Tassie Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Sorry ..phone said it wasn't loading but it was :-( Edited August 25, 2013 by Tassie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Oops ..Stoopid phone Edited August 25, 2013 by Tassie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Sorry .. double post Edited August 25, 2013 by Tassie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 (edited) Sorry ..double post Edited August 25, 2013 by Tassie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 No news from us, we were entered in a trial on Saturday that I was really looking forward to as they always have nice grounds and it's been awhile since our last one. Plus we have had a few private lessons and been working on a few things so wanted to test them out. Unfortunately a little bitch who shall remain nameless not only waited until I had driven to the grounds, set up, walked a course and ready to go decide that that very moment was the best time to come into season!! (Yup I checked the night before as well as before leaving and no indication) I wouldn't have even known if I didn't give her a quick brush before our go, and she was being squirmy so I put my hand between her back legs to steady her and....awesome.....blood! A whole month early, for a bitch who has been so consistent and spot on with being due it was a tad annoying at the time. Now to cross fingers she has a normal season and is finished in a couple of weeks so we can do the state trials! Bloody bitches who'd have 'em? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Oh TO how disappointing. Yep - think I'm glad my bitch is desexed. One less thing to worry about :D Fingers crossed she'll ve finished for states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Oops ..Stoopid phone Sorry Tassie but What a shame TO - I love Hastings trials....my old club! But it's always very well organised, relaxed and super friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisey Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Booker has been doing well at training - last week he finally went on the Dog Walk on his own without me offering a treat each step - very bloody fast though - I could hardly keep up! We are both really enjoying it - and the club we train at is really good and the instructor is lovely :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxyNHemi Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 My lesson on Saturday was amazing..... I learnt so much and am loving trying it out. Got home and realised I forgot to mention my weave problems... Pulled them out and did a quick 10 minute session... At the end of it, Hemi was Weaving 4 in a row... now to add more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Fantastic Lisey and RnH Sounds like you are having fun! I had a great night at training tonight....Em should have been exhausted with all the retrieving work today and yesterday but she was delightfully feral and keen - nothing funnier than a 400 dog who thinks she needs to clear 600! Super responsive and hard running. Zig was great and I pushed him harder - layering and sending from further out - mucked him up but he bounced back and worked it out! I also had the privilege of running one of my favourite dogs - a super quick 400 Masters BC - she reminds of Em and was more than happy to run for me. Nailed her contacts, was heaps of fun and only mucked up the weaves because I didn't use her correct command early enough. I was so out of breath!!!!! But it gives her handler another option at a trial as her knee gives her some grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoxyNHemi Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Does anyone know where i can get something similar to this.... http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=915&ParentCat=273 Its quite cheap but when you add almost $50 on for postage...... wondering if I can find an option in OZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Does anyone know where i can get something similar to this.... http://www.cleanrun....5&ParentCat=273 Its quite cheap but when you add almost $50 on for postage...... wondering if I can find an option in OZ What about here? http://www.politepaws.com.au/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1220 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 They are also known as 'flirt poles' which might make it easier to search (I see it's referred to as a flirt pole in RS's link) RnH - another thing to try are the raccoon tail chasers (basically a raccoon tail on a length of rope) - Trixie goes nuts for hers and it can be whipped around like a little furry animal - I usually buy them from CR on free shipping but they don't seem to have them on CR at all at the moment - but I found them on Cosmolo's (DOLer) website http://www.underdogtraining.com.au/equipment/ under toys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elise+Hudson Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Will be attending my first agility class next week! SO Excited to finally be able to take part in agility at a club and not in a more private lesson type scenario. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agility Dogs Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Just thought I'd share this. The problem - I haven't done a lot of jump grids with Wikki so her jumping can sometimes be a little suspect. She tends to take off early for jump and often brings it down as a result. The solution - including a jump bump with some pool noodle upright work. This way we get around the issue of lack of drive/confusion, but are helping her understand where to take off from. The 'jump bump' is placed about 5' in front of the jump to show her where she needs to take off from. ie: It's just a bit too far to take off behind so she has to pattern to taking off in front of it. It becomes a 'stride' regulator. We are doing this in the hope that because she will be knocking fewer bars she will become more confident and as a result speed up like she does every time something 'clicks' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 (edited) Good reminder, AD. People tend to forget about, or underestimate, the importance of jump training. Doesn't mean you'll never have a bar down - but it certainly minimises the risk - apart from being a good conditioner. ETF typo - 'cos I invented a new word "pimportance" :laugh: Edited August 29, 2013 by Tassie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elise+Hudson Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I am going to my first formal agility club class tonight (have only had private type lessons) and I am SO excited! Will need to give the Huddy a bath this afternoon get him looking gorgeous! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisey Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Very exciting!! Which one? Booker & I will be at Durack tonight :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elise+Hudson Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I will be going to Redlands tonight :) The organisers never got back to me from Durack, and Redlands have been great fitting around my work so far - so will see how things go there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agility Dogs Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I will be going to Redlands tonight :) The organisers never got back to me from Durack, and Redlands have been great fitting around my work so far - so will see how things go there! Karen at Redlands is great. :) It's not quite as formal as I understand QAJDC to be, but everyone I know who goes there has a heap of fun. We've got a few members who train at both BAD and Redlands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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