Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Tuesday Training 40

Whoa, it's been a long time since I've had a Tuesday Training post!

For the first time in a long time, I have some video from agility class.

We ran two mini courses.  The first, I don't have recorded.  But it was straightforward, except for a 5-jump modified serpentine (yes, 5 jumps!).  It took us once or twice to figure that out, but we eventually were able to run the whole thing clean.  It's been a long time since we practiced all of that sending out-calling in type stuff, which I am sure we will spend some time on once we move indoors for the winter.

The second course, I have on my camera, thanks to Louie.




It was hard!  We did the opening pretty well, but Marge bailed on the last pole (it has everything to do with the set of poles, and nothing to do with her.. they are 22" spacing and as you can see, constantly falling over), so we lost a bit of momentum there.  THEN it took a bit to get the handling down pat for the pull-through and threadle.  The second run, also included in the video, is much better.

And, would you look at all of that table offering?!  She jumped on the table several times tonight unprompted, plopped right down and wiggly-waggled her little tail. I was VERY happy about that.

Going to keep this post short and sweet for tonight.  I'm likely going to have some more agility stuff to ponder about over the weekend, so stay tuned until then.

16 comments:

Brittany December 1, 2010 at 12:24 AM  

Great little course! Her table looks wonderful, and she is so happy on it! Looks like you guys are doing great.

Kathy Mocharnuk December 1, 2010 at 2:12 AM  

BOY she looks happy and like she is just loving it, does she really like the cold? You guys look fantastic, she just looks so confident, good job you guys, that was fun to watch!!!!

Cyndi and Stumpy December 1, 2010 at 7:54 AM  

Marge looks like she is having a wonderful time!

Thanks, Louie!

BRUTUS December 1, 2010 at 8:44 AM  

Bbbbrrrrrrr!! Can't believe you are still training outside! Must be more warm-blooded than we are! Was watching you handle all those turns and thinking how differently I would have been forced to run it with my hard-to-turn velcro dog! It would have taken us forever!

Michelle

Unknown December 1, 2010 at 8:54 AM  

awesome job! Sure does look a little chilly outside :)

Cheryl, Indiana, Shingo and Molly December 1, 2010 at 9:28 AM  

WOW!!! Look at her go!!

Woofs and Kisses!
The Fiesty Three

Diana December 1, 2010 at 9:53 AM  

Well done! Diana

andrea December 1, 2010 at 9:59 AM  

Love hearing about offered behaviours :)

glad you are upbeat about agility at the moment - pats to you both!

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! December 1, 2010 at 12:15 PM  

Go Marge Go!

AND

Go Sam Go!

kissa-bull December 1, 2010 at 12:41 PM  

us oinky pibbles at the woggie pibble house in the houston tx can only dweam of being as gwaceful and energetic ash you.

sugary pibble kisses
the pittie pack

Kari in Alaska December 1, 2010 at 12:44 PM  

brrr the video looks a bit chilly!

Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com/

Tucker The Crestie December 1, 2010 at 2:19 PM  

Nice job! Looks like you guys were having fun. And speaking of fun ... we haven't been to agility class in some time now. I'm going to have to ask Mom about that!

Golden Samantha December 1, 2010 at 3:06 PM  

Bad Mommy...badmommy! We've pawed her so much to visit here, cause we love to see your movies and hear what's been going on, but Ma's been stubborn and lazy and... okay... bizzy, but no excuse! We are so totally impressed by your work, Marge, that we can't barely contain ourselves. You are so smart and yes... agile and graceful and obedient - great team! Note from Mom: you are absolutely wonderful with Marge, Sam! Thanks Louie... for the wonderful vid!
Big Hugs xoxoxo
Sammie and Avalon

KB December 1, 2010 at 8:11 PM  

You did great with that complicated set of jumps. I'm going to watch your handling again. That's exactly what K and I were trying to learn around the time that she got hurt. We can learn a lot from you.

You both look happy!!!!!

Muttsandaklutz December 2, 2010 at 9:43 PM  

Wow, great runs!! *Love* her speed in the weaves!

Kirby, CGC December 4, 2010 at 7:48 PM  

That is so awesome...and Marge looks so happy doing it! Keep up the good work!

Kirby's Mom

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