rattytatty
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| 05/08/2008 7:49 AM |
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FINALLY.... after 1-1/2 years of consistent training.....
Last night I sent Bailey over 4 jumps and through a tunnel from the opposite side of the dogwalk. In the agility environment, this is called "layering". In other words... I ran, but I ran with the dogwalk BETWEEN me and Bailey...
Probably isn't a big deal to anyone but me ... but I was really excited about this as it's a skill we've been working on for months. I even got a nice email this morning from our trainer telling us how "good" we looked last night!
Anyways... just wanted to share these good feelings I'm having this morning. It feels good to see something you've trained on for many months come to fruition.
Now... whether or not we're able to do this in a real trial.. will remain to be seen!  |
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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bethann
Terrier Terror
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| 05/08/2008 7:53 AM |
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| Awesome Nora. WAY TO GO BAILEY!!!!!! |
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Beth, Sadies pooper scooper |
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 05/08/2008 7:54 AM |
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| Very cool Nora! I'm sure it feels wonderful to reach a new level of training with Bailey. |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude
Check out our ratties at www.newrattitude.org |
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gwacie
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 05/08/2008 8:13 AM |
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| Wahoo! Soon enough you'll be sitting in a lounge chair sipping a mint julep and just pointing to the obstacles for Bailey boy! |
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gwacie (Bethany)
My Doggies: http://www.myadams.net/dogs/
Rescue: http://www.newrattitude.org |
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 05/08/2008 8:14 AM |
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The deeper I get into this agility "stuff" with Bailey, the stronger our bond becomes. It truly is a team endeavor... and we're beginning to read each other's body language so very well.
When I smile at Bailey he goes crazy...
When I frown, he puts his head down.
When I put my finger in a certain direction... he goes in that direction. (teaching him to "go away" was HARD after spending months teaching him to COME... haha)
When I motion with my forefinger for him to come... he comes running and touches my finger without a word being spoken.
I think I will never own another breed of dog.... me.... who said I'd never own anything again other than a german shepherd! LOL
I hope it's ok to brag a bit this morning... but I'm truly feeling good about things and can't think of a better group of people to share these good vibes with!
I'm very proud of my little guy... |
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 05/08/2008 8:16 AM |
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Posted By gwacie on 05/08/2008 8:13 AM
Wahoo! Soon enough you'll be sitting in a lounge chair sipping a mint julep and just pointing to the obstacles for Bailey boy!
YEAH RIGHT, Gwacie! LOL Jan Clark introduced me to mint juleps a few years ago... I had never had one. Not sure that's the drink of choice for me. I much prefer my cheap, screw-top wine -- Mogen David! 
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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DaisysMom
Moderator
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| 05/08/2008 8:18 AM |
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Nora: That's fantastic. You have every right to be pleased - with yourself and with Bailey. You've worked very hard to achieve each goal. If I were there, I'd give you a little hug and jump up and down with joy with you!  Congratulations and keep us posted.
PS: You need someone to get a video clip of you two "working". I know you can't use them at a real trial, right? But maybe at practice? I want to see it!!! |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 05/08/2008 8:22 AM |
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I have some videos... was taped this past weekend at the trial. But... I look like a freakin' COW in these videos for some reason... even after losing lots of weight. I refuse to post the videos. :=(
Bailey looks GREAT -- I look like CRAP! |
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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alice4512
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 05/08/2008 9:34 AM |
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Nora, that is so awesome. I bet it is so much fun for Bailey too, maybe he can sip the mint julips with you!! He deserves it.......what a good boy.  |
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The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too
~Mom to my good boy Fred and my crazy girl Alice~
Proud applications coordinator for Ratbone Rescue |
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treble02
Alpha Feist
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| 05/08/2008 9:54 AM |
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| excellent news...you should be so proud of yourself and bailey! YAY! |
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~ Mary, Trixi and Toa's Mommy,
Ratbone Rescues Database Manager
and Applications Coordinator
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Noodles n Me
Terrier Terror
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| 05/08/2008 10:31 AM |
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What an ACCOMPLISHMENT!!!!
I can hear and feel the love and pride in your post!!!!
YOU GO GIRL!!!!!
EXTRA HUGS & KISSES ALL AROUND!!!!
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There is no joy greater than being owned by a Rattie!!
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JenMax
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 05/08/2008 2:55 PM |
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WAY TO GO! |
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Jenny - Max's sister
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Lazerquest
Rat Royalty
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| 05/08/2008 4:13 PM |
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Nora that is fantastic, I know how hard it is to master the layering technique. Lazer is not quite there yet, but we are working on it. Try it out at some fun matches before you try it at a trial (at least that is what we do). It is a great feeling when they get it (it is like a light bulb goes off and they look at you with that why didn't you say so look). You are right I am a rattie nut, always said I would never own anything but a rottie, well look at me now.
Anyway congratulations to you and Bailey that is absolutely awesome. |
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Pat MacKenzie
London, Ontario Canada
Fostermom
Rat Terrier Rescue Canada, Ratbone Rescue |
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 05/08/2008 4:31 PM |
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| Nora, you post those videos for us now! We love you and I'll bet we think you look great. Stop being so hard on yourself. |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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pepper
Ratastic
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| 05/08/2008 5:16 PM |
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| THAT'S GREAT! Keep up the good work. |
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Kristin ~ Pepper's mommy |
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