Month: May 2018

Graduation Night!

Part of Kylie’s graduation was to “run” the puppy agility course – which is really just a game that puts fun into obedience. The first time Kylie “jumped” up onto the platform it was more of scramble but now she is not only able to jump up on the platform but she’s also confident! “Stay” is a work in progress but she’s pretty solid on the sit and down – if I have her attention. What I have found is that if I take Kylie out on our 1mile loop earlier in the day and get an hour or so nap afterwards, she is much more attentive in class.
These beginner jumps are sure a lot easier than the logs in the back pasture!  It wasn’t till I saw this photo that I could appreciate how much strength Kylie has built up. Our first attempts at going over logs in our back pasture was more like crawling over them so seeing her “launch” herself over this beginner jump makes me want to do the happy dance!
Hardest part of this obstacle is keeping Kylie’s attention, giving her “incentive” to go straight down the middle of the ladder and regulating her speed. She has come a long way since the first time this obstacle was introduced three weeks ago! Even our instructor commented on how much strength Kylie has gained since the beginning of our class. We hope to continue with agility – not to compete but to gain strength, confidence and partnership.

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