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I want to brag about my "citified" hunting terrier, Bluegrass Timber Cruiser. He may live in Oregon where all he really gets to hunt are mice and gophers, but he has the prey drive! He just passed his second Odor Recognition Test today so he can now compete in level II Nose Work as soon as he can capture that elusive Nose Work I title from the National Association of Canine Scent Work. We have tried twice now for that NW I title but it is very difficult to get all four elements perfect (interior, exterior, vehicle and container searches) on the same day - and both of our errors were handling mistakes by me anyway. And the elements are NOT cumulative - gotta get all four perfect in a single trial. We will get it next time (in October) and with this second ORT passed today, he can start on his NW II title immediately.
In addition, Timber ran his first lure course this week. He had never seen one before (nor had I) but he was instantly fixated on that furry brown thing and had no trouble understanding he was supposed to chase it. He couldn't even be distracted by the other dogs barking and people watching. He was mesmerized! I only let him run two times, because he is not in perfect shape and has Addison's Disease, but he was thrilled. We can't wait to go back and let him do a bit more next time. I think he may have found his favorite sport!
I thought it was interesting that he loved lure coursing for the same reason he hated flyball. He is only interested in "it" (lure, ball, toy, etc.) when it is running away. As soon as it stops (is killed?) he could care less. He goes from the full chase to who cares instandly when it stops moving. Now if I could just teach my chickens on the farm to just stand still, they would be safer. LOL.
Gotta LOVE this dog!
Karla
In addition, Timber ran his first lure course this week. He had never seen one before (nor had I) but he was instantly fixated on that furry brown thing and had no trouble understanding he was supposed to chase it. He couldn't even be distracted by the other dogs barking and people watching. He was mesmerized! I only let him run two times, because he is not in perfect shape and has Addison's Disease, but he was thrilled. We can't wait to go back and let him do a bit more next time. I think he may have found his favorite sport!
I thought it was interesting that he loved lure coursing for the same reason he hated flyball. He is only interested in "it" (lure, ball, toy, etc.) when it is running away. As soon as it stops (is killed?) he could care less. He goes from the full chase to who cares instandly when it stops moving. Now if I could just teach my chickens on the farm to just stand still, they would be safer. LOL.
Gotta LOVE this dog!
Karla
