[Deborah Hill]

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

[Deborah Hill]

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

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[Deborah Hill]

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!

[Deborah Hill]

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

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[Deborah Hill]

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

[Deborah Hill]

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

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[Deborah Hill]

Thanks so much, Tracy!!!

[Deborah Hill]

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

[Deborah Hill]

Great tips! Thanks Tracy; I can’t wait to try this 🙂

[Deborah Hill]

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

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[Deborah Hill]

Cowboy and I were back at it again.  I started with the poles at position 2:00 & 8:00 (approximately) and closed them a little to 1:00 & 7:00. 

I also started adding more motion.  I thought I was moving parallel to the poles in the direction of the target (6:00) but it doesn’t appear that way.  I will have to be more mindful next time.

Video: 2×2 at 2:00 & 8:00 and 1:00 & 7:00

[Deborah Hill]

Thank you so much, Tracy! Yes; we have our agility lessons at Get Rev’d and our rally and canine freestyle are at the Academy of Dog Training and Agility. I feel very fortunate to be surrounded by great people who have such a passion for dog training 🙂

[Deborah Hill]

Thanks so much, Tracy! I adore this dog. I adopted Cowboy from the animal rescue where I used to volunteer, He had no training and some people did question why I was getting him but I loved how confidence and outgoing he was.

It was rough going initially because he didn’t understand the concept of shaping but he is a very thoughtful dog and once he has a chance to think things through, he is all in. 
 
He does just about everything…tricks, rally-o, sheep herding, agility.  He is not as “drivey” as my Border Collie but he is fairly precise and has decent speed.  We have a ways to go before we are trial ready but he looks like he will be a lot of fun.

Video: Canine Freestyle

Video: Foundation Agility Sequencing

I will start to angle the poles.  I do not have an interim cue but will probably use “go” since that means move towards the thing ahead of me.

[Deborah Hill]

Here’s our first attempt at going around the clock…so much fun!:) In the 12:00 position, I sent from both my right and left sides. I am not sure if that’s correct. Also, I broke down and bought a Treat n’ Train. It should arrive in 10 days 🙂

Video: 2×2 Around the clock

[Deborah Hill]

Fantastic! Thanks so much Tracy! I am looking forward to our next practice session 🙂

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