Anne Vaini wrote 03/13/2007 02:10 PM Re: Splitting (Handstand trick) [Re: Amber Morgan ] #133044 - 03/13/2007 02:10 PM
Anne Vaini Webboard User Reg: 07-14-2005 Posts: 775 Loc: Wisconsin Offline	She's a 30 lb. greyhound/APBT mix. She's not exactly built for balance tricks, but she has learned a few others so her muscles should be developed enough that she can do it.
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Amber Morgan wrote 03/13/2007 04:28 PM Re: Splitting (Handstand trick) [Re: Anne Vaini ] #133062 - 03/13/2007 04:28 PM
Amber Morgan Webboard User Reg: 10-18-2006 Posts: 1849 Loc: St. Louis, MO Offline	Wow, well keep me posted, would you? I'd be interested in your progress and results. Good luck! Carbon
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Anne Vaini wrote 03/18/2007 11:58 PM Re: Splitting (Handstand trick) [Re: Amber Morgan ] #133945 - 03/18/2007 11:58 PM
Anne Vaini Webboard User Reg: 07-14-2005 Posts: 775 Loc: Wisconsin Offline	I'm so excited I'm about to jump out of my skin! I figured it out tonight and she "got it" in 2 minutes! I took a ramp I use for flyball training and stuck it against a walk in a corner. I put a bin on the other side to make a channel. I used Abby's "back" command to simply back her up the ramp. Then I turned it around so it was steep. She backed right up into a handstand. It's too easy! Why didn't I think of that before??! It's only first half of the trick - I still have to wean her off the ramp. That should be simple with a clicker. It's pretty amazing -- once I figured out how to communicate to my dog what I wanted, she learned a physically difficult trick in 2 minutes. I love my dog. I ordered a new camera. IF I figure out how to use it, I'll post photos ASAP.
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Amber Morgan wrote 03/19/2007 07:37 AM Re: Splitting (Handstand trick) [Re: Anne Vaini ] #133984 - 03/19/2007 07:37 AM
Amber Morgan Webboard User Reg: 10-18-2006 Posts: 1849 Loc: St. Louis, MO Offline	Congrats! Even better that a picture would be if you can use it to post a short video of it...I'd love to see it! Carbon
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Anne Vaini wrote 03/21/2007 05:58 PM Re: Splitting (Handstand trick) [Re: Amber Morgan ] #134555 - 03/21/2007 05:58 PM
Anne Vaini Webboard User Reg: 07-14-2005 Posts: 775 Loc: Wisconsin Offline	Did you know how hard it is to manage clicker, treats and camera? Sorry for the photo quality - I'll have to get some help. http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/2111/1000013wc8.jpg
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Amber Morgan wrote 03/21/2007 06:20 PM Re: Splitting (Handstand trick) [Re: Anne Vaini ] #134561 - 03/21/2007 06:20 PM
Amber Morgan Webboard User Reg: 10-18-2006 Posts: 1849 Loc: St. Louis, MO Offline	That is so cool, Anne! Really neat. I'd still love to see a video of him popping up there! Way to go! Carbon
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Sandy Moore wrote 03/22/2007 10:01 AM Re: Splitting (Handstand trick) [Re: Amber Morgan ] #134650 - 03/22/2007 10:01 AM
Sandy Moore Webboard User Reg: 07-25-2006 Posts: 2665 Loc: AZ Offline	VERY cool! Congrats Anne!
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Anne Vaini wrote 03/22/2007 06:58 PM Re: Splitting (Handstand trick) [Re: Sandy Moore ] #134729 - 03/22/2007 06:58 PM
Anne Vaini Webboard User Reg: 07-14-2005 Posts: 775 Loc: Wisconsin Offline	Awww. Save the congrats guys. Its only half there - and the easy half at that!
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Anne Vaini wrote 04/30/2007 04:45 PM Re: Splitting (Handstand trick) [Re: Anne Vaini ] #140086 - 04/30/2007 04:45 PM
Anne Vaini Webboard User Reg: 07-14-2005 Posts: 775 Loc: Wisconsin Offline	Abby is weaned off of the ramp - took 2 sessions. Now for figuring out hind leg targeting to get her legs straight up in the air... New photos: http://img117.imageshack.us/my.php?image=abbytrick003bf1.jpg http://img82.imageshack.us/my.php?image=abbytrick006ev9.jpg
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Jennifer Coulter wrote 04/30/2007 08:08 PM Re: Splitting (Handstand trick) [Re: Anne Vaini ] #140111 - 04/30/2007 08:08 PM
Jennifer Coulter Webboard User Reg: 04-02-2007 Posts: 749 Loc: Canada Offline	Holy Crap! I gotta start clicker training! I have a work related trick I have been thinking of teaching (easy compared to a hand stand!). When I am ready, I will post it to you for advice in breaking it down! Cool your pooch is such a quick study, and kudos to you for making sure she could easily understand the progressions required for reward. Cheers, Jennifer (and her dog's really average trick repitoir!)
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