Comments on The Days of Johann, an agility dog!: A little backyard agility fun!

We did read the Clean Run article but we might hav...

2009-06-12T19:18:16.204-04:00

We did read the Clean Run article but we might have to reread it!

You are welcome Ricky!! I remember the first time ...

2009-06-12T09:21:24.734-04:00

You are welcome Ricky!! I remember the first time Mum used a target out from the weaves with me. I thought her eyes were gonna pop out of her head I went so fast, BOL!!!!

One side note: Mum was throwing a treat container with Gracie, but Gracie was still focusing too much on Mum in the weaves, and in sequencing. When Mum started placing the target, Gracie stopped eye balling Mum and

Thanks for your answer to our question! We get wha...

2009-06-12T08:54:04.575-04:00

Thanks for your answer to our question! We get what you're saying and it makes total sense, but mom's still a little skeptical about it all. She sure does like seeing how fast I go when she throws the treat container though!

Thanks Diana! Can you tell we're excited for Graci...

2009-06-12T08:18:52.067-04:00

Thanks Diana! Can you tell we're excited for Gracie BOL!!!

Hey Ricky! This is how we look at targeting. Kind of hard to explain, but....when you practice utilizing a target or throwing a toy as the reward, it becomes the way we learn the obstacle correctly (or the way our Mum wants us to do it). This can apply to sequences too.

They're motivators and if your dog

Wow Johann - you and Gracie and your mum are looki...

2009-06-12T07:37:25.190-04:00

Wow Johann - you and Gracie and your mum are looking great! Those are some awesome weave entries! Good job!

We have a question - if one throws a toy/treat container or uses a target to get the dog to drive through the weaves or over a board, how does that translate to the dog doing the obstacle fast and independently when the target isn't there or the object isn't thrown? Mom

Congrats to you both!!! Diana

2009-06-11T20:27:24.397-04:00

Congrats to you both!!! Diana