Congrats again
I just wanted to add ....Thanks so much for posting this course
I know I will be setting up at least segments from it - it has been several years since I walked into an agility ring, and having the current courses truly helps 
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The BJ is getting more work too. It’s one of the things that broke. Our newest thing is anticipating signals. Something I never dreamed of being an issue because he was always so painfully slow on them. Been choosing my battles carefully. If I’m working on a specific component and he does something else small, I let it go. That drives one of my friends crazy. Not sure where we started getting his bounciness back. It’s been a long road getting it. Since his incident when he was 1 1/2-2 years old.Exactly
The Cmd Disc position changes, should you choose to teach all variations, can be taught in other contexts such as conditioning exercises.
One thing I will suggest, if you plan to show in Open B, BJ first order should definitely be practiced.
May 23
- AM Training (coolish, may mid 50's) New place for ALL of us
I had fasting bloodwork this morning and decided to load the dogs up This is a new location for Quest and of course I could not find it (ends up it is between a Michael's and a HomeGoods without signage at the lot entrances). Anyway so of course I am not calm & collected so closer to how I am at trials LOL. After my blood draw I quickly downed a protein shake and started the sessions (Quest has closed the usual office I go to and may have closed others - anyway there was a steady stream of vehicle & foot traffic so more activity than I planned on
Aedan: hyper, focused and anticipating LOL We worked bounce starts, heeling, signals (when I turned to face him he anticipated the drop cue so reset ), MSFE and games. Overall I liked the session since 1) I like when things happen in training rather than trials 2) It was great to see him so bouncy & joyous
Finch: Very nice once we practiced handler activation (HA) in heeling, Cmd Disc, MSFE etc. I did need to halt the session mid stream as a huge street sweeper came within 6 feet of where we were on the sidewalk and was moving slowly - Finch did react by avoidance so we just acclimated until he was probably 20 feet further away. She quickly bounced back into working mode with some pretty heeling -- we ended on that note -- oh, no halts during the sessions so I made sure to stop with my legs in stride position - I did not want to fuss with sits I was working on willingness & focus.
Tonight I have an in person class: Aedan will most likely be the dog who goes
When I get home I currently plan to watch a Zoom webinar 'Setting Realistic Expectations' ; it is human body building based but i am sure I can apply it not only to my workouts but to dog training as well. BTW I am not a body builder per se but I love this woman's workout challenges....
Update:
Aedan was the dog for class tonight We started with run thrus - either Utility or Open, so I ran Aedan through Utility from start to finish with his oh so very favorite doggle ball as rewards He did well - of note: these were kind-of-run-thrus since I used his doggle ball freely and I don't recall finishing a single time, and had very few actual fronts. Then some group heeling, group Cmd Disc or Signals, group DB retrieves - poor Aedan had a dog try to steal his DB - I do wish that handler would control her dog but that may be beyond her -- she just laughs and says 'naughty naughty' -- some day one of her dogs will probably get hurt stealing from another dog; after her dog tried to steal Aedan's DB (quick feet blocked her access) she tried going down the line for other dog's dumbbells while the handler was like 'naughty naughty, isn't she naughty?' and the instructor was trying to get the handler to control her dog.
I just wrapped up the webinar about setting realistic goals/expectations and now it's time to head to bed ... night all Hope you all had training fun today
- AM Training (coolish, may mid 50's) New place for ALL of us
I had fasting bloodwork this morning and decided to load the dogs up
This is a new location for Quest and of course I could not find it (ends up it is between a Michael's and a HomeGoods without signage at the lot entrances). Anyway so of course I am not calm & collected so closer to how I am at trials LOL. After my blood draw I quickly downed a protein shake and started the sessions (Quest has closed the usual office I go to and may have closed others - anyway there was a steady stream of vehicle & foot traffic so more activity than I planned onAedan: hyper, focused and anticipating LOL We worked bounce starts, heeling, signals (when I turned to face him he anticipated the drop cue so reset ), MSFE and games. Overall I liked the session since 1) I like when things happen in training rather than trials 2) It was great to see him so bouncy & joyous
Finch: Very nice once we practiced handler activation (HA) in heeling, Cmd Disc, MSFE etc. I did need to halt the session mid stream as a huge street sweeper came within 6 feet of where we were on the sidewalk and was moving slowly - Finch did react by avoidance so we just acclimated until he was probably 20 feet further away. She quickly bounced back into working mode with some pretty heeling -- we ended on that note -- oh, no halts during the sessions so I made sure to stop with my legs in stride position - I did not want to fuss with sits I was working on willingness & focus.
Tonight I have an in person class: Aedan will most likely be the dog who goes
When I get home I currently plan to watch a Zoom webinar 'Setting Realistic Expectations' ; it is human body building based but i am sure I can apply it not only to my workouts but to dog training as well. BTW I am not a body builder per se but I love this woman's workout challenges....
Update:
Aedan was the dog for class tonight
We started with run thrus - either Utility or Open, so I ran Aedan through Utility from start to finish with his oh so very favorite doggle ball as rewards He did well - of note: these were kind-of-run-thrus since I used his doggle ball freely and I don't recall finishing a single time, and had very few actual fronts. Then some group heeling, group Cmd Disc or Signals, group DB retrieves - poor Aedan had a dog try to steal his DB - I do wish that handler would control her dog but that may be beyond her -- she just laughs and says 'naughty naughty' -- some day one of her dogs will probably get hurt stealing from another dog; after her dog tried to steal Aedan's DB (quick feet blocked her access) she tried going down the line for other dog's dumbbells while the handler was like 'naughty naughty, isn't she naughty?' and the instructor was trying to get the handler to control her dog.I just wrapped up the webinar about setting realistic goals/expectations and now it's time to head to bed ... night all
Hope you all had training fun today
I need to remember to post.
We worked on heeling yesterday and my neighbor happened to be outside while I was working on Logan’s off leash heeling. I had him out in the street and she had her little dog (some kind of fluffy 10lb dog — maybe a Shih-Poo — named Mocha. Mocha is a funny little thing and bouncy. Logan did so well. My neighbor stood there and watched us while we were doing normal, fast, slow, about turns and halts. I was proud of Logan for paying them no attention and even got an “Impressive!“ from the neighbor. Lol
We worked on Figure 8s since my trainer thought he was crowding me a bit, so I got him out some for that fairly easily. We will keep practicing.
I’m trying to figure out how to get Logan to move faster on his left finishes. 😬 After watching the playfulness in the training video above, it may be me. I might be boring Logan. I will try to animate myself more and be more playful. I do think we are making some progress with the trotting instead of pacing training.
Today we went to field training. That’s not for this thread, but Logan did so well on a water triple. He loves it so much. He also got to play with a Golden Retriever named Meg after field training, which never happens, and he was quite the show off trying to impress her. He even rolled down a hill for her sideways like a kid would do. Lol
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We worked on heeling yesterday and my neighbor happened to be outside while I was working on Logan’s off leash heeling. I had him out in the street and she had her little dog (some kind of fluffy 10lb dog — maybe a Shih-Poo — named Mocha. Mocha is a funny little thing and bouncy. Logan did so well. My neighbor stood there and watched us while we were doing normal, fast, slow, about turns and halts. I was proud of Logan for paying them no attention and even got an “Impressive!“ from the neighbor. Lol
We worked on Figure 8s since my trainer thought he was crowding me a bit, so I got him out some for that fairly easily. We will keep practicing.
I’m trying to figure out how to get Logan to move faster on his left finishes. 😬 After watching the playfulness in the training video above, it may be me. I might be boring Logan. I will try to animate myself more and be more playful. I do think we are making some progress with the trotting instead of pacing training.
Today we went to field training. That’s not for this thread, but Logan did so well on a water triple. He loves it so much. He also got to play with a Golden Retriever named Meg after field training, which never happens, and he was quite the show off trying to impress her. He even rolled down a hill for her sideways like a kid would do. Lol
We did conf class today, just Jovi. Just a warm up refresher type thing because we've been all obedience since last Nov.
Then came home and took advantage of the sunset lingering a little longer today and temps being almost 20 degrees cooler than earlier today and did very quick heeling and position changes, dor practice.
Then came home and took advantage of the sunset lingering a little longer today and temps being almost 20 degrees cooler than earlier today and did very quick heeling and position changes, dor practice.
Grins, my dogs had yesterday off as well
May 25 Training
7:15am : sessions in the backyard, wet grass, 45 degrees and sunny . Distractions included my still being in my spinning wear paired with clunky yard boots LOL
Aedan: Spins, twists, setups (positioning focus), setups with focus and head up, first step(s), signals with break outs after varying portions, right turns work, ending with roughing up play
Finch: Spins, twists, setup (positioning focus then with upward focus & active state), heeling with some right turn focus, catch up to heel games. With Finch I ended the session by releasing her to run to the back door where the treats wait on top of the dryer for back-into-the-house – multiple rewards .
Today is Finch’s birthday (7 years old) so I may not get any more training in – Paul Finch & Aedan are all off on an extended nature hike and Finch usually gets quite dirty on those; I am grateful I got in a brief session this morning and hope to do something tonight as well. My noon training window has closed – the hikes are actually a higher priority for them anyway since its part of being a ‘just a dog’ and gives them new sights & activities LOL
I called Rau this morning and confirmed that both Aedan (UA) and Finch (OA) get to try for more Qs in a few weeks at Taconic in the AM trials all 3 days and I don’t need to cancel my vacation days for Thu & Fri. (Obedience & Rally only shows). Obedience trials in my area have been filling quickly so each time we make it in, I feel kind of like I won the lottery!!
Evening:
Finch got to do her broad jump for kibble , tomorrow my plan is to start building the back chain of the broad jump again working my way to the ring exit during the course of this weekend and next week. I can't bring her food bowl into the ring, but I can build her expectation that a big rewards will be coming shortly after that broad jump!! She will also see training aids coming in & out of the picture to assist her not cutting the corner.
I got to watch No re-Inforcement, No Problem Webinar (Petra Ford) – the lecture portion. I will watch the feedback section after practicing a few things detailed out in the webinar.
Just finished assembling the new jump sets and will let them 'cure' on the front deck.
May 25 Training
7:15am : sessions in the backyard, wet grass, 45 degrees and sunny . Distractions included my still being in my spinning wear paired with clunky yard boots LOL
Aedan: Spins, twists, setups (positioning focus), setups with focus and head up, first step(s), signals with break outs after varying portions, right turns work, ending with roughing up play
Finch: Spins, twists, setup (positioning focus then with upward focus & active state), heeling with some right turn focus, catch up to heel games. With Finch I ended the session by releasing her to run to the back door where the treats wait on top of the dryer for back-into-the-house – multiple rewards .
Today is Finch’s birthday (7 years old) so I may not get any more training in – Paul Finch & Aedan are all off on an extended nature hike and Finch usually gets quite dirty on those; I am grateful I got in a brief session this morning and hope to do something tonight as well. My noon training window has closed – the hikes are actually a higher priority for them anyway since its part of being a ‘just a dog’ and gives them new sights & activities LOL
I called Rau this morning and confirmed that both Aedan (UA) and Finch (OA) get to try for more Qs in a few weeks at Taconic in the AM trials all 3 days and I don’t need to cancel my vacation days for Thu & Fri. (Obedience & Rally only shows). Obedience trials in my area have been filling quickly so each time we make it in, I feel kind of like I won the lottery!!
Evening:
Finch got to do her broad jump for kibble , tomorrow my plan is to start building the back chain of the broad jump again working my way to the ring exit during the course of this weekend and next week. I can't bring her food bowl into the ring, but I can build her expectation that a big rewards will be coming shortly after that broad jump!! She will also see training aids coming in & out of the picture to assist her not cutting the corner.
I got to watch No re-Inforcement, No Problem Webinar (Petra Ford) – the lecture portion. I will watch the feedback section after practicing a few things detailed out in the webinar.
Just finished assembling the new jump sets and will let them 'cure' on the front deck.
Happy Birthday Finch!
I set up 1-9 of the below course in my backyard. I need to work on timely turn cues when it is jump, then turn away from off course tunnel, and also working on weaves. The judge for this course is my judge this weekend, also why I picked this one. About 50% failure rate getting him to turn, whether it was a rear or a pull.
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I got this course from the Facebook group called “AKC Agility Course Maps”. Sharing in case other agility people need some course design inspiration. Usually every agility trial’s maps across the country gets uploaded every weekend.
I set up 1-9 of the below course in my backyard. I need to work on timely turn cues when it is jump, then turn away from off course tunnel, and also working on weaves. The judge for this course is my judge this weekend, also why I picked this one. About 50% failure rate getting him to turn, whether it was a rear or a pull.
I got this course from the Facebook group called “AKC Agility Course Maps”. Sharing in case other agility people need some course design inspiration. Usually every agility trial’s maps across the country gets uploaded every weekend.
Happy birthday to Finch! 🥳Grins, my dogs had yesterday off as well
May 25 Training
7:15am : sessions in the backyard, wet grass, 45 degrees and sunny . Distractions included my still being in my spinning wear paired with clunky yard boots LOL
Aedan: Spins, twists, setups (positioning focus), setups with focus and head up, first step(s), signals with break outs after varying portions, right turns work, ending with roughing up play
Finch: Spins, twists, setup (positioning focus then with upward focus & active state), heeling with some right turn focus, catch up to heel games. With Finch I ended the session by releasing her to run to the back door where the treats wait on top of the dryer for back-into-the-house – multiple rewards .
Today is Finch’s birthday (7 years old) so I may not get any more training in – Paul Finch & Aedan are all off on an extended nature hike and Finch usually gets quite dirty on those; I am grateful I got in a brief session this morning and hope to do something tonight as well. My noon training window has closed – the hikes are actually a higher priority for them anyway since its part of being a ‘just a dog’ and gives them new sights & activities LOL
I called Rau this morning and confirmed that both Aedan (UA) and Finch (OA) get to try for more Qs in a few weeks at Taconic in the AM trials all 3 days and I don’t need to cancel my vacation days for Thu & Fri. (Obedience & Rally only shows). Obedience trials in my area have been filling quickly so each time we make it in, I feel kind of like I won the lottery!!
Evening:
Finch got to do her broad jump for kibble , tomorrow my plan is to start building the back chain of the broad jump again working my way to the ring exit during the course of this weekend and next week. I can't bring her food bowl into the ring, but I can build her expectation that a big rewards will be coming shortly after that broad jump!! She will also see training aids coming in & out of the picture to assist her not cutting the corner.
I got to watch No re-Inforcement, No Problem Webinar (Petra Ford) – the lecture portion. I will watch the feedback section after practicing a few things detailed out in the webinar.
Just finished assembling the new jump sets and will let them 'cure' on the front deck.
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