Monday, June 7, 2010

Practicing with my new weaves and targets!

Yesterday we went out in the backyard to do some practicing - mom was going to just have me race her to the target and then add one obstacle - but she got overambitious! At the beginning of the video, I am racing mom to a target plate at the end of the weaves. Then we practiced a sequence from last week's class - tire, jump, table. At first we tried a backy uppy move (I think) and then a front cross. The backy uppy maybe got me to wrap the jump tighter but the front cross seemed to make me faster? Then at the end, we put both parts together. Notice I weave faster with the target! But we're happy with my speed through the weaves with the bases!





Going to class tomorrow - it's the first session of a new level - we're excited to see what we learn next!

Gotta zoom!

Ricky

PS. I just saw that this is my 300th post! Wow!

14 comments:

Sagira said...

Good job! I start class tonight to. :)

Sara said...

your new weave poles are nice! I'm jealous! Loved the music...seemed like we were watching ballet agility. Hey, maybe that could be a new sport!

I think you guys looked great! Your mom looks like she is getting very comfortable with her new handling techniques.

Natasha said...

Ricky, what a little speedster!! The target really seems to help!

Amy / Layla the Malamute said...

Very cool weaves! You look awesome.

Thanks so much for the positive comment about Layla. It really helps hearing that I'm not the only one who's centered my life around my dog!

the teacher's pets said...

Loved watching your fast moves out there! You are a star if I ever saw one and I'm sure you'll be the envy of all of your furry classmates tomorrow beclaws you are so quick and talented!
My mom and I are new at blogging and we cannot imagine writing 300 posts because it's so much work but since we love blogging so much we'll keep blogging and meeting new friends furrever!
Pssst...did you know that my mom and I started a children's book GIVEAWAY CONTEST today? You just hafta choose which book you like and then tell my mom why you liked your book choice....come on over for further details!
XOXO...Daisy the Coonhound

Morganne said...

Hey Ricky,
you look like you are having a lot of fun out there and I love the music. When my Mom executes a Backy uppy, I also throw in the collection and make sure I turn tight over that bar. Backy uppy's are serious business!

So I overheard my Mom talking to Dad and they said I was going to get a new Sheltie brother in about 6 weeks. I really hope he's as smart and talented as you!

Dawn said...

Wow Ricky! LOOK AT YOU GO!!!! You look awesome in those weaves! Your whole backyard looks wonderful! Have fun in class....you are going to be "best in show!" for sure!

And congratulations on 300 fun and educational posts!

Diana said...

Whoohoo look at that speed!! Good for you, youve been working. Its almost Wednesday!! I cant wait. Diana

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

Khongrats on #300!

Our peregrines fledged on Sunday!

Well, two of them - the third was still away fur trich treatment -

I see yours get banded Tuesday AM and have khool names too!

We don't name ours - just refer to them by their sex/band kholour -

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra & Khousin Merdie

Unknown said...

Wow! Good job!! I loved the video, and how you editted it, so it keeps 'replaying'!
I love the agility equipment in your backyard. Have a great class!

Xsara and Tani said...

great video and I must say I LOVE your backyard and equipment! If we had that next to our house, we'd play there all the time :)

Lian said...

WOW Ricky, you are going great gun in your weave! That target is working very well! WooHoo!

Kathy Mocharnuk said...

CONGRATS on your 300th post! That is VERY cool!
You guys were speed Ricky racers out there, looks like you did some awesome speed work!
I love hearing about what you learn at your classes so if you are going to a new level, we are all sort of going to a new level and I for one can not wait to see what you (we) are going to learn, LOL!

Marie said...

Wow, 300 posts! Time flies. You look like you're having a great time with your new weaves.