Tabatha Farnel wrote 09/26/2008 12:54 PM Re: Agility with a bordercollie [Re: Tracey Rudwick ] #210853 - 09/26/2008 12:54 PM
Tabatha Farnel Webboard User Reg: 05-04-2008 Posts: 243 Loc: Ontario Offline	That's great that his hips are good! Did the vet examine him elsewhere as well? Like, his neck, spine, and front legs?
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Tracey Rudwick wrote 09/26/2008 01:31 PM Re: Agility with a bordercollie [Re: Tabatha Farnel ] #210858 - 09/26/2008 01:31 PM
Tracey Rudwick Webboard User Reg: 09-20-2008 Posts: 53 Loc: Finland Offline	Yep!Everything was examined and we got the ok for agility..I'm really happy about this..at least now I know that I'm more of the problem than the dog.. http://www.webbisivu.com/Borlabit
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Tracey Rudwick wrote 09/28/2008 01:37 PM Re: Agility with a bordercollie [Re: Tracey Rudwick ] #211005 - 09/28/2008 01:37 PM
Tracey Rudwick Webboard User Reg: 09-20-2008 Posts: 53 Loc: Finland Offline	Hi everyone...I was lucky enough to get use of agility equipment for the weekend..normally we only get agility practice once a week plus what we can do at home on our own stuff!!!Today was a great day he jumped first time around rather well only dropping one!But after two rounds I guess he didn't really want to jump anymore..then they started to drop more often!!BUT in my mind a good start.. http://www.webbisivu.com/Borlabit
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Tracey Rudwick wrote 09/28/2008 01:38 PM Re: Agility with a bordercollie [Re: Tracey Rudwick ] #211006 - 09/28/2008 01:38 PM
Tracey Rudwick Webboard User Reg: 09-20-2008 Posts: 53 Loc: Finland Offline	I think his favourite is the tunnel......he has to run threw it a couple of times before calming down and concentrating!!Ha!Ha! http://www.webbisivu.com/Borlabit
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Kelly wrote 09/29/2008 01:45 PM Re: Agility with a bordercollie [Re: Tracey Rudwick ] #211080 - 09/29/2008 01:45 PM
Kelly Moderator Reg: 06-03-2005 Posts: 1495 Loc: Offline	Hi Tracey! One thing I noticed with Toni when I take her through Agility is that when I get too far ahead of her or we are going fast, her jumps tend to flatten out and she will take bars down. I know Borders can get just as excited about Agility as Mals When Toni flattens out, I know I need to check my position and adjust it. With her, it means I am going too fast for her and she turns it into a race with me. Your position relative to the dog can make a HUGE difference in how the dog takes a course. Just a thought --Kelly
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Tracey Rudwick wrote 09/29/2008 02:44 PM Re: Agility with a bordercollie [Re: Kelly ] #211083 - 09/29/2008 02:44 PM
Tracey Rudwick Webboard User Reg: 09-20-2008 Posts: 53 Loc: Finland Offline	Thanks Kelly.. I'll keep that in mind, I think you might have a good point there as I always feel that I have to keep up with him and maybe this causes problems..yes I can imagine the amount of energy and excitement that comes from your dog aswell!Ha!Ha! http://www.webbisivu.com/Borlabit
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Tracey Rudwick wrote 09/30/2008 02:05 PM Re: Agility with a bordercollie [Re: Tracey Rudwick ] #211183 - 09/30/2008 02:05 PM
Tracey Rudwick Webboard User Reg: 09-20-2008 Posts: 53 Loc: Finland Offline	Hi everyone! Today I had a personal trainer to help me and my dog in agility..The biggest problems seem to be A) me B) my dog seems to be on an overload all the time..so now I have to calm him before we begin!!Today he got so excited he accidently nipped me!After an hr of hard work we finally got him jumping.It was amazing!I'll still have some lessons with her but she's really opened my eyes!I now understand the faults that I've been making..Hopefully this is the beginning of something great.Heh http://www.webbisivu.com/Borlabit
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Tabatha Farnel wrote 09/30/2008 04:40 PM Re: Agility with a bordercollie [Re: Tracey Rudwick ] #211199 - 09/30/2008 04:40 PM
Tabatha Farnel Webboard User Reg: 05-04-2008 Posts: 243 Loc: Ontario Offline	Do you do any obedience work with him? I find that agility training is made much easier if you have a solid obedience background. If your dog is used to working with you, focusing and learning, then it is no big deal to apply that to agility. Even silly tricks are great for teaching your dog how to focus and learn.
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Tracey Rudwick wrote 10/05/2008 03:06 PM Re: Agility with a bordercollie [Re: Tabatha Farnel ] #211591 - 10/05/2008 03:06 PM
Tracey Rudwick Webboard User Reg: 09-20-2008 Posts: 53 Loc: Finland Offline	Hi Tabatha!Yes we do daily obedience..infact next year I would like to compete in a few obedience competions if possible!! http://www.webbisivu.com/Borlabit
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Tracey Rudwick wrote 10/14/2008 01:50 PM Re: Agility with a bordercollie [Re: Tracey Rudwick ] #212310 - 10/14/2008 01:50 PM
Tracey Rudwick Webboard User Reg: 09-20-2008 Posts: 53 Loc: Finland Offline	well agility is getting better..jumps are cleaner and I think he is generally more patient!!looking good.. http://www.webbisivu.com/Borlabit
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