Recent content by DogIsMyMantra

Apparently the rules in some parts of Europe are being extended to dogs that were legally docked in the country of origin and visiting the country. This past summer, Stacy and her amazing schnauzer Krusher travelled all the way to the Czech Republic as part of the US Team for the European Open...

This is of course true and leads me to clarify my earlier statement to include that I do not believe in surgically altering our animal companions for convenience or cosmetic purposes. I thought that this contextually clear, but could have made it more apparent. I do support altering our...

I don't believe in altering our animal companions for convenience or cosmetic purposes, but am vehemently opposed to any legislation aimed at preventing it. My opinion is that it is the owner and vetererinarian's responsibility to decide what is appropriate and if there are those who disagree...

I respectfully disagree about its use regardless of system. I think it is very much so geared towards the GD system. When I was first starting out with Bella in agility and didn't quite understand about 'systems' and such, I tried working exercises from the video. It was detrimental to my...

Although this is what I would do also :smile2:, I don't think it's compatible with the system Toffee's mom is using. It's been awhile, but lateral sends don't really exist in the Derrett system the way you and I would use them. (although lateral motion will always exist, the placement and...

Congratulations!

I like to break it down and work on two things separately before trying distance on the actual obstacles. 1. Sending to targets.* -stick a target on the ground and shape a nose touch (rewarding by throwing the food out at the target, not by you). -move the target out further and...

Sounds like she was a bit hopped up on speed! Shame about the crate though...

Very nice picture. It certainly shows extension very well!

Depends a lot on the course, organization and jump height. I don't really keep track of course times so much as yps (and even that I'm not very good about writing down!) I do happen to remember that one of Bel's standard times from this past AKC trial was 39.34, but that's only because the...

Lucky pup! Bella wants to know if she can come stay at your place since you have better toys. :wink2:

I like this thread. It makes me feel good about Bella. :lol: She was the only potential show prospect of her litter, but turned out too light boned, on the small side, and without a flashy enough head for showing. I've been told by 'sheltie people' who put their hands on her that she has an...

Thank you everyone for the kind words. I was so nervous going into this trial after taking so much time off, but overall pleased with how it turned out. It was never pretty. :o I started working on pulls with the discrimination exercises in Mary Ellen Barry's Foundation Fundamentals...

I can totally relate. I swear I'm good at math most of the time, but the snooker ring brings out the stoopid in me. I can't seem to count to 7 without missing important numbers like 4 or 5. :razz: It sounds like you had a great weekend though with some nice people. Congratulations on the...

Now don't get me wrong, there were *many* things that I completely botched as a handler this weekend. Overall we are making progress though! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz53uYQkiAg My most recent goal has been to use more appropriate motion and work on smoother handling for Bella...