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Don't panic, break it all down again.
Go back to one jump, two jumps etc in a row until he is listening and concentrating ahead.
Same with turns and pull throughs. Over one jump and turn either left or right - throw the ball - keep it simple. Progress to straight lines and turns (not too many) and turns into straight lines etc.
Also use ball for pull throughs as it can be tempting for a dog nip when coming towards you.
Do you use directional commands? If he is being told what to do then he will have less time to nip. Some dogs get frustrated when they aren't being told what to do, and this can lead to either nipping, running off or turning in circle (amongst other things).
Just relax and take it slowly. Remember his reward is the toy - build up the sequences slowly and increase amount of obstacles it takes before he gets the toy (after the first basic retraining period).
Hope it all goes well
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Well done Ty and of course Bebe, sounds like you are making good progress.
I did read somewhere that after a training session you should allow your dog to rest for half an hour, in quiet, as this helps them to absorb the info they have just learnt
- probably just a useless fact I thought I'd share 
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I'm very sorry that it didn't go as planned. You're right to make the choice which is best for you and the dog.
Do you do clicker work? That would be good to teach tricks and useful stuff around the house, and also isn't over the top. Maybe even a bit of HTM style moves. Just an idea (I've never used a clicker, but heard they are great), so that the two of you can enjoy something together.
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Thats a shame
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NED does your girl like food? You can buy those toys which you put food in (friend has a little soft duck), these can be thrown and then dog will be rewarded when you get to them or they bring it back (open up the back to get food out). Obviously only good if your dog isn't going to do a runner with the toy and rip it to bits
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Hows it going, I've been waiting for more news. You must be pros by now
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I think it depends what is triggering him. If you are pointing at the jump and he is grabbing you then, take your arms away and use more shoulder movement.
The best way to not get the problem is to use a toy to throw ahead or on a turn. That way they are motivated to move forwards and not at you. All ours dogs have been taught this way and have great go ons, pull throughs and turns (well when they are listening, little devils
)Not sure if thats any help or made any sense (its easier to show than tell)
.What does your trainer say?
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Do runs on the IOM count? I know that they don't count in Jersey. Just wondered
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Just to let you know that we had to let our darling Charm go about 40 minutes ago.
It really makes you realise how precious our angels are. I plan to do a tribute, but it will have to wait cause I can't stop crying at the moment.
Sweet dreams my gorgeous girl, hope everything is perfect on the other side.
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Thats a shame, sometimes it gets very exciting for dogs once they know what they are doing. My Dizzy is a screecher, though I can get her attention with food (not for long).
I tend to stay away from the crowd and keep her out of the way (easier said than done if you are in a close space).
A good thing to practice is your classic walk away when he starts going over the top - this may mean as you are walking to the agility area. As soon as he calm down, head back to the class - if he gets over the top again, just turn him away and walk off. Basically it could take a while, but should learn that silly behaviour results in nothing and is taken away from what he likes. When he is calm, he is allowed to stay and participate. I know it seems like a lot of hard work, but it would eventually pay off.
I do hope you sort something out, it would be a shame to stop as you both enjoyed it.
Wishing you luck and hopefully fun
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Hi, I'm Jodie from Somerset. I'm 26 and live with my parents. We currently have 7 doglets between us.
Charm 16yrs Border Collie Girlie
Bryn 12yrs Border Collie Lad
Gem nearly 8yrs Working Sheepdog Girlie
Dizzy 6yrs WSD Girlie
Breeze 5yrs WSD Girlie
Twiglett 2yrs WSD Girlie
Taiya 18 weeks(ish) WSD Girlie
We also have lots of fish in our pond in the garden.
Have helped out at our local rescue for about 5 years - transport, fostering, walking, website, fundraising, running dog shows etc etc.
Have done a bit of everything with the mutts but agility is our favourite - which I have been doing for 20 years and I'm still no bloody good at it
.Teach agility whilst the weather remains dry.
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I would like to say well done to my little Dizzy for coming 2nd in Large Novice Agility (part 2?) at Thames today, what a little star, extra cuddles tonight
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Loved the photos, can't wait to see the video. Keep on having fun
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Its just the champ class. All other entries are as normal, just need a clear round to enter into the first round of the Championship class.
Edited to add - Round 1 of the National finals is open to entry to any dog that gains a clear round in ANY agility class at ANY UK Agility Show from 1st September 2005 to 1st August 2006. (The dog must be handled by the same handler.) Late entries for Round 1 will be taken at the July 8th & 9th Show for any agility clear rounds from that weekend. We will also take entries for any clears gained on 1st August. Please note we must be notified on the day you get the clear round. (taken from schedule)
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Well done Lindsey and Ted. Keep up the good work.
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I'd forget my head if it wasn't screwed on Just swap the words maxi and standard and it will read perfectly (and hopefully make sense)
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Well Done To All
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I also enjoy reading your updates. Keep up the good work.
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Dogs at UKA have to measure under 20" to be Maxi (over 20" is standard). Standard dogs at UKA will be jumping the same as KC large. Maxi will roughly be jumping 1'10"
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Probably not going now, cause it will be pouring with rain for most of the day. Having to travel over an hour to get there and sitting in the pouring rain does not appeal.
Hope everyone who goes, has a good time, and good luck to all
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Noises on the TV or radio don't bother her, so I don't think a CD would help much (I think thunder is also a lot to do with pressure change aswell). Also doesn't like shooting . They shoot in the field behind us from November to February and she still hates it.
I do think that maybe the box was triggered once when she was standing by it and that caused the problem.
I tried food in the real box but she wouldn't touch it (and she is a pig). Would step on the fake box ok, after a while, but seemed to know the real box.
The real box was placed in the back room, where they are fed and sleep. Also placed it in the hallway so that she had to walk past it several times a day.
The idea of flyball excited her, but actually doing it was another matter. I just don't think she forgets things, so probably will never do it.
Its a shame, cause we originally started in 1995 til about 1999 with previous dogs (Sherbitz & Wacky Racers) and loved what we did, but now we all do agility (which we also did before), so we all still get together.
Dizzy is 6 now, so I don't think we'll bother trying her on the box again. Still have our flyball box though - in the shed with the agility equipment - so you never know what might happen in the future.
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If Dizzy would have done flyball, then I expect we would still be doing it now.
She hated the bang noise when the ball was released and tried several things to help her.
Had the box in the house, so she would just get used to being around it.
Made a fake wooden box with sponge and rubber matting on the front, so that she could practise technique.
She is ball mad and speed freak so that was never a problem.
Whilst other dogs were doing runs we would let her watch and listen. She would be going mad but would never get too close.
As we could see no other way to conquer her fear, we stopped doing flyball.
What else would you have done, if it was your dog?
She is also scared of thunder and fireworks.
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