Advanced Signs for Rally

[k9kreationz]

I think I remember you saying that you felt like Miko enjoyed practicing--lots of treats and working with "mom".

My thoughts on whether or not to continue are this:

Keep practicing with him as if you were going to trial. See how he does, and how he likes it. If he likes just the aspect of working with you, I think it's great for him to continue. (Think about all those "brain age" puzzles that older people do. It keeps them young!) Even if you never compete, whether he can't get the off leash aspect, or he is forced to jump 12", you can still let him do the things he enjoys.

And you can even set up courses for him. Heck, post them here, we will watch and critique!

Very true Ashley, and thanks for the reminder that this should be fun for him!!! So, even if I don't compete, I can at least train and have fun with him. Heck, I saw cones the other day at Target and thought, "oh, I need those for Rally". LOL. But you're so very right, if he enjoys the training aspect of it, do that, but don't do it just to trial. I think I'll do that and see what happens. If he loves training, but dislikes the formality of it, then I'm happy just training with him. Both our brains could use some "help". lol

 

[Silaria]

I think I remember you saying that you felt like Miko enjoyed practicing--lots of treats and working with "mom".

My thoughts on whether or not to continue are this:

Keep practicing with him as if you were going to trial. See how he does, and how he likes it. If he likes just the aspect of working with you, I think it's great for him to continue. (Think about all those "brain age" puzzles that older people do. It keeps them young!) Even if you never compete, whether he can't get the off leash aspect, or he is forced to jump 12", you can still let him do the things he enjoys.

And you can even set up courses for him. Heck, post them here, we will watch and critique!

This is exactly what I was thinking regarding Miko and advanced rally.

If he enjoys working with you, Cheryl, and exercising his brain then it doesn't matter if you ever go for the next Rally title or not. Judges at some of the agility trials I've been to lately keep reminding us - "The dog didn't sign the form, you did. They ribbons and titles are for you, not the dogs. Our dogs really don't care about ribbons and titles, they care about pleasing us and even just being with us." The same thing applies here.

Working with him will be good for his health because he'll be moving and thinking. THAT alone is worth more than any ribbon, piece of paper, or letters after a name.

So, I say keep working him him! Even if you never compete for whatever reason, MIKO will benefit from special mommy time and that alone will make his remaining years that much more precious to both of you.

 

[Katherine]

If he enjoys working with you, Cheryl, and exercising his brain then it doesn't matter if you ever go for the next Rally title or not. ...

So, I say keep working him him! Even if you never compete for whatever reason, MIKO will benefit from special mommy time and that alone will make his remaining years that much more precious to both of you.

Well put.

Having said that, IF you decide to keep working him, you should consider Beginner Novice Obedience, the new class which is mostly on leash and has the most basic Rally stations in it.

Section 3. Beginner Novice Exercises and Scores. The exercises and maximum scores in the Beginner Novice classes. Here are the exercises:

1. Heel on Leash
2. Figure 8
3. Sit for Exam
4. Sit Stay
5. Recall

 

[k9kreationz]

Working with him will be good for his health because he'll be moving and thinking. THAT alone is worth more than any ribbon, piece of paper, or letters after a name.

So, I say keep working him him! Even if you never compete for whatever reason, MIKO will benefit from special mommy time and that alone will make his remaining years that much more precious to both of you.

So true, so true. Thanks for the reminder of why we're doing this. And it's NOT for titles or ribbons. I know Miko could careless about his RN or CGC. lol.

 

[Calliesmom]

as Katherine pointed out- you could check out Beginner Novice. We offered it at our trial last Sep. Rally signs are used- biggest challenge is sitting your dog and walking around the ring while he/she waits for you. and if your dog is nervous- the sit for exam- I have some friends whose dogs didn't appreciate that exercise not too sure what Callie would think about it- we may try it this year just for the heck of it.

 

[k9kreationz]

Well put.

Having said that, IF you decide to keep working him, you should consider Beginner Novice Obedience, the new class which is mostly on leash and has the most basic Rally stations in it.

Section 3. Beginner Novice Exercises and Scores. The exercises and maximum scores in the Beginner Novice classes. Here are the exercises:

1. Heel on Leash
2. Figure 8
3. Sit for Exam
4. Sit Stay
5. Recall

Hmm...I think he can do that. I've never heard of a "sit for exam". I'll check out the rules and stuff for that. I think the ONLY part that we'd fail, if this is the same with Obedience, is the one-command rule. Sometimes Miko fails to listen or chooses not to hear me.

 

[Calliesmom]

Hmm...I think he can do that. I've never heard of a "sit for exam". I'll check out the rules and stuff for that. I think the ONLY part that we'd fail, if this is the same with Obedience, is the one-command rule. Sometimes Miko fails to listen or chooses not to hear me.

I know all about the selective hearing- Callie excels at that too

 

[Katherine]

Hmm...I think he can do that. I've never heard of a "sit for exam". I'll check out the rules and stuff for that.

Yes, you see the Beginner Novice class was only introduced in July 2010; and it is being considered a bridge to Obedience. While the stand for exam for CD is traditional (with the judge running a hand down the back of the dog), the sit for exam is a knock-off. In this the judge touches the dog's head.

We're entered in Beginner Novice tomorrow, so I'll see how it goes.

 

[Calliesmom]

Yes, you see the Beginner Novice class was only introduced in July 2010; and it is being considered a bridge to Obedience. While the stand for exam for CD is traditional (with the judge running a hand down the back of the dog), the sit for exam is a knock-off. In this the judge touches the dog's head.

We're entered in Beginner Novice tomorrow, so I'll see how it goes.

good luck- hope Snap does well

 

[k9kreationz]

Yes, you see the Beginner Novice class was only introduced in July 2010; and it is being considered a bridge to Obedience. While the stand for exam for CD is traditional (with the judge running a hand down the back of the dog), the sit for exam is a knock-off. In this the judge touches the dog's head.

We're entered in Beginner Novice tomorrow, so I'll see how it goes.

How'd you guys do?