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Today we were back to trying BCs, this time, outside. I still have to really think about this one, when doing it on such a short sequence. I think most of my tries were BCs, with maybe one exception.
We also took a try at the Decel game. I think we did okay with this one.
Laura & Teagan
Teagan has had a few days off, but I have a general question. Will you be offering the MaxPup3 class live soon?
Today it was RC with RIGHT and GO. He seemed to do well with this. I think I am getting better at throwing the toy sooner. I also let him play with the toy and played tug with him between runs.
Laura & Teagan
Ok, so we decided to try the RC game today using the LEFT and GO verbals. He definitely did better on the GO when I threw the toy early, note to self. He decided to play the keep away game on his own, hence I have 2 videos. ON the LEFT, again, I need to throw the toy sooner, but he did go left.
Laura & Teagan
Hi, we were able to get in a session before the eclipse. We tried the Layering game. I think he did okay. Question, since he was sort of wrapping around the first stantion I was using my left wrap verbal (flip). Is this correct?
I will try working the other side next time.
Laura & Teagan
Hopefully, the third time is a charm with the BC exercise. I think this time I actually did BCs, with maybe one exception.
Today, we tried the Ladder Grid. He did break on movement a few times. I did work on this inside yesterday, just proofing that his held his start line until I said Break. We obviously need to continue to work on this.
Laura & Teagan
DAH! I knew something wasn’t right with my BCs, but I couldn’t figure what was wrong. I am having a hard time without flow, the short sequences and just using wings in some exercises seems to throw me off. But, that being said, we tried the BC game again today, but inside, as it was raining. I think we’ve got it. Though It took a few rounds.
Here’s the first few attempts, where I was still having trouble. I have a question here. When he is on my left (coming from the can) and I want him to go around the wing from right to left (a flip), what should I be doing with my arms? You will see that I am struggling in this video.
Laura & Teagan
Happy Easter!!!
It was a beautiful day, so we took advantage of it and tried 3 games, especially since we are expecting lots of rain this week. We worked on Diamond BC, Wind in Your Hair RC and Proofing Serps. I spread the sessions out over the day to give him a break.
We seemed to do okay with the blind crosses. Hope to be able to try the more advanced courses.
Diamond BC
I had some trouble with the RC when he goes right, not quite sure what I am doing wrong.
WIMH RC
He did great with the serps. Will try the threadles next.
Proof Serps
Laura & Teagan
Today’s games were Tunnel Exits. We did 3 short sessions. It gave me time to “remember” the course and time for Teagan to play with his tug toy. The Left, Right and Tunnel verbals are gong well. We still need work on the GO. On the GO, depending on what side he goes to, I am not always getting out the correct verbal for a left wrap (FLIP) versus a right wrap (WRAP). Am I doing something wrong on the GO, or missing something I should be doing?
Lefts
Rights
Combo
Laura & Teagan
We worked on Zig Zag Jumping in the morning. My first attempt I tried using a tug toy as the reward, but his baby boy brain exploded, so I switched to the almighty CHEESE. I am attaching both videos, so you can see what happened.
Using a toy
Using CHEESE
In the afternoon we worked on Find the Jump. I did a few practices with him just going over the jump and then the tunnel to jump, to warm him up, but do not have it on video. I did have to call his name as he cam out of the tunnel to get him over the jump, that seemed to help find the jump.
Laura & Teagan
Another day, another game or two. We played the Left/Right Verbal Minny Pinny game in the morning. I think he is doing great with the left & right verbals. I’ve never used them with previous dogs. I just hope I can remember the correct direction when on course, LOL.
It was a nice day, though a little chilly, so we decided to play the Send & Serps game in the afternoon. He definitely needed some handling to get the hang of this, but he did seem to catch on.
Laura & Teagan
Oops, sorry about the pdf question. I forgot they were in the written instructions. I usually review the video before playing a game, but don’t re-read the instructions…my bad.
Today, we tried a Pill Bug game. I realize I need to be better with maintaining my connection to him with this game.
Laura & Teagan
Tracy,
Is it possible to get PDF files for the Tunnel Exit Courses? It will make it much easier to set up and “walk” the course. I am having a hard time remembering the courses after setting up for the video and setting up the equipment.
Laura
We are back outside today…Yay! Worked on Set Point with a moving target and had the video from the side view as you suggested. He broke on the movement of the tug a few times, but was able to hold his start line a few times, progress.
We also had two sessions of Tunnel Exits, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. He had several hours of rest between the sessions. With rain expected tomorrow, I wanted to take advantage of a sunny but cold day. I need to make sure I get the correct verbals out, as I am adding ones I usually do not use, specifically directionals. We definitely need to work on the Go. I am not sure if my timing was late or that he just doesn’t understand it yet. We also have not done any separate practice with this verbal recently. I will set up an exercise just for the Go verbal before trying it again in the Tunnel Exits game.
Laura & Teagan
It was cold and windy today, so we took the training back inside. We worked on the Set Point with Moving Target and just the Moving Target game. Somehow, they are both in the same video. I am still working to remember to not move until after he releases. I do think I am getting better at it.
Laura & Teagan
