Autumn has been a very busy time. The new job has taken a lot of time, but now I feel that I can sit down for a moment, sigh and write what has happened in our world and in our kennel. Perhaps the biggest news are Petri, Viivi and agility and puppies development towards adulthood. In addition, Lexie has been going to an osteopath, and thus she and her essence have improved dramatically. More below.
Alfa-pentue - 11 kuukautta lähenee kovaa vauhtia!
| Erika ja Himppu paimentamassa |
Almost every puppy from this litter has started agility as a hobby. JEEEE!!! They are on the footsteps of their Father - Vind. Velho has been doing agility training with his owner Piia at Rauma. Himppu has started elementary and puppy classes with Erika, and now it was confirmed that they got a training place from OKK! In addition, Himppu ie our little monster has started herding classes. Already on their first time Himppu was able to herd the sheep out and in the pen. Himppu received a lot of praises from the instructors. AMAZING! Alfa-litter is, therefore, named again as Alfa Romeos - "Beauty is not enough. Power for your control."
Our bigger girls Lexie and Viivi also received a training place from OKK. We're waiting for a great winter training season, as we get to rehearse in a nice new OKK's hall with artificial grass. Petri and Viivi are going to be training in group, which is for 2nd to 3rd class dogs, which is ideal to that duo. The group is instructed by Anna-Maria Niemelä and Henna Mikkonen. With Lexie we are training at the same time in a group, which is for 1st to 2nd class dogs, and our group is instructed by Tuulikki Rajala.
Petri ja Viivi - Agility
Vuosi sitten esittelimme Lindan kanssa Petrille agilityn ihmeellisen maailman Piteåssa agilityleirillä. Siellä agilitykärpänen puraisi Petriä toden teolla, ja mies innostui hommasta. Kun näin, miten hyvin Petri ja Viivi tulivat toimeen keskenään radalla, päätin antaa Viivin Petrille harjoituskaveriksi.
A year ago, Linda and I introduced the wonderful world of agility to Petri at Piteå agility camp. There he was bitten by the agility bug. When I saw how well the Petri and Viivi got along with each other on the track, I decided to give Viivi to Petri as a training buddy.
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| Viivin perusvirhe puomin alastulolla. Askelusta on muutettava. |
They have trained actively the whole summer now, and Petri and Viivi have developed a lot. Flow is stunning and they have fantastic teamwork. Petri has been a familiar face in all the unofficial agility competitions this summer, and they have done a few outputs in official competitions. However, a small error has always ruined the clean zero track. When we train those away, the couple could well soar this season to 3rd class, because the pace is so good. We keep our fingers crossed!
Lexie on tosiaan ollut vielä aika heikossa kunnossa johtuen lihomisesta ja synnytyskomplikaatioista. Vuoden olemme neitiä kuntouttaneet nyt. Viimeisimpänä hoitona ovat olleet osteopaatin hoitokerrat Uudessa Olossa. Osteopaatti löysikin Lexieltä ison kasan paikkoja, jotka aiheuttivat olemisessa ongelmia. Synnytyksen jättämät traumat kummittelivat vieläkin siis kehossa. Lihashuolto Teemulta oli korjannut kyllä lihaspuolen, mutta sitten tuo toinen alue eli hermot vaativat vielä huoltoa. Nyt neito onkin hieman reipastunut ja lenkilläkin Lexie saa ns. hepuleita normaaliin tapaan. Ehkä me saamme tuosta terveen tytön.
Lexie has indeed been in poor condition due to the weight gain and birth complications. This year, we have rehabilitated her a lot. Most recent treatment has been the osteopathic treatment at Uusi Olo. Osteopath found a big pile of places that caused the problems in her wellness. Giving birth related traumas haunted still her body. Muscle maintenance from Teemu repaired the muscular side, but then the another area - the nerves - still required maintenance. Now, our girl is a little bit happier and on walks Lexie gets those play speedings the normal way. Maybe we'll get a healthy girl out of her after all.
Toisaalta olemme Lexien kanssa olleet molemmat kipeinä melkein koko kesän. Aluksihan minulla oli tuo sappirakkoleikkaus. Nyt loppukesästä minulla napsahti oikean käden olkapää pois paikoiltaan, joka piti käydä sairaalassa asti laittamassa paikoilleen. Joten toipuessa on aika mennyt meillä Lexien kanssa. Olemme maanneet sohvalla kahdestaan paljon. Lexie on maannut mahani päällä ja minä olen lukenut kirjaa. Mikäs siinä siis ollessa.
On the other hand, both Lexie and I have been acutely sick almost the whole summer. At first I had that gall bladder surgery. Now at the end of the summer, I snapped my right shoulder out of place, which had to be put in place at the hospital. So, we have been recovering with Lexie. We have lain on the couch. Lexie has been lying on my stomach, while I read the book. Things could be worse.
Kesällä tosin voitimme erään kammomme - pussin! Lexiehän ei ole aikaisemmin sitä mennyt, mutta nyt neiti vilahtaa sen vauhdikkaasti lävitse. Lisäksi päätimme kokeilla Lexien kanssa käskytöntä ohjaamista eli koira seuraa kehoani ja sen antamia vinkkejä suunnasta. Lexien kanssa se toimii, ja vauhti kasvaa suunnattomasti siitä, mitä se on aikaisemmin ollut. Lexiehän on ollut kova räksyttämään kentällä, mutta käskyttömässä ohjauksessa räksyily lähtee kokonaan melkein pois. Ei tarvitse vaatia käskyä, vaan ohjaajan keho näyttää suunnan. Se toimii siis meillä.
In the summer, however, Lexie won one of her fears - the bag! Lexie has not previously gone in, but now our little one flashes rapidly through it. In addition, we decided to try wordless guidance with Lexie - the dog follows my body movements and get tips of the right direction that way. With Lexie it works, and the speed has grown tremendously from what it previously was. Lexie has been barking a lot on the field, but now it has almost completely stopped. There is no need to ask (read: bark) the way anymore, my body shows the direction.
Elämää - Our life



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