tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519030820892488520.post2929932071620190487..comments2023-11-02T06:42:32.605-07:00Comments on agility adventures: Doing things at a Snails Pace...doing things slowlyKathy Mocharnukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03029142726866533193noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519030820892488520.post-34353447003676123632011-05-22T06:55:58.645-07:002011-05-22T06:55:58.645-07:00You might feel like you're going slow but just...You might feel like you're going slow but just from updates on here I think you guys are doing awesome. Take things at your own pace. You're doing it the right way and you will have the rest of your life to trial and will be awesome at it because you're taking the time to do it correctly now instead of rushing into it.Sagirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425010202801678906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519030820892488520.post-79708581750688092232011-05-21T09:50:52.822-07:002011-05-21T09:50:52.822-07:00Kathy, you have to remember YOU AND CRICKET ARE DO...Kathy, you have to remember YOU AND CRICKET ARE DOING AWESOME!!!! <br /><br />Da Vipe and I are in the same boat as you guys :D Lately I too have been feeling the pressure to "start trialing RIGHT NOW" but I know that Viper and I are not at that point. I have his first entry filled out for June, 2 Novice JWW runs at an AKC trial 20 minutes from home, does that mean he will run? Absolutely NOT, if the course isn't something I think he can handle I'll scratch. <br /><br />Some of his siblings are also starting to show and I am SOOOO happy that they are able to start their agility careers, but at the end of the day you have to do what is best for you and Cricket!<br /><br />At the Daisy Peel seminar I went to last month she said something that has shaped how I am training Da Vipe. "Being competitive does not mean getting 1st place in Novice or even Open, NO ONE is competitive until they are in Excellent B. That is when you are given your first shot at even becoming competitive." That quote sums it all up for me. You are doing an amazing job with Cricket and looking towards the end result just makes the journey all the sweeter! Enjoy her and enjoy the time you've spent teaching her all the great skills that will help your guy's career 3, 4, 5 years down the road!Kim Schaeferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05247695912092762761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519030820892488520.post-22689553317985614052011-05-21T09:12:07.635-07:002011-05-21T09:12:07.635-07:00I think you have to do what is right for you. Eve...I think you have to do what is right for you. Even if you never trial, thats ok . Its your dog and you are having fun. I did trail Miley once when she was 15 months to see where the holes were. Then once at 18 months , again to see the wholes. I cant remember when we really started trialing but look how hard it has been. But I also know, that some of becoming a team can only happen in the ring. There is stress at a trial ( not in a bad way) at trials. And you and your dogs response to it and learning to deal with it are another training issue is itself. But if you are not ready, then you are not ready. Becuase even when you feel ready, Im sure you know, things fall apart at a trial. So the better foundations you have, the better off you will be. Go at your own pace and enjoy it!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378710392378543981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519030820892488520.post-6956727518828314782011-05-21T05:20:04.898-07:002011-05-21T05:20:04.898-07:00I think there is a lot of unintentional pressure f...I think there is a lot of unintentional pressure from the agility community and ourselves to get trialing. After all trialing is such a fun, social, rewarding thing for us (the humans) to do - it makes sense there is pressure to get there as fast as possible!<br /><br />It's funny, I am doing rally with Bug now and was supposed to be at a Show n Go today. I decided to bail because truly he won't be ready to trial until the fall. The woman I am training with has a great perspective. She wants us to be ready to go onto Advance immediately. She doesn't feel you should be trialing until you are absolutely 100% ready to compete at the higher levels.<br /><br />In the past I would trial (in agility) before the skill set was complete. I would do Tunnelers and Jumpers, but skip Regular and keep working those skills at home. <br /><br />I feel like this caused me to be trial focused versus task/training focused and actually degraded the forward momentum of my training.<br /><br />I think you and Cricket are making awesome progress and when you are ready to trial with her I think you will fly through Novice, Open and Excellent because of the foundation you have laid (sp?).Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511336288459622767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519030820892488520.post-7159073158510823452011-05-21T04:39:01.824-07:002011-05-21T04:39:01.824-07:00Cricket's trial days will be worth the wait! ...Cricket's trial days will be worth the wait! The training is WAY more enjoyable than the trialing.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07715453703592474992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519030820892488520.post-48779828960170963392011-05-21T04:09:25.849-07:002011-05-21T04:09:25.849-07:00None of us should really feel any pressure to prog...None of us should really feel any pressure to progress with training based on what other people are doing but it is hard not to think about that. I had people asking me when I would start trialing with Ricky - I had no idea what I was doing (still don't) and people were making me feel bad for waiting. I have gotten better at ignoring them. Foundation stuff and your bond with your dog are the most important things and I would rather spend the rest of my life doing the things that promote a fantastic relationship than trial one day. <br /><br />I never thought of using boxes for cavalettis - that is a great idea and Cricket is looking good!Chris and Rickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052668808100244423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519030820892488520.post-78810365984565046052011-05-21T00:15:54.758-07:002011-05-21T00:15:54.758-07:00I think it doesn't matter how slow your pace i...I think it doesn't matter how slow your pace is if you make progress in each of the step. <br />Those foundation exercises and tricks sound great, as long as your dogs and you are happy, it's alright to follow your heart and your own pace. <br />I use cavelettis for Eva to strengthen her hind legs too. She doesn't mind doing it as she loves treats!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770349713578695608noreply@blogger.com