Stair step 11/24/25 Rockland B & B

 This turned out longer than I thought. But overall, I am pleased.  I changed up the pattern from SP at 5 to just FD in and out of turns.  LIVERWURST chunks!  Very stinky & messy!  But he LOVED it!  He tracked very deliberately and did NOT pull like a bull moose!  He indicated every clip on turns.  Most turns he went in correct direction right away.  A couple of turns he circled back and wanted to re-check.  

Check out video at 4 minutes for LEFT turn.  He started left, then circled back. . .checked out the right a  while.  Was he looking for a short cut to the end???!!!

I think I'm doing a better job of NOT guiding him.  Trying to let HIM make the decisions and just stay directly behind him.  Recognizing LOS on turns much better.  

He stopped and wagged his tail at all articles.  Still trying for the DOWN!  (working at home in yard/outdoors).  This is so Buster -style. . .on HIS time. . .when HE is ready!  What a hound dog!!!

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  1. AnneNovember 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM

    Nice, Leigh! His confidence still looks good and when he returned after distractions it built back up. Quick favor - please make sure you are zoomed out when videoing :). At turn 2 (the 4min) I don't think he was looking for a shortcut :)...to me that looked like he was potentially confirming the turn. Resetting him with water at turn 4 was a good idea...I couldn't see him anymore for a bit after that so not sure what he was doing for those few seconds, but he returned to tracking nicely after. I agree, I think you did a good job not guiding and you worked the line well by pulling it back during the LOS moments on those turns and then waiting for him to commit before following. Nice location for a stair step with a lovely cover type and those hay bales providing some challenges.
    For those articles...have the treats ready so all you have to do is reach in a pocket (no futzing about with ziploc bags 😁)

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  2. LeighNovember 30, 2025 at 5:15 AM

    Thanks for your comments, Anne! You are so good at analyzing! Yeah, I need to get over the ziploc bags. . .that liverwurst makes such a mess, though!. . .and I don't want to wash my vest every time I use it! But it would really help Buster!

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