One of the ways I use to monitor how my dog is doing is by using a log book. This log is simply a record of the following:
1. Date and time of the track
2. weather conditions - including wind direction, raining?/sunny?/hot?/cold? Well you get the picture.
3. A map of the track. This will include a picture of the track itself along with the various major landmarks. This is particularly important if you are working around a particular obstacle that day. Indicate direction and wind direction.
4. Note any problem areas that you encounter with your dog - crittering? distracted by something? etc?
5. Note your impressions of the track itself and your dog's performance.
You won't always have alot to say about everything mentioned here either, so don't get stuck with this format. Make one that works for you.
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