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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie  I would do that in a second if they had a "teacup" agility up here. Up here, they expect Eddie to do the regular size A frame, etc. He does it, but I'm afraid it's too hard on his little joints. The worst part is the noise. He spooks when a big dog pounds up the A frame or the teeter slams under its weight.
I'm not even sure we'll continue with agility because of those issues. I'm just taking it one week at a time.
Thanks for the comments, everyone. And suzysmitt, yes, I was laughing out loud at some of the "outtakes" we had. It must have taken him 15 tries to do it right. |
The biggest difference in the equipment was the A frame, dog walk and teeter. They are all shorter and narrower than the regular equipment. I don't think Prince likes the narrower equipment even though he is obviously small enough to fit on it.
If you're used to running a full course, the tea cup course takes some getting used to for the humans. The equipment is a lot closer together and some of the turns are a lot tighter.
I agree about the noise. Once I could finally get Prince over the teeter and headed towards the next thing, teeter banged behind him and he would almost shut down.
Sometimes he acted like he was having a great time and sometimes he acted like he was petrified to be out there so I don't think we're going to continue.
I think he would have done better if I had gotten him when he was a lot younger and started him earlier.
Good luck if you and Eddie decide to continue.