Tassie Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 :laugh: LappieHappie - had to laugh - my immediate thought on reading your question was exactly what Rebanne posted - Easy Peasy! A friend and I did ET with our agility/obedience BCs a few years ago. I hadnt been on a bike for about 15 years , and in her case, it was ... probably 40 years . So first task -get ourselves used to riding, second task, get the dogs used to being around the bikes, first with us walking, then with us riding. (Luckily we could do this on her fairly flat driveways on a 5 acre block :D . Then it was getting the dogs used to working on a leash beside the bike - in my case, each of my two dogs separately, and then together. I think we trained a few times a week for about 3 months - then had no problems - well other that howling gales and horizontal sleet on the day of the test. So you've got plenty of time - and you've even got a bike - as Rebanne said - Easy Peasy :laugh: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 :laugh: LappieHappie - had to laugh - my immediate thought on reading your question was exactly what Rebanne posted - Easy Peasy! A friend and I did ET with our agility/obedience BCs a few years ago. I hadnt been on a bike for about 15 years , and in her case, it was ... probably 40 years . So first task -get ourselves used to riding, second task, get the dogs used to being around the bikes, first with us walking, then with us riding. (Luckily we could do this on her fairly flat driveways on a 5 acre block :D . Then it was getting the dogs used to working on a leash beside the bike - in my case, each of my two dogs separately, and then together. I think we trained a few times a week for about 3 months - then had no problems - well other that howling gales and horizontal sleet on the day of the test. So you've got plenty of time - and you've even got a bike - as Rebanne said - Easy Peasy :laugh: . That wasn't at Knox was it? 1999? My first was in awful weather but I went back the next year and the weather was much kinder :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 LOL ...no, Rebanne ..it was in Longford, near Launceston ..in 2006. Absolutely awful weather ..I even fell off my bike when my boy shook really vigorously in the middle of a sleet squall, luckily only onto muddy gravel . I did ET again a couple of years ago with Rory, in freezing but calm and sunny weather. ..just a lovely ride on the park, except for the runner behind me who found the pace a little slow, so he kept letting his dog almost up Rory's backside. :-(. The judge eventually told him to back off a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmate Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Does anyo e kmow the dates of the ACT and the Sydney one. I have an entire bitch so trying to roughly work out dates to see if she will be inseason if we can get her last few points for her CH title she maybe be desexed so wont be a problem. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Hi, The Sydney ET is the second weekend in August. I don't believe that Canberra has set a date yet. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmate Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Thanks Abboestar. Glt a flat tyre on sat so after work today off to get a repair kit...might be my new best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smisch Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 uggghh I need to start training... its gonna be interesting come august for myself and Ella but hopefully we'll make it :) Is there any people restrictions on ET lol! long story but it'll come out over time.. excited but nervous but I really need to get cracking with ella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) Finally had time to practice cycling with The Spotted Devil himself again.....seeing as last time he stopped for a sniff and dumped me unceremoniously on my @r$e I'd call this morning a resounding success :laugh: We also made some new friends....Ziggy meets Nemo :) Edited March 7, 2013 by The Spotted Devil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 and beautiful photo :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Aww such a cute photo. We met horses on our last ride too. I ended up finding a horse harness racing trotting track. Amazing what you find when you aren't looking. Esky and I have been making good progress. We're up to about 6km, but training has been infrequent in the heat we've been having Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 uggghh I need to start training... its gonna be interesting come august for myself and Ella but hopefully we'll make it :) Is there any people restrictions on ET lol! long story but it'll come out over time.. excited but nervous but I really need to get cracking with ella Hi, only restriction on people is that any handler must be a DogsVic member. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Hi All, delighted to announce I have been invited to judge the Dalmatian Club ET on June 8. Very much looking forward to this test. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Hi All, delighted to announce I have been invited to judge the Dalmatian Club ET on June 8. Very much looking forward to this test. M If the stars and planets align we will see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aetherglow Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 So OH pulled out my bike the other day and adjusted the wheels, brakes, and seat and pumped up the tyres for me, and today we spent some quality time at Ivanhoe Cycles buying new lights, new tyres and inners for his fancy road bike, and a new tyre pump as the one we had was a tad dodgy. Then we went for our first ride together tonight: around 5 1/2 km, in just under half an hour with several pauses for the unfit chick who hasn't been on a bike in something like 7 years. My new lights are excellent, I have discovered I still have gluteal muscles, and I only vomited once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted March 11, 2013 Author Share Posted March 11, 2013 So OH pulled out my bike the other day and adjusted the wheels, brakes, and seat and pumped up the tyres for me, and today we spent some quality time at Ivanhoe Cycles buying new lights, new tyres and inners for his fancy road bike, and a new tyre pump as the one we had was a tad dodgy. Then we went for our first ride together tonight: around 5 1/2 km, in just under half an hour with several pauses for the unfit chick who hasn't been on a bike in something like 7 years. My new lights are excellent, I have discovered I still have gluteal muscles, and I only vomited once How come OH gets a fancy road bike ($$$$) and you get bits and pieces for your bike? :laugh: Maybe a new mountain bike for you is the go! It is amazing at how quickly you will get used to riding distances. Just remember to do your stretches before each ride, and after. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aetherglow Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 OH had the fancy road bike before I met him, and mine is a pretty nice hybrid which is very suitable for the ET, so I'm happy enough - especially as he said that when I'm riding more he thinks I should get a fancy road bike too :D He's coveting my new lights, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Is it ( the ET) do able on a BMX? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 Is it ( the ET) do able on a BMX? It is, though probably not the best bike to do it on. If your height and weight lends itself to being comfortable on a BMX, then you will be fine. Again, a gel seat and padded cycling shorts will help a lot! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elise+Hudson Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 When do the schedules come out so we can send entries in for the NSW trials? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 You would probably be best to get in contact with DogsNSW. Quite sure they would have a better idea. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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