Agility

Immediately after our last agility trial I was a bit disappointed.  I have since re-evaluated.

Out of 9 runs, we only had 2 qualifying runs.

Chili had a 100% Q rate.  One run.  One Q.  She was the 5th fastest dog in her class and we had a nice, flowy fast romp around the Excellent Jumpers course.  Nothing beats special moments like this, especially when they are with a senior dog.

Chili loves those Jumpers courses...

Stoker had a 0% Q rate.  Four runs.  No Qs.  All four of her runs were really fast, happy and confident on everything BUT the weave poles.  She does them in class and at home now, but obviously we need to take this behavior on the road more because it goes away in a trial.  Still, we are running well together and she is running with intensity and confidence, which is huge for us both.

Stoker was really charging and had that "wild child" look in her eyes.

Ecko had a 25% Q rate.  Four runs.  One Q.  We felt disconnected this particular weekend.  We have been focusing on water work all summer and our agility has probably suffered because of that, especially since she is younger and less experienced than the other two.  Although our Q was on a Standard course, our weakness is still on contacts.  Must train contacts!!!

Ummmm.....  I think we need to work on contacts....