www.cleanrun.com amazing website with all kinds of information, including schools in your area, all kinds of stuff, books, videos, monthly magazine, discussion groups, agility equipment plans, seminars and event listings
www.sitstay.com more great stuff, including books and videos
I have gotten some really cheap stuff just at agility trials. Like three jumps for $15, a winged jump for $20 or $25. Also, some of the equipment websites have snap on jump cups which makes it really easy to make your own jumps.
I taught Lizzy to jump in my hallway. I set up a jump, threw a cookie on the other side, and said "jump" when she went over the jump. Once on the other side, I held a cookie out and said "jump." Then I added a second jump once she understood the word jump. Since YTs have such a short stride, you don't have to put jumps very far apart.
Speed counts in agility. You have to get through a set course within a standard course time. Course maps are given the morning of the trial and you find out the time during the judge's briefing, usually. So, you really want a happy little dog who runs fast! Placements are determined by time, and any faults add to the time.
Liz is pretty quick, but she is going to be in the 8 inch class and their aren't many dogs running in that class. I envy you having a larger YT because the 12 inch class is pretty good sized at most trials. I think our little dogs can really give the JRTs, Corgis, Pappillions and Shelties a run for their money! They are so cute, too, when they run.
Wow. Thank you so much. I am just worried they would decide to jump the baby gate in the hall way if I did that. LOL
DvlshAngel985
06-09-2010 03:18 PM
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No, but I am going to do what yall suggest and go back. She told me their shipments come in at the end of the week. So, I am gonna go back Friday. :)
Good luck! I'm still searching for a tunnel and weave poles. :)
