Gwen and I did an agility event yesterday. It was a "Fun Run". This is a new club (haven't had a trial yet) so it was mostly to get the dogs some ring time and experience.
Gwen has jumped before. And has done the tunnel maybe three times. She was very over-stimulated but calmed down wonderfully with treats and praise. She embarrassed the hell out of me :rofl1: But not really. She ran around and was scared of the tunnel the first time. I had my SO come in the ring and we managed to get her doing jumps, tunnel, A-frame, dog walk and ZOOMIES. She got so happy to run around and she did jumps like a champ. She's just so fast and we haven't worked on pacing at all.
I really think we can do this. We have a loooong way to go but she's a brillant dog and I will do whatever I can to make her happy.
The group is sooo friendly. I was worried they would be snobby but they were helpful. Several spent time after the run to teach us how to do the teeter-totter. Gwen never did the full thing but we didn't want to scare her and end on a bad note.
(I did get nervous when everyone hailed the trainers that I went to see a few weeks ago. The trainer was there and dragged his dog by the collar out of the ring because he pooped in the ring. Thankfully I found out the reason people recommend them is because they are the only trainers within a few hours. I will not be going to them regardless.)
She tried so hard yesterday and we have both come such a long way. She settled with all the people and dogs and even got a belly rub/massage and was completely chill. Even took food from everyone. She ate so much yesterday
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(I even got to meet a Finnish Lapphund! He was gorgeous and so sweet. There was also a dobe puppy named Cat and I immediately thought of Stark when I saw her. Fearless puppy!)
Basically, I have an awesome dog and I'm so proud of her.