For some odd reason, I'm unable to post new pictures on this blog. I took a couple pictures of our agility course today, as well as some pictures of Winnie running around the Quad. And I can't put up any of them, argh!
We'll have to make to without them, I suppose :(
Today was the 5th week of agility (technically our 4th, since I had to miss one class a few weeks ago). We are now doing all three contact obstacles (dog walk, A frame, teeter) at half-height and all the other obstacles (chute, tunnel, jumps, etc) except for the weave poles.
We are now doing short sequences of about 6-7 obstacles. Winnie is doing GREAT at her contacts. Ideally I would like to spend more time working on running contacts using the Sylvia Trkman method, but obviously I don't have that kind of time or resource at the moment! Still, she's showing wonderful enthusiasm and drive, as well as control, for all the obstacles. The only time she screws up is when I screw up with my handling (go figure) or she gets distracted by some treat that fell on the floor next to an obstacle.
Since I also volunteer as an instructor for obedience/agility at our local 4H club, I use the time to have some extra "solo" agility practice on Monday nights using their equipment. Last Monday I was able to work with Winnie on serpentines using lead-outs and changes of hand. I really want to try those jump box drills from Agility Nerd to improve my handling...
Boy, this is one boring post without any pictures. I should probably get back to studying. Sigh.
2 months ago
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never a boring post when talking about a corgi; glad the agiiity training is going good
sometimes I've had trouble loading pictures on Blogger and had to wait a few hours to get them to post
betty
I was just looking at your blog and called my partner over to see Winnie. I said "look at this dog, she is almost identical to Chelsea." He said "AW." :-)
He is a sappy man.
I'm sorry you are having photo problems. I'd like to see your agility pics.
Hugs! Cheryl in IN
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