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copper5228

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Hi!

I am new to the boards here, but loving reading everything!!

Currently, I am owned by 3 Shelties named Timmy, Dash & Bandit...lost my Angel Copper 7 months ago now. :(

But, our newest addition, is 3.5 year old Bandit. He is lightning fast and so smart! He came from a bad situation, but is really coming out of his shell and trusts us. I am working on hand signals w/ him b/c he won't listen to verbal commands -- they were once used against him as abuse. :( I am also trying to find "alternate" verbal cues he'll respond to, other than the traditional sit, come, etc. Once we get him to trust 1000% and not be skittish (he has made huge progress in 5 months here) I know he'll be an ace at agility. Anyone have suggestions on how I start? He is terrified of the clicker noise, too.

Where would I begin w/ a dog who does not have any fear issues? 3 may be the number of dogs we have now, but not furever. Timmy is 10 and Dash is 11, so i can't see starting agility / them now. Are there size rules in Sheltie agility? Timmy and Dash are rather tall Shelties...

Thanks!!
 
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copper5228 said:
Hi!

I am new to the boards here, but loving reading everything!!

Currently, I am owned by 3 Shelties named Timmy, Dash & Bandit...lost my Angel Copper 7 months ago now. :(

But, our newest addition, is 3.5 year old Bandit. He is lightning fast and so smart! He came from a bad situation, but is really coming out of his shell and trusts us. I am working on hand signals w/ him b/c he won't listen to verbal commands -- they were once used against him as abuse. :( I am also trying to find "alternate" verbal cues he'll respond to, other than the traditional sit, come, etc. Once we get him to trust 1000% and not be skittish (he has made huge progress in 5 months here) I know he'll be an ace at agility. Anyone have suggestions on how I start? He is terrified of the clicker noise, too.

Where would I begin w/ a dog who does not have any fear issues? 3 may be the number of dogs we have now, but not furever. Timmy is 10 and Dash is 11, so i can't see starting agility / them now. Are there size rules in Sheltie agility? Timmy and Dash are rather tall Shelties...

Thanks!!
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My suggestion to you is to find a school in your area and go from there.Where are you near in NY.I may be able to find you someone in your area.
 
Thank you! :) I am in Dutchess County, NY, approx. 90 minutes north of New York City, about 90 minutes southeast of Albany.
 
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