So How are Agility Classes going???

Today we will look at the 101 class.. The class size is a little disappointing but the progress we are making is really good... Unfortunately we only have 3 in the class which means a lot of running and jumping.. Champ and Brad are both complete beginners and Champ is coming in with a new handler..  Your first question is probably "if they are new bees shouldn't they be in Pre-agility"... The truth is all 3 dogs know all the obstacles and will do them, not as well as I would like, so we spend a lot of time on the weaves and better handling skills.. The group is wonderful the handlers are not losing patience with their dogs and each week there is improvement...  We are presently working on skills and getting the dogs and handlers more confidence in what they are doing 

Danielle and Champ

Danielle is a really good handler and has good control of her dog... Champ on the other hand is a real velcro dog sticking right with his handler... Things continue to improve as Champ is slowly moving away from Mom...

Lisa and Scamp

Scamp is the experienced dog having done a few classes before Lisa took over the training... So it has been a learning experience for the both of them... Lisa is learning how to direct the dog and Scamp is learning how to read the new Q's and adjust to the new handler.. Not an easy job for either as it is basically starting over... but the team is doing well, Scamp is reading the signs faster and Lisa is getting her moves a lot more clear....

Maureen and Brad Pitt

After being in 4 Manners 101 sessions Brad has advanced to agility... He picked up the obstacles very quickly and zipped right thru pre-agility showing good speed and confidence.  Moving onto 101 has been a challenge as Brad is easily distracted by possible meals on the floor left by other handlers...  but progress is being made every week... he is now doing a full course at full heights and slowly the channel weaves are closing... Maureen is getting over her concerns about Brad and with that he is gaining more confidence and starting to make decisions and working away from her very effectually...