Vickie Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I'm switching to cats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I have seen videos of cat agility before - very amusing, if looks could kill those handlers would have been long dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickie Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 Not this cat amypie lol. Every time I train my dogs he feels the need to be right in the middle of it all, I'm sure he's trying to learn! let me say it's hard to build & maintain enthusiam for the aframe when they get half way up & "attack cat" happens to be sitting on the top. I guess he thinks it's the best view! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 How's his weaving coming along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickie Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 (edited) How's his weaving coming along? Pretty good, we're still in the luring phase but he is gaining independence and drive all the time. I am hoping he will single step His tunnels are pretty good, but sometimes he gets tired & lays in them. This was a good day Since he seems to be able to jump over our fences, I think we will jump him at 600. What do you think? Edited November 2, 2010 by Vickie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusky Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 what a great cat what is his name ? youtube please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 His first trial should be interesting - I'd imagine the other dogs would be a bit confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amerykus Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 That BLOODY cat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Greg Derrett has a cat like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelsun Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 If that orange cat had one eye, it would be the image of my "Mavrick" I used to use her as a demo on the first night of all my beginner agility classes to diffuse the "my dog will never be able to do that" sort of attitude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I've always said cats are smarter than dogs and could absolutely be trained like we train dogs, if only we could find the right motivator! There's the problem, because not much motivates a cat more than doing exactly what it feels like doing :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzledx2 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 So true!!! :p I've always said cats are smarter than dogs and could absolutely be trained like we train dogs, if only we could find the right motivator! There's the problem, because not much motivates a cat more than doing exactly what it feels like doing :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 How's his weaving coming along? :D Pretty good, we're still in the luring phase but he is gaining independence and drive all the time. I am hoping he will single step...Since he seems to be able to jump over our fences, I think we will jump him at 600. What do you think? Have you tried guides - I find luring quite challenging for teaching weaving. 600 sounds OK but if you jump hiim at 500 Howie can be his pairs partner. :p He lubs kitties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VJB Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 What a classic.... very funny. Gave me a good laugh while having breaky. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Not this cat amypie lol.Every time I train my dogs he feels the need to be right in the middle of it all, I'm sure he's trying to learn! let me say it's hard to build & maintain enthusiam for the aframe when they get half way up & "attack cat" happens to be sitting on the top. I guess he thinks it's the best view! What is it with ginger cats! I used to train obedience with my first BC Sam down at a friend's place, to work against distraction such as their boys playing soccer with my other dog - nt a problem. Their lovely ginger momma cat used to wander out into the paddock to 'help'. She enjoyed being a figure of 8 post - and would also race after the dumbbell, and then sit beside it. No way was my wussy dog going anywhere near her . saxonpup - I've always said cats are smarter than dogs and could absolutely be trained like we train dogs, if only we could find the right motivator! There's the problem, because not much motivates a cat more than doing exactly what it feels like doing Messing with humans' heads (and dogs' heads) is a pretty powerful motivator for them too :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzledx2 Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I used to have a Siamese who just loved messing with the dogs. I would put a box out for UD sendaway and he would go sit in it I used to use him for distraction training as he wouldn't leave us alone! Not this cat amypie lol.Every time I train my dogs he feels the need to be right in the middle of it all, I'm sure he's trying to learn! let me say it's hard to build & maintain enthusiam for the aframe when they get half way up & "attack cat" happens to be sitting on the top. I guess he thinks it's the best view! What is it with ginger cats! I used to train obedience with my first BC Sam down at a friend's place, to work against distraction such as their boys playing soccer with my other dog - nt a problem. Their lovely ginger momma cat used to wander out into the paddock to 'help'. She enjoyed being a figure of 8 post - and would also race after the dumbbell, and then sit beside it. No way was my wussy dog going anywhere near her . saxonpup - I've always said cats are smarter than dogs and could absolutely be trained like we train dogs, if only we could find the right motivator! There's the problem, because not much motivates a cat more than doing exactly what it feels like doing Messing with humans' heads (and dogs' heads) is a pretty powerful motivator for them too ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gila Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I've always said cats are smarter than dogs and could absolutely be trained like we train dogs, if only we could find the right motivator! There's the problem, because not much motivates a cat more than doing exactly what it feels like doing Yep! I have a cat who I'm sure would excell at Schutzhund lol. He's VERY prey and food driven. And he already likes leaping up and grabbing my arm He can sit on command too. Seeing as Schutzhund is banned in Vic, we'll start a new sport - Schutzkatze! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 (edited) I challenge you to get a photo of him going over a jump Edited November 3, 2010 by amypie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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