I just signed Jackson up for agility!

[gemy]

Originally Posted by Britster

I'm hoping I'll become friends with someone there, because I don't know how we're going to take pics if we're on the field! I started thinking about that.... lol. Of course I'll always have my phone and can bring my camera, so maybe I can ask someone to take some pix of us.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement! I think he's going to enjoy it.

Looks like a great place. Get a tripod, and your friend can start the video when you go to the course, then you for her. If your camera has interval shooting mode on it, set up on the tripod, and snap auto pics, you can change where the camera is set up every so often

You and Jackson are going to have a blast!

[Lizzie07]

I really believe Jackson will be brilliant at agility! You have a wonderful bond with him, he is use to learning new things from you and really seems to enjoy training. I wish agility had been around when I was your age!

[Sweet Apple]

I'm putting my money on Jackson being the star pupil, in the class...Hope you'll be able to capture some of his accomplishments in video...I know I speak for all Jackson's fan club, in that we can't get enough of him!

[Britster]

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

AWESOME! Yes, I did miss this thread. That place looks INCREDIBLE. All our facilities are indoors, and the one I attend is small. They can't even set up a full course there. Your place looks really nice. I'm thinking Jackson is gonna be a star. Eddie tends to be too cautious, and I don't think Jillie will ever have the speed, but Jackson's got all the tools. Make it fun, and he's gonna do great!

Thanks, Mike! Eddie is Jackson's role model hehe.

I always hear GREAT things about this place. A few people who frequent our dog park have little local meet-ups in the agility park and they say the staff is really accommodating and nice. Plus, the dog boarding/daycare gets great reviews.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by gemy

Looks like a great place. Get a tripod, and your friend can start the video when you go to the course, then you for her. If your camera has interval shooting mode on it, set up on the tripod, and snap auto pics, you can change where the camera is set up every so often

You and Jackson are going to have a blast!

I actually do have a little mini tripod for my Kodak playsport! hehe. How much of a dork would I look like setting that up?

[chandracz]

how exciting! how old is Jackson?

[Britster]

Originally Posted by chandracz

how exciting! how old is Jackson?

He will be 2 in October

[roseslevi]

Oh please be a dork....I can't wait to see Jackson in action...LOL!

[chandracz]

do you think Bailey is too old at 6?

[Lizzie07]

Originally Posted by chandracz

do you think Bailey is too old at 6?

Not at all, if he's in good health, there's no reason why he can't learn it now.

I started a dog at seven and a half years old and she got her novice standard and jumpers titles at nearly nine years old.

[chandracz]

wow! i really want to look into it!

Originally Posted by Lizzie07

Not at all, if he's in good health, there's no reason why he can't learn it now.

I started a dog at seven and a half years old and she got her novice standard and jumpers titles at nearly nine years old.

[Britster]

Getting excited! 2 more days.

I just hope I'm feeling better. I've been in bed for 2 days with, what I think, is the flu. Terrible. Plus, it's a downpour rainy day today! So I hope the weather ends up being nice!

I've gotta find super yummy treats that Jackson goes crazy over for agility. That's what the e-mail told me anyways. And small and easy to break up. He loves chicken jerky sooo much but I don't think that'd be very easy to break up into little pieces, so I may have to go with a 'crappy' treat with not-so-great ingredients, like those little Bil Jac treats. He's become picky about Zuke's lately, he often turns his nose up to them... so they're not a good motivator. Or maybe I'll bring real food like cheese, hot dog, etc. Any people who have done agility... what do you use?

[delicatepuzzle]

Originally Posted by Britster

Getting excited! 2 more days.

I just hope I'm feeling better. I've been in bed for 2 days with, what I think, is the flu. Terrible. Plus, it's a downpour rainy day today! So I hope the weather ends up being nice!

I've gotta find super yummy treats that Jackson goes crazy over for agility. That's what the e-mail told me anyways. And small and easy to break up. He loves chicken jerky sooo much but I don't think that'd be very easy to break up into little pieces, so I may have to go with a 'crappy' treat with not-so-great ingredients, like those little Bil Jac treats. He's become picky about Zuke's lately, he often turns his nose up to them... so they're not a good motivator. Or maybe I'll bring real food like cheese, hot dog, etc. Any people who have done agility... what do you use?

I thin Blue is the best dog food company in the popular pet supply stores. They have soft treats that aren't that bad that my picky ones NUTS over. Or freeze dried treats are AMAZING in my little furbutts eyes/nose LOL ... good luck

[alaskayorkie]

I cut up turkey or chicken dog for the best treats

[joann1166]

That is awesome! i can't wait to hear how he is doing!