Our training cancelled too and with my holiday away plus Christmas the girls have done nothing. However, sometimes a break does them good so if I go Sunday it will be interesting to see how it goes. Last show I went to was there when there was rain of biblical proportions and looks like this Sunday will be the same. Happy swimming
That’s a tough one for 1-3 dogs imo . Not very substantial fencing either .Left home at 6.30 this morning - luckily I couldn’t see the black ice which was reported all over fb throughout the morning, 65 miles I think to Pawsability
I tried a new way of Handling weaves yesterday which helped loads today - first run was agility, that was exciting for Rew, I think we randomly backjumped. Combined jumping was also an E can’t remember why, final agility was better, just popped out once at the 10th weave. Put him back on the A frame as he (will never get an A frame contact I don’t know why I bloody bother) was 2’ above the contact when he kept off, thereby E’ing us… I was the last to run in G1 and the only one not E at that point!
Anyway, I’d be interested in views on the juxtaposition here, tunnel used both ways, weave exit. Carnage tbh. I have no axe to grind as I waited until the other class had closed before I ran, but dogs were being drawn out of weaves. Both g1-3 classes. Do judges share their plans with others- would have been sensible to change something here in imo but happy to be wrong with that.
That looks like it's just builders netting? Very poor course design IMO and the set up looks like an accident waiting to happen at any level ever mind G1-3.Left home at 6.30 this morning - luckily I couldn’t see the black ice which was reported all over fb throughout the morning, 65 miles I think to Pawsability
I tried a new way of Handling weaves yesterday which helped loads today - first run was agility, that was exciting for Rew, I think we randomly backjumped. Combined jumping was also an E can’t remember why, final agility was better, just popped out once at the 10th weave. Put him back on the A frame as he (will never get an A frame contact I don’t know why I bloody bother) was 2’ above the contact when he kept off, thereby E’ing us… I was the last to run in G1 and the only one not E at that point!
Anyway, I’d be interested in views on the juxtaposition here, tunnel used both ways, weave exit. Carnage tbh. I have no axe to grind as I waited until the other class had closed before I ran, but dogs were being drawn out of weaves. Both g1-3 classes. Do judges share their plans with others- would have been sensible to change something here in imo but happy to be wrong with that.
Bodes well for my 6.45 start tomorrow. On the plus side I have a new thermal long sleeved top to go under all the layers. Not any old top it's a M&S top 
I’ve got a M & S thermal top , it’s fabulous .That looks like it's just builders netting? Very poor course design IMO and the set up looks like an accident waiting to happen at any level ever mind G1-3.
I have just tried to put some stuff in my car ready for my early start tomorrow and I can't open the doors as they are so frozen
I guess we're quite lucky round here. Rings separated with the metal barriers and often have the thicker mesh attached too on areas where seeing other dogs could be a problem. 3 clubs running shows within an hours drive all at equestrian venues so usually decent parking, cafe and loos. Do like a cafe and decent loo
Whilst the matrix pees me off there is no A4A in the East so I'll stick with KC for now and there are plenty of shows round here.
It's the social side that makes the difference. Cheering each other on, having someone to give honest feedback, the videos the coffee and cake together it's all part of the day and occasionally to celebrate with
. And yeah the social side, coffee, cake, ice creams, holding each others dogs, taking photos of wins or E’s… that’s the fun bit.
I’ve got those too
We braved the ABC British Agility Championships today. Probably never been colder at a show.
On paper we had 3 eliminations. In reality we had a fantastic day. One silly mistake in each of the first 2 runs. The last run was clear but I eliminated him after he broke his wait and I put him back on the startline.
Didn't feel overwhelmed and the courses were great. Beautiful lines. Did I mention it was cold
Back tomorrow for Point Zero. Currently in a pub b&b.
left home at 6.45 for an hours drive. Daz was in first at 8.30. Combined 123 agility and a tough course. Got all her contacts but decided she didnt know how to weave.....but tbf the entry was really hard. So 10 plus time. Pebs well she flew in the 4/5 which was a nicer course I thought. She then decided to do an extra tunnel 
Then a long long wait until the last class and Pebs was amazing but I got in her space so she back jumped. Then with Daz I really worked it and I was determined not to make the same mistake again. She not only went clear but was inside the time...just...and we won 
very pleased and much needed. Out of all the 3/4/5 dogs she was the only one not eliminated! A very long and very cold day.
I was there today and it was bitterly cold. I did 2 runs this morning, both E's as my girl was wildly excited to be back at a show. Broke both waits and with courses that needed me to be well ahead that was a disaster. Some good bits and she enjoyed herself. Came home at lunchtime as it was going to be a long wait and I just can't cope with the cold as I get older.
) here but all gone within about 5 miles . Z was even gobbier than usual , including having a shout at the judge who was tucked behind the tunnel as he exited , luckily she thought it was funny .A 5f and 2 clears resulting in a 2nd 3rd and 4th . 4th was our first time in Senior s/c and his little and my old legs just weren’t fast enough ! 
