Agility and Iris

Iris is proving a joy to have around.  Not the smartest dog, but showing a high degree of trainability.  She's been to basic obediance, but has yet to partake in an agility class due to scheduling challenges.  Todd has been slowly building the different components of an agility course for Poppy.  Iris saw Poppy having fun and said "I want to do that too!"  So, Todd and I have begun introducing her to some of the various obstacles.  Things are going well so far.  We've been using the clicker as part of the training routine.  Just a few minutes a few days a week and Iris seems thrilled with her new skills and the chance to work more.

Landing coming off the oxer--not quite clear but it is her fluff hitting the jump

 


Starting up the teeter




Practicing a wait as she approaches the pivot point


Shifting back in a down/crouch position at the pivot point


Making certain to hit her contact zone on the downside


Working on our weave poles

 

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  • May 3, 2008 ELL wrote:
    I know next to nothing about training dogs for show. This is interesting. Thanks for sharing. Hope there is more forthcoming! Where do the shows take place? Iris a good looking dog!
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  • May 5, 2008 Diane Manocchia wrote:
    Amanda, thanks for the pictures of Iris. Looks like she is doing great. The boys took their class this weekend, but no points.
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