Kavik Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 I thought it would be fun if we would post agility videos that we have found inspiring. Here is one from me to start - a Kelpie of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiechick Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Always love watching that dog - can see why the kelpies are taking it to the BC's in England. I believe that handler has just imported a new kelpie from Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I'm glad no one videoed it the day I fell flat on my arse.. As always the agility onlookers were quick to respond with a supportive and caring cry of "don't touch the dog!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I liked that video! Fast but controlled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Anyone else have videos they really liked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Anyone else have videos they really liked? I love Susan Garrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J... Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 So do I laffi The missed A-frame contact was a big shock though, considering the work she put into Buzz who never missed a contact is his entire agility career I can only wish!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiechick Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 The missed A-frame contact was a big shock though, considering the work she put into Buzz who never missed a contact is his entire agility career I can only wish!!! Two different contact training methods - Buzz had 2o2o and Encore does a running. Ironic that she should miss at worlds too as when she was here she said that the only reason she taught Encore a running was to get that fraction of a second edge to win worlds. (Looks like Murphy's Law also applies to agility! ) And yeah, I love watching her run too - awesome handler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffy Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=MrWgyypGIGQ Go Dizzy. Precues...love em or hate em...this is a great example of them. Beautiful run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke W Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 (edited) http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=MrWgyypGIGQGo Dizzy. Precues...love em or hate em...this is a great example of them. Beautiful run. I don't know too much about agility yet - but that looked like a great run - some very good discrimination. PS - "precues" ? Edited November 6, 2008 by Luke W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Wow! Impressive run! *thinks about how on earth she can get that level of control while retaining speed* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J... Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 (edited) The missed A-frame contact was a big shock though, considering the work she put into Buzz who never missed a contact is his entire agility career I can only wish!!! Two different contact training methods - Buzz had 2o2o and Encore does a running. Ironic that she should miss at worlds too as when she was here she said that the only reason she taught Encore a running was to get that fraction of a second edge to win worlds. (Looks like Murphy's Law also applies to agility! ) And yeah, I love watching her run too - awesome handler. Bugger!! I'm still shocked though. Luke, precues are signalling to the dog where it needs to go next before it takes the obstacle before the directional change. You can see this handler often using either opposite arm/hand or both arms/hands to give directional cues. In a really simple version, picture 3 jumps - a precue would be telling the dog what direction it needs to take jump 3 before its set itself for jump 2 so it can take the cleanest and quickest line. You could tell the dog by bringing your opposite arm (furthest from your dog) across the front of your body and pointing it Jump 2. Tells the dog "take jump 2 then turn in the direction of the pointing hand". Not that easy to explain via forum, plus there seems to be 2 types of precues. One using opposite hand/arm which isn't used/accepted a lot I've noticed, then there's general body language i.e running flat out towards a jump to indicate "keep going forward" vs slowing down towards the jump which is a "there's a turn coming so pull up and be ready for it" which is used a lot more. Edited November 7, 2008 by Jess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopuppy04 Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Here is my fave http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=DmGkzugcves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke W Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 The missed A-frame contact was a big shock though, considering the work she put into Buzz who never missed a contact is his entire agility career I can only wish!!! Two different contact training methods - Buzz had 2o2o and Encore does a running. Ironic that she should miss at worlds too as when she was here she said that the only reason she taught Encore a running was to get that fraction of a second edge to win worlds. (Looks like Murphy's Law also applies to agility! ) And yeah, I love watching her run too - awesome handler. Bugger!! I'm still shocked though. Luke, precues are signalling to the dog where it needs to go next before it takes the obstacle before the directional change. You can see this handler often using either opposite arm/hand or both arms/hands to give directional cues. In a really simple version, picture 3 jumps - a precue would be telling the dog what direction it needs to take jump 3 before its set itself for jump 2 so it can take the cleanest and quickest line. You could tell the dog by bringing your opposite arm (furthest from your dog) across the front of your body and pointing it Jump 2. Tells the dog "take jump 2 then turn in the direction of the pointing hand". Not that easy to explain via forum, plus there seems to be 2 types of precues. One using opposite hand/arm which isn't used/accepted a lot I've noticed, then there's general body language i.e running flat out towards a jump to indicate "keep going forward" vs slowing down towards the jump which is a "there's a turn coming so pull up and be ready for it" which is used a lot more. Gotcha. Thanks for the explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopuppy04 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Precues really work in that run! Some of these vids are awesome ;) Pity I will never be a good enough handler for my dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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