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Thanks again, Tracy!
I can be a bit of a worrier and am a master at panicking at the first signs of strife! It’s one of my super powers 🙂
Bummer about the teeter and weaves classes. I found them so helpful! However, I am looking forward to whatever you have on tap next.
Thank you so much, Tracy! Your timing is impeccable!
I was reading your feedback after today’s training session while in my car. I immediately went back into the building and asked the rehab vet if she had any cancellations today. She did not but was kind enough to have a quick look at Tarot. She said that Tarot’s quadriceps were very tight and recommended some stretches. Other than that she wasn’t too concerned (I on the other hand am a wreck!) I will also be making an appointment for next week (or at least for the next available slot as she is often booked solid).
On a brighter note, I worked on the two-table game with Tarot. She was fairly comfortable with this degree of tip (for the bang game, I believe I use more).
Will you be offering your teeter class soon? …no pressure 🙂
Video: Tarot and the Two-Table Game
Hi Tracy,
I had a go at your “Exit Line Connection! Wrap Front Crosses” game.
This was probably one of the more challenging sequences Tarot has ever done and my midland timing wasn’t always helping her. All the same, I was thrilled with her commitment since she really didn’t have much at the beginning of your class!
When running this sequence, I used your first course (1 – 5) and added a couple of other handling moves towards the end. On the last rep, I tried to throw in a tandem turn but said “check” instead of “switch” and so she wrapped the wing instead which I interpreted as Tarot beginning to understand the verbal but it could also be something I was doing with my handling. I would love to hear your thoughts.
In addition, Tarot does not have a “right” and “left” verbal cue. Can I use the tandem turn to teach this or would it be too confusing?
Video: Tarot_Exit Line Connection! Wrap Front Crosses
Hi Tracy,
We had a go at looking and driving ahead.
Initially, I think Tarot was focused more on the Lotus ball than the jump but she seemed to have a better understanding towards the end. In addition, I tested her forward focus and commitment by running a short sequence. She did well for the most part. I was late cueing a wrap and did not do a good job setting the line for the backside. Here second pass through the tunnel resulted in her curling in towards me, which is typical. This is hard for Tarot as, she does not like when she cannot see me.
I thought she was a trooper throughout!
Video: Tarot Looking and Driving Ahead:
LOL! You are the first person to tell me this! That’s a great explanation! 🙂 Both Tarot and I thank you!
Hi Tracy,
Tandem turns are not a strength of mine. I find it challenging to maintain contact and I always feel like I am just throwing my arms about so please be kind when you look at this video! 🙂
Tarot’s Intro to Tandem Turns:
Hi Tracy
Here is our go at serpentines. It starts out OK, is wobbly in the middle, and then improves towards the end.
Commitment is still a challenge but has greatly improved!
Video: Tarot’s Intro to Serps
Your feedback is always on point and the screenshots have taken it to a whole new level!
Soooo, here is my newest entry. I worked on three things:1) Tarot sits while I keep moving – I struggled with this one and will need to spend more time on it, as we use this in sheepherding as well as agility
2) 2o/2O on the end of the teeter. The board is slightly off the floor. The goal is to have Tarot maintain position, while I keep moving. This was a little better than the “sits in motion”.
3) Tunnel sends and front cross out of the tunnel (jump/tunnel/jump). I was unsuccessful on the first rep.Â
Video:Â AU Tarot Sit in Motion, Teeter End Behavior and Sends to TunnelÂ
I waited until the weekend so that I would have time to really study the screenshots and wow, Tracy, this is excellent feedback!
I have viewed the images about half a dozen times and find it so helpful. Thank You! Will be trying this again!
Hi Tracy,
I decided not to do any outside training due to the heat wave so am a bit behind.
Today we worked on wraps and sends and I introduced the “mountain climbing ” game. There were parts that were rough and other parts that went smoothly. Tarot fell off the teeter once when turning around but did not have any issues after that.
Video: Tarot Wraps and Sends plus Teeter Intro July 2024
Hi Tracy,
This is a combo video. The first segment covers the wing and tunnel game and the second shows Tarot making passes on a travel plank (The long plank was not available). I am taking a class called “Movement Puzzles” which is why I am using bowls instead of tossing the treats. However, given my bad aim, I decided to toss the treat pass the bowls anyway 🙂
Tarot is offering the 2O/2O position, but I am not asking for it and did not mark it.
Video: Wingin’ it and Travel Plank Passes
Thanks Tracy!
Tarot will work for both food and toys. I thought I had a video where I am using food but it’s probably embedded in another video and I can’t find it.
I definitely will continue to work on that exercise.
You are spot on regarding moving vs. stationary!
Tarot will not always grab the toy if I turn and go in the opposite direction.
I have a video showing two reps of this. The first one, was somewhat successful. Although, she switched sides by running behind me (I know, no connection 🙂 ) and I stood and watched for commitment before turning to leave. On the second, she turned with me without going to the toy.
I can’t wait to start working on the games in the course!
Video: Tarot Reverse Retrieve
