Planets Pet Stars, they are so cute. Rascal is smart, maybe too smart :-> but I know there is more stuff I can teach her! She is the coolest dog ever we have become unseperable now!!Suggestions please!

: Thanks,
: Rascal & Meagan

Response:

Hi Meagan & Rascal!

Wow! It sounds like you are doing a great job Meagan, congrats to you!

There are lots of books out there that will help you to expand on what you and Rascal have already learned.

You might want to look into getting a tricks book. I know there is one of the "Dummies" books that solely deals with dog tricks, Carol Lea Benjamin also has one or two dog tricks books out on the market still in print I think. I know I have one of her trick books, don't know if it's still in print, but you can always look on Amazon or eBay.

There are lots of books dealing with agility, and you might want to consider going to agility class which is really the best way to learn the sport. Brody and I have had so much fun since we have taken up this sport. We're not the quickest but we sure have fun anyway. It's a wonderful way to get exercise and strengthen the bond you have with Rascal. Agility doesn't need to be real expensive either, there's lots of ways to improvise equipment for general training.

Do a Google search for the areas you want to deal with, and I bet you will find lots of sites to visit and book recommendations.

Once you get started working with your terrier it's hard to stop especially when you see how they just light up!