Tag: Agility training

Back to the Basics

Back to the Basics
October 4, 2011
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We’re back taking agility classes! We couldn’t be happier. The teacher this time is Gwyn and she is amazing. Gwyn and her Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Gus have been invited to the AKC Agility Invitationals in Orlando, Florida this December! Only the top 5 dogs of each breed are accepted into the Invitationals. We have learned so much in the three classes we have completed. Here are a couple of videos made of Wrigley last night! Wrigley You can also follow my adventures on twitter @wrigleysoapguru or I’m NOW on Facebook too!

Agility, it’s not just for Dogs

September 30, 2010
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I am a little embarrassed that ‘The Turtle” is better at agility than I am. Guess I need to work harder! and remember, there is no obstacle you can’t get around if you’re willing to run, jump, tunnel or weave! Wrigley Enjoy my blog? I accept cookies via paypal You can also follow my adventures on twitter @wrigleysoapguru

Learn it Slow – Get it Right

Learn it Slow – Get it Right
April 28, 2010
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The choice to take the Agility Foundations class was such a good decision for us. I love the work and I love learning at a slow pace and getting it right. My handlers are happy because they like an instructor that is able to explain things or try different approaches that fit an individual dog.

One step forward and Two Steps back

One step forward and Two Steps back
April 20, 2010
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Sometimes in training, as in life, stepping back is the quickest way to move forward. So, it is with my Agility Training.

It is a Balancing Act

December 2, 2009
wrigley

We are almost through with our beginning agility class and I’ve learned a lot of new things. Last night we spent some time working on the dog walk, jumps, the tunnel and pause table.

Targeting the Dog Walk

November 18, 2009
wrigley

I spent a lot of time last week targeting. It is a fun and simple game. Basically, it’s a paper plate, or Tupperware lid with a treat on it. It started by having the target always in my sight, but we have now progressed to around corners or down the hall.

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
wrigley

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
wrigley

We have invested in our first agility equipment. For us, they are an easy beginner’s way to practice the weave poles.