ness Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Way to go Dova - well done all the best at Dover . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay. Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Well done Dova!!!! They are some great scores!! Good luck for Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agility Dogs Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hey all, We've just returned from the ADAA Grand Prix and although we didn't come away with the results I was hoping for there were some really encouraging signs to come out of it. Xena managed the 24 weave pole challenge in 6.72 and 6.79 seconds for her two runs - I was pretty happy with that since she's only ever seen 24 poles once before. She also got one gamblers card and another games card. The gamble I was especially happy with. Aside from that we didn't do all that well in the results dept, but she ran very nicely in some attrocious conditions (either hot or wet depending on the day) and got better and better as the weekend went on. In her last run on the weekend she managed 15 obstacles in just on 23 seconds - including the dog walk and weavers - I was pretty happy with that. CK ran nicely all weekend and got better as we went, but still decided there was no way he was going to weave in the ring. I think the extra layer of pressure is still a little too much for him so it's back to making sure that he loves weavers before putting him back int he ring again. All in all pretty happy with both dogs - and they ran brilliantly at training last night as well (Yes, CK did weave well - arrrrrrrrrgh!!!) Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dova Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Woohoo agility Dogs, did good . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinkispirit Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hey all,We've just returned from the ADAA Grand Prix and although we didn't come away with the results I was hoping for there were some really encouraging signs to come out of it. Xena managed the 24 weave pole challenge in 6.72 and 6.79 seconds for her two runs - I was pretty happy with that since she's only ever seen 24 poles once before. She also got one gamblers card and another games card. The gamble I was especially happy with. Aside from that we didn't do all that well in the results dept, but she ran very nicely in some attrocious conditions (either hot or wet depending on the day) and got better and better as the weekend went on. In her last run on the weekend she managed 15 obstacles in just on 23 seconds - including the dog walk and weavers - I was pretty happy with that. CK ran nicely all weekend and got better as we went, but still decided there was no way he was going to weave in the ring. I think the extra layer of pressure is still a little too much for him so it's back to making sure that he loves weavers before putting him back int he ring again. All in all pretty happy with both dogs - and they ran brilliantly at training last night as well (Yes, CK did weave well - arrrrrrrrrgh!!!) Tony Well done Tony, Xena and CK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay. Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Well done Agility Dogs :rolleyes:!!! WOW 24 poles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agility Dogs Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Well done Agility Dogs !!! WOW 24 poles! I know!! At the end of it she was barking at me like mad. I'm not sure if I was getting told off (as I do when I make a mistake on course :rolleyes: ) or if she was seriously excited by it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 OK, I'll be the first Perthy to report on tonight's WA State Obedience Trial I entered Ruby in Novice tonight, both our first time. 5-6 weeks ago, I was ready to pull the plug on entering the States/Nationals this weekend. Ruby just wasn't ready and I was stuck in a training hole with no idea how to get out. My saviour, Ptolomy, worked with us and convinced me to give it a go, and boy I'm glad I did! We scored: Heel Free: 35/40 ;) ;) Stand For Exam: 0/30 Recall: 38/40 Change of Position: 30/30 So yes, we bombed on the SFE, which I am not surprised about because she just isn't solid on that yet, but my aim for tonight was to get through the Heel Free without her running off to greet the judge! Not only did she stay with me, but she didn't lag, she didn't miss a single position, and we got a score I am very pleased with!! So I came out of that ring so ecstatic that anyone would have thought I had passed She did me proud with her stays as well (I did the stays regardless of failing ringwork because, well, I wanted to and that's my prerogative ). We've been having trouble with her sit stays of late, where she likes to lay down not very far into it She leaned down twice which could have ended in her laying down, but she recovered and held it Then, in the down stays, the dog next to her rolled around and then got up and got extremely close to Ruby's face. Ruby's tail was wagging furiously, ready to get up and play, but she held that down stay so very well!!! Dog in her face and all! Sooo proud! So my highlights of the night were Heel Free and the stays - way to go, Ruby!!!!! Now the real challenge is getting through the heel work 2 nights in a row Big thankyou to Ptolomy Sorry for the long brag, but this is yuuuge for me and my Crazy Labrador!!!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Go Ruby - your mum should never have had any doubts about you, I always knew you could do well for her. Best of luck tonight RubyStar and you should be mighty proud of Ruby's performance. Sounds like all the training with Ptolomy has paid off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptolomy Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 OK, I'll be the first Perthy to report on tonight's WA State Obedience Trial I entered Ruby in Novice tonight, both our first time. 5-6 weeks ago, I was ready to pull the plug on entering the States/Nationals this weekend. Ruby just wasn't ready and I was stuck in a training hole with no idea how to get out. My saviour, Ptolomy, worked with us and convinced me to give it a go, and boy I'm glad I did! We scored: Heel Free: 35/40 Stand For Exam: 0/30 Recall: 38/40 Change of Position: 30/30 So yes, we bombed on the SFE, which I am not surprised about because she just isn't solid on that yet, but my aim for tonight was to get through the Heel Free without her running off to greet the judge! Not only did she stay with me, but she didn't lag, she didn't miss a single position, and we got a score I am very pleased with!! So I came out of that ring so ecstatic that anyone would have thought I had passed She did me proud with her stays as well (I did the stays regardless of failing ringwork because, well, I wanted to and that's my prerogative ). We've been having trouble with her sit stays of late, where she likes to lay down not very far into it She leaned down twice which could have ended in her laying down, but she recovered and held it :D Then, in the down stays, the dog next to her rolled around and then got up and got extremely close to Ruby's face. Ruby's tail was wagging furiously, ready to get up and play, but she held that down stay so very well!!! Dog in her face and all! Sooo proud! So my highlights of the night were Heel Free and the stays - way to go, Ruby!!!!! Now the real challenge is getting through the heel work 2 nights in a row Big thankyou to Ptolomy Sorry for the long brag, but this is yuuuge for me and my Crazy Labrador!!!! You were the happiest person at K9 last night which was so nice to see. You have put in some hard work over the last few weeks - all the distraction training at shopping centres, putting Ruby back in the car when things went pearshaped and each session I could see a HUGE improvement in her. Well done mate - brag away - you deserve it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdude Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Congrats on your progress Rubystar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptolomy Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 We had out state obedience championships last night with some absolutely stunning rounds. Caffy dusted agility dog Alex off and was sitting on 148/150 in open before stays - this dog is brilliant - but then the little bugger dropped during his sit stays. My travelling companion Deb and Broolyn scored their very first 200 and then took out winner of winners - well done mate Rivsky who is here on holidays from South Australia was really happy with Rivers round - yee har he did not only nice dumbbell work but he also did his change of positions - well done My kids - I was tickled pink with...... Bag features Blaize - came away with 195 in open after losing 4 for going to heel and standing yeah we train for that NOT! Scoota won open with 196 and then put in what i think was his best work ever in the winner of winners round. I am usually his hardest critic - but was thrilled with what he did tonight. Little monster missed the down signal in UD. Beans was my highlight with 192 in open. Not sure where she lost her 8 marks - but for the first time ever I came out of the ring and went WOW that was special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Sounds like all the red dogs were firing last night. Well done everybody . Nice to hear that River's dumbbell and change of positions came off without a hitch especially after I watched the little bugger think about not returning with it last week at the trial and that he has stopped coming up with 101 ways to fail a COP . Fingers crossed for everybody tonight . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdude Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Sounds like you had a great night Ptolomy! You must be proud of the troup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) Well I just got back from a trial with Jedi in CCD... He did sooooooo well! Heel 27/30 SFE 10/10 Recall 19/20 And then... In the last half a second of his down stay.... decided he had an itch. *sigh* Literally I was returning around him and he sat up and scratched. Anyone want a keeshond? Oh well, I got some really nice comments from the judge and the other triallers were devastated along with me. But geez it sucks! Oh and congrats to everyone at State in WA!! Edited because I ripped Jedi off by 1 mark. 27 for heel, not 26! Edited October 10, 2009 by TerraNik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Congrats on everyone's amazing results!! Nik, that sucks!! I would be devastated But what a great result - go Jedi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J... Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Well done everyone - awesome results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay. Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Wow, looks like everyone in WA did really well Congrats everyone and good luck for tonight TerraNik congrats on those scores That sucks about the stays though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) Kenzie's half brother got third at the WA State Obedience Trial in Novice last night - Go Flyte - Brains and Beauty . It also finished off his CD title. Edited October 10, 2009 by ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Huge congrats to Ptolomy and Rivsky for last night! And to Deb and Caffy! Everyone did great, regardless of whether we qualified or not Congrats to TerraNik, that is so heartbreaking to hear he did that at the last second! I've uploaded my Novice round from last night to youtube if anybody is interested .Apologies that for most of it, we appear as a dot on the screen due to my crappy camera that doesn't zoom while filming! Doesn't help to have a light coloured dog, she blended into the grass and lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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