Saturday, 3 August 2013

Lesson One: Zooming

It was time for Alex's first lesson today, so I asked the peeps if they would give Floyd another chance to meet Alex. I asked because today's lesson was on zooming, something which Floyd loves doing and, is very good at!

The peeps agreed to give him another go. On the way over in the car I had a good talk with Floyd about being a bit more gentle with Alex, and about the point of the meeting, the lesson. Floyd was pretty excited, as I said, he loves zooming!

We decided the best way to teach is to lead by example, so after a good sniff around the yard...




 And a good sniff of Alex...


We set to work, teaching Alex the art (and fun) of zooming...


I think he enjoyed the lesson (so did Floyd and I). He was pretty good for a beginner, a bit slow, but he'll get better with experience (and longer legs).

Oh, and if you're wondering, that splodge of white on Alex's nose... It's a splodge of Floyd's drool... BOL!


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25 comments:

  1. Anonymous3 August 2013 at 20:43

    Oh he will definitely get the hang of it! Excellent lesson and love the nose splotch!

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  2. Ranger3 August 2013 at 22:12

    You and Floyd are such good teachers and my Mom and I just loved watching your video of y'all zooming together. Fun!
    Should I call you Professor now?
    Wags,
    Ranger

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  3. Pat Wahler3 August 2013 at 22:38

    That made me smile. What a bunch of cutie patooties!

    Pat
    Critter Alley

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  4. Cowspotdog3 August 2013 at 22:59

    Zombies are the best and it looks like you have the teaching well in paw

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  5. Sketching with Dogs4 August 2013 at 00:15

    You are a very good teacher, he will pick it up in no time!
    Dip Bridge and Elliot x

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  6. Kismet4 August 2013 at 00:59

    That Floyd is a slob.

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  7. Ziggy Stardust4 August 2013 at 01:08

    Holy Dogs that was some pawsome zoomey action!!


    Loveys Sasha

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  8. allyk4 August 2013 at 03:08

    You boys all made me smile. Looks like you had a great time and I love how little Alex let you both sniff his belly and how you went over to him and put your snout around his little puppy body.
    Alyssa, Mr. Fox & Scruffy

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  9. Sherry4 August 2013 at 03:19

    Pardon my ignorance--is zooming something other than running around and having a general good time?

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  10. Duncan 4 August 2013 at 03:48

    Excellent yard for zoomie practice! Floyd looks like he was trying to teach by example!!

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  11. My Mind's Eye4 August 2013 at 06:19

    BRAVO DOUGALL!!
    YOU HAVE JUST THE PURRFECT YARD FOR THIS TOO
    HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF

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  12. kmp4 August 2013 at 08:07

    Well done!! And Floyd did very well being more gentle with little Alex. The video made mum giggle with joy at Alex and his little puppy legs trying to keep up with the big boys!

    Edgar and his mum

    P.s. if you show many more videos like that mum may get the idea that we need a baby too...

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  13. Murphy4 August 2013 at 08:36

    Well done!!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  14. Bella Roxy & Macdui4 August 2013 at 10:27

    What a willing pupil! We think he's getting the hang of it. And Floyd was so good....except the drool.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

    SHE loves the upside down Alex...there's just something about scottie tummies.

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  15. Rubie and Poots (her Mum)4 August 2013 at 12:49

    Yes we definitely think Alex will get the hang of it soon. Be even better when his legs grow some more. Love the upside down shot - Alex looks like he's grinning!

    Rubie and her mum xxx

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  16. Sully4 August 2013 at 13:59

    Y'all did a great job at teaching zooming. Alex looks like he catches on fast. He seems to be a good sport to not mind Floyd's slobbers on him.

    Aroo to you

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  17. Jaspersdoggyworld4 August 2013 at 15:44

    Me and Nellie think zoomies is a very important skill for a little puppy to master. Just watch out for Floyd's slobber.

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  18. Duke4 August 2013 at 19:16

    You're getting the hang of it, Alex! You and Floyd are great teachers, Dougall! We loved your video!

    Love ya lots♥
    Mitch and Molly

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  19. Groucho4 August 2013 at 20:45

    You and Floyd are very kind to teach Alex the Art of Zooming one of the essential arts for an enjoyable dog life!!

    Woof

    Groucho

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  20. Mollie4 August 2013 at 21:27

    Nothing like a good play date and some Slobber..BOL.. You are teaching Alex well :) xx00xx

    Mollie and Alfie

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  21. Misaki @ misadventuresofMisaki5 August 2013 at 03:06

    Great job guys :-)

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  22. Stuart6 August 2013 at 00:36

    Slobber. Eeeewwwwww. That Alex is a sweetie. And you're a good cousin to teach him the ropes. LOVE that video.

    ArOOOO! Stuart

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  23. Katie http://myminipetpig.com/6 August 2013 at 11:02

    Aww, so sweet. Slobber is a good sign :-) Alex has great teachers.

    ~ Coccolino the mini pig

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  24. Blueberry's human7 August 2013 at 02:29

    Alex is too stinking cute! Glad you both were able to teach him some things about zooming - although he seems like he's still in the beginning stages of learning you guys won't rough him up too much. I think Floyd did a good job of being gentle with him. Little Linus was overwhelmed with Blueberry running all over the place - but after a little while - he learned to zoom really fast too. Alex will have it down pat before you know it!

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  25. haopee9 August 2013 at 23:35

    Eww drooool! I'm sorry Alex. You've been Floydied!

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