[lin1putt]

We went back to visit set point and adding in the moving target. Last time we did it in SC….and the footing was very different than the NJ grass. We had him at 6′ between the jumps….but on these at 6′ he doesn’t look as balanced. Maybe it is because of the movement of the toy….maybe I should have done a couple just with a food bowl. I might go back and try that this afternoon. What do you think?

[lin1putt]

Thanks for the feedback! We did louder “tunnels” and he seemed better…I didn’t get it on video. But figured we had already attempted that a few times! LOL!

Then we tried the wind in your hair game again….my first toss was still late and he head checked to me….but the next couple were better. Should I worry that he is taking the wrap around the wing pretty wide?

We also did an initial attempt at the rear cross. I had started to use “switch” for turn away from me….so when I tried left or right, I don’t think he has those concepts yet. We need to put in more time on this exercise but it was kind of warm and he kept diving to the shade so I didn’t want to ask for more.

Thanks!

[lin1putt]

Ringo & I gave the Wrap Proofing one more try….I think he did much better. I still sucked at not indicating he was wrong…I just chose different words….UGH!!! Bad Momma!!! He was challenged with finding the tunnel without my motion on the second side…so I put the motion in. I will keep working on it.

We also took a pass at the Wind in My Hair exercise.

We should have some time tomorrow morning so I was going to go back to the set point. I know we fell behind….so I am trying to catch up. Thanks!

[lin1putt]

I went back to the wrap proofing exercise. I think Ringo was bothered by his loud mouth sister who wouldn’t shut up. He has been so much better about not jumping at my face but tonight he was back to being wild….Which also threw me off. I probably should have put Artie in the house. Tomorrow I am going to try to get some more of our homework done….so I will leave her inside.

Thanks!

Lin

[lin1putt]

We haven’t quite gotten settled into NJ yet…but we found a few minutes to work on the directionals and some of the tunnel exits.

Tunnel exits….the first few and then he was getting tired.

[lin1putt]

Thanks for the feedback! I only had time to redo the set point exercise. (I am packing to migrate north.) The original distance was 5’….so I added a foot. I had packed the bowls….but had highly visible PupCorn for him to focus on. 😉

[lin1putt]

Oops…I guess it wasn’t the smiley exercise it was the wrap proofing and I didn’t really follow instructions. My bad! Sorry!

[lin1putt]

Hope you had a blast at the Invitational!!! I know you work hard on managing all those course builds!!! But it was fun to watch!!!

Here is Ringo’s second attempt at the moving target….with a larger target. I am still in SC so my toy choices are a little limited but this one was definitely bigger than the last.

We worked a little on the wing/tunnel exercise….we don’t have enough space here for a full smile so it is more of a wink! I asked for a multiple wrap and that seemed to throw him off for going to the tunnel….but it might not have been a good place to teach him about multiple wraps! LOL!

We also did a little of the set point exercise. I started the bar at 16″ for a couple and then raised it to 20″ (which was his first time doing 20″). He will ultimately be a 24″ pony jumper but he is now 14 months and I just wanted to see if he had any issue (besides not realizing the bar was raised on the first one!) When do you think about raising it? I sort of feel like for set point, he could handle 20″ for a while….and maybe in a couple months take it to 24″….but for short sequencing I would like to keep it at 16″. Does this make sense?

That’s it for now….I am already falling behind! Ugh!!

[lin1putt]

Here is the moving target exercise. I think he might have jumped the gun on one of them but it was VERY close! LOL!

[lin1putt]

Oh well, live & learn….it was the first time I tried loading to YouTube from my phone….usually I go thru laptop. I reloaded and here it is…it is very quick.

Thanks for all your fabulous feedback. Looking forward to next round of MaxPup!!!

[lin1putt]

OK…in the effort to try to get in more feedback on this last day….I did a couple quick seeps with jogging. I was really happy that Ringo held the startline with my jog!!!

https://youtu.be/reOsJBmVOMc

I need to come up with a better strategy for Artie….and I need to be more rewarding/positive….but rushing off for a bike ride with Lori & Deb. Thanks for all the great feedback!!!

[lin1putt]

Tracy-

Here is a little more work on serpentines with Ringo. I was working on getting to take off side before he jumped….so a little of the counter motion. I need to be more creative in the limited space I have in SC. I seem to have a hitch in my motion when I am releasing…didn’t intend for that.

Thanks in advance!

Lin

[lin1putt]

We took another pass at the serpentine….with adding in a bit more motion.

I tried to be closer to the jumps. I decided to just focus on the serps today….and hope to spend time on threadles tomorrow.

[lin1putt]

We have arrived in a land without snow (or at least I hope that is the case!!! LOl!)

We got a chance to set up the tunnel + wrap exercise. I am always amazed when watching video how late I am with verbal cues!!!

when does this class end for feedback? I am not sure if Ringo and I should be going into MaxPup 2 or if I should focus on the MasterClass Timing with him. or both? Your thoughts?

Thanks!

[lin1putt]

I had a few minutes between classes to revisit the Serps & Threadle with Ringo. I was spacing out on one (it will be obvious!! LOL) but I think he liked having more space to practice this!!!

Thanks!

[Author]

Posts