11/11/2023 Hidden Rock Park

sunny, warm, 58F, dry, short grass

S5W12F6

Working in creating enthusiasm for River by doing fetch after a track. And, it may be working!

On 1st straight track, she got the first couple of pieces but then she was not really concerned with them, just kept to the track line. I was so surprised to see her tail slightly swinging back and forth. Not the rapid whip of off leash searching, but she has never swung her tail in tracking, so this surprised me. On 2nd track, she took off more quickly than she has ever before and she just was very close to the track, and didn't bother with most of the food. She prefers left turns and this was a right, so she stopped to ponder the area but didn't course around, just came back toward me and then went right. Didn't pick up food on this leg. Nice down for article.

Super awesome tracking as I finally saw my dog have more enthusiasm and energy on her track. And, she was rewarded with food at the article, but she totally enjoyed fetch afterward much more than the food.