Monday, February 1, 2010

Scott County agility

After two months off, we were back in the agility ring over the weekend. Considering the amount of agility training he's gotten lately, Phoenix ran really well in spite of me. The problems were all mine: lack of cues, late cues, no cues and a couple "what was I thinking!" moments.

It was a really fun weekend: good friends, agility and a gallon zip-loc bag of mixed Valentines chocolate. Who could ask for more? Michele found a new way to relax before runs: stick your head in the bag of chocolate and inhale. A new kind of aromatherapy!

Here's video from our last JWW run of the weekend, which was our 3rd MXJ leg. Thanks, Rilda, for videoing for me all weekend and for all your editorial comments about the "obedience dog." You are so funny!

Today, I am thankful for having a clearer picture of what Phoenix and I need to concentrate on before our next trials. I'll be dragging the contact trainer into the house tonight and we'll review how the downside of the dog walk works.
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10 comments:

  1. DianaFebruary 1, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    Very nice run. That looks like a great place to trail at. Love the colors in the video, they just pop so much. Diana

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  2. Smooth Sailin AgilityFebruary 1, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    Good Boy! Poor Martha got a bit behind at the red tunnel! RUN FORREST RUN!!! VBG

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  3. tervnmalFebruary 1, 2010 at 8:27 AM

    I soooo did NOT want to be that close to that tunnel! How did I get there?! My feet wouldn't stop moving - in the wrong direction!

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  4. Marsha K. February 1, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Very nice run!

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  5. MTWagginFebruary 1, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Nice run!! How better fight the wintr blahs than with a venue like that! SUPER! Green the end of January!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    Glad to help out with the videoing (is that a word)? It was a fun week-end. Let's do it again sometime. Marsha - you need to come too!

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  7. KathyFebruary 1, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Boy did that look pretty! Sorry I missed the fun. I really hate this working for a living stuff!

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  8. Three Dog DaysFebruary 2, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    Great run! I am so glad I finally got to watch Phoenix show his stuff.

    Boy oh boy am I jealous of that venue. Look how flat the ground is. No gopher holes and mounds. No utility boxes covered over with plastic and then covered with wood chips. And in doors too! I mean, sure, it was like 75 degrees this weekend here in CA, but I maybe we could live with some weather bad enough to justify an indoor ring?

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  9. Amy / Layla the MalamuteFebruary 3, 2010 at 8:05 AM

    Great run! I also love the venue. I especially like the way they have seating all around the ring.

    Also, I love the picture of Jesse! What a beautiful dog. You've had 4 gorgeous dogs. I think your next one should be a Chinese Crested or a Mexican Hairless or something to balance it all out.

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  10. Kate in IowaFebruary 3, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Nice, nice run! One of the many things I love about the QCDC building is being able to watch -- and shoot videos -- from the balcony.

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