First update
Targeting - Duncan is getting very good at running to a target. I have the issue of him looking right back at me once he hits it and coming to me. I think putting the treat on the target will solve this problem.
Plank (the 1" x 12" x 6' variety)- When we've got speed, we can fly over it perfectly. If I give him time to think about it, Duncan will side-step the plank entirely. I made the mistake of putting a PVC pipe under the plank too soon. He was wary, but I removed it and now he's fine. I'm doing slow introductions to the addition of the PVC... won't attempt to cross it until he's willing to get on it.
Flyball work - Duncan is about 70% awesome at bringing the ball back to me if I toss it while holding him back by the harness, revving him up, and releasing after it has stopped. When he doesn't bring it back, I'm trying to ignore it as best as possible, start over, and throw a shorter distance.
Goals:
Distance on targeting. Confidence on contacts. Me finding the right time to click. Getting Duncan to go for the ball without me having to throw it first.
Bonjour
Meet Duncan, an 11 month old Sheltie. The above picture is from Duncan’s first night at Agility class last week. This blog is dedicated to him and our pursuit of dog sports. He is currently starting Introduction to Agility and is joining a Flyball class with his rescue Sheltie sister Abigail (more pictures to come!). Duncan is vocal, spunky, and a snuggle baby. He is currently sacked out at my feet, exhausted from our second Agility class.
I hope to entertain you with our follies, offer advice where I can, get advice when you feel inclined, and keep track of our progress.
Agility – Duncan went from cringing away from contacts last week to running the dogwalk set very low this week. Goals are to work on targeting and jump work.
Flyball – We are working on getting a ball when still, not just chasing the ball. Also, faster recalls!!
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