Dog training

A few cute pics from dog training lessons and classes this week.

Cousin Visit

My cousin Terri and her friend, Steven, came for a visit.

We had lots of fun.  Here are a few pics from their trip.

Steven and Terri's first swim at Napili Bay.

Caravaggio had to join in too.

Waiting for the Kapalua Zip Line tour.

Terri and Athena sunset in Kaanapali.

It rained during our Luau, but we still had a great time!

Steven and Terri at Honolua Bay.

Sunset in Lahaina.

Terri and Athena.

Terri and Steven.

Thanks for the visit guys!  Hope to see you again soon.

Sporting Breeds

The Sporting Breed includes the following:
American Water Spaniel
Brittany

Cocker Spaniel
Curly-Coat Retriever
English Setter
English Springer Spaniel
German Wirehaired Pointer
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
Irish Water Spaniel
Labordor Retriever
Pointer
Vizsla
Weimaraner


Some common characteristics of the Sporting Breed Group include a high need for daily exercise and high distractibility.  A walk around the block every day is not nearly enough exercise for this type of dog. Sporting breeds have been bred to notice and react to everything going on around them.  Having high distractibility offers this breed an advantage to notice and find birds and other game, however can make it difficult for them to focus on basic obedience exercises.

You can visit the American Kennel Club website for more information and a full list of the Sporting Breed Group.