| Welcome | + |
| Lesson 1 |
Introduction |
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| Lesson 2 |
Changing Your Password |
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| Lesson 3 |
Asking Questions/Getting Feedback |
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| Lesson 4 |
Visualization Mastery Bonus |
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| Lesson 5 |
AKC Ribbon Wall Report Bonus |
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| Lesson 6 |
Using the Provided CRCD Code |
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| 2023 AKC Agility Invitational Course Map Review | + |
| Lesson 1 |
Round 1: Jumpers with Weaves |
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| Lesson 2 |
Round 2: Standard |
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| Lesson 3 |
Round 3: Hybrid |
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| Lesson 4 |
Round 4: Jumpers with Weaves |
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| Lesson 5 |
Round 5: Finals |
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| Small Space Exercises | - |
| Lesson 1 |
Small Space Exercise Set 1 |
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| Lesson 2 |
Small Space Exercise Set 2 |
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| Lesson 3 |
Small Space Exercise Set 3 |
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| Lesson 4 |
Small Space Exercise Set 4 |
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| Lesson 5 |
Small Space Exercise Set 5 |
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| Invitational Judge Scouting Reports | + |
| Lesson 1 |
Michele Fletcher Scouting Report |
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| Lesson 2 |
Susan Stephon Scouting Report |
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| Lesson 3 |
Lori Holdren Scouting Report |
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| Lesson 4 |
Judy Kolva Scouting Report |
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| Wrap-Up | + |
| Lesson 1 |
Survey |
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Here is Tru’s and my work on these exercises. Option 3 of the small space section was just too much footwork for me in too short a time, especially in my not-so-level field. I managed the blind but Truman was on top of me before I could get the front done. Since the important part of this option seemed to be getting the wrap over the right wing to compare the effect of the line change on time, I used Tru’s distance skills to do it all dog-on- left which gave me a good wrap around the right wing. The challenge was fun. Although it felt OK when I was doing it, I think the video shows I got in Tru’s way a little on both the slice and the curl because I was not close enough to the wing doing the blind. But I think it may have actually helped with his line to the second backside.
Nice work! Love that you added in the weaves too!
Feedback: https://link.getonform.com/view?id=Hkx1BYtoMBLUxTnZWwru
I appreciate that you pointed out the possible ambiguity of how I handled the rear cross. My first thought was that I didn’t tell Truman “turn” when I made the rear so I checked the audio to confirm I didn’t say turn (I don’t usually listen to the audio because my dogs recognize the wind noise on the video and bark at it!) The lack of that turn verbal is meant to tell Tru that I may be changing sides but I want him to stay in extension on the soft arc. Had I wanted a sharp turn back I would have made the cross closer to the jump and given him the turn verbal. I use extension rears a lot at trials especially at tunnels.
Actually I can’t take credit for being an over-achiever and adding the weaves. I built your exercise sequence near the remains of a standard course I had put up to practice on and the weaves just happened to be there in the perfect spot…serendipity!
This was a good first sequence for Kian as we get back to AKC courses. I really struggled mentally on the third option. I included one of my mistakes where I did a blind instead of a front. I did finally get it. The backside curl in the challenge isn’t great for us.
Missing a video!
Oops, sorry.
https://youtu.be/rz_DojTDfts?si=UM9-ZZUhj0YM0EdQ
I think you could improve Kians line a bit on the challenge sequences if you get off his path, but otherwise, mechanics for the module were great!!
Feedback: https://link.getonform.com/view?id=bRe6g4gmPZIByjTyWNWS
Thanks! I just can’t keep my mouth shut. I know he doesn’t need all that verbal. I need to start doing sequences with my mouth duct taped shut I guess.
The feedback in the challenge makes a lot of sense. I don’t always trust his backside, but in training I just need to go for it and get that confidence.
Zest will be attending the Invitational. He is 11.5 years old so is running 20” preferred. Blast is 5 and is prepping for NAC in 2025 so I am doing this prep work with him until the NAC prep course comes out.
Zest
https://youtu.be/lQFduupyR3I?si=MzQh_G-HOoFQSFiK
Blast
https://youtu.be/DaCwQinXyJk?si=wm_wBcLfvAXnLFUi
Didn’t have time to do the challenge yet. Will post here when I get it done.
Here is our challenge sequences. Zest’s video is a little longer. I had a few tries on each option to try to tighten up the backside at jump #4. The aframe was to his left so I’m not sure if that was a draw or if I was doing something funky with my body. It seemed that the loop definitely had him going tighter on the second backside. Would love to hear your thoughts.
Blast’s clip is shorter as he isn’t as high priority for the invitational prep.
Thank you so much for all of the time and effort you put into these.
Zest
https://youtu.be/DwL7H4tUwLA?si=nf7vS6h6Tk17xVOp
Blast
https://youtu.be/H7IRc2RmhzY?si=epNZHgB0JEDIh5gD
Challenge Feedback: https://link.getonform.com/view?id=M8MrDHhY1W3QNYjDjLiC
Wow…I see exactly what you are talking about with me not setting the correct line for the backside and getting out sooner on the backside serp. I agree….I don’t think the frame had anything to do with it.
Thank you so much. I’ll be working on implementing your suggestions.
Nice to see you and the boys again!! Good work – just some minor things.
Module 3 Feedback: https://link.getonform.com/view?id=Wb4BqdCY2KNAo8VKiABW
Thank you for the great feedback. I had a feeling the setup was a bit off. The girl who helps me with my building set it up for me and I did feel like something was off but wasn’t sure what it was. Between teaching and trying to get this done, I just used it without comparing to the map.
Hello! We had a lot of fun with these exercises! https://youtu.be/KX3j8GOUYUs?si=CQcGYtGJZv_lpvkV
https://youtu.be/E9jyFe5U-JM?si=4u3oKSTAWGSnWWtG
Love the enthusiasm and positive attitude!! Good work!
Feedback: https://link.getonform.com/view?id=ChfNK8FfeArOvj3Qhs29
Thank you so much for your feedback!! I do feel like my front crosses mimic a crashing helicopter 😆, so I try to avoid them as much as possible. I love blinds! However, I should work on my footwork, just as you advised. Thank you again!!
Here are my attempts.
Since the weaves are Sky’s favorite obstacle, not surprised he did a WIDE turn after 1, but we tightened it up as time went on.
In one rep, I changed it up so he could take the teeter after 4 – one of the few times I got the wrap on the right wing!
As you can see, I tried a few times to get that right wrap again, but just couldn’t replicate it with getting in a FC between 3 & 4, so I did my own thing by sending him out so I could support that right wing wrap then get in a FC (not a pretty one).
Thank you in advance for your feedback!
https://youtu.be/PWpInGIXfUY?feature=shared
Good work! Might want to think about clarifying your wrap verbal to help out with the turn on the wingless.
Feedback: https://link.getonform.com/view?id=PNUdkzSh1E0NPKSp0N0Q
Here’s Jakes attempt. I left in a couple of bloopers. https://youtu.be/C6rWSzrCEF0?si=8FGTj-kEp7ydhdxH
Lovely FC footwork!
Feedback: https://link.getonform.com/view?id=xAsokEItSA5OfcRA8EKt
Here’s my attempts at all of the above
https://youtu.be/UkQMuSJbHHQ?si=VorgwKJNdgkRbAUu
Great work! Minor adjustments.
Feedback: https://link.getonform.com/view?id=vG2kNP2Lnz4Zjww15WZB
I watched the videos and walked but haven’t run the three exercise options. For exercise 1 and 2 options, do you see any reason to avoid an RC at 4? It would set up the better line into the upcoming soft curve. Is it harder to indicate a sharp wrap to stay off the off-course jump? I can see how some handlers might ‘drift’ to the right even one step between 3 and 4, while still staying out of the dog’s line, and unintentionally (or intentionally?) pressuring a right after 4.
I do think that turning the dog right on jump 4 sets a better line to 5-6. It would be the direction I would try to turn myself. However, with the dummy jump sitting there as a potential off course, the turn left is a bit safer, IMO. So really it depends on the persons strategy and what is on the line. I do think it is harder to get a tight turn with a rear cross than a reverse spin (option 3) but to answer your questions, yes a rear at 4 is an appropriate option. Feel free to give that one a try!! I’d love to see it!
Thanks for your thoughts and comments! Just saw your reply – been a bit distracted with 6 brand new puppies in the whelping box……so I had already moved on to week two exercise setup and challenge. Really enjoying having options suggested – reminds me to think first and then commit.
I notice the camera moves with you. Do you have a videographer or do you have a device that follows motion?
For these, I had my husband come out and help with the filming. So no fancy tech tools here. Sarah might have a recommendation for something like that?
We get pretty mixed feedback from students about preferring tripod/stationary filming vs following the handler and dog so I try to alternate from time to time.
Here is our practice for this Small Space Sequence.
Il’l preface it by saying Aeri is not a dog I can drill repeatedly as she gets extremely frustrated doing the same thing more than a few times, so I had to let some things go like the turn the opposite way on jump 4 in exercise 1, and Nanaki video bombing in Exercise 3. It’s better sometimes if we just move on, and I take a mental note to work on my handling.
Good work! The blind crosses are my favorite for you two as a team. The front cross could use some work on the mechanics as you’re adding in some extra steps in there.
Feedback: https://link.getonform.com/view?id=AeUJQCrsMKxrxWtK2539
Awesome feedback especially with the fronts and the backsides. I did not realize I was blocking the line so much. Thank you!