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MafiaPrincess
10-01-2007, 10:23 PM
Miss Cider pulled off a standard Q and an advanced snooker Q this weekend. Very proud of her as the trial venue had 6 ft chain link.. but they had a rope as fencing on 2 sides of each ring. So dog gets distracted and can just wander out.. I was so freaked out about it Cider stress pooped our first run and we got eliminated.. but we turned it around and got a 3rd place in advanced jumpers.. and a Q and 1st place in advanced snooker (the game I've avoided so long cause it scared me).. and 1st place and a Q in starters standard.
1 more standard Q and Cider will be in advanced level everything.. close to a title again..
PICS!
I have a great start line stay. See!
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Whoo across the finish line!
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Did you know.. Cockers can fly?
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MafiaPrincess
10-01-2007, 10:23 PM
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Ick I look chubby..
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What is it with cocker bums and the tire..
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MafiaPrincess
10-01-2007, 10:24 PM
Who says cockers don't rock at agility..
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MafiaPrincess
10-01-2007, 10:24 PM
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Dekka
10-01-2007, 10:29 PM
Horray for you guys..you rock!
SummerRiot
10-02-2007, 12:00 AM
YAY!! Looks like you had awesome weather for the weekend as well!!
Congrads! wahoo!!
Brandyb
10-02-2007, 07:26 AM
Congrats on the Q's!!! Looks like you were at Royackers - very nice venue. My friend and her blonde cocker were there this past weekend as well.
MafiaPrincess
10-02-2007, 07:58 AM
We met with Indy and her mom, spent a while talking she was super nice. Our dogs really do look a lot a like. It is a beautiful location to trial.
oc_spirit
10-02-2007, 09:18 AM
Yay Cider!!!!!! Congrats again on the Qs!!!! It was such a fun weekend!
Brandyb
10-02-2007, 07:14 PM
We met with Indy and her mom, spent a while talking she was super nice. Our dogs really do look a lot a like. It is a beautiful location to trial.
Oh that's great!!! I'm glad you guys got to meet. She's always super pumped when she sees other people with cockers running. Don't see a lot around here. Indy's a very sweet dog (her and my JRT get along fabulously), and her mom is a wonderful person!
I've only been to Royackers once - but fell in love - gorgeous grounds...very beautiful, you're right. :)
MafiaPrincess
10-02-2007, 07:48 PM
There are few anywhere.. There's Cider, Indy, Jeremy (from barrie).. everyone else at the nationals was from other provinces.. and even then there were only 8-10 tops. Asking around about other cockers, our three are the only americans they know of, lol.
Kind of sad, as there are so many MACH ones stateside..
Indy's mom was so so nice. Wish she lived closer :) Indy Qd master snooker, and then we Qd advanced. We had a little party together, lol.
You ran the Canada cup at royackers didn't you? I almost messaged you to ask about the fencing there, but it was too late to mater much.. only scare me more. Wish everywhere to trial could be that pretty.. and.. REAL bathrooms! Whoooooo!
adojrts
10-02-2007, 11:29 PM
Thats AWESOME!!!!!! Congrats.........at this rate, you ll end up on the Top Dogs List!
And to think just a few short months ago, you were not a happycamper when running agility.....amazing how finding the right trainer for you WORKS. I am happy for you, because I think last winter at my fun matches you where getting close to stopping etc.
Kudos
Lynn
MafiaPrincess
10-02-2007, 11:47 PM
LOL. Heck.. back in May people told me I sounded angry when running.. I was so frazzled from stress in theory it was fun, doing it was scary.. I'm so so glad I finally branched out and went to other people for lessons. Now I want to bounce aroudn and see more people..
Thank you. Still haven't bumped into you at a trial yet eh, lol. Close but not close enough. We've come hardcore far really fast though. We only started training May 2006.. So I'm as proud as proud can be lately.
Dasher's Mom
10-03-2007, 11:55 AM
WoHoo!! Congrats on the Q's!! You guys look great!!:D
Melissa_W
10-03-2007, 01:05 PM
Congrats! Looks like you guys were having a lot of fun out there.
Agilitylabbie
10-03-2007, 08:35 PM
Hey, way 2 go Laura & Cider!
You guys have definitely come along way! I keep hoping to meet up with ya at an agility drop-in sometime...I still haven't met your little guy & I'd love to hear all about your latest lessons & such :D
Baxter'smybaby
10-03-2007, 08:37 PM
Hooray for you and Cider---and more importantly--you both look like you were having a great time!
Brandyb
10-09-2007, 07:51 AM
There are few anywhere.. There's Cider, Indy, Jeremy (from barrie).. everyone else at the nationals was from other provinces.. and even then there were only 8-10 tops. Asking around about other cockers, our three are the only americans they know of, lol.
Kind of sad, as there are so many MACH ones stateside..
Indy's mom was so so nice. Wish she lived closer :) Indy Qd master snooker, and then we Qd advanced. We had a little party together, lol.
You ran the Canada cup at royackers didn't you? I almost messaged you to ask about the fencing there, but it was too late to mater much.. only scare me more. Wish everywhere to trial could be that pretty.. and.. REAL bathrooms! Whoooooo!
Well you guys did great!! And it is too bad there isn't more. I've met Jeremy a few times, and there is a guy who runs CPE with cockers but there english. They all seem to be very fast, responsive dogs, so I to am surprised that more people don't run them up here.
Yes, I ran Canada Cup (placed 4th in 10" - sorry, really proud of that one since we didn't make the nationals :) ). It was a wonderful venue, and at first I was a little concerned about the fence too. Brandy almost went under at one point. One tunnel was located very close to the fence line and she got distracted by someone walking by and was so very close to leaving the ring, but thank God I called her off. I do prefer the closed fences, but if you have good control, and a good recall it shouldn't really make much difference. Real bathrooms do make a difference though - LOL!!!!
Maybe we'll see you at an upcoming trial - good luck in the meantime!!!! :)
MafiaPrincess
10-09-2007, 02:09 PM
I've met about 6 english cockers in the AAC so far.. But it's not the same, lol *tear*.
I thought you had done well at the canada cup congrats again :)
Our jumpers run, the tunnel was right beside the fence, lot of people and dogs standing there. Cider went to run out I freaked and called her back, had a little party when she came, I was terrified she'd leave on me.. Good distraction training though.. If nothing else, it helps us work better.
Where do you usually trial at?
Brandyb
10-10-2007, 07:42 AM
I've met about 6 english cockers in the AAC so far.. But it's not the same, lol *tear*.
I thought you had done well at the canada cup congrats again :)
Our jumpers run, the tunnel was right beside the fence, lot of people and dogs standing there. Cider went to run out I freaked and called her back, had a little party when she came, I was terrified she'd leave on me.. Good distraction training though.. If nothing else, it helps us work better.
Where do you usually trial at?
Thanks so much!!! :) I truly wasn't expecting anything when we ran the CC - but I was pleasantly surprised.
I think I've only seen two english, and two am. Indy and Jeremy. Such cuties, and your guys are too. Definatly not the same - the Am.s seem more laid back and lovable, but still fast on course.
Glad to hear you called her off ... that's an iffy spot because from the dogs point of view (especially the small ones) it looks as though it might still be part of the ring. My girlie is used to running with snow fence boarders, so I can see how there could be confusion especially with the tunnel being so close. Sounds like you've got a great recall too! Very key.
We normally trial with Action Agility out in Flamborough at McCanns facilities for AAC and CPE. This past weekend I was out in Caledon at Dog Sports Park for a CPE trial with Acton. Most of the time Flamborough is where we are though. Acton Agility holds a trial at least once a month, which is great, and the people there are very nice.
Are you planning on attending Regionals this year??? Where do you normally trial?
MafiaPrincess
10-10-2007, 06:28 PM
We trial at Spot on and K9klubhouse.. Both are half an hour away.. Lot of work to trial further, at best we'd be able to go for one day or the other.. It was nice to have been able to go somewhere new though. We are used to snow fencing, or bright deer fencing.. So there's a real border..
I was looking at Acton trials maybe next year. I thought about trying CPE for the h*ll of it. I figured regionals would be years away for us.. but I'll see how we run in spring. If we're together and 'on' I'll consider it. You ran regionals this past year didn't you?
Brandyb
10-18-2007, 12:57 PM
We trial at Spot on and K9klubhouse.. Both are half an hour away.. Lot of work to trial further, at best we'd be able to go for one day or the other.. It was nice to have been able to go somewhere new though. We are used to snow fencing, or bright deer fencing.. So there's a real border..
I was looking at Acton trials maybe next year. I thought about trying CPE for the h*ll of it. I figured regionals would be years away for us.. but I'll see how we run in spring. If we're together and 'on' I'll consider it. You ran regionals this past year didn't you?
Yeah, i guess travelling too far to trials can be a bit of a pain.
Farthest I've gone was regionals (london this year) - and, well we sucked! - LOL. It was stiffling out, and I partially blame the weather as my little girlie isn't a fan of extreme heat, or being woke up early to run around (she's a bit of a princess - hehe).
You should definately try out CPE - lots of fun, very laid back and relaxed. Acton is the only one around that holds the CPE that i know of. :)
I'm running both AAC and CPE right now. Acton holds some in the summer with CPE in the morning or afternoon, and the other half of the day is AAC.
adojrts
10-18-2007, 02:17 PM
Absolute Agility near Kingston (north west of Kingston) holds many CPE trials.
Jennifer also has AAC trials. Nice location, well off the road, fully fenced and quiet. Good place for novice dogs without to many distractions.
She also holds CPE clinics for people to understand the rules and regs for the different CPE classes, especially the games.
Lynn
MafiaPrincess
10-18-2007, 03:05 PM
That's good to know. I read the CPE rule book a few weeks ago. There's a few games I just do not get, lol.
BostonBanker
10-18-2007, 03:33 PM
That's good to know. I read the CPE rule book a few weeks ago. There's a few games I just do not get, lol.
I've done three CPE trials, and some of the classes, I still have to have explained to me! They are pretty different, but the courses tend to be pretty simple, and it is a very relaxed group of people. I prefer USDAA, but do both.
adojrts
10-18-2007, 10:19 PM
Laura;
Although for the most part CPE is easier, especially with the no refusals rule.
I know the general opinion is that CPE is too easy and would be a step down when competing, especially for those who are already competing and at the higher levels of AAC/USDAA etc.
I had an interesting chat about the benefits of CPE, this person (who has a very very high Q rate in Masters) said that when competing in CPE they try things that they normally wouldn't do in AAC. Therefore improving their handling skills and their dogs performance...........interesting I just may have to try that sometime!
MafiaPrincess
10-18-2007, 10:49 PM
I've been 'down' on CPE.. Figured it was a step backwards.. More so now cause we are in advanced everything but standard.. and now are in master jumpers... So most of our refusals count..
When I was at Royackers I had a chat with a lady I know from trials closer to home about it. She runs her dog who is slightly too young for AAC in CPE.. and has her masters AAC dogs use CPE to practice too. One of which has an iffy start line stay. It's one of the things she works on in CPE where it matters less to her. Cheaper runs where they 'train' things they wouldn't just like the person you were talking to does as well I guess.
I had never thought of it like that. I saw it more as ribbon/title mongering. As I saw it as a step backwards.. But I would consider it as practice the way it was described to me.. Especially now that refusals count for pretty much everything.. we could also use more ring time with distractions where it matters less..