Then we practiced with decomp. He caught the scent from about 4 feet away. He gave me the push signal when I said the word comp, and he got his hotdog reward for that, too.
Komu
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Saturday, May 26th, 10 AM, Steel Lake Park, Federal Way.
Komu was the first of three dogs to search this day. Komu worked through several acres of trees before entering the final cat zone. Komu picked up the scent about eight feet away, narrowed it down, found Myron, and gave a small whine. He didn't do the push signal. His barking for a reward was a definite clear sign. He got hotdogs for a reward. Then Komu found a tennis ball and played fetch, for an additional reward. On the way back to the car, he pointed out the remains of a squirrel, which I would not have noticed.
Then we practiced with decomp. He caught the scent from about 4 feet away. He gave me the push signal when I said the word comp, and he got his hotdog reward for that, too.
Then we practiced with decomp. He caught the scent from about 4 feet away. He gave me the push signal when I said the word comp, and he got his hotdog reward for that, too.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Sunday, May 20th, 10 AM, Bicentennial Park, Tukwila.
Temp: 56°F
Feels like: 56°F
Rain Shower
Humidity: 63%
Wind: SW 6 mph
Komu searched for Myron. Perfect conditions with light rain. We burned off about twenty minutes before we got near Myron. Komu was excited about the rabbits in the landscape. Komu pointed out coyote scat to me, briefly. We practiced waiting in the middle of the search, switching the lead fro the harness to the collar. Our trail took us by the spot where Myron had been hidden for Rita, and Komu was convinced there was a cat there. Komu saw Bonnie about the same time he caught the scent of Myron. He started to go to Bonnie, but then his nose went up and he zeroed in on Myron from about twenty feet away. He worked his nose back and forth as he moved closer. He whined, and then he barked to ask for the cheese. He pushed, one time a little harder than I would like.
Feels like: 56°F
Rain Shower
Humidity: 63%
Wind: SW 6 mph
Komu searched for Myron. Perfect conditions with light rain. We burned off about twenty minutes before we got near Myron. Komu was excited about the rabbits in the landscape. Komu pointed out coyote scat to me, briefly. We practiced waiting in the middle of the search, switching the lead fro the harness to the collar. Our trail took us by the spot where Myron had been hidden for Rita, and Komu was convinced there was a cat there. Komu saw Bonnie about the same time he caught the scent of Myron. He started to go to Bonnie, but then his nose went up and he zeroed in on Myron from about twenty feet away. He worked his nose back and forth as he moved closer. He whined, and then he barked to ask for the cheese. He pushed, one time a little harder than I would like.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Practice Search for Cheeto at Five Mile Lake
Komu found Cheeto in practice today. Weather: Wed, May 9, 2012 at 6:47 PM,
Now for Auburn, WA (98001)
Temp: 55°F
Feels like: 55°F
Cloudy
Humidity: 47%
Wind: NNW 10 mph
The wind actually shifted and gusted quite a bit. Sometimes there was no wind, then it would come from the east, then the west. While Bonnie was working Rita, I felt the gust of wind just as Rita put her nose in the air indicating she smelled Cheeto.
Komu worked eagerly. He followed my commands to work in one direction or another. I worked him about ten or fifteen minutes before getting close to Cheeto. He went right into the bushes without hesitation. He did not pick up Cheeto's scent until he was within about twenty feet, if I recall correctly. I didn't feel any wind at that moment. Komu overshot the carrier on the picnic table, although you could see he was definitely on to it. He worked his way back, and he whined softly when he located the carrier with Cheeto in it. Then he barked to demand his treats, hot dogs.
Now for Auburn, WA (98001)
Temp: 55°F
Feels like: 55°F
Cloudy
Humidity: 47%
Wind: NNW 10 mph
The wind actually shifted and gusted quite a bit. Sometimes there was no wind, then it would come from the east, then the west. While Bonnie was working Rita, I felt the gust of wind just as Rita put her nose in the air indicating she smelled Cheeto.
Komu worked eagerly. He followed my commands to work in one direction or another. I worked him about ten or fifteen minutes before getting close to Cheeto. He went right into the bushes without hesitation. He did not pick up Cheeto's scent until he was within about twenty feet, if I recall correctly. I didn't feel any wind at that moment. Komu overshot the carrier on the picnic table, although you could see he was definitely on to it. He worked his way back, and he whined softly when he located the carrier with Cheeto in it. Then he barked to demand his treats, hot dogs.
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