I decided it was time to take the plastic disc out to see how she would react to it. Some dogs are a little hesitant at first, not really used to the feel of the hard plastic in their mouth. I grabbed a frisbee and headed out with her. She was so excited to see it like she knew exactly what we were headed to play.
We started with a game of tug just to see if the feel would turn her off. Heck no, that was easy for Miss Daca since tugging is officially her favorite game. So I rolled it on the ground which she happily chased, picked up but headed the opposite way. We laughed that off. I decided some close up work until we get a firm full retrieve was our best option. She learned what a "take" was which she enjoyed with no hesitation.
Then our big moment came. I decided to toss one about 5 yards out just to see if she would catch it or even attempt to catch it out of the air. WHAT WAS I THINKING...of coarse she caught it!!!! At this point I got a little over excited and threw one just a little longer. She did not catch it but I am VERY impressed with her tracking skills. She gave it her all so what more could I ask on our first practice??
At this point I am thinking some observation of Ariel playing will go a LONG way. So far she has picked up on a lot just by watching. She is one smart little girl that is for sure!!
Once we get a full retrieve down pat she will be smokin' ;-)
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