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Togo learns tricks very quickly, he listens very well. Has learned basic obedience. He is very energetic loves to please you and will jump in my arms from the ground. And loves to play with me.

I have a papillion. She runs like the wind and jumps so high. Thought agility would be right up her alley

When I get really down I try to think of one thing I can easily do. That usually pulls me out of it. Your advice is so helpful

Your dog always knows when something isn’t right with their person

Basic obedience training. I tried my 18 month old Airedale on agility. She did the whole course beautifully -then she got the zoomies. I never meant to train her in professional agility so I thought it was hilarious . The trainer did not. I love watching agility work; if I were younger and could run the course with her-maybe. But the Airedale has an antic sense of humor. That’s why I’ve had three of them. I know it can be done but the Airedale is a difficult choice. All my dogs were beautifully trained. Plenty of people stopped me on the street in amazement. They’d say, that is the best trained dog I’ve ever seen. I’d say, we did it together. There is nothing better in this world than walk-in in tandem with your dog at your side. You become one being doing your thing. By the way, I don’t use the stay command. If I put a dog in a sit, she stays until released. The stay is implied. I loved your video. Thank you for loving dogs and knowing what they need from us.

We have a female standard poodle who has lots of energy, and is very smart. We would like to channel her energy into something productive.

I used all of these methods and I did a lot of foundation work, The contacts were great, but suddenly my dog has started jumping off the top of the A-frame and the dogwalk at her agility classes. I don't know how to correct it. The trainer said I need to keep her on the lead until she understands. I'm really not sure what has happened to stop her wanting to go down the ramps. The vet has checked her over and said she's very fit.

Our trainer suggested it

Had our FETCH graduation the other day and my younger Dobe pretty much told me he'd rather be doing Nose Work - lol. Ran after the ball then proceeded to start looking around the room for hides/treats. Ok Zoso, Nose Work it is. He's probably thinking Finally... right!?! Nose Work Class starts on Saturday.

Thanks!! My Agility training book is old, and says 20"....I thought my trainer said 24", so I seached to find the newer info!

okay but why though?

I rescued my pup. She's smart very agile and loves to run. I assumed it would be best if she had a "job" or something for her to focus on

As a child with horses unaware of my ADHD and could not understand my issue with repeated elimination for forgetting course and positive effects of medication which included with your advice could really have helped

Will have to try this. Am doing the positive interrupter at the moment (only on day 3 of 3 weeks of conditioning). My Beagle/JRT mix, whose revert to mode is barking (and it's one of those nails on a chalkboard barks - goes right through you) was attacked about 6 months ago by 3 dogs. She is still able to do the Rodeo Dog exercises - just the 2 of us in the ring - concrete wall divider - but by the last run, she's just barking to bark, doesn't matter if i have steak at that point - doesn't care. And we're done. Time to go home. Have done the removal technique, correcting of course is out of the question - just makes it worse plus don't want that kind of relationship. Feeding bigger chunks of treats. Rodeo Dog class tomorrow - we'll see how it goes.

Very nice way of looking at things. I like the “how did you do?” Verses “did you Q?” I’m going to be careful myself on asking that one. Thx

I want exercise my hyperactive pups

This is where I'm at right now with my pup. We went to our first trial. It was her first, as well as mine. She won three blue ribbons!!! However, she did it for me, which is a start. However, the enthusiasm for running the obstacles isn't where it needs to be. That's what led me to this video. I was looking for info. on how to create an enthusiasm for the obstacles for my dog. How to make practicing the funnest time of her day and trials super exciting for her. Hopefully, I can create that for her.

We need to learn how to make that sharp turn from an A Frame or dog walk into a tunnel. Do you have any videos or short courses for this? I’m thinking I need to start on the flat to just get him to turn away from me with my off arm, then add a cue like “turn”, then take it to the tunnel and when all of that is solid on cue to introduce a plank approach. Am I close? Thanks so much for any advice!

Um yes it does

Thanks for starting this channel. While I've done a few different sports in the past with my old JRT I hadn't attempted agility, now I've got a very high drive Tenterfield Terrier who loves to run, jump and climb he's made take the plunge into agility. Looking to learn and your channel seems a great way to help that happen, cheers!

OOOOO I really liked this one. Very helpful. Thank you

I can't wait to start. My shelter dog seems to be a pittie/rat terrier, or something faster like whippet. She has a need for speed, and is so beautiful to see--muscles alert like an Olympian--curbing (in our one bedroom apartment). I am happy to see Westminster recognizing mutskies in dog agility!

We have a rescue pup, Angel. She's a cattle dog and min pin mix. She's an active dog and I thought it'd be great to introduce her to agility.

My dog is smart, listens well, and she's really fast

I want to start my year and a half border Collie Shelby. I'm having a problem finding a trainer near me though 😔

Yes, the dog should never know whether you qualified or not, right!?! Full 10 minutes after your run, just you and your dog celebrating, right!?!

Just watching your video. When will the decision be made regarding the proposed changes?

Thanks! I just started agility with my pup and I been worried that she might hurt her shoulders. ❤

Do the qualifying scores need to be double Qs? For example, can I enter jumpers on Saturday and standard on Sunday and if my dog gets a Q does that count towards novice?

I was a hairdresser for 45 years… I’m gonna just call em hair pins!

I love these videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! What a blessing!!! Here is my lil journey how I got here: I have soo many stressful things in my life that are beyond my control. I wanted a dog back in my life to give me some love and sanity. LOL. Everyone said NO, you are alone, on disability, have a house to repair, you have your special needs brother to take care of… Yada Yada Yada… so I prayed and asked the Lord if it was the right thing at this time to get a puppy & so I would know it was an answer from Him… the dog would be “free” AANND the people would pay for the first shots. Then I would know! 2 days later a relative announced their Australian Shepherds were pregnant, and my sister asked how much because I was wanting a puppy. They said if she wants one, we will GIVE her one, and we will even pay for her shots for her! So now I have Sunny! I know they need exercise so I thought I might make it fun with some agility equipment and she is SO good with our lil practices I thought maybe we should do this!!! I know absolutely nothing! So here we are and we are diving in. Sunny was born on Christmas so she’s almost 4 months! Do I HAVE to get lessons? *I’m on very limited income. Or can I do this on my own?

Question: So am I practicing the stuff that only went right? Or just keep doing the whole exercises/course again? Am doing obedience at the moment, but love your videos - so helpful!

Too many graphics and sounds, it’s distracting.

I got my first dog, a Rhodesian Ridgeback rescue, while living in Alaska and I made a jump with a broom and chairs to play with him. He loved to jump and from there on, I was hooked.

Almost 2 years ago, my dog and I started our agility journey. I've never trained anything before so it was/is very intimidating but my boss also competes and has been great at fostering my love for this sport! I love the different type of bond and relationship this gives my dog and I. We are currently about 5-6 trials into competing, but we both have high anxiety in the trial environment so were taking a step back and going to basics and foundation building. Agility has show me the GIANT holes that my dog has in her training.

3 years ago I got a field trial line chocolate lab and she had so much energy that I wanted to find a something we could do together to give her an outlet to be her best self. My friend introduced me to the sport of agility and I was hooked!! I have loved every aspect of the growth and learning process but most importantly, and the biggest gift to me, is the connection and bond it has created for me and my sweet girl!

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I would report before deleting and blocking. There are many Facebook sites now for “rehoming” specific breeds of puppies. They’re all scammers. Facebook doesn’t care.

Great information, Lisa! Thanks for the warnings!

Ok, I’ve been doing agility for 30 years and you had me confused…. They way you stated the weave entry right to left was very confusing. Just my opinion. Right side of poles the dogs left. 😊

If I still want to get a pause table, any recommendations on manufacturers?

So many choices these days… I use both on both if needed.

Good advice, listen newbies 👍🏼

So right, but so hard to convince clients of it.

Good answer, I was worried what you were going to say…

2x2s Baby! All the way! Just remember to not cheap, you must work your angles ❤

If you’re not totally proofed is there an advantage of doing FEO over taking a chance and doing a run for possible points? Assuming you’re not using a toy.

Great training advice! Thank you!

I remember when judges decided whether it was going to be a sit or a down. My Sheltie, in competitions, WOULD NOT lay down on the table, and I swear it was a down most of the time. When the judges opted for a sit I could have hugged them there and then. It’s so much better now that we can decide as long as they stay in the table for those five counts. Funny thing is, my current dog loves the table. It cracks me up.