Videos from Birchs' agility class

he jumps quite effortlessly, doesn't he?? he is having a blast, I adore him.
and omg it does look like you are late and slow with the turn ;) Isn't it funny that often you don't realize it til you see your own videos? That happens to me all the time, too!! Not that I should give any tips!! lol, and how fast does he corrects it after he realizes he gets treats from your side? he's such a smart boy!

That class looks like a ton of fun for both of you, keep the videos coming!

I am super excited to get started with Leo we have SO much catching up to do, lol
 
Still, you guys are looking really good for being a new team!

One thing I wanted to mention is that you aren't really signalling your cross is coming in any way. All of a sudden you just turn your shoulders. That was a really bad habit of mine before we moved up here.

I've learned that there are a lot of other ways to cue a dog that a cross is coming, and it has really helped (though I'm clearly still working on it!) With a dog like Bentley providing that information wasn't as critical because I could keep up with him and even if my cross was late, we were okay. With Lexi, her not knowing a cross was coming was the difference between a decent run and an off course.

I say all that to say that you can't use deceleration to say a turn is coming in the sequence you showed because it's a small circle drill. So one thing you may to try is using your opposite arm to cue the cross/turn.

I can't find a great video (since I'm always late!) but you can see me cue it here with Lexi at jump 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjIDWPJwYUs
 
corbinam said:
Still, you guys are looking really good for being a new team!

One thing I wanted to mention is that you aren't really signalling your cross is coming in any way. All of a sudden you just turn your shoulders. That was a really bad habit of mine before we moved up here.

I've learned that there are a lot of other ways to cue a dog that a cross is coming, and it has really helped (though I'm clearly still working on it!) With a dog like Bentley providing that information wasn't as critical because I could keep up with him and even if my cross was late, we were okay. With Lexi, her not knowing a cross was coming was the difference between a decent run and an off course.

I say all that to say that you can't use deceleration to say a turn is coming in the sequence you showed because it's a small circle drill. So one thing you may to try is using your opposite arm to cue the cross/turn.

I can't find a great video (since I'm always late!) but you can see me cue it here with Lexi at jump 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjIDWPJwYUs
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Yeah my instructor told me that to about my arm. I think she was just trying to get me to move. I Never took foundations classes like this with any of my dogs before. I when Diva was 2 yrs and I am finding out how lacking my handling skills are. Plus I am the most uncoordinated person ever.:lol: I keep working. my dogs are getting faster and faster so I need to learn to keep up.
 
Justicemom said:
Yeah my instructor told me that to about my arm. I think she was just trying to get me to move. I Never took foundations classes like this with any of my dogs before. I when Diva was 2 yrs and I am finding out how lacking my handling skills are. Plus I am the most uncoordinated person ever.:lol: I keep working. my dogs are getting faster and faster so I need to learn to keep up.
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oh yeah I hear you, but you're like an elf compared to me!
 
Thank you for posting more videos :biggrin2: I love watching Birch training! He looks like he has the weaves off pat now - did you teach them using the channel method? The jumps look quite big now too!

I have so much to learn - front crosses are something I've read about but we are not experienced enough to try them yet (although they might have happened by accident:o ). There's so much to think about and remember but if you think your handling skills are lacking mine are non existant!! :lol:

I really liked the sequence in the second video which looked really slick. :smile2:

You know, I used to watch Obedience and think it was the most challenging dog sport but now I'm learning about agility I'm rapidly changing my mind! :yes: Even running a reasonably simple course requires a huge amount of skill and training and it all happens at speed too!!

Please keep the videos coming as they are so interesting and a real pleasure to watch. You must be so pleased with how Birch is coming on.
 
seashel said:
Thank you for posting more videos I love watching Birch training! He looks like he has the weaves off pat now - did you teach them using the channel method? The jumps look quite big now too!

I have so much to learn - front crosses are something I've read about but we are not experienced enough to try them yet (although they might have happened by accident:o ). There's so much to think about and remember but if you think your handling skills are lacking mine are non existant!!

I really liked the sequence in the second video which looked really slick.

You know, I used to watch Obedience and think it was the most challenging dog sport but now I'm learning about agility I'm rapidly changing my mind! :yes: Even running a reasonably simple course requires a huge amount of skill and training and it all happens at speed too!!

Please keep the videos coming as they are so interesting and a real pleasure to watch. You must be so pleased with how Birch is coming on.
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We taught it with a combo of channel weaves and hoops/guides. We started with wide open channels with the hoops on and then brought them together. Now we have no hoops on the channel weaves and are bringing them together. The closed set still has guides on them. He can do those with guides all but the end at this point but we still use the guides to encourage speed. He can get enrties 90% of the time with no guides.

I am the queen of the rear cross. So I am forcing myself to learn thto do front crosses properly. Birch has a pretty good understanding on how to do jump and the contacts. I have been doing foundation away from the equipment since he was 8 weeks almost :smile2:. Now we are trying to put it in motion and my handling to the mix. Frankly he is better than me.:lol: Just like Diva who KNOWS she is better than me. I think obedience has a different sort of challenage in the control and accuracy. But they are very complimentary. We know we are not world team level training but we have fun, bond and learn and that is what is all about.
 
Birch video's

Birch looks awesome.Lace up your running shoes.I think he is going to take you for a run!!Looks like a fun boy.
 
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