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Thanks so much, Tracy!
I will have a look at the games involving the weight shift. Here is my video of the “Mountain Climbing”. game. I spent the time doing recalls (although, early on he would leave me to go to the target plate so I guess that could be considered a send!)
Video: Mountain Climbing Game – Recalls
Hi Tracy,
I had another teeter practice with Cowboy. During this session, I lowered the downside table to 12″ and then recalled him over the board, sent him to the target, walked and ran with him.
Overall, I was very happy with the session. However, it does look like Cowboy is trying to sort out his striding because he had a “fly-off” at 2:18. On the next rep I went slower and he did well.
I switched gears and did a few reps for the “Uphill Track” and he was great! (I will include that video in my next post). Cowboy drove up to the top of the teeter and looked totally confident. I was thrilled! 🙂Video: Teeter-Table Game – Session 3 using Treat n’ Train – Downside Table at 12″
Cowboy and I were at it again today. I used a Treat n’ Train instead of pre-loading a target plate and turned off the beeper because I wasn’t concerned about marking the end position.
During the session I ran with him, recalled him over the board and sent him to the target. The reps where I stood still and sent him ahead of me appeared to be the slowest (in general, his sends are still a work in progress but getting better)
Cowboy was also not thrilled with the collar grab, especially when there was this “Pez” dispenser at the other end of the board. I guess, I will need to work through that a little more 🙂
Video: Teeter-Table Game – Session 2 using a Treat n’ Train
Fantastic! Thanks Tracy,
I especially appreciate the comment about the end-position. I wasn’t sure if I should be asking. I did see in the “Bang Game” document you are having us work on it there so I will have something to keep Cowboy and me busy over the weekend.
Thanks again!
Hi Tracy!
Today we worked on the “Down Hill Track”. I had the legs on the two tables set at 20″. Cowboy seemed comfortable with that height so I lowered the legs on the PVC table to 16″. He slowed some on the first rep but didn’t appear too concerned. The rest of his passes were very solid.
I don’t plan to lower it further until I complete the different moves/crosses around the teeter. More to come 🙂
Video: Cowboy Intro to Teeter-Tables Game
Thanks Tracy!
Yes! Cowboy was self sending a lot (unfortunately). He is starting to understand the game of agility (I think) so waiting is becoming more challenging!
I have started using a Cato board for my BC for use as a station (and hopefully improve the starline stays). I think I will try using one with Cowboy as well (he already knows how to use a mat but that is more for outside the ring)
I will also begin adding more motion. I think I got into the habit of waiting because I wanted to make sure my motion wasn’t prompting him to enter the poles. I also like the idea of isolating the harder entries by getting in closer. I will give it a try.
Thanks again!
Fantastic! Thanks Tracy!
After I submitted the last video, I went back and reviewed the course materials and saw that I had missed one of the videos! I decided to go back and re-do.
Most of it went well. However, sending from the 3:00 and 9:00 positions are still not 100%. Cowboy’s attitude has been great and he is happily trying to get it right. We are not there yet but feel like we are moving in the right direction 🙂
Video: Around the clock with second set of poles set at 3&9 and 2&8
BTW…near the end of the session, there was this loud banging noise. Turns out it was the garbage truck. I left it in to show Cowboy’s willingness to continue working after the distraction.
I totally agree! Thanks Tracy for providing these great training challenges! We still haven’t mastered that threadle entry but I am going to keep chipping away at that one since I think it would be great to send to the weaves from both my right and left side.
It’s still raining so headed indoors. We started with the poles at round 1&7 and when that went well, I closed them to 12 & 6.
Cowboy was fine at the more straight-on approaches but had questions when I started to close the angles. Before I headed out, I went back to going around the clock with one set of poles set at 6 & 12 and he did well with that (not on video). Because he had a high rate of success it was a lot of fun for the both of us and a great way to end the session!BTW..I removed the Treat n’ Train from the box and now have D-batteries. next step…read the instruction! …small steps 🙂
Video: Around the clock with poles at 1&7 and 12&6
Oops, whatever I said, reverse the position on the clock! Cowboy likes doing the 1:00, 12:00, and 11:00!
Also I watched the 20″ Premier Standard runs at the AKC National Agility Championship and saw a lot of dogs getting pulled into the tunnel instead of going to the weaves after the teeter. It made me think of the exercise you had us do. That tunnel is a brutal distraction, especially when in the middle of a sequence!
Hi Tracy,
It has been raining here for the past two days so I stayed inside. Here is our second session with both sets of poles in the 1:00 & 7:00 position.
Cowboy is very comfortable approaching at 5,6 & 7. However as I approach 3:00 & 9:00 he struggles a bit. If that happens, should I open up the second set of poles? Right now, I just move to an easier angle but that doesn’t teach him how to do the harder ones. I am a little bit stuck on what to do.
Video: Around the Clock Poles 1 – 4 set at 1:00 & 7:00
Thanks Tracy,
Here is round two. I was very happy with this session. About half-way through, Cowboy is moving past me and is driving up the ramp. He bailed once because I dropped a piece of food intended for the target plate. Otherwise, a solid session 🙂
Video: Mountain Climbing Track Session 2
LOL! I will keep that in mind!
Today, I added a second set of poles. It went smoother than expected so we did the initial progression by positioning the 2nd set of poles at 3&9, 2&8 and 1&7.
In addition, I found a field that I may be able to work in. As long as it doesn’t rain, we should be good to go!
Video: Adding poles 3 & 4
Thanks Tracy! I’ll see what I can do regarding an outdoor training space.
I received the Treat n’ Train. Turns out I have every battery known to humanity except “D” Ugh!
Thanks Tracy!
Today, I worked on going around the clock with the poles at 6 & 12. Most of it went well. I was especially happy with Cowboy’s entries at the 6:00 position.
I am still struggling at 3:00. I moved to 12:00 and then back to 3:00 and he got it. Hooray! I will keep working the angles, being mindful to have a high success and reinforcement rate.
Video: Around the Clock Entries at 6 & 12
Hi Tracy,
Today, I practiced the “Find em’ Game” using a tunnel. I started out with the poles at 1:00 & 7:00 and closed them to 6:00 & 12:00. He appeared to slow down a bit when they were completely closed so I may use the open poles as a warm-up until he becomes more confident.
There are a few points in the video where Cowboy starts spinning around me which is a game from our canine freestyle class. I wonder if I was doing something to confuse him. Also, if Cowboy “back-weaves” away from the direction of the target should I reward that? Technically, he is entering correctly. It’s just not the direction I had indicated.
Video: “Find Em’ Game” using a Tunnel
