Had a great last minute training session with Cazz and Tess last night in Parc Menai... there's some open woodland at the back of the industrial estate which proved perfect. Cazz and Tess have their full lowland assessment coming up in March, fingers crossed.. so having moved back recently to North Wales it's good to get out training with the two of them again. I've lived with Cazz and Tess a couple of times in different shared houses, so have worked with them right from the beginning of their training - Cazz was the one who brought me along to SARDA Wales 3.5 years ago, time flies when you're having fun!
So anyway, we went and did three different searches, tis completely different working at night.. obviously it doesn't change 'the game' but as a handler you have to be more aware I guess of what ground you have covered, where your dog is, the strange looks you get from late night dog walkers! Cazz said it helps with your confidence, which I can imagine... both in terms of you and your dog as a team and in yourself.
I brought my friend along who is visiting for a few days, Henne, she had always heard me talk about my doggin' days but think she really enjoyed seeing Cazz and Tess work and being a body herself... in fact there was even mention of trying to find people in the Cotswold's to train with!! Afterwards we went to pizza and pint, always a good end to an adventurous evening!
Body Emmer
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