This past Monday
night, Tarot and I got a lot of training in, more than I expected. I wanted to focus on jumping instead of
continuing to put emphasis on the foundation training for the other equipment. At this point, to perform something more than
three or four times becomes ineffective for learning and we need to practice
with clearing bars.
Jumping
Diane helped with
evaluating our Jump chute performance on Sunday and helped with keeping Tarot’s
focus on last Jump instead of on me.
Since we do a lot of Obedience, Tarot is left side dependent and
constantly looks back for direction.
This is a common problem that will be smoothed out as the dog learns to move
its body and look elsewhere for fun things to do. Waiting for the other dogs to run their turns,
Alexa suggested I try Susan Salo’s jumping technique and a quick Youtube search
later revealed a different approach I figured to try during my Monday night
training.
The following
night, I started out with a Pin Wheel which will help work out the “left side”
dependence Tarot has. I was also pleased
to see her move with confidence and being mindful of stride movement. We moved on to some of the other equipment
and returned to Jump practice. Two Jumps
were set at six feet apart; one bar set at 8” and the other at 16”. The idea is to use the lower set Jump to
create stride and the second Jump is the focus for height. In a few passes, Tarot was able to easily clear
20”. Adding this to the practice session
should be a big help introducing 24”, wraps, handling, and the Oxer Jumps.
Video is about a
minute if you are interested in watching some Jump practice.
Chute Sequence
Also included is
video showing Tarot performing the “first Chute of the session”. We have not practiced in two weeks and the
last time she saw this was the first time she went through at full length. I wanted to see what she did remember and how
she would handle it. I was pleased to
see her push through even if it seemed slow.
As I added the Chute to other sequences, Tarot was gaining confidence,
moving faster, and having fun.
Video is about 12
seconds for Chute sequence
Frame
Finally, the
coolest accomplishment of the night was the Frame. Normally we would lower the Frame to an apex
of three or four feet, but I do not have help. Having worked foundations and
the DogWalk, I wanted to see if Tarot was willing to try the Frame at full
height. I was very surprised to see her
haul up and down like she has always done this.
Video is about 25
seconds for Frame
Enjoy!
Joyce
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