Just can't wait to begin agility!

Sophie · Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:47 pm Post subject: Just can't wait to begin agility!

Me and Wendy should begin agility classes in September... I just can't wait!! Until then we practice in my backyard with home made obstacle! Here's 2 little video of Wendy doing the slalom... She just understand two days ago how to do it (well looking in front of her instead of looking at the treat in my hand!). I'm so proud of her!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nlh4yePtavw (9 seconds)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5-yMvDbw-g (23 seconds)

WeiMe · Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:58 am Post subject:

Looks like you have a great start! You will be way ahead of the class Cool

I am really excited to hear of another weim doing agility. Scout is entered in her second trial September 15 and 16. I think you will find agility as addicting as we do!

Sophie · Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 7:40 pm Post subject:

Thanks WeiMe... I just told it... I just can't wait!

And good luck to you and Scout for the trial in September! I just can't wait to do that to! Laughing

Hope you'll post some pictures! And have a great trial and a lot of fun!!!

Sophie · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:10 pm Post subject:

I just can't wait, I'll begin agility classes with Wendy next Sunday! Until then, we are still having fun in my backyard!

Here's a tinny little video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pivS79maFdM

AmyB · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:09 pm Post subject:

She looks great! I love seeing clips like that! Thanks for sharing Very Happy

I want to do agility with Holly too but the jumping worries me with her having HOD. I'm hoping she will be fine when she is done growing.

weimdawgs · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:25 pm Post subject:

Wendy is so cute.

WeiMe · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 4:35 am Post subject:

Wendy looks like a natural!! I think you guys are going to do really well! There were dogs in Scout's class that didn't do weave poles as well as Wendy after an entire summer of practice!

Scout competed this weekend at our local kennel club's agility trial. Unfortunately she wasn't feeling well so she wasn't interested in her treats which makes it hard to get her attention. However she did get a first place finish in Novice Standard Smile

She was 17 seconds under course time. Her last run of the weekend she jumped out of the ring and we were disqualified Embarassed

I guess she wanted to see if she had any fans out there. I hope she starts feeling better soon, I am taking her to the vet this morning when I get off work. She has another trial in Boise, Idaho Oct 12-14. We just need one more leg to finish her novice standard title.

Sophie · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 7:44 am Post subject:

weimdawgs · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 7:47 am Post subject:

Congrats to Scout!!!!

jamie8dc · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 4:41 pm Post subject:

That's awesome congratulations!

Hey how do you get involved in agility classes? Where do you find them? And what age is best to start practicing for them? I want to get involved in something athletic with my Weim when he's old enough, and agility seems easier to get involved in than hunting or field trials.

I was always picked last in basketball on the playground so I want my Weim to get back at the world by being awesome at sports! Haha

anne · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:00 pm Post subject:

Why don't you join some of your local Weim clubs. Isn't your breeder a member of one?

Rosko · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:03 pm Post subject:

bluepup · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:55 pm Post subject:

Don't give up on agility because of his size until you've tried it. I'v seen Great Danes competing in agility. Maybe they can't compete with the Border Collies (which seem to be in every size group) but they can still go out and have qualifying runs and have a GREAT time! Once you try it, you'll be addicted! Go for it!

WeiMe · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:50 am Post subject:

I agree! Remember you can always compete in the preferred class in the AKC trials. In preferred your dog jumps one height lower than they measure for and get an additional 5 seconds of course time. We have several dogs that run preferred in our club including 2 bernese mountain dogs and a scottish deerhound.

There are several clubs in the Salt Lake Area. The trials I have attended there were hosted by the Golden Spike Obedience Club and The Great Salt Lake Dog Training Club. I think there is also a Wasatch Agility Club. I found my club through our local AKC club. We do not have a weimaraner club in Idaho either Sad

I think you should give it a try!

jamie8dc · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:03 am Post subject:

Good idea Anne. There are several Weim Clubs in Texas... I know of 3. My breeder is in one but she's really not that close to me, she's in Shreveport, LA.