CRDogs - Chris and Nala Testimonial

Testimonials - CR Dogs Hall of Fame

Chris & 'Boone' When I got my second dog Boone, I
did a lot of research and tried to pick
a breed with the traits that I was
looking for. I wanted a dog with a lot
of energy that would be interested in
a variety of activities. On paper a
German Short-Haired Pointer seemed
to be the perfect choice. I chose one
of the more rambunctious and social
pups from the litter and quickly saw
how hyper this dog was. He was easily
stimulated and unfocused. The puppy
stage was overwhelming to say the
least. Trainers Dave Walker and Hetty
Abma of CR Dogs warned me that this
breed was easily distracted (especially
by birds as nature had intended) and
the sport of Tracking, which I was
interested in, would be challenging.

   We worked on Obedience and Tracking. Boone took to Tracking and it
   gave him much needed focus and an outlet for his energy.
   We started tracking at 12 weeks of age and it seemed the only solution to
   tiring out his unlimited energy. Over the next 3 years we trained with
   CR Dogs regularly and his Tracking skills became stronger and he did
   surprisingly well. It was obvious how much he enjoyed this sport. It was
   often joked that Boone, in his mind, was a German Shepherd, a breed known
   to do well in Tracking. CR Dogs stressed the importance of a good strong
   foundation in training which was key. We enjoyed the bonding experience of
   regular training but we did have a goal in mind.

   We decided to try out for the (TD) Tracking Dog title. In May 2009 one
   month after Boone’s 3rd birthday, with odds against us, we proudly passed
   and received our ribbon for Tracking Dog. We plan to compete in the next
   level. Receiving a ribbon was very exciting but the true reward was in the
   fun and deep bond developed over the last 3 years.

   Chris
    Mississauga