So - the time pressed person who also is the queen of procrastination has FINALLY found a way to fit in some training on a regular basis. It goes something like this.
My new agility yard is a cut off of land at the back of the property that we had cleared last year. I loving hand seeded it and literally watched the water grow. Thats it on the right hand side behind the pool. Long story but we had to put in a 10,000 litre reticulated water supply as part of a DA. So we opted for a pool and the only place for it to go was you guess it, in my new agility yard. The yard is long but Narrow so I could ill afford the space.
Anyway, it has worked out to be a good thing. The boys have a swim each day in lieu of a bath and being the responsible parent I need to be out in the yard. So rather than sit there and stare into space ( or do something for me like read a book), I am able to spend some one on one time with Ben and Bug doing some training. Excellent use of time as its the late afternoon and the girl is always up for a work out.
Today I learned that she really can be quiet when I train Ben and she is in another yard. Maybe she is just growing up.
Easy Guide to Handling by the Number for Agility Success
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3 years ago
I am Mom to a dog I think is a Koolie. But being a Californian, I have no idea of her parentage. She certainly looks and behaves like one, and she is quite lovely and full of enthusiasm. Not sure how to post a photo for you, but she looks quite a bit like your Bug. She is very quick to learn and she has learned to walk on my left on the leash, as well as the simple tricks such as sit, shake-a-paw, other paw, roll over, heel (sort of), dance, stay (for a treat only). So much to learn. I am told she would be a good agility dog, but I can't afford lessons. In the mean time, she is my pal and muse.
Thanks for your blogging.
Mattie
from California