Training at the Park

Dylan and I are finally clicking!

We had such a good training session today, even with minimal equipment! I managed to take 1 jump and 6 weaves to the park, and the boy was flying. He’s got crazy-fast weaves, and we’re able to read each other better so he understands what I want him to do and I understand what I’m doing wrong if he doesn’t. I’m so pleased that the hard work has paid off.

Weave entries are something I really wanted to work on today, so I began with a straight jump-weaves run, but with the jump 15m or so from the weave entry. We then worked with the jump at about 5/6m away, but on an angle, which was great for practising rear/front crosses and directionals, plus it was nice to be able to throw in some trickier weave entries. I finally finished with the jump at minimum distance from the weaves, which was harder for Dylan, but he still hit the entry and worked through the weaves well.

I’m so excited about finally being able to train regularly with him when the clocks go forward, he loves agility! We worked for 30mins or so today and he was so switched on and responsive. It’s very strange for me to run a dog who doesn’t get bored and doesn’t question every command. I love running Kim, but she’s very headstrong and very stubborn, and although she loves agility she wants to do it on her own terms. Dylan just wants to work and be happy.

As usual, I meant to take the camera and completely forgot. So still no decent video!