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Hi Tracy,
Did I cause the first bar? I felt connected and patient. Sprite is still hot going in the ring. Maybe I set her too far back? I was really proud of the rest of this run.
Hi Tracy,
I’m trying not to push her too much at the start line as line ups are hard for her. But, I agree, it would be better if she lined up exactly by my side. However, she seems to be doing pretty well with the lateral lead outs!
So, Sprite is a hands in the face type for the brake arms? That was one of my many questions from last night. Thanks for answering the multitude of questions!
It’s so interesting that it’s left to right as we both thought right was her better turning side. But, maybe not. I’ll play with it more next week, but it’s supposed to be 103-108 so maybe not.
Hmm. Should have looked at the course maps. I made it much harder for my self starting on the wrong jump. Oopsie!
Here is the brake are exercises. We had the most problem with the first one. I set her on a slice which got the back side of 3 as I didn’t control the turn from 2 to 3. Then, I had trouble layering the middle jump that was so conveniently in the way. We ultimately got it. Last one wasn’t a great turn from 5 to 6 but I moved on. I’ve only the one dog now and there’s less down time between turns. You can see she was getting tired and/or hot towards the end. But, you see every rep I did.
I’m still not sure I’m seeing the collection and leaving correctly. It’ll take some time to figure that out. She was amazing! I even did the post turn. I tried to spin it in my walk through, but caught myself. It’ll be better to get up field if I figure it out. Is it sort of a split step?
Hi Tracy,
I have a quick question on the zigzag grid. Sprite consistently adds an extra stride jumping left to right. I started with the harder side. I softened the angle after the easier side and she still added the stride do I stopped. I’m not sure what to do to grow this skill. Bar is 8 in.
Hi Tracy,
Yep, as she got hotter she was less likely to look at the first jump. It might be a tell. Plus, where do I look? Am I supposed to be connecting to her eyes like usual or do I stare at the jump? I felt like we were both staring at each other. What’s the plan for indoors? Just a food bowl loaded?
I didn’t think about the slice line in sequence one. The off course jump seemed likely if I turned her to the left rather than right on jump 5. But, the wrap to the backside to the backside was a lot! She was pretty slow on sequence 3 with all of the turns. There was no where for me to go and it was a bit demotivating I think. It’s like the AKC pinwheels to nowhere! So good practice.
Yes, I did sequence 2 last as I don’t have room for the extra jump. I just used the cone to help set the line correct to 4. Yep, I wanted her to turn the other way on the first attempt. But…she didn’t so I just saved it. Because…that happens. I wasn’t really sure what the best way to handle that turn, I thought about a tandem or double lap. But, I couldn’t figure out how do get me in a position to do it after the spin. Multiple moves in a row are not my strong suit.
I actually have a cooling coat in my refrigerator somewhere. The issue is I cannot leave anything on her unattended. It’s possible that she’s better now, but Sprite has ingested things off of her body on more than one occasion. Not just shredded it. She actually eats it requiring ER visits to induce vomiting.
The good news is I have a trial this weekend that my friends talked me into. It is 3 ish hours away and near the coast with highs expected in the 60s to low 70s. However, both of her agility classes were canceled this week which is unfortunate. So, no weave or contact practice beforehand.
I thought about lowering the bars, but I didn’t…obviously.
Thanks!
Hey Tracy,
It’s very hot here so we didn’t go to the park as I knew she’d run about twice. Sprite doesn’t love the heat. I did my best setting this in my yard. The spacing is pretty tight and I only have 4 jumps. It was 95-100 when these were filmed. I did the first one this AM. Then, the last one later when there was shade, but the temp was hotter. It was a bit hard for her to focus forward. She’s not going to be a hot weather dog. That’s unfortunate given where I live.
This is what happens when you don’t give me hints for the pop outs! lol.
So, I’m concerned about a brake arm for a 180. I do tend to use them to help her wrap. So, how would she know the difference if I use it for a 180 to stay on the line, but I also use it to get her to come through the gap and wrap? I agree that soft turns are not a great skill. Timing is everything. We are getting there; however, I was surprised when I did try early and she came through the gap of the 180 rather than take the jump in sequence 2. I had to run further than I expected to get her to take jump 5.
She does tend to brush the wing on back side slices in general. If you watch in slo mo she hit the wing several times in the sequences, but the bar didn’t fall. I’m not sure they were all back side slices though. We are working on the jumping homework.
It would be ever so helpful to have grid coordinates for the pop outs if possible. I tried to extrapolate them from the big sequence. I’m considering UKI with Sprite, but it is mostly AKC around here. The lines are definitely much tighter.
I’ll see if I can get to the park this weekend for the next set of pop outs. But, it’s supposed to be hot.
Hi Tracy,
The perils of going to the park. It’s in the low 70s at 10 am. I set everything up, warm up Sprite, put her on the line and she steps on something. Right paw goes up. I couldn’t find a sticker or bee sting, but I walked her out, put her back in her crate and walked the courses again. She seemed okay, so we ran. But, now it’s hotter. She’s still acclimating to the heat and I don’t think she loves it. Gemma, surprisingly, never seemed to care how hot it was.
1. First sequence went well except for the bar on our first attempt. I only did 2.
2. Sequence 2 I had trouble with 4-6. I was worried about the correct side of the tunnel and kept pulling her off of 5. A few help sequences in there.
3. Sequence 3 the predicted issue with jump 6. I think the tandem turn worked best for her. Although I did a short set the the blind and DOR I didn’t do the full sequence again. She was getting hot and tired.
4. I should have stopped after attempt one. She’s definitely hot and tired by this point.Hi Tracy,
I’m hopefully setting the pop out jumping courses tomorrow. However, I’m not sure what to do from 5 to 6 on pop out 3. I can try to send with DOL from the 3 tunnel to 4 and either BC or FC 5 to 6. But, I suspect that will buy me an off course tunnel. I could try to threadle wrap 5 to 6 with DOL, but that’s a very weak skill. What would you suggest to set that line?
I’m still trying to figure out Sprites working space from me. It’s changing a bit. Where to lead out is a mystery as I’ve not had a lead out for a decade! Plus, I don’t always run the most efficient lines. I see your point (now, of course) that I gave her too much space from jump 6 in sequence 3. I started correctly, and then swerved a bit.
Also, I’m not used to having an arm up to indicate the first jump since we’ve been told to keep our arms back! Is the plan dog side foot and arm forward when we are lateral or behind? This was a perfect exercise for her as forward focus on the jump is on the training list. It took her awhile, but she did really well.
I was wondering about the set up to jump one in sequence one. I totally understand your slice comment for the later sequences. But, given that I need a turn on 2 to show the front of 3 would it be better to set her up more perpendicular to 1 rather than a slice for sequence 1 and 2? My lead out closer to 4 was better for her. Too close to three seemed to be in her bubble to push her to the back side. But, other than a verbal “right” cue between 1 and 2 what would help her square up to jump 2 and not slice it? Your dogs seemed to square up in the videos.
Great thank you! I’ll work on that separately.
So…I tried the intro hot topics sequences. I couldn’t figure out how to get jump 3 in sequence one. Sprite sliced 2 and was on the backside of 3 naturally. Where should I be in lead out and how do I help her with this line? I struggled to get 4 as I had to babysit jump 2 to 3. I ended up moving the jump over to help her. I’m pretty sure I didn’t build it wrong, but it is possible that I did. I spent the bulk of my time trying to figure out sequence one. We did 2-4 and mostly those were one and done. Except I ran the wrong line on one attempt.
Hi Tracy,
I’m hoping it’s ok to ask you about my independent study jump class. If not, please just say no.
1. When using the Cato plank for the wraps and slices do you transition off the plank when they are proficient at the low bar height? Sprite is doing great at 12 in with all of those exercises. Do I add height with the plank first and then go down and fade the plank? Or, do I switch now at 12 in to start fading the plank?
2. She’s struggling on zigzag by adding a stride if I soften the angle. I only have 4 ft bars. I’m assuming stay easy and grow core strength first before trying to soften again? I just downloaded an app that supposedly measures angles to be sure I’m not drastically changing it. It’s possible I am.
Thank you!
Hey Tracy,
I’m popping in for a weather update. The good news is there is several days of clear skies! But, the ground is saturated and sinks when you walk on it. Also, there’s debris all over due to the winds last Sunday.
So, I’ll check the park again in a few days. However, it is not likely I’ll get to all of the week 4 exercises. I feel like go on is a pretty strong skill. I’m thinking the collected turn exercise should be the first one to try. Then, the backside one. I’m still unsure how the line you run for the backside with the off arm differs from the line you run to get the out with the off arm. You had us running a straight line up from the wing for both the way I understand it. If you have video highlighting the differences that would be great.
Also, on the collected turns….do you still shift your connection to the landing side after you stare them down on the incoming freight train to the jump?
Hey Tracy,
The weather is definitely not cooperating. The ground is saturated and another atmospheric river is on the way. When is our last day to post?
I do have a couple of questions about the extreme connection for this week. It LOOKS like you are using an outside arm on the back cue along with extreme connection. What if you are in a box? We just used the off arm to get the out. So, how does the dog know it’s the back of the jump ahead of them and NOT to go out sideways to the off course jump?
Also, Sprite Marie Louise will likely benefit from the extreme collection on wraps. Are you putting your hands towards their face as well? Do you hold that pressure until you see the actual collection stride before moving in the new direction? I might as well ask questions since we can’t train outdoors.
Hi Tracy,
When you are doing the tandem turns are you supposed to be watching your hands until you see the head turn? I realized I was doing the hand movement, but shifting my gaze back up the line to the landing spot. I never saw a head turn so maybe that’s part of why I was getting right turns? Well, that and she had kicked out to a string right lead. Connection is HARD. It seems like a simple concept, but it’s not easy for me to stay that consistent.
