[3GSD4IPO]

Yesterday my dog earned his IGP 1 with high tracking (95). Placed 3rd overall (so got a piece of the podium).

A wheel came off in obedience in a most surprising way (never did THAT before and I know why), but we passed that phase.

The best thing was the judge recognizing and loving the bond and relationship I have with my dog as well as the overall quality and clarity of the dog himself.

 

[storyist]

Congratulations! That's a super accomplishment.

 

[BigBlackDog]

Congratulations! Hard work pays off...

 

[Sparkles2022]

That sounds good! What kind of dog do you have?

 

[hodny pes]

Yesterday my dog earned his IGP 1 with high tracking (95). Placed 3rd overall (so got a piece of the podium).

A wheel came off in obedience in a most surprising way (never did THAT before and I know why), but we passed that phase.

The best thing was the judge recognizing and loving the bond and relationship I have with my dog as well as the overall quality and clarity of the dog himself.

Congratulations. That is awesome.

Thanks for all your posts. I learn a lot from them as you are probably the most knowledgeable on this site. Not saying I agree with everything you say but it is obvious you have a good grasp on things. Take care and all the best in the future.

 

[3GSD4IPO]

Congratulations. That is awesome.

Thanks for all your posts. I learn a lot from them as you are probably the most knowledgeable on this site. Not saying I agree with everything you say but it is obvious you have a good grasp on things. Take care and all the best in the future.

Thanks!
If we all agreed on everything no one would learn anything.

Edit to add:
I doubt I am the "most knowledgeable" on this site. There is MUCH I do not know.

 

[BigDog85]

The best thing was the judge recognizing and loving the bond and relationship I have with my dog as well as the overall quality and clarity of the dog himself.

Congrats @3GSD4IPO.

So you mean all those corrections didn't destroy your relationship and bond lol.

I think a lot people don't realize that IPO is not just a sport but a way to help evaluate the genetics of the dog, which was the original intention.

Sounds like you have a nice pup.

 

[3GSD4IPO]

Congrats @3GSD4IPO.

So you mean all those corrections didn't destroy your relationship and bond lol.

I think a lot people don't realize that IPO is not just a sport but a way to help evaluate the genetics of the dog, which was the original intention.

Sounds like you have a nice pup.

With good training corrections are rare. I left a club where there was too much negative pressure (on handlers too!).

The thing with balanced training is just that: Balance.

At this stage of training IF a correction is needed I already know what I am working on in a training session. I will get to that "one thing" and be prepared to correct and then reward heavily for the right response. If the dog "gets it right" w/o correction he is rewarded heavily.

The object is for the dog to succeed and to make good choices.

My dog and I do "other stuff" besides IGP training and all that builds relationship. He is a happy dog.. likes whatever we are up for doing.

Best dog I ever had the privilege to own.