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The Mountain Climber Game or rather my Rube Goldberg version of it.
I started on leash and then took the leash off, eventually started it with some wraps. I shared a number of reps because I thought it was interesting to see how his confidence improved as he went.He was breaking stride at the pivot point so I think this is a wonderful activity. Not sure how I can safely make it higher though. Dismount also becomes an issue then. Hopefully doing it at this height will suffice.
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Wraps
You mentioned yesterday that I should not go beyond the jump so that I would get a tighter wrap. Here is the complete sequence from yesterday that shows why I went beyond the jump. First go, he ran way past and on the next two, he dropped the bar. Then I decided to go out further and he did them well, albeit maybe not as tight as they could be. So my question is – is this just because he is still figuring things out or is it something about my handling that is causing it?
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The Whole Thing
Again I was pleased with Rusty’s effort and reading of my handling. As to your question about whether or not he has gotten better about getting into his work, I would say yes. I have spent a bit more time doing a few tricks beforehand to try to get his focus on me. However, today the minute we finished and I said, All done, he spied someone running on the road – opposite end of the property from the tunnel, took off at top speed and went chasing him down the road, not barking – all in good fun but still! Fortunately the road is a neighborhood loop and not a main road. How long will adolescent hormones prevail?????
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Tunnel and Two Jumps
Another good day – Rusty seemed to be having fun.
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Tow Jumps 4 Ways
12 inches and no bars down! And it kept getting darker and darker!
Overall I was pleased with Rusty’s performance. My handling needs improvement especially on the rears at the end.
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Motion Override
I started with sit and then went to down. Down seemed to go more quickly and smoothly perhaps because we have been practicing the table with auto drops while I move about.
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Looking and Driving Ahead
Rusty seems to like this game. It didn’t seem to matter how far out the jump was – 15, 18, or 21 feet or where I was, he was looking and running ahead. He was also clearing the jump by more than usual.
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Send & Go and BC to Tunnel
Some work getting the parts to this done correctly but overall I felt I was getting more speed and enthusiasm from Rusty. The couple complete runs at the end – with greater sun glare – were done about 20 minutes after the first session.
I know that I need to clean up my cues – am trying to use directionals with Rusty but use ‘out’ with Folger.
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Mostly Front Crosses
I tried to work especially hard on my timing of starting the turn. I have included a blind cross in the mix for you to review as well.
I did a few warmups today and that seemed to help with Rusty’s focus. I also think I have the issue of making an unfair comparison between Folger and Rusty. Sometimes I run her first. She has more speed and the look of ‘I got this’ as she probably should. Reviewing her video gives me a few extra reps to check on my timing.
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Fluffy Blinds
This might look good but the work that it took to get here! It was two sessions, one before breakfast and the second after breakfast. The two wraps were the first part of the second session. Rusty wants to check out the woods, pick up sticks, take the tunnel, you name it. Also, his overall enthusiasm for agility is so lacking in comparison to Folger’s. Drives me nuts! Now on to front crosses once the rain stops.
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Wraps! I think these went pretty well. I tried to give my cues sooner and was pleased with the outcome. Sooner cues is something I need to continue to work on for both of my dogs!
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Week One Catch Up
A bit of unfinished work due to a busy three day trial weekend.
First Lazy Game, then Wingin It and finally On and Off the Plank.Look forward to your feedback.
Plank Walks and Turns
I think we are making progress with both the walking and the turning. I propped the plank up on 5 bricks. Having it off the floor required more careful turning if he wasn’t going to fall off. I think this is a very useful skill.
Look forward to your feedback.Wobbleboard, Teeter and Plank
Funniest part of the Wobbleboard progression is his default sit which is exactly what he would do on any platform you put in front of him. Gaining more confidence there. No sits yesterday!
Second is our current status with the teeter. Where to go next?
Third is our work with the plank. He did well with the back and forth with it banging on the garage floor. His first two turns were perfect. After that, not so much so I took him inside and worked turns on two slightly wider short planks. He did much better on those. Tomorrow I will go back to the dogwalk plank and see how it goes.
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