January 25, 2026



TDHS back field. Track laid at 3:10, run at 3:43.  temp 30. I left nim in the car while I laid the track thinking it was too cold to tether him. We had the field to ourselves.  5 shuffle steps, 5 steps, FD 10 steps FD,  repeat. 3 turn track, each leg 50 yards.

objectives: practice turns, make more use of ground markers, practice selecting distinct double line ups, build Nim's confidence and practice reading my dog.

I was pleased to feel Nim's enthusiasm. I don't think he's ever run a track so quickly. Nim overran the third turn and I saw his LOS before I saw we'd over run the double line up.

We've been running an article track once a week and his article indication is getting solid.

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  1. Jack's JourneyJanuary 27, 2026 at 10:31 AM

    His confidence is improving, as is yours. Comparing steps/FD to Jan 10, I see you are increasing FD distance after your shuffle. Great idea. Repeat this pattern with success (after ice melts!) And then increase distance again. Great improvement out of both of you!

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