We have started doing agility again at last!! We didn't do agility at all during winter, because our humans thought that jumping a lot in cold weather wouldn't be good for our body. And, anyway we couldn't attend our weekly agility class because the agility class and our dance training were taking place at the same time on the same day, on Thursday nights. But, now that our big dancing competition has finished with unbelievably good results, we are finally back in our weekly agility training!
We went to agility training last week for the first time after our winter break, but at that time my humans let us run the course only once each because it started raining. Although they say that training in rain is not good for us, I think that Mum just didn't want to get wet herself! Actually we didn't mind the rain at all, and we both rather wanted to stay a little bit more to run the course another couple of times.
This week we were able to practise more in the class. To start with, Mint did the A frame for the first time. At first, he was a bit scared of the steep surface and jumped off right after putting one step or two on it. But, in his third try, he managed to climb to the top and come down on the other side.
Next, we practised a tricky arrangement of a tunnel and a jump - We had to go through a tunnel, do a jump, and go through the same tunnel from the other side. Mum looked really happy, as we both did it very well.
Then, we ran the course in turn. Because there were some micro doggies, the jumps were set to the micro's height. I went first and I did really well! I even did the weaves without missing the entry or any other poles. On the contrary, Mint was very naughty and he missed the entry to the weaves and went sniffing the grass instead. And, just before finishing the weaves, he again wandered off and even rolled in something smelly, so Mum had to hold his collar and pull him back to the weave! I know that Mum always tells other humans how naughty I am in the agility class, but I hope I convinced her that I am a diligent dog, unlike Mint!!
Look at this. This is my run yesterday.
And look! This is Mint's dreadful run!
I had so much fun in the class. I can't wait to go to the next class next week!!
very good agility Cinnamon! Mint's run wasn't that bad at all, only at the weaves (coz they are boring Snoopy says!) did he falter.
ReplyDeleteBoth of their weaves are much better than Snoopys :-(
hello cinnamon its dennis the vizsla dog hay hooray adjility!!! luks like yoo had a grate time!!! ok bye
ReplyDeleteAgilities is the best! Pea is sulking because momma said "no agility school until after the holidays" plus she put our equipment away when it snowed and is too lazy to get it out again.
ReplyDeleteMint is my kind of agility dog. Yup, do some obstacles, snuffle about, have a roll in the grass, whatever.
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How exciting!! I wish we had Agility classes here. :) You did a great job Cinnamon, just remember Mint us still new. You went through your phase too hehe.
ReplyDeleteMint didn't do too bad. I hear they're going to add rolling on your back to the course. :-)
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