Best Laid Plans

Well all my training plans were put on H O L D for the month of May. I had my shoulder surgery on April 30 and I had no idea how debilitating it would be. I also taught a class every night during May and that coupled with being totally preoccupied with my shoulder and my sling (not to mention the GCOC Obedience trial)there was nothing left for Ms. Morgan.

However, I have tried to rectify these past transgressions already. I am out of the sling as of yesterday and that really helps but I still do not have full function (in any way shape or form) of both arms. Last weekend we started her on her swimming lessons and we went again yesterday to work on that. She is less afraid of the water which is great but still will only go in up to her shoulders.

Today, we did obedience for the first time. I spent 15 minutes and we did a little heeling in a circle, some recall exercises and sit and down stay. The recall continues to be an issue with anticipation. I think she has settled the difference between the sit exercise and recall but she just won't stay until I call her and if she does, she is soooo slow. So we have to work on that.

I will set up some jumps and the A-frame grid tonight and hope to practice agility a little tomorrow morning. If it is cool enough tonight, we'll do a little tonight. Anyway, I intend to back up my plan by one month and get started on my plans right now. I have 11 weeks to work on stuff this summer and I intend to get the most out of it.