RubyStar Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Woah AP you went all out - so I expect you to actually compete this year Every year I say I want to do it, but realistically, I just don't have the time and motivation to train for it, and my dogs would need a fair bit of training as their endurance levels are pretty average, much like their owner. And cycling over grass doesn't thrill me at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hmm maybe Cycling on grass is okay just kick it back a few gears and do the heaps of leg spins = not much progress thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Do your WA courses have a lot of grass? We were lucky in that the course down here doesn't have too much grass, and unlike the first time I did it, the grass this year wasn't under water . RS, I figured the bike riding would help build endurance - and be good for Rory's show gaiting - I think it did, so will try to include some bike riding this year too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Yeah putting it into first gear doesn't do much on grass. Just means you're peddling away and getting nowhere I still wanna head out and bike ride though, my bike sits there unused. Just not sure I'll bother training Millie up. I love cycling "the bridges", haven't done it in years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pie Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I really want to work on improving both Trixie and my fitness this year for agility, figured the ET was a good carrot to throw in there - we shall see I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I'll be doing it with Mr Revan this year! I think it'll be the easiest yet! Will probably be doing the Sydney ET. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 I'll be doing it with Mr Revan this year! I think it'll be the easiest yet! Will probably be doing the Sydney ET. Mr Revan looks like he will do it with ease....and then want to go again! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I want to do it with Esky. It's going to be interesting conditioning the difference between racing and et running. I'm a little bit worried about the willingness test bit though. Is that something I can get up to scratch in 6 months. She's obedient enough but it's the one bit I'm worried about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I want to do it with Esky. It's going to be interesting conditioning the difference between racing and et running. I'm a little bit worried about the willingness test bit though. Is that something I can get up to scratch in 6 months. She's obedient enough but it's the one bit I'm worried about me too :D wonder if they would accept a stack, an out and back, then a triangle then another stack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 me too :D wonder if they would accept a stack, an out and back, then a triangle then another stack Seriously, Esky and Rebanne, the willingness test is the EASY part. When I judge I give a short heeling pattern, a right about turn, left about turn and a halt. And a recall on lead. It is that easy. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskedaway Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Seriously, Esky and Rebanne, the willingness test is the EASY part. When I judge I give a short heeling pattern, a right about turn, left about turn and a halt. And a recall on lead. It is that easy. M Wow, that is actually something the stubborn sibe would happily do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I swear it won't be the easy part for us We've been doing short biking adventures since she was old enough to do so. And last year we did much longer adventures. It sounds manageble though. 'continues to work on heeling' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 I swear it won't be the easy part for us We've been doing short biking adventures since she was old enough to do so. And last year we did much longer adventures. It sounds manageble though. 'continues to work on heeling' Remember, you can also double command and physically assist the dog (ie placing the dog in the sit position, not bashing it on the head!!! ) M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskedaway Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Remember, you can also double command and physically assist the dog (ie placing the dog in the sit position, not bashing it on the head!!! ) M Is pulling on the lead frowned upon? Akira has good days and bad days when it comes to that still! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Oh well in that case we can manage it. As long as Esky isn't being a tart I should probably join dogs sa now I spose :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 M Is pulling on the lead frowned upon? Akira has good days and bad days when it comes to that still! It may be frowned upon by some judges, but it certainly is not penalised. There are no points awarded for this part of the exercise. It is "Q" or "NQ". I don't mind seeing leads pulled, just as long as I see the dog's "willingness" to work for you. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Oh well in that case we can manage it. As long as Esky isn't being a tart I should probably join dogs sa now I spose :p Yes, you should. You can start at dogssa.com.au M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Its on my to do list this year .The only thing to stop me will be the unexpected . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sniffalot Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 l've already started biking my first two, the girls, one of mine is a pint size cocker so the pace is abit fast for her. l'd really like to do Altona with her but l will do one of the first few in Vic incase she comes into season and misses out towards the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smisch Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 I wouldnt mind doing one but I have a feeling that it'd be that'd die not the dogs.. I would like to see Ella the lowcchen get her ET - I think she may be the first in OZ but would have to check - but we have 0 obedience and she needs some serious conditioning.. Den would love it but once again I think he would need alot of conditioning and not to mention I'd need a bike lol and learn how to ride hahahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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