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Matisse Canine Good Citizen

Joined: 17 Dec 2008 Posts: 279 Location: Aylesbury
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:48 am Post subject: Zazou's first agility lesson |
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Well, Zaz is almost 11 months now, so he had his first "proper" group lesson last night. I'm so proud of him, he was a little star.
I've been doing little bits with him, teaching his his 2o 2offs, jumps and tunnels, but for the first time last night he had to string together jumping sequences and the DW and AF, although on reduced height and angle.
He was awesome! A little distracted when Finn the buhund arrived, and a little wide on some box corners, but he was up for it, quick for the level pf experience and focussed, and went straight into contact position on the DW. And all that was consistent, not just one fluky time!
The AF isn't quite so precise, but he is running down it and not attempting to jump off. As he gains experience, his 2o2o position will become an early release so that he runs down and keeps going, rather than stopping and wasting time, so I don't want to be too prescriptive, but its coming together nicely.
There were four other dogs working in the class, including his sister Angel Spaniel, and apart from Finn he wasn't bothered by them.
I'm so pleased with him, I think I am going to start his 2x2 weaves next week. Will try to get some photos next week, so you can see the little man in action.
Yay! Agility career, here we come! |
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DE Admin

Joined: 27 Dec 2005 Posts: 24341 Location: some place out of the ordinary
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:09 am Post subject: |
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| This sounds very promising for you both! Good for Zaz!! |
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MACH Crested Crate Trained

Joined: 20 Jun 2008 Posts: 26 Location: Houston, TX
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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YEAH!
Agility is SOOOO much fun for these little ones!!!
Good luck in your career!!! |
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Lady & The Tramp Top Dog!!!!

Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 3739 Location: VANCOUVER, BC
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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Whew Hew Jill!!! I can't wait to see some pics!!!
You girls keep your eyes on this guy cuz he's gonna be an Agility Superstar in no time! He's got the best teachers ever!!! |
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cesarmonkey Purple Jammy Beggar
Joined: 17 Oct 2007 Posts: 12693 Location: Getting shrunk wrapped into an icicle
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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That's great! Would love to see some pics!  |
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arogersuk8 Crate Trained

Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 67 Location: cornwall uk
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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...Yes please lots of pics!  |
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