[Barb VanEseltine]

Hi Tracy,

Here is the start of the week 2 games: Sequence 1 and 1A. We are starting to have brilliant, sunny weather and little, mostly-black Enzo says: “It’s hot!” So we just did this first part and came in.

For sequence 1, I did 2 FC and 2 BC. It seemed to me that the 2 FC and the first BC were reasonably well executed and had about the same dog path. The second BC lead to a wider turn, so I would say “late” but it seems to me the timing is about the same as the first one. <shrug>

I don’t think that I executed sequence 1A, much differently than you did but I don’t feel like that is a place where I would use a BC. It seemed to me that I sent to #3 but then wasted the advantage of the send by waiting around to do the blind. Perhaps if the course continued further to the south-east, it would make more sense to me. 😊

At any rate, here is the video: week 2 part 1

Thanks,
Barb

(ps: yes, I need new tunnel bags. I have some “good ones” in the barn but I guess I’ll have to pull them out and buy new barn bags.)

[Barb VanEseltine]

(I’m just sneaking in here to say that I think your dog looks FABULOUS! you are going to have a lot of fun with him!)

[Barb VanEseltine]

Hi Tracy,

Here is what Enzo had to say about today’s training:

“Did I see the BALL? OMG, she has the BALL – the round, orange one that is perfection in one thing. What do I do?? Where is it? I’m going; fast, fast: get the ball, get it, get it!”

I think you will agree that he was quite a bit faster. 😊

For the grid, I dropped the double down to 12”. I left the pinwheel at 20”.

Enzo’s Video

(This is the first dog I have owned who had a toy which was so high in the reward hierarchy. The ball is way above everything else.)

Thanks,
Barb

[Barb VanEseltine]

Hi Tracy,

So far, I did the progressive grid and the Pinwheel. Perhaps not exactly following directions (sigh).

First on the progressive grid, I put out my 3 stride jumps (8 “) at about 7 feet apart and the double, set at 20” at about 15 feet out. That was position 1 on the video. Then I moved the double away about a foot (position 2), then another foot (position 3) and then another foot (position 4). From #3 to #4, Enzo added a stride. Then I backed him up one position but he didn’t take away the stride.

Here is the Progressive grid video: Grid

Then, I worked a bit on the pinwheel. I moved the middle jump out quite a bit. I also tested to make sure we could do the 180 and then the pinwheel. I think it went rather well.

Here is that video: Pinwheel

These videos make it look like we had brilliant weather. And it was “nice”. At least there was sunshine although there was also quite a wind and it could get quite chilly in the shade. All good for the dogs, however.

Thanks,
Barb

[Barb VanEseltine]

We will have a GREAT time!
I think the thing I should focus on is WHEE-HA, wind in the ears, running fast. He is very willing to get serious, focus and, I’m afraid, slow down. So we will be doing things that we can do with speed and excitement.

[Barb VanEseltine]

Hi Tracy,

Here is some set-point work. I must have done thousands of these with Patt to minimal advantage. So I am familiar with the process but not sure about what objective(s) I would have for Enzo.

At any rate, these looked good to me… (?).
Enzo

Thanks,
Barb

[Barb VanEseltine]

Hi Everyone!

Here is today’s video. I did the Rocking Horse and pushed a bit on the challenge by adding:
– multiple wraps (a new skill for Enzo)
– jumps
Rocking Horse 1
Is this where I’m supposed to put my homework?
Also: what does “tags” mean and how am I supposed to use it?
Also: How do I add a picture to my profile?
Barb

[Barb VanEseltine]

Oh yes; we do LOTS of tunnels. 🙂

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