The Chase Practice
Tonight Adam came with me to walk the 3 blocks down to the elementary school’s baseball field. I actually walked with Midas on one side and Mason on the other and it went really well. They had to be reminded where they were supposed to be several times but there was no real yanking at all - which was really awesome! There was a dog in one of the side yards that made Midas start up with his whining, which in turn caused Mason to try to make him feel better - and cross in front of me, but that was a one-time thing 
We got to the field and Adam watched one dog while I practiced with the other. I started with Mason because watching him usually gets Midas raring to go. He did amazing! It was so great!! Last year, I was just working on him chasing and pouncing on the toy - the beginning of The Chase technique. Now, he’s finally got the concept. His sit/stay are a little shaky and no where near the distance that Midas can go, but it’s there at least. He runs at me full-speed…and JUMPS!! 
He jumps now - and he CATCHES!! Consistently I couldn’t be more thrilled with my little dude!
Next, I switched them off with Adam and took Midas out to the field. He did lousy, similar to the last time we practiced and the last event. But, only for the first couple of times. After a warm-up he finally got it right twice in a row. I switched off again and Mason did well again and then I did Midas again. He was much more into it the second time. I’m not sure if he just got lazy over the winter, lost his drive or just forgot what it was all about. But, we ended up with one really spectacular run and jump so we called it quits on a good note and walked home. They were exhausted for the rest of the evening
