Bettyboo222
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I am planning on going to a have-a-go fun agility but I have a question would I be able to keep biscuit on a lead ? As he recall/heel work isn't quite as good as I would like I am very worried about him running off.
Have-a-go agility
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echodomino
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You should be able to, have they got someone you can phone and ask?
You want a good recall yes but not heel work, you want the dog to be confident enough to work ahead of you - just in case you get into it
When I was at a club (now I have one-to-one with a friend who's a qualified instructor) people would train on lead still - it's not as easy though but for a few attempts not a prob
You'll get hooked!
You want a good recall yes but not heel work, you want the dog to be confident enough to work ahead of you - just in case you get into it
When I was at a club (now I have one-to-one with a friend who's a qualified instructor) people would train on lead still - it's not as easy though but for a few attempts not a prob
You'll get hooked!Dobiegirl
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Im interested in doing this with Darcy Dobermann when she has finished her KC Bronze course. I thought also it would be a good idea to have them on a lead for a while just to see if they take to it.
Bettyboo222
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Which lead should I use ? The dreaded flexi or my 1 metre one ?
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Dobiegirl
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I live near Bristol and I have a friend who goes to one at Pensford so Im hoping I can go with her.
CorvusCorax
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Use the 1m line, I used to keep B on a long line for agility, with no issues. You could by a cheapo long line with no handle/cut the handle off.
Kokopelli
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When my dog first started agility he was kept on the lead as he would get distracted by everything around him and wonder off.
I must warn you it's addictive! We're getting a collie in a couple of weeks to continue doing agility with.
I must warn you it's addictive! We're getting a collie in a couple of weeks to continue doing agility with.
blackcob
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You will almost certainly be expected to keep him on the lead for the first few sessions at least.
I have a dog that cannot be let off the lead in normal circumstances (no recall) but our agility class is held in a fenced compound so we've managed to progress to off-lead work safely. The untrainable can't-go-off-the-lead dog can now do a full course off the lead and hang around in between exercises without having to be put back on it.
Use a nice long comfy lead, one of the police style ones with clips so you can adjust the length are good, my favourite goes up to 1.8m.
I have a dog that cannot be let off the lead in normal circumstances (no recall) but our agility class is held in a fenced compound so we've managed to progress to off-lead work safely. The untrainable can't-go-off-the-lead dog can now do a full course off the lead and hang around in between exercises without having to be put back on it.
Use a nice long comfy lead, one of the police style ones with clips so you can adjust the length are good, my favourite goes up to 1.8m.
Spudlet
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Doooon't uuuuuse the flexiiiiiiii!
My dad once took our old dog over a line of jumps on the flexi and thought it would be a good idea to let the lead extend, thus saving him the need to run
. Which was great until the flexi ran out, and dad ended up being hauled over every jump and nearly into the tunnel
My dad once took our old dog over a line of jumps on the flexi and thought it would be a good idea to let the lead extend, thus saving him the need to run
. Which was great until the flexi ran out, and dad ended up being hauled over every jump and nearly into the tunnel
lexiedhb
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We do bits of agility at training on lead (A frame, single jump, long jump) and it doesnt cause a problem. Have just been given a set for the garden, with hoop jump, weaving poles, single jump and tunnel- Dex thinks it is F A B !!
Bettyboo222
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I might have a look for a cheap long line (poor student syndrome )
)Dobiegirl
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Bettyboo didnt you post asking me where I am? I thought you did and answered and now its disappeared. Am I going gagabecause if you didnt I have made a very random post.
because if you didnt I have made a very random post.
Bettyboo222
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I asked you but then it dissapered so I presumed someone had reported it. I was only asking incase you were near me, so I could see if I could suggest any clubs
Dobiegirl
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Thank god for that I thought Id finally lost the plot and was imagining things.