Second play day at my current training group, and a snowy day in the
backyard...As usual, these are public links which don't require a FB
account.
(maybe this time the thread will manage to be about dogs and photography,
rather than personal attacks & political fights... but I ain't holding my
breath.)

Entire album (47 pictures) - some interesting shots of dog interaction; the
dogs are pretty much left to their own devices at the play days. Color
values are a bit odd on some; something about it being a cloudy day threw
things off. As a side note, there are usually 2-4 intact males at these play
days, and it's never an issue. (Point of note: in a FaceBook album you can
simply click anywhere in the picture, and it goes to the next one.)
http://www.new.facebook.com/album.ph...997289&l=c88d6

Selected photos:
Cenau plays with Panzer, who is BC x ??? (guesses welcome G)
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.ph...4&id=546997289
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.ph...4&id=546997289

More photographic proof that the DSG isn't exclusive to sighthounds...this
pic also gives an idea of Cen's size (or lack thereof) since he's right
next to a tunnel:
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.ph...0&id=546997289

Cen "drives" his prey (aka his buddy Titan, who weighs around 60 lbs):
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.ph...7&id=546997289

Cenau thinks he's still a stud... and Pierce (the GSP in the rear) is
confused (Pierce, who is intact, has a THING for Cen).
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.ph...c&id=546997289
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.ph...a&id=546997289

Snowy-faced Brenin... most of the "snow" is from the years:
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.ph...e&id=546997289

Cenau says WAHOO! SNOW!
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.ph...0&id=546997289

Cen & Bren do zoomies & playfight together. Bren's wide-open mouth is
baying, btw. (Note he's got his teeth covered)
I remain bemused, incidentally, at the fact that Brenin LIKES Cenau better
than any other dog he's lived with.
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.ph...0&id=546997289
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.ph...5&id=546997289
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.ph...4&id=546997289

Cenau does weaves: If you look at this in the album, there's an action
sequence of about 7 shots; the "click for next picture" thing only workes in
there. Note there's only one guide wire on. He doesn't need the wires much
anymore, but periodically I put them on the middle poles so we can do speed
work with minimal complications.
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.ph...0&id=546997289
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...b&id=546997289
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...1&id=546997289

Treat please! (Cen tries out his latest trick.)
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...8&id=546997289

And finally, Gwydion's thoughts on snowy days with temps in the 'teens:
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.ph...d&id=546997289

sionnach wrote:


Cenau does weaves: If you look at this in the album, there's an action
sequence of about 7 shots; the "click for next picture" thing only workes in
there. Note there's only one guide wire on. He doesn't need the wires much
anymore, but periodically I put them on the middle poles so we can do speed
work with minimal complications.
http://www.new.facebook.com/photo.ph...0&id=546997289
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...b&id=546997289
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...1&id=546997289

Oh my! A weave obstacle course. Guess he won't ever have trouble weaving
in dirt, though I will mention a weird Min Pin thing; white bases on
dark flooring tends to be really distracting for Zipper.


Treat please! (Cen tries out his latest trick.)
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...8&id=546997289

Yep, that's a Pinhead, though he doesn't *quite* have the Pin body. I
can tell you're enjoying him. I never thought I'd be as crazy about a
little dog as I am.

Robin Nuttall said in
rec.pets.dogs.behavior:

I never thought I'd be as crazy about a
little dog as I am.

I've been thinking about my next dog (in about 6 or 7 years).
It'll be a pocket dog, much like Zipper or Cen. I'm thinking
Chihuahua.

--
--Matt. Rocky's a Dog.

"sionnach" said in
rec.pets.dogs.behavior:

Note there's only one guide wire on. He doesn't need the
wires much anymore, but periodically I put them on the
middle poles so we can do speed work with minimal
complications.

With a little dog, it doesn't look like you need wires at all
once the path has been worn into the snow.

--
--Matt. Rocky's a Dog.

"Robin Nuttall" wrote:

Oh my! A weave obstacle course. Guess he won't ever have trouble weaving
in dirt

The snow was very light and fluffy - not much of an obstacle, actually.

though I will mention a weird Min Pin thing; white bases on dark flooring
tends to be really distracting for Zipper.

Hum. We may get to test that before long; his first trial will be at an
indoor soccer arena with relatively dark astroturf.


Yep, that's a Pinhead, though he doesn't *quite* have the Pin body.

Yup. The Pin predominates in both looks and personality, although there are
quite a few things that spell JRT as well.

I can tell you're enjoying him.

What was your first clue? G More seriously, yeah, I am. He's a lot of fun
to work with, and he's got a lovely temperament. It's been very satisfying
teaching him how to learn... and now that he's learning, he's so much fun to
teach!

I never thought I'd be as crazy about a little dog as I am.

Thing about the terriers (and as far as I'm concerned, Pins ARE terriers) is
they're small in body only.

sionnach wrote:

I never thought I'd be as crazy about a little dog as I am.

Thing about the terriers (and as far as I'm concerned, Pins ARE terriers) is
they're small in body only.

I was thinking as I was looking at the pictures that Cen has no
idea that he's just a little guy!

FurPaw

--
Don't believe everything that you think.

To reply, unleash the dog.

Rocky wrote:
Robin Nuttall said in
rec.pets.dogs.behavior:


I never thought I'd be as crazy about a
little dog as I am.


I've been thinking about my next dog (in about 6 or 7 years).
It'll be a pocket dog, much like Zipper or Cen. I'm thinking
Chihuahua.


My only caution is that Chihuahuas really *are* tiny. At least if you
get a well-bred one. Many barely make 3# and even jumping 4" is a real
stretch for some. And because they're tiny they have some extra health
issues. Don't get me wrong, I think they're super little dogs, but I'm
not sure I'd pick one for an agility prospect.