Lee247

Anyone ever done them???
This should be fun

My dog detests other dogs and we are taking him to doggie training/agility classes tomorrow.

bpm1588

sounds like it could be doing with some socializings classes first!!!!

Lee247

He's not that bad really

I just hope these classes help him to socialise as well as bring him on a bit.

Will report in after the class

MikeCardiff

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Our Border Collie does ringcraft and obedience classes ( just passed her silver award in obedience ) and loves them - gets to meet all her doggy friends there and roll around in loads of horse poo as the classes are in a stables.

I think classes are good for getting puppies socialised with other dogs, which is useful later on when you are walking them and they have to meet other breeds and ages of dog, also stops them barking all the time every time they hear another dog from the garden.

I would check regarding agility classes as most dogs need to be a certain age before they can start doing this as otherwise it can damage their bones and joints - it varies depending on breed so make sure before you start getting your dog to jump over 6ft walls and things !

My wife plans on doing agility with her when shes old enough, but has bought a few agility things like tunnels and weaving poles for her to practice with in the back garden ( anything not involving jumping and impact landings is OK in moderation ).

Shes off at a championship show today, her first as a Junior as shes now just over a year old - probably hasnt got much chance of getting placed as she still tends to carry her tail high when walking, but shes got abour 15 rosettes from the shows shes done so far so is building up a nice collection on the wall.

J4CKO

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Whats that then ?

scoobyvirgin

Ringcraft is witchcraft for dogs, they've got to be really bright to get in the classes.

Lee247

Well, slap me stupid. He did absolutely fantastic

Most of the things they went through we have already done with Spoons advice and help, so he was ahead of the other dogs.

But, socialising, he was amazing. No barking or hackles up, nothing. Just mooched about, sniffing as they do and just getting on with it.

Jet, Mam says sorry for doubting you. What a star

Lee247

I have a little video of my daughter trying this agility stuff in the garden. It's hilarious. Don't know how to host it on here

He was useless, ran through everything or past it. Apart from the chairs at the end, with a sheet between then. He tried to jump that, failed and pulled the chairs in on themselves

dunx

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When Sam was young we did dog training classes... but had to leave as the trainer used him as a "beating post" for the problem dogs in the class, mainly because he never reacted to them, just kept his eye on me, and trusted me.

Eventually he developed a problem with black labs., so I chose to leave the classes whilst I had the means to stop the problem developing.

Well done to Jet tho'.

Duncan

MikeCardiff

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Ringcraft is teaching the dog how to behave in the ring for dog shows, and how to stand in the correct positions and posture, run and walk correctly, be inspected by the judges etc...

Poppy is quite good at agility, she got the hang of the cloth tunnels to run through pretty quickly, but does still enjoy just leaping on top of them instead of going through them.

Lee247

That's terrible

To be honest, I am really using these classes for socialising only. As I said previous, the things they were wanting us to do with him, we had already taught him weeks ago with Spoons instructions. Hence he was the star of the show.
Living in the sticks and the walks around us, we rarely see other dogs. He just needs to get used to them and these classes are fun for socialising him.
I will not be taking much notice of the teachings as I have Spoon for that and trust him more than any stranger.

Time for a pic of me laddo

MooseRacer

Lovely looking dog How old is Jet and how come you didn't go for some socialising earlier?

Lee247

Thanks, he is Jet btw.

I got him at 8 months old, first ever dog. He is now just turned 1.
He has only got really narky with a couple of little dogs we have met on walks. To be honest, it's been the little dogs that have instigated him to get mad. Barking frantically at him.
The class we are going to has been fully booked, so this is our first chance of a slot.
Because the little dogs in the class weren't going for him, he was fantastic.
I think I may have been worrying unduly, as I was told by you know who

Spoon

Jet came from a kennel/Trainer associate at 8 months old as Lesley says. He was offered to me as he wasn't going to get the time he deserved and required for training in whatever path he was to take. Socialising wasn't important for a dog that was more than likely to go the Protection dog route though.

Lesley, this online training is working a treat then. I'm glad you took him along to see just how well he is doing, and that with dogs that aren't out to run up to him or yourself, he behaved impeccably.

Worrying unduly or not, you now have the answer for yourself, he's a great lad.

Lee247

Online training with Spoon is doing the job admirably. I thank you

little-ginge

I can't believe you've had him 4mths already

Well done, Jet

Lee247

I know, frightening.
I can't imagine life without him getting under my feet all the time

MooseRacer

Thought there must be a reason, he looks a lovely chap Good to hear Spoon has and is helping you out - as well as polarising opinion on a regular basis