Today I'm leaving for Springfield, MO, to finish Blitz's RN title. He's looking good but I do see him flagging just the tiniest bit. Most noticeable is it's taking him longer to eat. And he's not as active. Oh, he's still active but it's not the constant "let's GO Mom!" active. But still, he is ready, willing and eager to make this trip.
After the weekend show I was on a roll and was training Moto every morning. Our new articles arrived and I had a blast doing articles with him - my favorite teaching process. We also had a great tracking session, and a herding lesson. He's really doing great.
Then....crash. I *still* am not able to do my normal schedule. Monday and Tuesday were great - up at 5:00 a.m. and hit the treadmill. I'm just walking 2 miles for God's sake, nothing big. Then make the dog's breakfast, my breakfast, my lunch, and do errands around the house until the sun is up. Then train Moto, exercise all the dogs, pick up poop, and the rest of the morning is spent getting ready for work. I was thrilled that I could do this...
...for two days.
Wednesday I awoke exhausted. Too tired to go on the treadmill. Drug myself out of bed and did everything else....except training. Training Moto takes a LOT of energy as he is not a drivey dog. I just didn't have any. Maybe when I come home from work....
No, not then either.
Ditto Thursday.
And today it's Friday, the show is tomorrow, and I've not done a thing with Blitz. Not that he needs it - it's Rally after all, but Moto really should be trained daily at this point. I'm still exhausted but we're packed and ready, and we'll make the 3 hour drive to Springfield after work.
Maybe once I'm at the show site or hotel.....
Tricks by any other name
10 years ago
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