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Hey Tracy,
I’m still trying to get the crosses right. I feel like I’m letting her know in time, but she’s not always looking for me even though I FEEL like I’m connected to her. It’s also getting hot!
BTW, I’m not using any target for contact board work. So, I’m not sure what to do with this weeks video info. We did Nancy Gagliardi Little’s contact class, but then everything got out in hold due to spay and I want to get the teeter done first. Still debating 4 on versus 2020 for teeter.
I’d there a live this Sat?
Hi Tracy,
I’m just not getting this. Might get it once, but not repeatedly. Not sure why I can’t figure it out. I couldn’t get it with a Gemma today either. Frustrating. I’ve included the sh*t dog handler moment for entertainment.
Hey Tracy,
My new grass is getting ripped up from the “fake” tunnel and it’s hot here. So, no video today. But, I do have the agility yard tomorrow. So, if she’s not following the handling and I can’t help with a placed toy then what do I use? I’m sure I could have been more timely, but if kept moving she was just paralleling the outside line and not coming through the gap. It’s not all in the video as these were the best efforts. I did look different with Gemma and kept moving. Also, I’m trying not to jus5 keep going if we aren’t getting it. What, then, is the split?
Also, which verbal if any are you using? Really it’s a threadle, no? But, for now is it the wrap verbal or a right and left? I’m thinking wrap as they need to come through the gap.
Thank you!
Hey Tracy,
It’s only 92 today! I’ll play around with taming the flying arms later this week. Today we tried the flip. I didn’t try the double blind with Sprite as she was not reliably coming through the gap. It’s hot and she is probably tired. We had class this AM. Gemma nailed the double blind! But, I also trust her more and kept moving and was closer to the middle jump.
Sprite had a break between the two sides. She waited patiently on her cot while I ran Gemma. Normally Gemma just barks incessantly in the house when I train the puppy. Put her on a cot and she was quiet. Who knew?
Hi Tracy,
Old habits are hard to break! I’m trying to get that turn back. It’s 100 here now, so I didn’t do too many reps. I can see I’m running the wrong line and pushing her off the wing. So, they have to pass you before you move out? I should be running to where the wing meets the bar, correct?
I’ll try later on the other side once it’s shadier.
I wondered the same thing. It would be great to have a pdf with the various sequences and the set up to run that sequence.
Hi Tracy,
I was able to get the training yard. Tight blinds are just hard for me. I’m late and think I’m connected back, but I’m not getting my head turned fast enough. It worked well when I got the timing right. Sprite was getting tired towards the end here. I did the send to wing first and that went well. Then, I trained Gemma on this and she saves me. Sprite not so much!
You said we can post two videos, so here’s the tunnel to wing. She did really well with that I think.
Ok, good to know! Setting my alarm for tomorrow. Will you show the jump instead of the tunnel? Not sure my yard is tunnel ready just yet!
Hi Tracy,
Is the December seminar live or online? It sounds so interesting.
Ginger had better timing overall today. Sprite did what the Mama showed her. Bars are still at 12, but I think that’s reasonable until we sort out skills and she was spayed a month ago. I had to release her while I was in motion to have any chance of getting the time correct. Much better success rate today!
I’ll post the sits in motion next. That needs work.
Yep. She’s at that gawky teenage stage. But, she’ll figure it out. I can see that I’m not rewarding neutral head most of the time. So, work for me. There was a lot of reading in the fitness homework. I’m pretty close to getting to the exercises.
We tried the mirror image for concepts as I have to work around what’s set up in the agility yard. Unfortunately, I thought the camera behind the tunnel would be good. It turns out it’s not a great vantage point. I still don’t know what I’m doing wrong with the FC wraps. She’s not getting it and RC wrap wasn’t easy either. She got the back side, but I’m pushing on her line. However, she was happy to play. It’s apparently hard to fix me. I’m struggling with the transition from fast to slow. I’ve watched toy videos and I just don’t see a big change, but I’m sure it’s there as your dogs seem to get it. I still am not confident with where I should be at any given moment.
The word go tends to make her chase and drop bars.
Is this the basic idea with the rear paw? I have the 4 fit paws, but teaching a stand on all four takes time. I’ve not taught Sprite yet. Is this the basic idea for the rear paw? I can work on stillness with front and rear targets, but we don’t have that yet. So, it’s just back feet on which she’s familiar with.
Also, back up to wobble board. I do have the Cato teeter, but it’s still in a box. Hmmm.
Oh, now Kim thinks Sprite needs more shoulder reach. Sounds like jumping will need more training. Better hurry up and read the fitness stuff.
Hey Tracy,
Happy 4th!
Yes, I saw that I wasn’t running the best line in the second half which was the right turn for her. Also, I noticed I’m typically on the send foot when she lands, so I was NOT getting a step to the pinwheel jump. I’m still running a rounded corner. What’s the trick to getting on the correct foot? If I slow down first then speed up to send that seems to cause her issues.
So, Sprite has not seen a full teeter before, but it was out in the training yard. I’m not sure my space away is correct, but she got it. She’s always leading with right rear. Is that an issue?
Hi Tracy,
We tried the BC before the tunnel. I clearly have a side preference as well. You’ll see a spin instead of a blind on one side. Did the same in Gemma’s turn as well. Hmmm.
The bars are at 12 in, and one rep had just wings on the middle jump.
I wasn’t trying to “ punish the bars” as she clearly isn’t a skilled jumper. But, I stopped to be sure she was okay.
I didn’t try the BC middle sequence as Sprite was getting tired and we had done teeter backing up and some set point first. Gemma got turns in between.
Hi Tracy,
We just started the jumping class. It’s online with Kim Collins. She immediately noticed that she’s not equally jumping off her left rear. We say chiro and had acupuncture, but nothing unusual was found. I just had hips and elbows xrayed during her spay. I’m not sure what you mean about “posture” work, so I’m sure I’m not doing it. I also just signed up for Dogs4motion with Jana Gams. However, I am just reading the material and haven’t started yet. I figure that can’t hurt!
I’ve included the other two clips of jump crashing. They were in two different sessions. But, it looks like the two bars was right before the clip I showed you yesterday that you called a “reverse transition.” It reminded me of a figure skater popping a jump.
Ok, we did well on winging it I think. I probably did too much, but she was having fun and tugging! But, brand new grass…So I need to be careful.
Also, I’m probably going to try 4 on the teeter. Should I have her back up to 4 on?
I looked at the one jump concept. I’m not sure I have a rear cross wrap and we haven’t done much backside sends. I might just try with the jumps first.
Hi Tracy,
She actually has a pretty tight tucked sit. But, I haven’t worked up from that position. I agree she’s pulling off her front. I’m actually in a jumping class online that just started and that instructor thinks she’s not pushing equally off of her left rear. It’s subtle. Vet couldn’t find anything, but she was spayed 3 1/2 weeks ago. Might just need more conditioning. She did well with wings, but adding jumps is harder for her. She will jump 20 in, but I’m only at 16 in. Should I go lower?
Here’s the odd swimming clip. Then, the BC that I’m not getting timed right. Watching the video I agree the swinging toy isn’t helping! But, I need help with the turns. I can’t seem to get the decel correct. I understand what you are saying, but I struggle to execute it.
