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Hi Tracy,
I hope you are having a blast in Chicago at the Brain camp this weekend.
I have been working on little parts of training package 3 hot topics. My first question is the big Lines with Levy. I was able to get him out to the second jump with me starting 1/2 down the tunnel. Then for kicks I tried reversing and having him start at the end and take the two jumps 1st and go out to the jump from the other direction. He was not able to go out to that jump even though the distance was about the same as the other direction??? I was a bit further behind but not by much.
We have also been reviewing the threadle wrap this week and it’s not going all that well. I have been using the outside arm to cue this turn, but I noticed Teri and Moon. She is using the same side arm, and her cue is very clear. Perhaps I need to make my motion cue more distinct? Just a few Sunday musings.Good afternoon, Tracy, I ran the 3 Live class sequences today. Levy did well with sequence 2 Part 2 when I used the Front crosses at both 3 and 4 and was on the landing side of 7 to 8. Trying to serp to the blind did not go well. by the time I did the serp both Watson and Levy were in front of me so no chance for the BC and of course they went to the tunnel when I tried to flick them to the jump. which was correct so I rewarded them. I tried the BC to threadle and it worked fine for Levy but not for Watson. It was timing just didn’t give Watson enough connection and didn’t complete the BC in a timely manner. This is a note to me that Levy needs more distance work and a stronger get out. He found taking the jump with the tunnel in between us difficult. Your suggestion for Watson (send from other tunnel entrance) worked like a dream. He nailed it the first time easily and I was way ahead.
I will take you up on your offer. We need to start to get this show on the road a bit. 🙂 Agility and flyball best summer ever!!!!
I took Levy to Watson’s agility class to try out the 2 toy game and leashing up at the end of a run. I am super excited about both. Levy was happily putting his head into the leash to get a food reward. we did a short end of run to the leash no rewards on me. yeah!!! I found this much easier than tugging then trying to leash. Another lucky circumstance is that in the agility environment he will easily go back and forth between tug and food. I built in a few catches and find its into the 2 toy game and he loved it. Now I am not sure if this will be the case at a real agility trial but I am very happy with his progression with these games in practice while other dogs were running.
Good morning, I loved the chat last night. I was supposed to remind you to post patterns games with toys. 🙂 I want to get the mechanics of this down when I am waiting to play Flyball.
I am beginning to work on the behavior chain I want for exiting the Agility ring. My original thought was to finish the run, tug on the leash, slip the leash on, exit to the yum yum station. At this point I am really working on slipping on the leash. Levy is really happily putting on the leash and going a short way to his yum yum station. I am now thinking it might be best to skip the tugging the on the leash and just slipping it on instead and head straight out to the yum yum station. Then reward with both food and tug. My thought here is to keep it simple. I do not want to be struggling to get the tug out of his mouth, and I will not be bringing up his arousal at the end of the run. Thoughts on this? I guess the key is to make sure leaving is fun.
Here is Levy’s turn. I have the jumps set up much easier for him. I am happy with his turn away. https://youtu.be/s7gg07_cQcw
Still working on taking the backside. LOLHey Tracy,
I finally got Seq 1 with Watson. I had to move the jumps in to make it easier for him. for some reason he left and took the dog walk. This happened a few times, but I did edit the video. My guess is I lost connection by putting my arm up to try to get him to go out and take the jump. You can see how I sent him by stepping backward to the jump to get the turn away. https://youtu.be/FwDwRAwWFOwGood morning, I really am enjoying the mental management section of this course. Thank you so much for offering it.
I have been obsessing this morning on why Watson isn’t reading the tandem turns or any of my cues to indicate turn away from me. Watson, I believe is reading my shoulder turns and the tandem looks similar to what he sees in my FC. I think he is reading that well so I don’t want to mess with that. I have discovered bending forward is actually my backside cue and leaning away is my threadle cue. I have discovered that if I stand up, back to the wing he is able to easily get the turn away which is making RYG seq 1 a bit of a challenge. ( it’s funny what you think you trained and what the dogs really learns LOL) Should I just take out the layering of the tunnel for now? At this point either my motion or shoulder turn is pulling him off the jumps 6- 7, due to the fact I am so close to jump 5.Yikes I am a bit behind and haven’t kept up with my successes. It’s funny how a schedule change like travel can disrupt new habits. I must say that smile and laugh thing really works. Thanks to you and George Carlin. I am working on an updated list and will share in the near future LOL. Thanks again for your help when I panicked a bit in the lanes. I am not quite able to self-regulate that on my own, but I am getting better. I am a work in Progmess. So, my goal of running in the pack didn’t quite pan out the way I hoped. However, I have a good place to start and I know enough now to start learning the skills I will need to be successful. It’s OK to learn at your own pace. That’s my mantra for now.
I practiced setting boundaries tonight. It was hard to say no when I know Levy would be able to run for someone else, but this is our journey and I want to run my dog. I’ve put in the time and training. It’s hard to learn sitting on the sidelines. I have to get in there if I am going to improve. No can be hard. Now I see why you said to practice first. 🙂 I hope I did it nicely. PS Great news about CB… I see more puppies in your future. 🙂
Yikes 8 success a day. I will give it a go. Uhm… How are my compliments going for myself? Now that is a good question. Once I reflect on it, I feel by writing down the positive things I have accomplished is in a way praising myself and enjoying the moments. I do have to stop myself and say thank you instead of yeah but.
6/14/2023
1. Levy’s skills and drills class. I was able to do the skills pretty easily with good connection.
2. We worked through tunnel under A frame to tunnel to a tight turn after. I need a good rear cross on the 2nd tunnel, and we got it!
3. Small lead out to a tight left turn in front of a tunnel challenge. Yes, we were successful.
4. I got to play with 2 of Levy’s younger siblings
5. I found a good potential harness for Levy’s hiking walks.
Praises:
It was nice to have successes as I have been a little frustrated training Levy. I have to keep reminding myself he is only 2. We have lots of time and do not compare!6/15/2023
1. Watson’s course class. I had to crate him inside and he did protest but not the whole time. He handled the 1st seq with out any problems he really is getting the big lines.
2. 2nd seq. I had to play with the send and go start line once I found the sweet spot that gave me a big enough head start he nailed it.
3. His last time was the biggest challenge people standing right there at the 3rd jump. Lots of tight turns. He kept working even with my mistakes. THIS was BIG. Thank you Tracy.
4. Watson was inside the ring while a border collie was running!!!!!!!! He kept his sh** together. I am still a bit stunned.
5. Watson hung out with auntie Ashley while I walked a course. He was a good boy.
Praises:
Decided to focus on agility since well that’s what this class is designed to help improve. LOL.
Although building a happy life will spill over to every thing you do
I never give up on my dogs. Just let them go as far as they can and enjoy every moment.I got lots of compliments on Watson and someone said he doesn’t look like he is reactive. What a compliment. I did a big Thank you he has been quite a fun journey. I feel I need bonus points for not “yeah butting” LOL
6/12/2023
1. Walked 3 miles
2. Worked on knitting project
3. Did a few loads of laundry
4. Signed up for a proofing weaves/teeter class for Levy
Praises
1. I enjoyed a lazy rainy day
2. Making plans for completing obstacle training for Levy6/13/2023
1. Spent most of the day building and modifying AU standard course to fit in my agility yard.
2. Walked the course
3. Gave it a go with Watson
4. Played disc with Levy
5. Wished a few special people a very happy birthday and sent healing thoughts to someone having surgery.Praises:
1. This was a fun challenge trying to work around the well.
2. Having to modify really made me mindful on my walk thru
3. This was stinking’ fun
4. Levy is so good at disc. I can’t believe some of the catches he made.
5.Hope you had the best Birthday, and your foot is healing up. PS sending healing thoughts to CB and HSM. I hope they are feeling better. Levy wants to run with his Bro in the lanes.6/10/2023
1. Grocery shopping
2. Set up dog walk
3. Did a short exercise session
Praises
1. Getting a few things done today, let’s just say, that are not on my favorites list. My list is always shorter on a day I am doing not so fun things. I find it easier to manage in small doses.6/11/2023
1. Bought a few flowers from the local farmer’s market
2. Did a light session of yoga
3. Walked 3 miles
4. Watered the plants
5. Did a quick training session on low dog walk with Levy building confidence and adding criteria.
6. Cheered for my K9K teammates who rocked the UKI agility trial this weekend. Well done HSM, CB and Elektra!!!!!Praises
1. I always feel good about supporting small businesses
2. 2 times this week Yea!!!!
3. I am getting use to the summer heat
4. They thanked me… hopefully we will get some rain later tonight
5. This was a big one I really just stopped training his contacts. I am working on not getting side tracked. A schedule would help with this I think.
6. I love your commentary on Cabo’s and Fizzy P runs 🙂 Wow, they are doing so well.this was a nice simple day.
6/9/2023
1. Finished K9K workbook
2. Walked 3 miles.
3. Put up agility equipment
4. Doggie fitness
5. Took a napPraises
1. I always feel good about setting up the workbook to help out the team. It is something I feel confident about and I think it makes the captain’s job a bit easier.
2. I enjoyed being outside today with out all the pollutants in the air.
3. Rest day after a very successful zoom session last night. Thank you, Tracy, we had a blast.
4. I am working through a dog fitness program with the young ones. Trying to make it a habit.
5. I enjoyed a short nap and I don’t feel a bit guilty about it.
