Agility

Podcast Number 3 (Targeting, Class Recap, Building a Backyard Dog Walk, Training a Reluctant Tunneler)

November 17, 2009
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In today’s podcast we discuss, Targeting, Class Recap, Building a Backyard Dog Walk, Training a Reluctant Tunneler.

Learning Obstacles is No Obstacle for Me

Learning Obstacles is No Obstacle for Me
November 10, 2009
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Our second class was just as exciting and fun as our first. We came home energized to continue our agility training.

Touch and Luring Through Weave Poles

November 8, 2009
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We have been working with our ‘weave poles’ in the living room. To begin with, it is hard for us all to remember that I (the dog) must always enter the weave poles from the left. I am not very good at knowing left from right and require someone to remind me.

We Have Taken the Plunge and Bought Our First Equipment

We Have Taken the Plunge and Bought Our First Equipment
November 5, 2009
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We have invested in our first agility equipment. For us, they are an easy beginner’s way to practice the weave poles.

Our First Agility Class

Our First Agility Class
November 2, 2009
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I didn’t get to say much in the podcast, in the first part I was too busy crying and flirting with Burch and in the second part I was napping. Here’s my side of the story….  Class was great fun, I completed all the obstacles as well as anyone else in my class (I may have been better than some, but I don’t want to brag). So far, my favorite parts (aside from all of it) are the tunnel and the tire. I think it might be because, no one holds my leash when I run through them. I hear … this spot continues

Coming to Terms with the Terms

Coming to Terms with the Terms
November 1, 2009

We are all so excited about Wrigley’s First Agility Class tomorrow night. Jenn and I will both be working him on the obstacles, and hopefully eventually in trials. Because there will be two of us working with him, it is very important that we agree on and use the words we will use as commands.

October 29, 2009
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This is my second attempt off-leash…Not oo bad, if I do say so myself :)

October 29, 2009
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My first attempt off-leash with Agility obstacles: It was pretty funny! I was too excited. And remember, there is no obstacle you can’t get around if you’re willing to run, jump, tunnel or weave. Wrigley