[dpate]

Just curious for those who keep daily (or per session) training notes, what do you typically include? What would a typical days page look like? Have you typed something up on the computer that is standardized?

Any input would be great. I have kept just some handwritten notes but as a newbie, just wondering what I should include if I want to create a template for everyday use. Thanks for any input.

Dustin

 

[Mary Lynn Metras]

I have hand written notes which every once in awhile I put them on the computer in MS Office for storage. Sometimes I take pics of areas I am training in and these can be downloaded to the computer. And I describe what I did that day. Sometimes I include the weather especially in the winter or if it is windy etc. I include how the dog did that day. If he did not do well on something I take note and next day work or down the road I can work on that concept or a drill that will assist with the problem. I also have a note book full of drills, info, and reminders. If I am going out to train, I plan using this book. Found it very helpful to keep progress notes especially since I train on my own.

 

[captainjack]

http://www.riteintherain.com/invent...in.com/inventoryD.asp?item_no=1742&CatId={0497ABF2-0A9E-441E-A0C2-E5FDCA7C453D}

The 1st page has examples and abreviations. You can get a kit with binder and pen.

 

[gdgnyc]

I have a composition book. I make entries about anything that I feel needs to be recorded---response to a new drill, something that showed up that needs work, notes on how to improve my handling, diagrams. I don't enter every training session, only the ones that I feel should be recorded.

Included in my composition book is a list of places to train.

 

[Hunt'EmUp]

When my first dog was young and we both were just learning, I kept notes on almost everything. As she got older and training sessions became more about re-enforcement than learning new things, I only kept notes on all the test setups we've ran and what factors we needed to work on before the next test. I still take notes on most test setups, especially the different ones, but mainly to keep track on what factors are messing with the whole group of dogs, help you learn why "just a double" can be the hardest setup in a test. . It also helps you learn to read dogs. Probably The setups I take the most notes on are trailing setups, the littlest things can influence those, and they can really change from one dog to another.

 

[Darin Westphal]

What I'll do is bring a camera to each set up and take a pix of that setup from the line. Then when I get home I'll download it onto the computer and then edit it with text showing directions of throws, wind etc...and then make comments regarding dogs performance and what the concepts were that we were working.

 

[Tim McGarry]

I use the "Notes" app on my Iphone. We make an entry for every dog, every session. Details of what the set up, drill or yard work was, how the dog performed with regards to fighting factors, if they needed to be handled, if they seemed to understand the concept being taught, instances of collar correction and any items that we may need to work on in tomorrow or future sessions are all recorded.

 

[big gunner]

I have hand written notes on every training session and computer diagrams of every derby test run since Gunner was 6mo. They have been very valuable in laying out training sessions. especially for handling and future tests.
I would recommend keeping one as notes on Judges and trials will help down the road.

Erick

 

[2tall]

I use the "Notes" app on my Iphone. We make an entry for every dog, every session. Details of what the set up, drill or yard work was, how the dog performed with regards to fighting factors, if they needed to be handled, if they seemed to understand the concept being taught, instances of collar correction and any items that we may need to work on in tomorrow or future sessions are all recorded.

Ouch!!!!! That cramps my fingers and hands just to think about!!! I try to hold as much as possible in my head until I get home to the real keyboard!

 

[Jamee Strange]

What I'll do is bring a camera to each set up and take a pix of that setup from the line. Then when I get home I'll download it onto the computer and then edit it with text showing directions of throws, wind etc...and then make comments regarding dogs performance and what the concepts were that we were working.

What program do you use to do this? This is what I am going to try and do this season- Thanks!