Nell, my Border Collie....

Lonewolfblue · 03-06-2009, 12:51 AM

I just contacted the Kennel Club, and they said they would see if they can work with the trainer on changing some of the times so we can continue. Would be great if we could. Also contacted the gal in charge of memberships, she's going to call me in the next day or 2 to give me some info on what the membership includes. It's only 24.00/yr, and if enough things are offered, I think it would be worth it. Also, I asked on what is required for becoming a trainer, as I feel I could now train Rally Novice and Rally Advanced. I've done enough with Betty to where it would be pretty easy for me. I haven't done much with the Rally Excellent though, might start working on that with Betty next. Too bad she has issues with other dogs, she'd get her Rally Novice and Rally Advanced both on the first try, lol. She's good.

Sheltiemama · 03-07-2009, 11:41 AM

Sounds like your plans may all fall into place! Good for you!

CheyAut · 03-08-2009, 07:41 AM

Just read this thread for the firsrt time. Your BC is beautiful, I LOOOVE that first photo

Agility is so much fun, sorry to hear you had to stop for now! Is that the only club in your area? Can you see if there is anyone who offers private lessons so that you can get the work/learning in that you need to move up to the next class?

Lonewolfblue · 03-08-2009, 12:25 PM

Yup, it's the only club here, and no private classes in the area that I can find.

CheyAut · 03-18-2009, 06:39 AM

Bummer!

Lonewolfblue · 04-27-2009, 12:49 AM

Nell is starting Agility 1 on May 7, Yipeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sheltiemama · 04-27-2009, 09:29 AM

Hurray for Nell! Keep us posted.

Lonewolfblue · 05-07-2009, 01:47 AM

Well, the schedule had changed again, and instead of Thursday night, it's been changed to Wednesday nights, so we had our first class tonight. It was a lot of fun. We started out with a little focus work, and then we started with some front crosses. We have a different trainer this time, the one that actually does the Competition Agility classes. So it's great, I'm going to love it. After the crosses, we started working on some of the equipment. The first thing we started on is the Tunnels. Nell does great with the Tunnels, both straight, and curved. After the tunnels, we then did the shoot. She's a little afraid of the sock, and will need some work on it. The next thing we did was the A-Frame. Nell was awsome on it. She had no issues with it. After the A-Frame, we then went to the Teeter. She would normally be afraid of it, but tonight she did it really well. We did it on both sides as well, left and right. After the A-frame, we moved on to jumps, which she is just fine with. She loves the jumps. After the jumps, we then went to the tire, and she did fine with it as well. After the tire, we then we started on the 2x2 weave poles, clicking and treating for proper entries with the first pole on her left shoulder (entering the right side). We did it from several angles. It was fun. After this, the class was over. So we had a pretty good night. The trainer was just wanting to get a feel of how the dogs were on the different equipment, so we will start more in depth next week. Lots of fun, and there's only 2 of us in the class, Nell and a Jack Russel Terrier. We had a great night.

Sheltiemama · 05-07-2009, 10:10 AM

With only 2 in the class, you should get some very concentrated instructor time! That's excellent!

CheyAut · 05-07-2009, 04:12 PM

That's great!