The agility thread

[Ditchjumper2]

We have had two days at Dogs In Need Agility Show. 14 rings and huge classes On the plus side there are proper loos as it's held on a showground. Pebs was such a good girl. DAY 1. It was so hot An unplaced clear in the agility, jumped clear with time penalties in the jumping and finished a placed 7th in her last agility class. So proud of her as despite the heat she did her best and you can't ask for more than that 3 clears plus some time penalties. DAY 2 Clear in the jumping and a 6th place another clear in the next jumping too. Jumped clear in the agility but a few pesky time faults She is such an honest little girl We just need more speed on the contact equipment. Nice lunch and home in good time today

 

[Clodagh]

We have had two days at Dogs In Need Agility Show. 14 rings and huge classes On the plus side there are proper loos as it's held on a showground. Pebs was such a good girl. DAY 1. It was so hot An unplaced clear in the agility, jumped clear with time penalties in the jumping and finished a placed 7th in her last agility class. So proud of her as despite the heat she did her best and you can't ask for more than that 3 clears plus some time penalties. DAY 2 Clear in the jumping and a 6th place another clear in the next jumping too. Jumped clear in the agility but a few pesky time faults She is such an honest little girl We just need more speed on the contact equipment. Nice lunch and home in good time today

Fabulous, well done!

 

[Ditchjumper2]

Fabulous, well done!

Thankyou When you're a normal hobby person and competing against people who are trainers, or dogs are their business it gives you a buzz. I run Schnauzers because I love them and accept we'll never beat the cockers, but we enjoy it and have fun. Which is what it's all about. The show had a good vibe today probably as less hot. We are supposed to be there tomorrow but will see how she is feeling.

 

[Clodagh]

Thankyou When you're a normal hobby person and competing against people who are trainers, or dogs are their business it gives you a buzz. I run Schnauzers because I love them and accept we'll never beat the cockers, but we enjoy it and have fun. Which is what it's all about. The show had a good vibe today probably as less hot. We are supposed to be there tomorrow but will see how she is feeling.

I take my hat off to you agilitists. It’s amazing what you achieve.

 

[Ditchjumper2]

I take my hat off to you agilitists. It’s amazing what you achieve.

I am no way an agilitist you should see me run, which is maybe a tad flattering...lumber is more accurate

It is the same as horses really. A long day for only seconds in the ring but we all get so happy if we come home with a rosette and a tacky trophy makes our day.

I am.yet to succumb to the lycra leggings

 

[MurphysMinder]

I am no way an agilitist you should see me run, which is maybe a tad flattering...lumber is more accurate

It is the same as horses really. A long day for only seconds in the ring but we all get so happy if we come home with a rosette and a tacky trophy makes our day.

I am.yet to succumb to the lycra leggings

Well done , from another one who does agility for fun with a breed that isn’t exactly built for the job . A friend came to watch me at a show earlier this year and asked when I was going to get some Lycra leggings

 

[Ditchjumper2]

Well done , from another one who does agility for fun with a breed that isn’t exactly built for the job . A friend came to watch me at a show earlier this year and asked when I was going to get some Lycra leggings

Thankyou I bet they are really comfy though and from what I've seen they cater for all sizes and any colour scheme. Never say never

 

[Spotherisk]

Well done Ditchjumper2, they’re long days , sounds like you’re doing really well. My lurcher, in theory the fastest dog in an agility ring, always gets time faults. We’re not quite a team yet!

Re leggings I wear them but then you never have enough secure pockets so I’ve moved on to walking trousers, stretchy, often with vents and have zippy pockets.

 

[Ditchjumper2]

Thanks STR. I love watching the non convential dogs do agility it's more fun always.

Walking trousers sound a good idea.

 

[MurphysMinder]

Thankyou I bet they are really comfy though and from what I've seen they cater for all sizes and any colour scheme. Never say never

Think I’m the wrong side of 60 to go down that route I wear walking trousers like STR.

 

[Ditchjumper2]

Think I’m the wrong side of 60 to go down that route I wear walking trousers like STR.

Oh so am I! The thought of all that fat bulging out is not a good look at all I line up next to the young streamlined svelte bodies, all lithe and athletic, sporting the leggings and a bling encrusted top. There is me in my stretchy Sainsburys jeans with a polo top looking fat rather than fit, and in desperate need of oxygen after my run, and I use the term "run" very loosely!

 

[Spotherisk]

Oh so am I! The thought of all that fat bulging out is not a good look at all I line up next to the young streamlined svelte bodies, all lithe and athletic, sporting the leggings and a bling encrusted top. There is me in my stretchy Sainsburys jeans with a polo top looking fat rather than fit, and in desperate need of oxygen after my run, and I use the term "run" very loosely!

Me three, well I’m mid 50’s. I always wear a decent sports bra!

 

[Ditchjumper2]

Me three, well I’m mid 50’s. I always wear a decent sports bra!

Oh yes the most important bit of kit really. It's very disconcerting when you forget and you have them to contend with bouncy about. Although I guess may distract the judge from watching the contacts maybe

 

[Ditchjumper2]

I ummed and ahhd about whether to go today but as we had entered thought might as well. Another warm one . Lots of tired people and dogs. The Little One did well bless her. I "think" we were clear in all 3 classes, but probably had some time penalties. I say think because the online live results processor was down! So not only did people not know how they'd done, you could not keep track of how the rings were running. With 14 rings there was alot of running about to see where the classes were .

How people do KCI then travel to do a week at DINAS I don't know! I have done 3 days and am shattered. Pebs was fab and we can now relax and chill.

 

[blackcob]

I did KCI, had two days at home then went straight to WKC - my feet hurt

 

[Ditchjumper2]

I did KCI, had two days at home then went straight to WKC - my feet hurt

I admire your stamina!

 

[blackcob]

I am flagging now and dreaming of my own bed. Worth it though, strike two to G7 today. Nothing in breed yesterday sadly except a reserve in a stakes class.

 

[Ditchjumper2]

I am flagging now and dreaming of my own bed. Worth it though, strike two to G7 today. Nothing in breed yesterday sadly except a reserve in a stakes class.

Wow congratulations BC well done!

 

[MurphysMinder]

I am flagging now and dreaming of my own bed. Worth it though, strike two to G7 today. Nothing in breed yesterday sadly except a reserve in a stakes class.

Fabulous, well done

 

[Spotherisk]

I am entered for Barnstaple at Umberleigh tomorrow but I have Covid so am 99% sure I’ll be staying home.

But we did go to a flyball have a go session this evening (outdoors, and trainers knew I had the lurgy), it was good fun, I think Rew was wondering when all th complicated stuff (weaves!) was going to appear. Mr StR took his insane working cocker too, who is a working gun dog, he also had fun, well more than Mr StR!

 

[MurphysMinder]

Had a lovely though slightly frustrating weekend at Uka Bounce and Squeak. Some lovely runs for Ziggy, but unfortunately just missed out on qualifying for finals in the steeplechase , and 5 faults in both agility classes so still need just 4 points to move up a grade . Pickle had just one run but was his usual Mr Consistent.

 

[Spotherisk]

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Had a lovely though slightly frustrating weekend at Uka Bounce and Squeak. Some lovely runs for Ziggy, but unfortunately just missed out on qualifying for finals in the steeplechase , and 5 faults in both agility classes so still need just 4 points to move up a grade . Pickle had just one run but was his usual Mr Consistent.

That looks great to me, well done! I’ve yet to even get a clear round or a placing!

 

[ihatework]

Loki tonight at club training

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[druid]

Well done, he's flying!

 

[Spotherisk]

I had a fab agility session today, a one off with a trainer I’d heard of but not met. You know it’s started well when the trainer claps eyes on your dog and says ‘ooh I love whippets, ooh he’s gorgeous!’

We did angled starts, when to run (me), blinds (which I’d never been taught), going on, it was all excellent and we learnt loads.

 

[Spotherisk]

One step forward, half a dozen back… 3 x E at lovely SWAT today. Rew was very concerned that Mr StR wasn’t coming into the ring with us so went to find him… a few times. Second run was better, third run better again. Some things don’t seem to be improving, but Rew probably thinks that’s all my fault and I expect he’s right. Oh well, Cornwall next weekend!

 

[blackcob]

Strike three to G7 today and a double clear in the Jewlnick Jump and Twist pairs final - waiting for results ringside with a beer.

 

[Spotherisk]

Strike three to G7 today and a double clear in the Jewlnick Jump and Twist pairs final - waiting for results ringside with a beer.

I think you and I are very much at different ends of the agility scale! And the results were…?

 

[blackcob]

Not at all, I’ve just been doing it too long!

They still haven’t published the full results list (manual scoring) but we didn’t finish in the top four sadly. We’re a small pair and it’s against all heights so I reckon we still gave it our best shot. They are a comedy duo (poodle and schipperke!)

Strike four this morning.

 

[sarah.oxford]

We've been at UKA Lydiard Park this weekend.
Struggling with start line waiting, but feel like we have had a breakthrough. Last 2 runs were perfect though and we won Novice Agility!