There was only three of us today since Michele (Molly the Corgi's Mom) so it would mine more time for each of in class. Well one would think so anyways! We worked on 270 and we're introduced to the backy uppy. The latter is a maneuver that was invented by Linda M in which the handler walks backwards and continues to handle the dog.

We first started with the 270 with two jumps spaced at 90 degrees, Denise first taught us in baby steps on how to do it and then started to add more jumps which ended up being a sequence. She showed us multiple ways on how to do it and then critiqued us when were doing the exercise. We did OK but having a small dog, she cited issues with small dogs because they have a tendency to go between the jumps which Chloe was doing. So we have some homework to do.

Next was the threadle in which we were going to do the backy uppy. And like the 270, we learned in baby steps and then started to add more obstacles thus being another sequence. It was bit awkwarding trying to move backwards at speed. I was so worried about running into something. But like the 270 segment, Denise was giving us more information like what the dog would be doing. In this case, the dog would be tight making this turn around the column into a jump and then send to a tire. We had rocky start but she pointed out again how smooth my handling has gotten and she pointed out how well Chloe was reading my body language. So this will be added as homework.

We also have start training the go out command. So we have 3 items for homework.

Once class ended, I decided to turn up the wick with Chloe so I showed her the soft disc toy and she immediately got jacked up. So we did some contact work on the AF, dogwalk and teeter. She blew by the obstacles once and I think it is due to Roscoe being out there but once he was gone, she was hauling some butt on them! I threw in the tunnel and weaves as well. And then I noticed something, her weaves resemble something like a doberman or a great dane because they look as they their rear end has its own mind. Chloe would go through fine with the front but the rear would swing out way too wide. I think something is wrong with her footwork so I am going to see what happens when she does them here. I haven't seen her do the poles like that before. It looks so awkward.

Training continues.....

Anyhow, Denise mentioned to me that she wanted to move me up a class and I told her I was fine where I was but she told me I could go up to the Novice Class where people are already showing or getting ready to. She mentioned there were more JRTs in these classes. This is the third time she has mentioned this to me. That's a big compliment coming from her that I really appreciate. I just don't want to miss out out on anything I suppose hence my relunctance to move up.

But you know, I wouldn't mind trying it for one night and see how things go. She keeps hinting, ya know.

Chloe was wondering the facility and got a little too close to Zippity (she was in her crate) and Zip snapped. Chloe's tail went down so Denise told me to get the ball and work her up and make things positive and fun. So I threw the football and ran some obstacles with her and it was time to go home.