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Hi Tracy,
My backyard had new sod so it’s off limits for a few weeks. Used my front yard for this, but she CHEWS and had trouble finding the treats. I’m pretty sure I’m waiting for her to chew and not really moving like I should. I tried Charlee bears and hard fruitables, but next time I’ll try cheese chunks to see if that works better. She was spayed 2 weeks ago and is happy to be doing stuff again! Left seemed easier for her and we used to think it was right turns… hmmm
Thanks for the videos Tracy!
We tried beginning star fish. Sprite had some interesting solutions! I’m still trying to figure out the tunnel discrimination one. Gemma couldn’t do it and she’s pretty good with that cue usually. So, I’ll think about it and tr6 tomorrow. My mechanics must be off.
Oh, I’d love to see some core strengthening exercises. I had the agility yard today so we worked our tunnel bypass a little. She broke her udder tug. That’s two in 2 days. Must have a bad batch!
I’ll get to the starfish!
So, if I only move the 3rd jump one foot is the goal for her to always bounce that? I agree that she’s not getting her rear underneath her before taking off which leads to a lot of split back feet taking off.
So, you are suggesting grids 3 days a week but to use set point once, then bounce grid and then accordion grid? Or, should I just do set point and accordion until she gets her rear under her more? Do you want the jump bump back for the set point or stay with 8 in bars?
Backing onto the wobble board is back into 4 on?
Starfish needs to wait. Decided to rain!
Hi Tracy,
We tried the accordion grid. I have the bounce grid at 6 ft. She bounced the 9 ft grid both times and added a short chop stride at 12 ft to take off early. I’d like her to lengthen her stride while in extension, but not sure how to get that just yet.
I’m hoping to set up starfish later today. It looks fun! No work equals more dog training!!!
Hey Tracy,
Tried again on the backside. First side she did great turning left. When I switched sides I got a lot of fronts and I think I had my angle wrong. I wasn’t running towards the wing. Changed that and went to a treat hugger as I wasn’t sure the toy was rewarding enough. Then, tried the banana arm. I think that’s what I’ll need to keep my shoulders correct.
Here is the backside repeat. We are still struggling. Plus, I did way too many reps trying to get it right. I think my shoulders are still off somewhat.
Hi Tracy,
I noticed in your backside video you are using the banana arm. Or, the off side arm out cue. Are we supposed to do that? I think I wasn’t facing Sprite enough on the backside session. Gemma has such an awesome backside that I just expect it. But, Sprite is definitely more handler focused naturally.
Great suggestion to remove the bar! But, when we changed sides she got sticky. Couldn’t hold the line or wouldn’t release. That didn’t happen yesterday. But, maybe she got mentally tired. I gave her a tiny break and she was better. I might have had the distance further accidentally as well.
Hey Tracy,
She actually prefers food to toys. But, I can try food. I’m not sure adding more distance will help. In a grid, she jus5 takes off earlier if she has a ton of room. But, I can try. Soft turns are hard!
We are still trying to get the independent backside. Here’s a look.
We will work more on the tunnel bypass cue. Also, Sprite hasn’t done well with backside sends. She holds the line, but doesn’t take the bar. Should I try the exercise without the tunnel first? She loves tunnels!
We tried lateral lead outs. I promise I walked line you said, but it was too much time to show in each rep. She took the jump, but had no idea there was a turn with me standing there. So much for lateral position being a natural turning cue. Gemma had the same issue, so it must be something I do.
Hi Tracy,
Yes I see what you mean about the cones and pressure. I’ll repeat this one again in the future. Busy weekend with a trial.
Our tunnel bypass needs some work. I’ll look at the first lecture again. Sprite was also tired. I’m flinging my arms around. She sort of got it, but it needs work.
P.s. when does the next class start? She’s getting spayed in early June, so she’d miss about 2 weeks.
Ok, I’ll try that one again. It’s supposed to rain again Thursday. Yes, I stepped on a sprinkler head. Meant to edit it out.
We tried the get out game. I’m trying to run straight, but…..
Thanks Tracy,
It’s interesting as we thought she turns right better overall. But, maybe not on a turn away.
Well, I need help with transitions! No surprise here. But, little Miss Sprite is starting to like running. She’s still taking off VERY early and not really adding in a collection stride. It all goes so fast and you make it look easy. But, I’m not slowing down soon enough.
Hi Tracy,
I feel like I need a catch up week. Life’s busy and a few days of rain. I’ll try the toy toy placement for the backside sends.
I tried turn aways. OMG I had to think a lot on the mirror image rocking horse to lap turn to be sure I started the correct way and had her in the correct arm, jeez. I know I lift my arm before dropping it. Very bad habit that I can’t swim to lose…
