Agility

[aardogs]

It was good for me to have a summer off of trialling. Last spring and summer was a little bit crazy, with tryouts, regionals, and a long trip to Perry, and a couple of local shows. It was fun, but there is no way I could keep that pace up again. So while the summer wasn't the best I've ever had, I mostly enjoyed the fact that I stayed at home/went on some non-dog trips. And since Qing for AKC nationals would be impossible for me with the new requirements and I'm still trying to sort out how I feel about doing USDAA anymore, not trialling was a good decision.

Not to mention--holy crap--I can't believe how much money I was able to save this summer. I mean wow agility is expensive. But we all know that.

I actually did do a lot of agility training this summer. Panic is running very well at 20" although I just can't seem to get everywhere I need to on course anymore! ;) I guess I will just have to get faster. Here's a video from the DCAA trial back in June that I never got around to putting up. Good run aside from a weird moment at the teeter. I like how he looks at 20" even on the terrible terrible turf at this trial site. I'm definitely late with a lot of my cues since I'm used to having a bit more time.

Comments

[winniepoodle.livejournal.com]

We haven't been doing much trialling either, and yes, wow that is a lot of money not spent. I'm working on the way to get all the agility fun without the trials. When I work out all the details I will write an e book and sell in on the internets. 20 inches does look good on both of you.

[aardogs.livejournal.com]

I would love to have that book. Trialling is just so much fun. You could use your e book to fund going to trials, in a sort of ironic fashion.

[nosemovie.livejournal.com]

I've always felt like agility is a lot about rhythm. And when you don't do it for a while, that rhythm gets rusty. Totally able to get it back, but the timing just seems off. Which might be why you think you're slower, or not getting to things. You're probably just as fast (you look fast to me!) but the timing... wonky.

I hear you on the $$ thing too. Just, I don't really spend any on anything else! So yeah, it's always a juggling act.