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Saturday, January 19, 2013

Happy Saturday

A happy Saturday started with sunrise!
Shyla and I did some training games while we were bathed in the sunrise light. She "took a bow", worshiping the sun.
She LOVES our training. This next photo might look the same as the previous one, until you focus on her tail. These two photos were part of a rapid-fire series of photos that I took while she took her bow. The photos show that she wagged her tail during her entire long bow!
We had a great snowbike ride. At the end, I asked her to "wave to me", and she did. I know that it's not the best photo that I've ever taken but I love it anyway because it expresses how much fun Shya and I are having.
Positive training rocks, especially for a sensitive dog like Shyla. It builds her confidence and our bond.

28 comments:

Hawkeye BrownDog said...

Hi Y'all!

Everytime I see her she is more beautiful! I think I'm fallin' in love! I wish my Human would take me out there to meet Shyla, but she says it's too far away. :(

Sorry Shyla, guess I'm destined to worship you from afar!

Y'all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog

GOOSE said...

I'm waving right back at ya sweet Shyla.
Blessings,
Goose

Tweedles -- that's me said...

We feel the happiness that is in both of your hearts!
love
tweedles

Nola said...

Positive training is the best!
Nola

Khyra And Sometimes Her Mom said...

I wonder how you would do with a Siberian ;-) ?

Berts Blog said...

That is a great wave, Bert only raises his paw about shoulder level but it works to the pleasure of the patients at the Hospital.

I love that Shyla is having so much fun with the training. I am gonna work harder on making it more fun for Bert
Thanks
Bert's My Vickie

Nancy J said...

What a wave, and rapid fire photos, a great way to capture the action. Cheers from Jean

NCmountainwoman said...

Isn't it so wonderful to see Shyla growing and learning. Most of all isn't it so wonderful to see her happy?

Val said...

that shot of her waving is the best!! You two are really becoming a bonded pair. Is there anything more awesome than that??!? I think not :)

rottrover said...

Hi Shyla!! We're waving back!

-Bart and Ruby

scotsmad said...

A great way to start the day!

XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

houndstooth said...

Hi Shyla!

Here's to many more happy Saturdays!

Tina said...

That's why I love positive reinforcement so much. The dogs are so happy with it. And you can shape any behaviour...

Studio at the Farm said...

I love seeing all the progress Shayla is making, and how happy the two of you are!

Siku Marie, White Dog said...

Joyful progress lasts a lifetime. Shyla will never forget how good pleasing you feels. You two are a wonderful team!

Jeanne Pursell said...

We are so happy that the two of you have forged such a bond!! We can see the light of love in her eyes! xo Jeanne, Chloe and LadyBug

Mitch and Molly said...

Hi right back atcha, Shyla!

Love ya lots,
Mitch and Molly

Kten said...

Glad you had a good training day! Here is to another!

Lovable Lily said...

I think she's waiving at me! I love that picture. You can see the snow flying off her paw.

What a beautiful morning in the rockies.

Hugs,
Lily Belle & Muffin

Piappies World said...

Hello Shyla!

You're learning so much so fast. We'd love to get some tips from you. Your Piappies pals are wagging their tails back to say hello!

Love,

Piappies Fudgie, Princess, Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Max, Wai-Pai & Forgie

Tom, Tama-Chan, Sei-Chan, Bibi-Chan, Gen-Chan, Vidock, Violette said...

We love the happiness shining through every word of this post!

julandmatt said...

wonderful pictures! Love coming to visit you here.
Julie

Andrea said...

Love!!!!

Give Shyla a big kiss on top of her sweet head for me. She is absolutely precious... and such a lucky, lucky young lady!!

--Andrea
XOXOXO

Dexter said...

That wave is so over the top adorable.

Mango Momma

♥♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥♥ said...

A day late on this one and many comments behind:( We are so happy to see Shyla doing so well and you enjoying your sweet pup.

STELLA and RORY from Down Under said...

KB, more wonderful photos. Shyla looks so happy and relaxed. Love the "speak to the paw" photo!
No worries, and love, Carol (and Stella and Rory)

Lindsjö taxar said...

Great day you had....love the last picture....high five!!

Life with Wrigs said...

Shyla's paw wave is so cute! Such a happy girl.

Susan and Wrigs