rattytatty
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| 08/03/2008 6:26 PM |
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| Here is my friend Leah running Bailey in a standard run this past weekend. As you can see, Bailey is not 100%... is a bit distracted looking for me... (I was in the stands videotaping).
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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ivy
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 08/03/2008 6:34 PM |
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| he did very well for not having mama run him is this the first time someone else has run him? |
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michelle_custer
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 08/03/2008 6:36 PM |
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| i so wanna get domino in agiltity sp |
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My Rats are my babies and I wouldnt trade them for anything in the world
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 08/03/2008 6:39 PM |
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| Yes... this was the first time. The next day when she ran him, he didn't do as well.... so we didn't run him at all today. However, this particular run was a first-place run, and he ran the course in 18 seconds less than course time. |
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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ivy
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| 08/03/2008 6:55 PM |
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ya never know what gets in their little heads I can hardly wait to get Ivy started!!! Awesome time!! |
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libertynjusticemom
Bratty Ratty
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| 08/03/2008 7:19 PM |
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| That was so neat to watch. Bailey did an awesome job! I have to ask though, why did she have him sit ontop of that box for a few seconds? Is this something that they always do in the Agility contest? I've never seen one before, so I'm new to this. |
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Jessa~ Mom to Liberty and Justice my two ratties and Blue our Italian Greyhound |
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 08/03/2008 7:21 PM |
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Yes.... it's the "table"... and all standard courses have a table.
The dog has to do either a "sit" or "down on the table (the judge tells you before hand which it is....) and the dog has to remain in that position for 5 seconds until the judge says "go". |
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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libertynjusticemom
Bratty Ratty
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| 08/03/2008 7:24 PM |
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Oh I see. Thanks for explaining that to me.  |
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Jessa~ Mom to Liberty and Justice my two ratties and Blue our Italian Greyhound |
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kp_in_scott
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 08/03/2008 7:54 PM |
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| That is just so awesome! Wow! I've got to get a few more "redneck" agility things together! I think I could get Amos to do the "pause" table, but he ain't gonna go on that teeter totter or a "walk" either. |
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Kim, owned by one sweet Rattie mix and one sweet Toy Rattie and a house full of parrots |
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 08/03/2008 7:58 PM |
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| Kim... if Amos has a patella issue (am I remembering this correctly?) I wouldn't have him do much jumping at all. What you are doing with him is just fine ! |
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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kp_in_scott
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 08/03/2008 8:46 PM |
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| He has hip displasia, and just a little something at the patella. That is why the jumps are soooo low. I don't ever wanna push him to do something for me that would hurt his hips. I also don't push. If he doesn't wanna do it, I just let it go. He sometimes has trouble getting up in the back of the SUV. Wimpers once he gets there. He's been doing so well for several months. Today, when he went to just get up from taking a nap, he wimpered and limped about for just a few minutes. He seems fine now. But I keep a watch on him. |
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Kim, owned by one sweet Rattie mix and one sweet Toy Rattie and a house full of parrots |
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 08/04/2008 7:04 AM |
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| Nora, even though he was a tad distracted (looking for mom!!) he did an awesome job! I can't even imagine the work that must go into training a dog to that level.....you and Bailey are very impressive!! |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, www.newrattitude.org
Pics of my current fosters:
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/caradoc
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/willow
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/fiona
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 08/04/2008 10:38 AM |
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Hey Kim... I know you do. I hope you don't think that I think you don't! LOL
I noticed in your video that the tire in your hard is almost on the ground -- GOOD idea! I also noticed the jumps are not high. I have full confidence that you are on top of Amos' situation. I honestly wasn't sure if I remembered correctly about Amos'... I just remember that you did take him to the vet and had some x-rays done, but couldn't remember what the outcome was (memory isn't what it used to be! LOL). For you to be doing what you are with him is a wonderful outlet for you both. It teaches Amos discipline and how to focus on you and your commands... and it's fun! |
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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Paul
Feisty
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 08/04/2008 11:05 AM |
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hahaha (just read what I wrote to Kim).
I MEANT to say "I noticed in your video that the tire in your YARD, etc..." instead of "tire in your HARD"... geez! (I miss the edit button too!) |
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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JenMax
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 08/04/2008 11:25 AM |
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Just saw this. YAY BAILEY! He is FAST. Really great in the weave poles  I watched some agility yesterday.
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Jenny - Max's sister
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buttonbutt
Newbie
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| 08/04/2008 1:35 PM |
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| He's doing so well, Nora. I would think that teeter totter banging would scare them to death. Wonder why don't they put a round rubber strip (like they do on door bottoms to muffle the loud bang? |
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dtls224
Terrier Terror
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| 08/04/2008 1:41 PM |
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Nora,
Baily is so wonderful!!! You have done an awesome job with him. How old was he when you started the training? Was he the first dog you agility trained? |
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tina224...live...laugh...love...and bark at the moon
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." ~Unknown |
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 08/04/2008 1:42 PM |
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The teeters are loud... I've never been to a trial where they aren't. The dogs are trained to be ok with the noise. It's part of the training. Dogs with "bad nerves" (for lack of a better word).... usually cannot handle (1) the noise or (2) the distractions. There are LOTS of noises... dogs barking... people talking.... announcements being made....
The dog has to be ok with it all. But I agree -- the teeter is VERY loud, and oddly enough it is Bailey's favorite thing of all ! Many dogs have teeter issues, but fortunately Bailey hasn't. |
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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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| 08/04/2008 1:47 PM |
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Bailey was 11 months old when I started training him in agility (and yes... this is my first agility dog. My background is in obedience training - not agility training, so this was all very new and different for me).
In order to compete in an AKC sanctioned trial, a dog has to be 15 months old. They mandate that the dog's growth plates be closed and the jump heights are strictly regulated. Jump height is determined by the height of the dog at the withers. Bailey measures 12 inches at the withers and jumps 12-inch jumps.
Bailey's first trial was when he was 2 years, 4 months old. He will be 3 in Oct. '08.
Thanks everyone, for the kind and encouraging words! This past weekend was tough watching someone else run Bailey instead of me. But the entry fees were paid and I didn't want him not to get to run. Leah is a great friend and a great dog person, and Bailey loves her dearly. We've worked very hard and still have lots of work to do! |
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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gwacie
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| 08/05/2008 9:30 AM |
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| Great video! It's so fun to see agility in action. I think he did really well running with someone OTHER than you. That might be a good thing to have him do in training just for his flexibility and focus, yes? |
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gwacie (Bethany)
My Doggies: http://www.myadams.net/dogs/
Rescue: http://www.newrattitude.org |
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