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nneessaa · 07-27-2009, 12:41 PM

I don't know if we will ever compete but it is a possibility. Scruffs is best at jumps and tire, and he goes over everything else no problem. We have not done a complete teeter (we are going slowly, so now it tips about 2 feet). We just did the chute only 5 times or so but he has almost got it. My class isn't the greatest because the instructor talks A LOT, but the 1 hour class is always 1.5-2 hours long so that makes up for it. I would also like an indoor course.

How much does Daisy weigh? Scruffs is 7.1 lbs and 9 inches at the shoulder. He can jump 16" but I only did it once since I didn't want to hurt him. 8 inches is sooo easy. I need an agility expert to help me since I have a question. I don't understand how border collies jump like 3 ft or more, when the standard is soooo much lower, and the jump is definitely taller than their shoulders.

Are you going to be building your own equipment? I'm going to build everything so we can practice, I'm really excited!

07-27-2009, 12:41 PM	#6
nneessaa YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cupertino, CA, USA Posts: 516	I don't know if we will ever compete but it is a possibility. Scruffs is best at jumps and tire, and he goes over everything else no problem. We have not done a complete teeter (we are going slowly, so now it tips about 2 feet). We just did the chute only 5 times or so but he has almost got it. My class isn't the greatest because the instructor talks A LOT, but the 1 hour class is always 1.5-2 hours long so that makes up for it. I would also like an indoor course. How much does Daisy weigh? Scruffs is 7.1 lbs and 9 inches at the shoulder. He can jump 16" but I only did it once since I didn't want to hurt him. 8 inches is sooo easy. I need an agility expert to help me since I have a question. I don't understand how border collies jump like 3 ft or more, when the standard is soooo much lower, and the jump is definitely taller than their shoulders. Are you going to be building your own equipment? I'm going to build everything so we can practice, I'm really excited! __________________ Vanessa & Scruffs (2 year old Yorkie) RIP My Little Neu (16 year old Cocker Spaniel)