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No she doesn't use stride regulators in the DVD Just a PVC box and two jumps to make a grid for the groundwork, then the PVC box on the A-Frame contact area. ETA: On thinking about it, I think from memory a stride regulator may come out in the troubleshooting section - been a while since I've seen the DVD. Can't remember whether all she does is move the position of the box or add stride regulator if they need to get better apex stride.

I would also train in separate crates. That way nobody gets stressed, especially when also trying to teach something new. That way they each have their 'own' space as well. Once they are comfortable in their own crates, if you get one that is big enough to accomodate two dogs, then maybe see how you go with them together. Mine all have their own crates, but if I need to crate them while I am preparing to go to training or a trial Kaos can share Diesel's crate for a short time (Diesel has the XXL size crate, larger than it needs to be for him but I didn't realise when I purchased it.) At the start I would leave the doors open and give them treats and their dinner in there , then progress to closing the doors. If you are worried about food stealing or food aggression either space the crates apart or close the doors while they are eating dinner.

I think it's worth buying weaves with bases if you are serious. I found that stick in the ground poles were great for training - you can have them in any configuration and angle (so can use them for slanted pole training, or channel weaves, or teaching a 2 or 3 pole entry) but found that once Kaos was weaving through them fast he could sort of push them out of the way, and when we went to the club or to a trial he was VERY slow in the weaves as they were more rigid and he couldn't push them out of the way and was not used to having to bend quite so much. Once I bought some solid base poles (and peg them down!) his footwork and confidence has improved a lot in training and trials with solid bases, though still not quite as good as at home.

Yeah it was at PICSI Was great fun and Kaos and I lasted longer in the musical chairs game than I thought he would

Since a few of us are going maybe we should have a tag or something so we can recognise each other Otherwise you could feel strange asking everyone if they are on DOL :D I am bringing the dog too should be fun!

Musical chairs was popular at our club last year :D Dogs had to stay a certain distance from the chairs that handlers got in when the music stopped (behind a line? can't remember) and if your dog moved you had to go and put it back, and someone else could take your seat. Egg and spoon race relay race where you have to go around poles we also did a speed circle agility relay race where the handler had to dress up as santa first the changeovers were interesting

Yes I have seen it. I did the groundwork for it too, very fun and interesting exercise. Then I decided to go with 2o2o after all I think Michelle also used this method? But she had problems with it due to competing in both ANKC and ADAA and the A-Frames being different sizes, so while she would get the contact on ANKC A-Frames she would miss them on ADAA ones. I have a box already made if you need one

Ths usual diet I am advised when the dogs are recovering from tummy issues is boiled chicken and rice

I haven't done Crate Games with my lot. BUT I am going to the Susan Garrett seminar next month (as auditor, because we haven't done Crate Games and that is prerequisite for a working spot ). If you have a concrete question about it I am more than happy to ask at the seminar and have her clarify something for you :D

More foundation work I now have a better idea of how to train contacts so would train that a bit differently as well.

That is a good point For agility in NSW you do have the option of ADAA and ADAC where the dog does not have to be ANKC registered, you just register with the association (the dog can have any name you like with them). For ANKC obedience and agility trials though they do have to be ANKC registered. They DO NOT have to be purebred or pedigree though, you can register crossbreeds or non pedigreed purebreds on the Associate Register, and some herding breeds (like WKC reg Kelpies) that have their own registries can go on the Sporting Register. There is no alternate organisation for obedience as far as I know.

He also lost me at the list at the start. Very strange. Almost sounded like he was going to say clicker training and training in general was cruel

From those choices I would say either chocolate or brown. At least I don't have those problems with black dogs

The dogs have to be registered with the ANKC. If the dog does not have pedigree papers it can be placed on the Associate Register (and has to be desexed).

Well done!

I think she meant non herding

We got our first Novice Gamblers qually today at Agility Dog Club of NSW It was our first attempt at Gamblers, luckily we didn't get too confused I have yet to learn how to make the best, most efficient course but not too bad for our first go!

Mine come in with the aircon and I am home and it is really hot, but if I am out they are outside as I don't leave the aircon on while at work or out all day. Mostly because I worry about it stopping working suddenly and the dogs stuck inside My house bakes in summer, so unless the aircon is on it is better for the dogs to be outside with the shade, water, wading pool etc.

Sounds like he doesn't like dogs getting in his face/bouncing in his face. It is fairly rude dog behaviour, one of my dogs does not like it either. I would avoid those types of dogs. Since it is hard to avoid them at a park, I would avoid going to the park unless those types of dogs are not there.

Maybe as he's gotten older, he is less interested in playing with other dogs and just wants to do his own thing now

It sounds like he is not comfortable when lots of other dogs come up to him and say hi. Maybe he prefers some space - are there lots of dogs coming up and crowding around him at once? Is it with particular types of dogs/temperament dogs (are they very boisterous dogs/in his face/big etc). One thing I would do is not take him to crowded dog parks as he is obviously not enjoying lots of dogs coming up to him at once Maybe find a quiet time when it is not busy or do walks somewhere else for a while until you get it sorted out. Getting the advice of a trainer/behvaiourist would be the most helpful as they could help you with a program to help him feel more comfortable around other dogs and also explain to you why he is behaving in this way. Also, some dogs just don't like being crowded by other dogs or being approached rudely/boisterously by other dogs.

Calm, highly active, agile, moderate exercise - which one ist it?

She looks perfect Have fun with her!

I've had people want to breed to both of my boys Both are desexed so I had an easy answer but I was surprised that people would just approach me like that.

My guys generally prefer to go at home except for Zoe who prefers to go on walks. When we are out all day at trials or away for the weekend it is handy to know they will go on lead - I found it very stressful when I took Diesel away for the weekend and he didn't go the first day as he can be stressy. I am glad Kaos is not so stressy, and also quite predictable as to when he will go. It is good to know you can take them out and tell them to go - and they do - so you don't have to worry about them doing it at a bad time (like in the ring).