Friday, June 14, 2013

Smart Little Lady (part I)

One of our agility competitors was recently regaling us with stories of her "baby" girl's aptitude for that sport. She sent in some terrific photos to backup her story.

Hayley's instructor finally sent me some great pictures from class.  Hayley took her very first class late last year and now has mastered every piece of equipment on an agility course.  I think her favorite is the teeter, it is definitely an E-Ticket ride!

I expect her to be competing by January if not earlier.  We still need a bit of work on self control so I am not rushing her.




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  1. AnonymousJune 14, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Great shots and congratulations on training Hayley so well. How did you train the weaves? My trainer just got channel weaves which she says are easier than the 2 x 2 method that I used for Jade.

    Joanne Jade and Quinn

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    1. AnonymousJune 15, 2013 at 12:45 PM

      I did a modified Susan Garrett 2x2 method. Channels are geat BUT they don't do squat about teaching the dog to find the entry from anywhere. There is a wealth of info on 2x2 training on Google and YouTube. We had 12 poles in 12 days, I am amazed.

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  2. Maryann WatkinsJune 14, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    What a talented little girlie! And quite a looker, too! I'll bet she will be competing before January. ☺

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    1. AnonymousJune 15, 2013 at 12:47 PM

      Thanks Maryann and I am thinking possibly this fall IF she keeps learning at the rate she is. By Jove this little girlie is the BEST agility partner I have ever been blessed with, even my instructor says she should get her MACH with no trouble.

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  3. CathyQuiltsJune 14, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Thanks Christy we haven't had many photos of her.

    Cathy

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    1. AnonymousJune 15, 2013 at 12:48 PM

      Yup, hence the "red headed stepchild" reference lol.

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  4. jessiewollmuthJune 14, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Great pictures!! I'm sure that with your help, she will become a pro!!

    Jessie, Zoe, & Caddie

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    1. AnonymousJune 15, 2013 at 12:49 PM

      Thanks, we make a great team and just "click" together.

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  5. Deanna, Central FLJune 14, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Just look at the smile on her face - what a happy agility camper ;-)

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    1. AnonymousJune 15, 2013 at 12:50 PM

      She IS a happy girl, and we all know boxers are happiest when they are are challenged or have a job to do.

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  6. AnonymousJune 14, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    She is doing wonderful, Christy. Need to get a video of her next time. She looks GREAT!!

    Bev and the kids.

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    1. AnonymousJune 15, 2013 at 12:52 PM

      The best videos are taken at agility trials where they have a camera on a tall boom. I am afraid if someone stood next to the ring and tried to film her they MIGHT get Hayley nose prints on their lens and huge paws planted firmly in the middle of their chest!

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  7. LaurieJune 14, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Go, little girl, Go! Hayley looks like she's having so much fun!! I love the look on her face in that first picture! :)

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    1. AnonymousJune 15, 2013 at 12:53 PM

      Thanks Laurie, just wait until the next batch gets put up, her expression is even better. She is a very photogenic little girlie.

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