DH joins the dark side

You know, I actually run LESS when I run a BC than when I run my Shelties. I've run 4 different BCs for friends and instructors... three of the four being super fast (one has beaten Linda Mecklenberg's and Jenn Crank's BCs). With most BCs, you've got to run less to keep from shooting them off to the wrong obstacle. It's not about keeping up with them. I'll be hoping my BC turns out to be just as fast :)
 
HopeShelties said:
You know, I actually run LESS when I run a BC than when I run my Shelties. I've run 4 different BCs for friends and instructors... three of the four being super fast (one has beaten Linda Mecklenberg's and Jenn Crank's BCs). With most BCs, you've got to run less to keep from shooting them off to the wrong obstacle. It's not about keeping up with them. I'll be hoping my BC turns out to be just as fast :)
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Probably true, they tend not to be as velcro because of thier speed and if they have learned to take directional and verbal ques from day one then you don't need to cover as much ground to stay with them, I wish I had started
mine in agility instead all we did was chase frizzbee's, mind you they did that very well.
 
I'm totally going to the dark side with my next dog. *ducks* I love Duncan and got extremely lucky that he is high-drive, but with the next one, I don't want to leave it to chance. Spending 8 months teaching him to trigger the box was exhausting and frustrating. And yes - we will still do Flyball. Agility maybe, but definitely Flyball. My requirements for a dog are that he/she must be fluffy, highly intelligent, have a lot of drive, and be a great family addition. Sheltie or BC you can't go wrong there. I'll probably always have one of each.

Just gotta get that fenced yard and DH graduated!
 
There is no guarantee of high drive in a BC. I know plenty of people with what I consider low drive BCs.... even some from working or sport lines
 
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