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10-16-2010, 06:56 PM | #1 |
Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland
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| Jackson's 3rd week in agility (w/ video!) So class started off a little iffy... I didn't think he was all that into it today. He seemed more interested in sniffing and peeing and about everything else for the first 15 mins. We started with the tunnel which is did PERFECT on last class but this class she made it longer and also made a 'curve' to it (so when you're looking into the tunnel - you can't see to the other end, it kind of looks like a wall, really) so Jackson would go in the tunnel and then pop out the same end he came in! LOL. It was cute so I let it slide and stopped myself from getting frustrated! After all, it's all about HIM having fun. Oh and it was also a tad bit by my fault... I had a treat in the hand I was luring him into the tunnel with so I think he was too concerned about the treat itself, the trainer pointed out what I was doing. I'd say about 20 minutes into the class he started becoming into it again. We practiced the jumps but this time in a circle and it's apparently to help them gain speed while jumping. We were also 'introduced' to the weaves although I had already practiced with Jackson at home, but I did it incorrectly so we are re-learning the proper way. He did great! He just LOVES the a-frame. Like we walk by it (and it's a big one) and he walks up on it even without me telling him to, lol. It's by far his favorite! We also did the dog walk which he was comfortable with as well. Anyways, we started doing a sequence of the tire jump and the tunnel together so we drop the leash and he did awesome! We did tunnel practice 2 times first before doing both in a sequence. So I asked the nice lady in line behind me to video for me and this is all I got. But at least it's something! I didn't want to ask too much of her because it's hard since we are all trying to control/train our dogs, so I didn't wanna be a pain in the butt, LOL. I'm hoping I can drag my mom or friend up there to snap some pics! Ignore the HUMAN behind the animal trying to hold my pants up and keep my treat bag situated!
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10-17-2010, 04:24 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member | I love hearing about Jackson and his adventures. He is doing great! You 2 have such a special connection it always makes me smile. Thanks for sharing.
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10-17-2010, 04:57 AM | #3 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts/Florida
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| YAY for Jackson! He's doing so well!! P.S. I love the human thats trying to pull her pants up LoL
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10-17-2010, 07:33 AM | #4 |
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| Looks like jackson is really enjoying his new "sport". What a great way to spend an afternoon! Congrats on your (and his) accomplishments!
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10-17-2010, 08:53 AM | #5 |
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| Jackson is one smart fella, I love watching him in all the things he does. Your love for eachother knows no limits...your bond is amazing. He's always so focused on you too. Can't wait to see more. He's doing great!
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10-17-2010, 11:22 AM | #7 |
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| Yay Jackson! Lookin good!
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10-17-2010, 03:42 PM | #8 |
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| Way to go Jackson!!! |
10-17-2010, 03:50 PM | #9 |
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| Jackson's doing great! You do need to bribe someone to come with you and take some pics.
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10-17-2010, 05:33 PM | #10 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
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| That looks like so much fun!
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10-17-2010, 06:54 PM | #11 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ball Ground, GA
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| Sounds like you are progressing really well. Jackson is doing great! We didn't have class last week, but I will try to get video this week! I LOVE running with Lizzy.
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10-18-2010, 01:49 PM | #12 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama
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| Jackson is doing great!! He really is getting the hang of it! That's one problem I always have with Sadie with agility or really any outdoor training. The terrier in her comes out and she wants to sniff the ground and find all the varmints! |
10-19-2010, 08:42 AM | #13 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: evanston, IL
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| yay Agility is sooo fun. Paddy's class resumes this weekend. I love it. Will Jackson chase tennis balls or squeak toys? Paddy seems to stay into it a lot more if his reward is to chase a ball because of his obsessive terrier prey drive lol.
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10-19-2010, 09:24 AM | #14 |
I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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| You have done such a great job with Jackson... not just with this agility, but from the very beginning when you first got him. You deserve tons of praise for your work with him, and you have a right to be extremely proud of him and yourself. Very good job! Where are the Agility Classes held?
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10-19-2010, 10:28 AM | #15 |
YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington, DC
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| Just curious, but where are you doing this? I am in Maryland as well (Montgomery County, just outside of DC). I would love to get both my guys doing something like this, or at least Alex (Vinnie is a tad on the lazy side).
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