🐾 Chasing Progress and Shade All Week Long

Another week of training in the books with Pip the working Cocker spaniel gradually improving day by day. With the warmer weather, we’ve only been able to train early in the mornings or later in the evenings when it’s cool enough to work them safely. We’re starting to get a little bored of the same old scenery, so I’ve been trying to keep things interesting by mixing in some faster, more exciting retrieves to maintain enthusiasm and drive. Despite the heat and limited training windows, we’re still making steady progress. There are still a few important areas that need work. I’d like sharper sits, better steadiness, and generally clearer responses to my commands. I think some of that comes down to me as well—I’m still learning and improving alongside the dogs, so it is a journey for both of us. Overall, I’m pleased with the progress we’ve made this week, and we’ll keep building on it one session at a time. 🐾