Dizzycharm

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?

Do runs on the IOM count? I know that they don't count in Jersey. Just wondered

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.

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

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.

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

Loved the photos, can't wait to see the video. Keep on having fun

Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John

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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)

Wonderful Tonight (can't remember who did it)

Well done Lindsey and Ted. Keep up the good work.

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

My Old Man's A Dustman Claz you beat me to it (took me ages to think of one aswell) - nevermind will try again

I also enjoy reading your updates. Keep up the good work.

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"

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

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.

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.

Well we had our second class last night. A new pup has joined - 3/4 collie 1/4 setter. Everything went well. We did recalls in pairs or threes. Taiya did hers with two others and did run to another lady but then realised Mum was there, and went to her instead. Next we did a down which we had practised with Taiya a few hours before (though not successfully, but strangely enough she did straight away at class - good girl). Also did some heel work, though I think Mum should have used her ball rather than food, but she did well and tottered around the hall after Mum. So another good night without too much chaos - but theres always next week

Here a few pics of friends dogs which I have taken. Belle - how weird, doesn't even look like she'll get over it (more like a meerkat impression). Flo - Flying rat, this must have been the fastest she ever run (not known for motivation ) Star - This is my fav pic. She can never keep her gob shut when doing agility (Out Of My Way )

Here are a few of our dogs. Bryn at training. Mum and Gem at a show at Newbury (don't remember which one). Gem at training. Dizzy at training (she looks so small jumping full height in the pic) Twiglett when she was starting out.