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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
Hi Tracy!
I may have missed it; I don’t recall reading about the “Find ‘Em game using a tunnel in the pdf files so I improvised. The tunnel was located on the more challenging side so Cowboy did have questions. I helped him by pointing with my foot but moved less dramatically as he showed some understanding.
Note: I found the document and will redo!
I will try the threadle exercise over the weekend. This is a new one for me and I wanted to look at your video a few more times.
Video: Poles at 1 & 7 with a Tunnel
OMG, Cowboy loves this game! I started out with the poles slightly open and then closed them completely. I also moved the target board back about 3 feet.
My throws started to get really wild because he was leaving me before I was ready. I know I will need to address that at some point but this guy is normally so laid back that it was exciting to see him be a little more forward 🙂
Video: Pools at 1:00 & 7:0 and then 12:00 & 6:00
Thanks Tracy!
I closed the poles further. Cowboy did well for the most part but had a question around the 50 second mark when we were in the 3:00 position. I moved to 9:00 and back again and he was fine. Next time, if he is OK with entering from 3, 9 and 12, I will close the poles completely.
Video: Cowboy Session 4
