I found a toy Rush will kill for! Its my real fur bunny toys. She was out for the kill though, but she usually wont take such a strong interest in something, so I am thrilled.

We have been working our teeter “bang”. Because she is very sound sensitive (startles and scares easily) I do two types of teeter training with her. I will sit next to the teeter and just bang it - while feeding her the entire time. Bang stops, food stops, banging starts - food starts. She will now look at the teeter when it stops banging to see why its stopped. I also lure her to bang it herself and put two front feet on - She is not too afraid now although she will not “pull” the teeter down. She tries to limit the noise I think. Monday we were setting a course and Ice loves to just walk and bang the teeter which sends Rush looking for the nearest exit… well on Monday, Ice banged the teeter and Rush ran to me tail wagging for a treat Progress.

We have started Rush on running a plank (a-frame width), rear foot targeting (slightly raised board), riding a skate board and wrapping things. She is doing great… her drive and speed are increasing - she will now bring items back to me when thrown. She is still A.D.D. (always distracted dog) when out. She worries about where the other dogs are. Still doesnt like the car, although the whining is not as bad. She is very sound sensitive. When we work the “bang” on the teeter we have to be very careful that the bang is not too bad. Movement doesnt bother her, sound, does.

Rush at 5 months - Check out that expression in photo two - what a character!

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