RubyStar Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Wow the rushtotug leads are very nice Not much point in me getting one yet though as Kaos won't tug out of the yard - bummer At the moment I have a Blackdog training collar and leash. I run him nude. I keep thinking I need to buy one just for the prettiness factor Not the tugging factor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 ness: thanks for those links. I think I might have to get a custom-made one, too because the necks of my two are 15-16 inches depending on how 'tightly' I do the measurement with the string. rubystar: thanks for that - I feel reassured that I don't haveeto do anything complicated - unless there is of course some complicated, arcane way to loop up the lashes when placing them at the end gate ... :p Poor OH will have to concentrate if he's the backup time-keeper. It will be a good chance for me to watch an agility trial close-up and see correct handling strategies, as opposed to my current one which is to point and rely on my dog to be able to read my mind .... Sounds like doing both jobs at once (or even one), you won't get a chance to watch the runs closely, sorry to break it to you I love being backup timer, that way you DO get to watch the runs ;) I refuse to be scribe! It's the only job I haven't done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuffles Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) ness: thanks for those links. I think I might have to get a custom-made one, too because the necks of my two are 15-16 inches depending on how 'tightly' I do the measurement with the string. rubystar: thanks for that - I feel reassured that I don't haveeto do anything complicated - unless there is of course some complicated, arcane way to loop up the lashes when placing them at the end gate ... :p Poor OH will have to concentrate if he's the backup time-keeper. It will be a good chance for me to watch an agility trial close-up and see correct handling strategies, as opposed to my current one which is to point and rely on my dog to be able to read my mind .... Sounds like doing both jobs at once (or even one), you won't get a chance to watch the runs closely, sorry to break it to you I love being backup timer, that way you DO get to watch the runs ;) I refuse to be scribe! It's the only job I haven't done. I apparently have the job of 'assembly steward' which I'm guessing is getting people organised and making sure they come into the ring at the right time. Will find out on Saturday, I guess Edit: I will be getting a leash for prettiness too, methinks :p Although I definitely do need some kind of slip lead. Edited August 17, 2011 by wuffles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 wuffles yep you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalathebear Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) Sounds like doing both jobs at once (or even one), you won't get a chance to watch the runs closely, sorry to break it to you At least I get to walk a real course - that will be interesting because the thing that is scaring me about agility is the complex order and layout of obstacles and trying to remember! Edited August 17, 2011 by koalathebear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Sounds like doing both jobs at once (or even one), you won't get a chance to watch the runs closely, sorry to break it to you At least I get to walk a real course - that will be interesting because the thing that is scaring me about agility is the complex order and layout of obstacles and trying to remember! I remember stewarding for agility long before I started training in it. I would keep swaying between should I do agility or not. It looked like fun, but watching the handlers walk the course was so very daunting that I decided for a while that it wasn't for me. I finally decided to get over myself and at least enrol in some classes. Now it isn't daunting but a heap of fun! We're at Excellent level now (and happy to stay there for a while ) and never thought I'd get there, let alone with Labs. But my two are doing quite well. Just LOVED the JDX course we ran last weekend. Ruby got a clear round (to make it her 3rd JDX quallie) and Millie handled the course just as beautifully but knocked a bar due to a last minute decision to do a front cross. Bugger :p I definitely recommend walking as many courses as judges will allow you before you compete. It gives you a chance to nut out in your head how you'd handle the course if you were running it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Edit: I will be getting a leash for prettiness too, methinks :p Although I definitely do need some kind of slip lead. I love the look of the slip leads from Rush to Tug: http://www.rushtotug.com/fire-n-ice-slip-lead.html My favourite colour combos so far are the Layney, Bubblegum Machine and Sittin on a Cloud :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Having a bit of trouble with weaving... Mindy can do it fine at home, but seems to struggle at training. Not sure if its because they use white poles at training where as the ones i have at home are yellow and blue. Also they have 12 poles at training and we only have 6 at home, but she seems to struggle from the start (ie not after the first 6). I've been teaching her the "tunnel" method of gradually closing the poles together but thinking about starting again maybe using 2x2? Can anyone advise me please :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuffles Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Edit: I will be getting a leash for prettiness too, methinks :p Although I definitely do need some kind of slip lead. I love the look of the slip leads from Rush to Tug: http://www.rushtotug.com/fire-n-ice-slip-lead.html My favourite colour combos so far are the Layney, Bubblegum Machine and Sittin on a Cloud :D I like Bubblegum Machine :D Just have to decide if I want the martingale or the slip lead. Pay day tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) Edit: I will be getting a leash for prettiness too, methinks :p Although I definitely do need some kind of slip lead. I love the look of the slip leads from Rush to Tug: http://www.rushtotug...-slip-lead.html My favourite colour combos so far are the Layney, Bubblegum Machine and Sittin on a Cloud :D I like Bubblegum Machine :D Just have to decide if I want the martingale or the slip lead. Pay day tomorrow Slips are easier to put on :D Pay day for me tomorrow, too! Edited August 17, 2011 by RubyStar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Martingales are fine I don't find them difficult . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Well you're just special, ness :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Does anyone have ideas for teaching a dog to approach a DW safely (and independently)? Not sure quite how to do it without pulling her up and I would prefer not to do that. Last night Trixie, who has been doing both see saw and DW confidently for over 6 months came around a wide turn and onto the dog walk and because it was a bit slippery and she is a maniac she fell off the up ramp near the top, then wouldn't go over it (remedied with some back chaining, treats and lots of happy voices) but I would prefer to avoid it in the future, I don't want her to hurt herself. Maybe some kind of guides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 aussielover, Are your weaves stick in the ground and the ones at training solid base? That can cause problems for some dogs. Kaos slowed down a lot when first introduced to solid base weaves when trained on stick in the ground, as he was able to push the stick in the ground weaves out of the way easier. The different colour and number could also be throwing her. Are you up to doing them in a straight line at home? amypie, I have only worked on dog walk approaches once or twice, we used a pole for them to wrap around (we used the poles from the broad jump). You would want to fade the pole eventually, we didn't get that far, only a couple of times at training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Hi Kavik, thanks for responding, our weaves at home have plastic bases. At training we use ones with solid metal bases as well as stick in the ground ones. Yes we are doing them in a straight line at home. She can do the offset weaves at training fine but really struggles on the upright, full set (as in just stares at them or misses poles or only goes thru 1 or 2 poles and the runs out) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**Super_Dogs** Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Hi Kavik, thanks for responding, our weaves at home have plastic bases. At training we use ones with solid metal bases as well as stick in the ground ones. Yes we are doing them in a straight line at home. She can do the offset weaves at training fine but really struggles on the upright, full set (as in just stares at them or misses poles or only goes thru 1 or 2 poles and the runs out) I am having the exact same problem with weaving. At home she is fantastic! We have been working really hard on weaves as this has been her weakest point in competions. However at training it is a different storey. She will run straight past them or pop out. I am thinking it may have something to do with me. At home I am more confident and am at a distance and run to the end before her. At training I am babysitter her alot more. My weaves are also blue and yellow (the ones with the platic base that fold up). So I too am wondering it the colour has anything to do with it. Could it be she is not recognising it is the weaves? Maybe I should spary paint them white? Kavik - that is also a good point about them moving, as the plastic base ones are not as rigid as the ones at training with the metal base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Is your plastic base at home just one straight line or is it offset a bit like these? http://www.affordableagility.com/weaveschannel.htm It could be the different base is putting her off. Different materials, different give to the poles (metal bases probably have less give). If it is offset like the link, the extended feet are still giving the dog a visual clue even when the poles are straight. Also, is the spacing the same at home and training? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**Super_Dogs** Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 They are straight (I am guessing mine are the same as Aussielover's). The plastic base does give more than metal base, so I have noticed she is alittle slower than at home. I am pretty sure the spacing is right. But I am problem with her entry, like she is not recognising they are weaves. At home her entries are great, from all angles and distances. At training I have to walk her into the entry. Could it be the colour? I am seriously consider buying a can of white spary paint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Is your plastic base at home just one straight line or is it offset a bit like these? http://www.affordableagility.com/weaveschannel.htm It could be the different base is putting her off. Different materials, different give to the poles (metal bases probably have less give). If it is offset like the link, the extended feet are still giving the dog a visual clue even when the poles are straight. Also, is the spacing the same at home and training? No they're not like the ones in the link. They have the same base as the metal ones except plastic. I'm not sure about the spacing, it looks fairly similar to me, but could be a bit different. If anything, I think the spacing at home is shorter than regulation? I agree with you about the metal based poles having less give. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem? do you think maybe going back to basics and changing methods (like 2x2) may help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 They are straight (I am guessing mine are the same as Aussielover's). The plastic base does give more than metal base, so I have noticed she is alittle slower than at home. I am pretty sure the spacing is right. But I am problem with her entry, like she is not recognising they are weaves. At home her entries are great, from all angles and distances. At training I have to walk her into the entry. Could it be the colour? I am seriously consider buying a can of white spary paint This is our problem too! Though even if I walk her into the entry she still seems unsure of what to do and will pop out. Maybe it is the colour then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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