Rally-O class update

[k9kreationz]

Just wanted to give everyone a quick update. Miko did awesome!! I was worried for nothing! I was still sick and tired, but I took a nap prior to class, so that helped a lot. Typically, when walking Miko, he's so slow, so I was mostly concerned about that.

I talked with the instructor a bit, and she had everyone run the course before me, so I could watch a bit more. I was nervous, but Miko did great. He walked pretty fast, kept up with me as I did the "fast pace". He sat whenever I stopped and told him to sit. He took the turns with me, etc. I was worried about a left-hand 360, but once I cut him off (cuz he was too far away), he just pivoted on his hind legs. The instructor was impressed and said, "very nice!". She walked along and gave me instructions along the way, and I asked questions along the way too. He even did the Stop. Fast pace. I was so happy!

The only thing he has issues with is lying down. Not sure if it's old age, or just cuz he's never liked lying down on non-carpet. lol.

But overall, the instructor told us there was a match (not a trial) on Saturday, and she felt Miko and I would do excellent.

Oh yeah, she also said I did really well following the signs, and adhering to the rules, etc. I was worried about that myself. But, as she said, "when you come from agility, everything in Rally-O is much slower, it's easier to process".

I'm so proud of Miko. I'm not sure if I'll continue as it is expensive (also to have Koji in agility), but I think he had a great time.

 

[tehluhlah]

Glad that you had fun!!

 

[corbinam]

Sounds like a blast! I think we tend to worry a lot more than our dogs! Good luck at the match if you and Miko decide to enter.

And yes, I know what you mean about how expensive these dog hobbies are

 

[Ania]

Oh I am so happy to hear that! You did great! I want to do Rally-O with my Chinook. I hope he will like it. It sounds like a lot of fun!

 

[k9kreationz]

Oh yeah, these dog hobbies are over-the-top expensive. I'm sure I"ve already dropped a few grand on Koji. Yikes!

And yes, I think I tned to get overworried about nothing. lol. I just want my pups to be happy. I'm a freak, well, on this board, I'm about normal.

Thanks everyone. You guys are always so supportive.

 

[Ania]

I just want my pups to be happy. I'm a freak, well, on this board, I'm about normal.

That is SOOOOOOOOO true!!!! To eveyone else we would seem like we are not normal and obsessed, but here, this is normal!!! But then 'normal' is a relative term!

 

[Katherine]

Great to hear that Miko is doing well.

I started my old girl (12 in October) in a Rally class last night. I'm a little concerned by her slowness, but then my goal at this point so far is only to have an activity that she and I can do together in addition to therapy. I was feeling pretty guilty about spending time and effort with Snap.

Our class was outside and unfortunately a thunderstorm came up close by. She didn't hear it immediately, but did sense it.... and shut down completely, so I took her back to the car.

Have fun with the upcoming match !