My 11 year old and her BodiePup (JAD) went to their first beginning agility
class last night at DDT. His class consists of a Dal, a shepherd, a King
Charles, a Pap, another JAD. They did the tunnel, ladder on the ground, and
weaving poles.

Since he really is "my dog", I was banished as a distraction. I did,
however, get to watch from the novice class side.

Much fun!

Kind regards,
(the)duckster

"\(the\)duckster" wrote:

Much fun!

And it's just beginning. Woot!

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(the)duckster wrote:

My 11 year old and her BodiePup (JAD) went to their first beginning agility
class last night at DDT. His class consists of a Dal, a shepherd, a King
Charles, a Pap, another JAD. They did the tunnel, ladder on the ground, and
weaving poles.

Since he really is "my dog", I was banished as a distraction. I did,
however, get to watch from the novice class side.
snip

That happeens to parents. FWIW even after four years of 4H classes, I am
still persona non grata at the two big statewide competitions: the state
fair in September and the April training workshop in Albuquerque. The
time I was asked to guard an open gate so that no dogs would escape and
Peanut decided to run to me halfway through the agility course is still
remembered by my daughters. The dog will still sometimes look at me if
they know I am in the stands at such venues, though they usually stay
focussed in the familiar classroom surroundings.

"(the)duckster" wrote in message
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My 11 year old and her BodiePup (JAD) went to their first beginning
agility
class last night at DDT. His class consists of a Dal, a shepherd, a King
Charles, a Pap, another JAD. They did the tunnel, ladder on the ground,
and
weaving poles.

Since he really is "my dog", I was banished as a distraction. I did,
however, get to watch from the novice class side.

Much fun!

Kind regards,
(the)duckster


How exciting for your 11 yr. old! Way to go Bodie!


td

"tiny dancer" wrote in message
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"(the)duckster" wrote in message
news:UiyZj.43192$%g.11986@trnddc08...
My 11 year old and her BodiePup (JAD) went to their first beginning
agility
class last night at DDT. His class consists of a Dal, a shepherd, a
King
Charles, a Pap, another JAD. They did the tunnel, ladder on the ground,
and
weaving poles.

Since he really is "my dog", I was banished as a distraction. I did,
however, get to watch from the novice class side.

Much fun!

Kind regards,
(the)duckster


How exciting for your 11 yr. old! Way to go Bodie!


My daughter is such an animal lover - hard not to be in my house.

She's been "training" him for some time now. She has ridden hunter/jumper
and dressage since she was six, so she started teaching Bodiie to jump cross
rails and verticals using five gallong buckets and broomsticks.

Unfortunately, he can jump the fence now as a result, but he's a pretty good
boy and doesn't do it too often.

That's when I decided that an eight week course in agility was just what the
two of them needed.

Kind regards,
(the)duckster

"William Clodius" wrote in message
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(the)duckster wrote:

My 11 year old and her BodiePup (JAD) went to their first beginning
agility
class last night at DDT. His class consists of a Dal, a shepherd, a
King
Charles, a Pap, another JAD. They did the tunnel, ladder on the ground,
and
weaving poles.

Since he really is "my dog", I was banished as a distraction. I did,
however, get to watch from the novice class side.
snip

That happeens to parents. FWIW even after four years of 4H classes, I am
still persona non grata at the two big statewide competitions: the state
fair in September and the April training workshop in Albuquerque. The
time I was asked to guard an open gate so that no dogs would escape and
Peanut decided to run to me halfway through the agility course is still
remembered by my daughters. The dog will still sometimes look at me if
they know I am in the stands at such venues, though they usually stay
focussed in the familiar classroom surroundings.

What a funny story. I was reading in the agility class entries that only
purebreds can compete (which was sort of disapointing), so I guess we will
be limited to classes unless I discover a "scrubs" contest.

Kind regards,
(the)duckster

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"tiny dancer" wrote in message
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daughter is such an animal lover - hard not to be in my house.

She's been "training" him for some time now. She has ridden hunter/jumper
and dressage since she was six, so she started teaching Bodiie to jump
cross
rails and verticals using five gallong buckets and broomsticks.

Unfortunately, he can jump the fence now as a result, but he's a pretty
good
boy and doesn't do it too often.

That's when I decided that an eight week course in agility was just what
the
two of them needed.

Kind regards,
(the)duckster


LOL, yes, unfortunately teaching some dogs to *jump*, well hey, that fence
is awfully tempting. ;-) This sounds like a very good outlet for both
daughter and dog. So much better than other activities kids can get into.
Bodie looks like he enjoys being and achiever, and it's so good for your
daughter to have interests in wholesome activities, especially those that
include exercise. Too many kids now days spend most of their time sitting.

Best of luck to your daughter and Bodie!


td

On May 23, 7:57*am, "\(the\)duckster" wrote:
My 11 year old and her BodiePup (JAD) went to their first beginning agility
class last night at DDT. *His class consists of a Dal, a shepherd, a King
Charles, a Pap, another JAD. *They did the tunnel, ladder on the ground, and
weaving poles.

Since he really is "my dog", I was banished as a distraction. *I did,
however, get to watch from the novice class side.

Much fun!

Kind regards,
(the)duckster

Your daughter is going to have so much fun!!! You will have to keep
us posted on their progress.

Jan
Specializing in pet portraits
http://www.thefineartcafe.com

"\(the\)duckster" said in
rec.pets.dogs.behavior:

I was reading in the agility class entries that only
purebreds can compete (which was sort of disapointing), so
I guess we will be limited to classes unless I discover a
"scrubs" contest.

Assuming that you're in the US, the main agility venue which
only allows purebred dogs to enter is the AKC.

Here's a list of north american agility venues, almost all of
them allow dogs of all types:
http://www.dogplay.com/Activities/Agility/agilityo.html

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--Matt. Rocky's a Dog.

"Rocky" wrote in message
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"\(the\)duckster" said in
rec.pets.dogs.behavior:

I was reading in the agility class entries that only
purebreds can compete (which was sort of disapointing), so
I guess we will be limited to classes unless I discover a
"scrubs" contest.

Assuming that you're in the US,

I am.

the main agility venue which
only allows purebred dogs to enter is the AKC.

Here's a list of north american agility venues, almost all of
them allow dogs of all types:
http://www.dogplay.com/Activities/Agility/agilityo.html

What a marvelous list. Thank you!

Kind regards,
(the)duckster

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--Matt. Rocky's a Dog.