Difficult jumpers course today. Sky took a couple of off course jumps so lost the Q, otherwise it was a good run.
Sky was back to his old tricks in Standard and launched himself off the A-Frame. So that Sky's behavior wasn't reinforced, Stephen removed Sky from the course after the misdemeanor.
No videos published although Penny was there and took them!
After the trial we picked-up 2 x 6 weave poles w/base and a 20ft tunnel from Ric Travis of Agility A Go Go. We had come prepared to put them in the RoadTrek van , the dogs traveled to and from the trial in the Highlander.
The equipment is Stephen's birthday presents, just 3 weeks early ;-)
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
PSLRA Agility Trial : Sat
No Q's today but very close in both STD and JWW.
We ran STD first and Sky did everything I asked of him - his contacts were much better today (still lots of room for improvement though). We didn't Q because I ran the wrong course, after the A-Frame we were supposed to take a jump and then enter the cloth chute. I went straight to the chute - I actually walked the course this way, it wasn't until all the dogs had run that the judge came over and told me that I made an impressive turn to get the dog into the chute and that it was a pity that this wasn't the course he had set. Oh well we get another shot at STD tomorrow. Sky had a pretty good time and beat all the other dogs - I guess running a slightly shorter course helped.
Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
The JWW course was a lot easier today but we still didn't Q. Sky put in an extra jump two jumps from home. This was a shame because he had both his afterburners lit and was absolutely flying, he ran the course in 30s at 5.8 yards per second. Even with the extra jump he was the quickest 24 inch dog (both A and B). The quickest 20inch dog did the course in 26s - I think we lost about 2 seconds doing the off course jump so only a handful of Border Collies would have beaten him. Penny wasn't at the trial today so unfortunately I don't have any video of the run.
We ran STD first and Sky did everything I asked of him - his contacts were much better today (still lots of room for improvement though). We didn't Q because I ran the wrong course, after the A-Frame we were supposed to take a jump and then enter the cloth chute. I went straight to the chute - I actually walked the course this way, it wasn't until all the dogs had run that the judge came over and told me that I made an impressive turn to get the dog into the chute and that it was a pity that this wasn't the course he had set. Oh well we get another shot at STD tomorrow. Sky had a pretty good time and beat all the other dogs - I guess running a slightly shorter course helped.
Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
The JWW course was a lot easier today but we still didn't Q. Sky put in an extra jump two jumps from home. This was a shame because he had both his afterburners lit and was absolutely flying, he ran the course in 30s at 5.8 yards per second. Even with the extra jump he was the quickest 24 inch dog (both A and B). The quickest 20inch dog did the course in 26s - I think we lost about 2 seconds doing the off course jump so only a handful of Border Collies would have beaten him. Penny wasn't at the trial today so unfortunately I don't have any video of the run.
Friday, June 24, 2011
PSLRA Agility Trial : Fri
Not too bad a day Sky Q'd in Open STD - came first with 100 points and was the quickest dog running the course (all jump heights) - even beat 2 very quick Border Collies that were jumping 26 inch jumps. No problems with the table today :-)
Video can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Next was ExcA JWW - this was a pretty hard course and Sky did everything asked of him. Unfortunately Stephen completely forgot the course after the first tunnel and messed up his run :-( Ironically the opening and closing parts of the course were the parts he thought he'd have trouble with and they did those bits perfectly - oh well at least it wasn't raining when they ran and both of them managed to remain on all 4/2 feet. Also, no bars down today which was nice.
Video can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
They are running Saturday and Sunday and as Sky only needs one more Open STD leg Stephen's hopeful that he will get his Open STD title this weekend.
Good luck boys!!
Video can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Next was ExcA JWW - this was a pretty hard course and Sky did everything asked of him. Unfortunately Stephen completely forgot the course after the first tunnel and messed up his run :-( Ironically the opening and closing parts of the course were the parts he thought he'd have trouble with and they did those bits perfectly - oh well at least it wasn't raining when they ran and both of them managed to remain on all 4/2 feet. Also, no bars down today which was nice.
Video can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
They are running Saturday and Sunday and as Sky only needs one more Open STD leg Stephen's hopeful that he will get his Open STD title this weekend.
Good luck boys!!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
EGRC Agility Trial : Fri, Sat & Sun
Friday 17th
Sky got a double Q today ... really! Neither run was pretty but Stephen says, he'll take what I can get.
He now has his open jww title and is running excellent tomorrow.
No Q in fast as he didn't do the send correctly.
Fri FAST: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Fri STD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Fri JWW: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Photos 21 - 29 here
Saturday 18th
No Q's for Sky today but he came close in all 3 runs.
His last run (Open STD) had a spectacular ending and Stephen's right knee had to b packed in ice!
Stephen was very pleased with their JWW run - Sky was only 2.5 seconds behind the fastest dog in all classes and was the 8th fastest dog overall.
Pat got a tripple Q today, and Sparky got a double Q. Sky got nothing although he came close in FAST.
No photos :-(
Sky got a double Q today ... really! Neither run was pretty but Stephen says, he'll take what I can get.
He now has his open jww title and is running excellent tomorrow.
No Q in fast as he didn't do the send correctly.
Fri FAST: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Fri STD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Fri JWW: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Photos 21 - 29 here
Saturday 18th
No Q's for Sky today but he came close in all 3 runs.
His last run (Open STD) had a spectacular ending and Stephen's right knee had to b packed in ice!
Stephen was very pleased with their JWW run - Sky was only 2.5 seconds behind the fastest dog in all classes and was the 8th fastest dog overall.
Sat FAST: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Sat STD (AKA Crash and Burn!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?
SAT JWW: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Sunday 19thSat STD (AKA Crash and Burn!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?
SAT JWW: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Pat got a tripple Q today, and Sparky got a double Q. Sky got nothing although he came close in FAST.
No photos :-(
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Pause table in production
While I was out for the day with a friend in La Conner, Stephen stayed home and built a pause table for the dogs. It isn't height adjustable but it does have a nice blue Astro Turf top on it! Due to the nap it is important to ensure that the dogs jump onto the table against the nap for better grip.
