Agility round from last week
Enrichment ideas:
I was going to throw this box into the recycling bin, but instead I put a chew (rabbit’s ear) into it, closed it and gave it to Drico.
It took him about 5 minutes to get it out and he really enjoyed it.
I guess many of us will have plenty boxes over the next few weeks 🎁 🎁 🎁
4th and 5th at Gleniffer.
We are in limbo- waiting for the grade change to grade 5 to take affect. This is a great time to try new things.
This weekend I brought my husband with me. This blew Drico’s little mind. He found this incredibly exciting but importantly he was still able to focus (unlike the last time Conor came to a competition - last year).
He ran really well. This was after 3 runs and it was hot 🥵. All the makings of a slow run but no, he ran the same speed as the earlier runs.
Now I need Conor to come more often 😂
Importantly, we all had a lovely day. 💕
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We are in ‘Limbo’. This is the period while we are waiting for our grade change to take affect (25 days). During this time I can still complete and win but it doesn’t count towards grade progression. This is a great opportunity to try new things.
This weekend we tried feeding potatoes (carbohydrate) the night before and morning of competition, a banana between runs and having a friend hold Drico away from me as I queued. This built up a little bit of frustration and desire to get to me and I think it made him run a bit faster.
I am really pleased with this run. This was actually an elimination because I accidentally cued the back of the jump (I ran the wrong line) but I didn’t correct him because I wanted to keep up the momentum.
The rest of the course was fantastic and he kept running even though the middle part was quite twisty which he hates!
Gosia Bates also really helped boost his mood before and after because he LOVES her. Thanks Claire Williamson for the video!
I love how much he is teaching me about motivation and drive. 💕
Oh we also got a 3rd in the jumping 😁
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A nice clear round for 4th place in 1-3 combined agility 🥰
Nice consistent clear runs from Drico today.
🥈A great day competing on Drico’s birthday.
2 really nice confident clear rounds. He’s getting so much faster too! Unfortunately another dog was faster in this agility class so we were knocked down to 2nd. 🙁
However, we had no problems with weaves all weekend 🎉👏😁. He was great on all contact equipment as nd he is getting faster each week.
I’m super proud and we’re having a great time!
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P.S. He got lots of yummy chews and toys for his birthday!