Hey RD, wld luv 2 c it. Email at fawnloong@hotmail.com.

So how did Xcel fare at d trials or just kay poh only.

Haha neat clip of diving JRT

Must b a big file, pls send to fawn.loong.chen@my.pwc.com instead. How's d big guy doing at S'hund?

Yup, bn training coz will b doing some agility n tricks demo with d PetnU Dog Squad at Dogathon. Will v b seeing Shadow den or still too young?

Anyway, there's also another dog event on 8 October so watch out 4 dat.

4 pups, cn try out some puppy agility ie. very low jumps n low contacts just 2 build deir confidence n get dem used 2 d obstacles. Serious training will only begin ven closer to 1 yo.

U'll still need some OB 2 get him 2 focus on u n d obstacles on hand. D only time u cn forego OB is if ur dog is really hooked on a toy, so much so dat he'll do anything 4 it or dog sticks 2 u like glue.

Given d right training, a fairly active n healthy dog will hv no problems performing d obstacles on leash. It's d transition 2 off leash runs dats much more demanding.

Cn drop by at Subang anytime 2 hv a look c, Sat 8am n Sun 5.30pm.

Done, sent 2 ur hotmail add.

Well if he likes 2 run n follows u fairly close, den agility is a real option.

Yah groovy also didnt fancy d leash so v used a harness ven he was a pup. Tried some OB leash training on him but didnt really work coz he'll pull as hard as u. Good thing v decided 2 do play n tricks training, got him focused n hooked on balls. Took on agility n after dat, OB came naturally.

Really depends on d dog. Sometimes too much leash work may dampen deir spirit n ven dey loose dat drive, its very hard 2 get going again for agility or any dog sport.

Basic OB cn b done on ur own if u wish. If he follows u fairly well, den cn try out some puppy agility.

Sounds like a true blue JRT.

Am interested, but no facilities here . Wld take a lotta effort just to make 1 course, dat is if u cn find a suitable location dat permits such activities.

Hey, nice idea n may work. Problem is Shirley's flyball box only hs 1 hole in d middle 2 dispense d ball. Box in d video hs 2 holes at d side, hence is more conducive 4 d swimmer's turn. Still, v cn try it out.

On d subject of flyball, Piper seemed pretty keen on it (comes naturally 4 ball addicts) n u shld consider taking up d sport. WIth practice, she may make it in d PetnU Dog Sports Demo Squad. At d mo, hv only seen 4 dogs doing flyball.

Home training tips 4 flyball.

Saw dis on tv ... cn also train at home by using a cardboard box cover with a hole (size of tennis ball) in d middle. Teach dog 2 investigate hole by luring dog with treats from behind. Toss treats thru d hole 2 teach him 2 catch. Once he gets d idea, replace treats with ball.

After awhile, he shld b ready 4 d flyball box. If u dog is a ball addict, u cn choose 2 skip all of d above n go straight 4 d box.

Add 2-3 low jumps n u r all set.

Cn also try teaching tricks coz JRTs r really keen on dat rather den OB. Anything involving activity is good, anything involving 'sit stay, stand stay, down stay' will b torturous. Of course, u'll get d occasional odd ball like Piper who actually competes in longest stay events n win, at times.

Dog sports like agility n flyball r also cool ideas for keeping ur JRT occupied n well exercised.

Will send u a couple by dis weekend.

Crate training is essential for transporting large dogs in cars. For small dogs, only necessary if u r intending to fly on a plane.

If travelling by car, small dogs cn also b taught 2 behave n lie on d seat or floor of d car.

Some crate training is good if u intend to board your dog.

Like nairud, v advocate full freedom n run of d house ... d natural lifestyle for JRTs. Of course, if u own a farm, even better.

Any pics 2 share of ur new pup?

Hey, nice pics of Tyrel. How old is he n how active is he on a scale of 1 - 10?

On d food matter, JRTs cn b quite fussy with deir food n u may hv 2 experiment with different brands n flavours 2 get d right mix. Some prefer a mix of wet n dry.

If he can do dat at 3 mths old, he'll b a real star. Good to start teaching tricks from young. Will come in handy ven he grows up.

1. Best 2 discourage dis habit from d start, if not he'll hv problems playing with kids later on n his off leash activities will b restricted. 'Nope' n a light rap on jaw will do d job, but correction must b immediate n consistent.

2. Eating poo, he'll grow out of it.

3. Off leash walks not recommended unless area/ field is safe n hs extremely light traffic. Even den, there's always a risk coz JRTs will usually chase any fast moving furry object eg. cats, squirrels. So a reliable recall is a must.

Otherwise, stick to fenced or barricaded fields to play off leash.

Yup, funny forum dat ... practices selective censorship n dun really encourage other dog events except deir own.

Here is more liberal n supportive of dog events.

If u r going to BU park dis Sun at 1 pm, may not b many people or dogs left except d die hards, people like us n groovy. So hope to c u there.

Very nice haul. Must hv won in fastest eating, longest stay n ... wats d other 1 for?

Here's our prize shot. Together with Scruffy n Pacco, v took home 8 prizes. Wld hv looked amazing if v put in Piper's n Dookie's as well! Won in fastest recall, OB-agi and obstacle race.

Dats rite. Yup, stayed till late n went 4 training after dat in Subang, TKO after dat.

Saw Jenn n Shadow there as well, mayb dey'll add 2 d JRT prize cabinet in d future.