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hello,
We get to start agility Tues.
Can't wait!
Been waiting for this ever since I got her.
She loves climbing and has done the A frame, its her favorite.
Then jumps are second favorite.
She likes running so it should all come together.
Any advice and/or suggestions?
>>hello,
>>We get to start agility Tues.
>>Can't wait!
>>Been waiting for this ever since I got her.
>>She loves climbing and has done the A frame, its her favorite.
>>Then jumps are second favorite.
>>She likes running so it should all come together.
>>Any advice and/or suggestions?
>>
>>
What a gorgous gurl! I work at a photo studio and I really like this pic 
I'm not a pro, however I have belong to an agility club for 8 years. I have a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, named Carson, he is 6 1/2. We had great fun doing agility, but he is now retired. Oh, we still do some playing our in my yard, but, not too much. I am fortunate to have some of my own equipment. Now I run a Border Collie named Reata. She was given to me by my neighbor. Never thought to own a BC, but I'm sure glad I have her. She is 3 years old and much different than my Chessie.
The main thing I would like to metion is that make "fun" your focus. Learn how to laugh at yourself, mainly, then with your dog. Oh, its real easy to get frustrated, however, try to just laugh things off. Also, try to not say "no!" Even if your dog may go over the wrong obsticle. Remember, your dog won't know why you say "no!" If your dog is food driven (like Carson) then by all means, don't be stingy with treats. However, keep them tiny. I find that cut up hotdogs work really well. If you dog is toy/ball driven (like Reata) then by all means use a toy.
Another thing I would like to add, is if you do not like what an instructor wants her to do, if you or she is uncomfortable, then do not do that certain exercise or obsticle at that time. Also, don't be shy, speak up and let the instructor know how you dog responds. Years ago when I started with Carson, an instructor took him by the collar and tried to pull him up the dog walk. Big mistake, it took me a while with positive reinforcement to cure Carson of his fear.
Anyway, I with you nothing but contacts on the yellow, no dropped bars and clean running times! Have fun and enjoy the experience with your gal!
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Charlene
Adopt the pace of Nature
Her secret is patience
-Ralph Waldo Emerson-
Thanks, This pic is the most recent we have of her and of course my favorite.
I cant wait for agility. (shes in rally to)
everyone says just have fun and I know that until a dog KNOWS something you arent suppose to correct them for a mistake, Just re show or explain better.
I have heard not to do weaves till at least one year old.
So if they have weaves do I say no?
Its hard to pay for a class, apparently they know more than people taking the class and then question the trainer.
But thanks for the advice. I'm glad you wrote that, makes me feel better if I question something they do, that I'm not comfortable with.
Is that your BC in the pic?
Very nice!! Hes pretty. And he looks so happy.
I like BC's. Had thought of one before we got our Aussie, but wasn't sure I could handle one.
>>Thanks, This pic is the most recent we have of her and of course my favorite.
>>I cant wait for agility. (shes in rally to)
>>everyone says just have fun and I know that until a dog KNOWS something you arent suppose to correct them for a mistake, Just re show or explain better.
>>I have heard not to do weaves till at least one year old.
>>So if they have weaves do I say no?
>>Its hard to pay for a class, apparently they know more than people taking the class and then question the trainer.
>>But thanks for the advice. I'm glad you wrote that, makes me feel better if I question something they do, that I'm not comfortable with.
>>Is that your BC in the pic?
>>Very nice!! Hes pretty. And he looks so happy.
>>I like BC's. Had thought of one before we got our Aussie, but wasn't sure I could handle one.
When it comes to "your" dog, never feel like you cannot question a trainer when "you" don't feel comfortable with something. As far as weaves go, when we train new/young dogs we go slowly. How I trained Reata (yes, thats my gal in the pic) I took her tennis ball and while I was walking backwards, I made her follow the tennis through 1/2 of the weaves which is usually 6 polls, after she finished them I threw the ball for her as a reward. Usually, you don't let your dog jump over obsticles until they are a year old.
As far as BC's go. . .they are much like Aussies. I didn't consider getting one until my neighbor offered to give her to me because of an accidental breeding. I was under the impression that BC's were hyper, aloof and timid. Boy, was I ever wrong! Anyway, good luck and thanks for writing back
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Charlene
Adopt the pace of Nature
Her secret is patience
-Ralph Waldo Emerson-
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