Roy Goes To Sheltie Camp

Wow! What a great day we’ve had at Sheltie camp! We left the house at 8.30 this morning, and have just returned half an hour ago, at 10pm. Roy had an amazing time — there was so much to do, so many Shelties and people to meet!

First, Roy had a go at some obedience training:

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Around noon, Roy sat to have his lunch and watch some older agility dogs at work.

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Then it was Roy’s turn to do agility! He behaved perfectly throughout, getting on and sitting on a wobble cushion, walking over poles on the ground, recalls through wings, and racing through a tunnel. He was also introduced to the seesaw for the first time:

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Next, it was time for fun and games! Roy got to play with various Nina Ottosson puzzle toys, pushing blocks and pulling pieces out to get at hidden treats. There was also a big pool of balls which Roy was a bit too small to climb into, though he did manage to climb onto and sit on the edge! He proved to be a genius, especially with the Dog Finder, where he needed to slide the blocks to ‘unlock’ them first, before the blocks could be pulled out and the treat uncovered:

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He also practised finding car keys, and has already learnt to go down in front of it when he finds it! Who knows what wondrous treasure lies buried, just waiting for Roy to unearth it?

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As a future agility superstar, Roy was soon drawn back to the excitement of tunnels, seesaws and jumps. His confidence on the seesaw grew, and he walked about a quarter of the way across it, even managing to do a sit and down on cue while on it. He did more running over jump bumps, and of course his favourite, the tunnel!

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There was a raffle going on too, which Roy bought a ticket for. Although our number won nothing, the winner of a rope tug toy told us that her dog didn’t like playing tug, so kindly offered it to Roy instead! What a lucky pup!

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The day ended with a dinner of fish and chips (for us, not Roy). He shared a pen with Brooke and Brodie, Rhoda’s shelties:

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While he was in the pen with his new friends, Roy decided it was a good time to have a poo. It was hilarious — Brooke and Brodie immediately retreated to the far corner of the pen, away from the poo, while Roy bounced around the rest of the pen perfectly oblivious to his little faux pas!

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What a long day for a tiny puppy! Are you tired, Roy?