Class Saturday January 21 -
This class had a focus on two handling moves, the Front Cross and the the check command.  Each of these handling moves was done at least twice in different exercises. 


The front cross that was worked on was the diagonal front cross.  This is a front cross that is preformed on a diagonal line between two obstacles, with the handler crossing as close to the next obstacle as possible. 


The check is preformed when the cog is asked to turn back, or around a jump.  The handler does not pass the plan of the obstacle when this command is being used.  It is also used when the dog is ahead of the handler. 


Next was the teeter.  Dogs that can handle the teeter did it three times coming off of a jump. 


Other pieces of equipment used was the tire, jumps and tunnels.  Weather was cold, stormy and windy. 


Have a great week, and see you Saturday...............................

Week 1 Review

This year we will post what was worked on each week in class.

This Saturday was a cool but sunny day.

We worked on:

Front Crosses

Teeter Tunnel Teeter

Jump and Tunnel Sequences

Weaves

The dogs seemed happy to get back to agility!

The Year 2011 in review……………………………………..

During the course of this year our young dogs have been introduced to quite a few agility moves and groves.  Some of which either the dogs and or handlers are not proficient at yet, but both have been introduced to the move, or piece of equipment.  I am going to list a few of the things that the dogs have been introduced to this year. 

Send to the crate; sent to the tunnel; front cross, rear cross, lead out pivot; serpentine, 270 turn, treadle, go’s, tug on table, pinwheels of all shapes and sizes; teeter training, tug on contacts, tight turns, loopy turns, tire, broad jump, triple jump, all sorts of jump grids, transitions – acceleration, deceleration; box work, focus ahead, 180 turn check, side, close, one jump exercised call offs, etc………………………………… Whew, I’m tired from just listing some of the things we did this year!!!!

Let’s not forget the WEAVE POLES!!!!  Many, many accomplishments.  Be proud of yourself and your dog, you have done a great job. We can no longer refer to this class as the beginning class they are now called the Scooby-Do class,  because we can do.  

In 2012 we will tackle CONTACTS. 

What will the year 2012 hold, only things that dreams are made of……  Many more happy days of training to you and your dog(s). 

The advanced class will continue working on and improving
both the dogs skills and the handlers.  So that both of you are comfortable with any move necessary in a trial situation.

HAPPY NEW YEAR - FROM SYDNEY AND DONNA

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS!

SEE YOU IN THE NEW YEAR!

                      photos & design by Jennifer Burns

Congratulations Chudleigh!

Another New Title for Chuds!

Congratulations to Christy and Chudleigh on their Novice FAST title.

They have also earned their Open Jumpers and Standard titles this year!

WELL DONE!

Thanksgiving!!!!

Just want to wish everyone a Great and Happy Thanksgiving!!!  This is the start to the holiday season.  Enjoy yourself, your family and of course your four legged friends.  Ube say Hi to all, and hopes each of his friends has a great day and gets lots of leftovers!!

Happy Thanksgiving

Looking for inspiration and fun? checkout the video contest on Susan Garrett's blog http://susangarrettdogagility.com/ New videos posted each day until she gets the 16 finalists posted. The Nov 14 post has a link to some free video webinars...check inside! If you are looking for a early Christmas gift for yourself you might want to check out the newest Recallers course which is about to begin! Meanwhile have a Happy Thanksgiving weekend!

Happy Birthday Zorro!!

Remember you can see a larger picture on You Tube if you click on the logo.

Homework Assignment

Watch the video and answer the following questions in the comments.  Write your comments down before posting so you are not influenced by others observations.  To view the video larger, click  the "You Tube" button.
1.  Which dog(s) need to improve their footwork?
2.  Which dog(s) improved in the one practice?
3.  Which dog(s) have good footwork?
4.  What did you observe by watching the slow motion.

As you can see, video taping your practice can be very helpful.   Bring your camera if you would like us to film you in class.

Weaves Oct 19

Watching the dog's "footwork doing the weaves makes me think we need to set up the exercise in Ch 11 Stage 12 "Fancy Footwork".  Hopefully we can set it up for this coming Wednesday.

Zuni Gone 4 years today

And still in my heart!!!

Weaves Stars

Weaves Oct 5

We had some great successes and some good attempts.

Keep working and your pup will soon be a WEAVE STAR!

Congratulations!

Word just in that Jennifer and Kerry earned an Open FAST leg on the weekend!

Congratulations!

Chudleigh and Christy had a great day on Saturday. 

Chuds earned his Open Standard Title and a leg in Excellent Jumpers.

Quote of the Week

A well-trained dog will make no attempt to share your lunch.  He will make you feel so guilty that you cannot enjoy it.
Helen Thomson

Weaving Wonders!

Good job everyone!

Congratulations!

This just in from Christy (last night):
The flying white boys cleaned up in the novice FAST ring today.  They both took a 2nd place in their respective classes for their first ever FAST leg.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Look who turns 2 today!

BRAGS

Congratulations to Kerry and Jennifer for earning their first Excellent Jumpers leg last weekend with a 2nd place! Way to go Kerry! This weekend, Chudleigh and Christy were thrilled with their 2nd Open Standard leg for a 2nd place on a very hot day in Dixon! GREAT JOB!