Vickie Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 What a great photo RS . She looks so focused & happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) She's still such a baby and we haven't done a lot of training since April due to injury, weather and a busy schedule, but we had fun at the Royal Show and that's what counts :D She's such a social butterfly Gonna have to tackle that, as she visited the judge several times that day Edited October 1, 2013 by RubyStar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podengo Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Nice video RS! That announcers voice is so Australian :laugh: We've been struggling with agility lately, not finding it that fun... Club issues, combined with other stuff and Elsie being a complete sh*t in the ring is taking the fun out of it! We've got nationals in a few weeks too, not expecting anything great - will be happy with a clear round or two haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaCharlie Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Loved reading this article. It is so easy for us to make excuses for lazy handling and I am certainly guilty of not trusting my dog enough, watching them land, then trying to beat them to the next obstacle (much to their frustration). Busting the myth- too slow for your dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickie Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 A brilliant article LOVE IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaCharlie Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I just love the line: If you saw your dog taking off, then don’t worry: s/he will land, no dog ever got stuck in the air. So true :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Good article, food for thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I certainly need to learn to trust my dog more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agility Dogs Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) Love it. Great article. This lady: Is a true inspiration. This dog, running with an Aussie handler medalled at the IFCS Continental Championships of the Americas - certainly no slouch. But Linda handles him with ease - because he is well trained and she trusts him. :) Edited October 2, 2013 by Agility Dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickie Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 (edited) She mentions teaching commitment, independence & sends. It's one thing to trust your dog, but you have to allow/teach them to drive forward first, and recognise when they are doing it,before you are able to trust them to do it. We are getting better, but this IMO, is one of the big things we are still behind in here in Aust. Edited October 2, 2013 by Vickie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agility Dogs Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 She mentions teaching commitment, independence & sends. It's one thing to trust your dog, but you have to allow/teach them to drive forward first, and recognise when they are doing it,before you are able to trust them to do it. We are getting better, but this IMO, is one of the big things we are still behind in here in Aust. ABSOLUTELY agree with all of this - especially the last sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) Agility training has been a bit light on lately, what with retrieving trials, inclement weather and life in general, but it appears that suits my dogs very well :laugh: I have worked on specific issues with both of them (keeping bars up for Em and decels for Zig) and that was all we needed for today. Ziggy had one good run after another although I robbed him of several quallies with an on course micro sleep Lovely JDO run for a 5th place (58 dogs entered) and his JDO2 title I think there is video somewhere....just waiting to see. Em blew me away. The. Best. Runs. Of. Her. Life. She was only entered in 2 Excellent Jumping runs and ran hard and clean in both of them. No hesitation, full of self confidence and joy yet took every shoulder turn with sublime style and ease. I said "through" for the tunnel, called her once whilst she was in the tunnel for a tight turn but otherwise kept my mouth shut - I have improved too :D I am so excited that something has 'clicked' for this crazy Springer and I'm beginning to see her agility potential. Sorry for the rave - just been looking for the missing link between training and trialing for a little while :) 2 x 2nd place for her JDX title. It will be lovely to have both dogs running Masters Jumping courses...no more clashes!!! Edited October 6, 2013 by The Spotted Devil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) Well done TSD! I didn't know it was her title! Congrats :D We had, shall we say and interesting day! We ended up with one pass and a 3rd place in excellent agility, nearly had a second and her title if not for a silly handler getting lost on the easy part of the course! LMAO All good, I don't particulary want to go up to masters just yet for agility :) We had heaps of fun, and I was thrilled with our runs even if they were a little (ok alot!) messy, but she thought I was funny when I stuffed up :laugh: Lucky for me, otherwise I think she will be looking for handler with better memory skills :p Edited October 6, 2013 by tollersowned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Well done on your qually TO Masters courses today were an interesting combination of tight with lots of "choices", run hard, then tight again. I liked them but it's not hard to get lost! It does get easier I promise :D I think I swore every time I sent Em into the tunnel on her 2nd JDX run....I had to quickly relocate to give the next positional cue and I could see madly flapping Springer ears bearing down on me :laugh: So glad I have some private group lessons starting on Tuesday - I need all the help I can get!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 woohooo TSD and Em - that is wonderful - and sounds like she did it in real style. What a buzz - and as you say - nice to have them both in the same class. And sounds like a good day for you TO - title won't be long now. And getting lost on the easy part of a hard course - yep - been there, done that ... more than once!!!! TSD - private lessons - you lucky duck. I sooo need that, especiallly with the misguided missile. Did a little training at club yesterday - and I am getting a little more acknowledgement in the presence of contacts - in his defence, he hardly ever sees them cos I don't have them and don't have room at home. Today did a bit of jumping and weave training with a newbie friend. The missile was a little bit less misguided, but oh my goodness, I need to be thinking fast. He does have directionals, but it takes me a moment to remember to use them and get them right. Not helped by the fact that I also use them for directed jumping in UD training, and then it's the mirror image - confusing for an old lady - but not for the dog, apparently . We have trials coming up this weekend at Launceston Royal. Will be interesting and fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Well done on your qually TO Masters courses today were an interesting combination of tight with lots of "choices", run hard, then tight again. I liked them but it's not hard to get lost! It does get easier I promise :D I think I swore every time I sent Em into the tunnel on her 2nd JDX run....I had to quickly relocate to give the next positional cue and I could see madly flapping Springer ears bearing down on me :laugh: So glad I have some private group lessons starting on Tuesday - I need all the help I can get!!! Are those the lessons at awesome paws? Lucy and I are doing them this month too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Well done on your qually TO Masters courses today were an interesting combination of tight with lots of "choices", run hard, then tight again. I liked them but it's not hard to get lost! It does get easier I promise :D I think I swore every time I sent Em into the tunnel on her 2nd JDX run....I had to quickly relocate to give the next positional cue and I could see madly flapping Springer ears bearing down on me :laugh: So glad I have some private group lessons starting on Tuesday - I need all the help I can get!!! Are those the lessons at awesome paws? Lucy and I are doing them this month too. Small world, I shall see you there! :laugh: ----- I think my main problem is my mind wanders very easily, so I concentrate on the hard parts and then forget where I am at for the easy part haha, one day it will all come together :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Thanks Tassie - just a lovely day out with both of them :) Have fun at the Royal and look forward to hearing how you go! Yes, it's Awesome Paws - I'm doing it with Em as she is a very different dog to run than Zig. Not just speed but style, gait and temperament. See you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitka Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I've signed up for foundation agility start of next year I cant wait Wish there were somewhere for private lessons down here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Yes, it's Awesome Paws - I'm doing it with Em as she is a very different dog to run than Zig. Not just speed but style, gait and temperament. See you there! Cool. I'll be the fatty with the mini schnauzer - arriving late. I'm sure Lucy will get overwhelmed and shut down a bit. It will be nice to meet Miss Em (and you!) in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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