Category Archives: Agility

Helping out at agility class

Posted on November 11, 2008 by

I got a text this Sunday asking if I could help at the beginners agility class that afternoon. Well, this week it was no big deal to stay on after the more advanced class, plus the weather was looking cold … Continue reading →

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Equipment of a non-agility sort

Posted on October 9, 2008 by

Since my bag was nicked in Madrid, I’ve been without a camera. The thieves got my camera phone AND my new shiny camera. Until the insurance money comes through I’m a bit stuck. I relied on my camera phone for … Continue reading →

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Back to life, back to agility

Posted on October 5, 2008 by

Our club has started winter training on Sunday lunchtimes (in the summer we practise on Tuesday evening, not really an option when the nights start drawing in). After having September off it was fun to see everyone and to catch … Continue reading →

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On the paws of a dilemna

Posted on September 1, 2008 by

In UK Kennel Club agility there are seven grades. It’s traditional to win out of a grade by getting either a first place in an agility class, or with three first places in jumping classes. There are seven grades in … Continue reading →

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For once, not the silliest thing in the park

Posted on August 16, 2008 by

It’s a Saturday afternoon and miracle of miracles, it isn’t raining. So Jake and I stroll to the park with some weaves and jumps. As it isn’t at all windy I take the set of four jumps that made from … Continue reading →

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Playdate – or agility practise?

Posted on June 25, 2008 by

Jake & pal snuck in some practise between classes by the Water of Leith … For Wordless Wednesday.

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We weave

Posted on June 14, 2008 by

We’re working on speeding up Jake’s weave. I’m shaping for speed at the moment (though not letting him away with inaccuracy). A few different tactics:- I hiss like a furious snake as he goes through the poles (he LOVES that)- … Continue reading →

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Let sleeping ducks lie

Posted on June 5, 2008 by

There are no pictures with this post because the action all happened at dusk. Last night I took Jake out for his usual evening constitutional. A clear night in Edinburgh at this time of year – even with the dark … Continue reading →

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The show at the end of the runway

Posted on May 23, 2008 by

The Scottish Kennel Club May show runs for several days, only one of which includes agility. But what a treat having a show in Edinburgh! A mere 20 minute drive! That meant we only had to get up at our … Continue reading →

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Green paws at Woodside

Posted on May 6, 2008 by

Not a bad spot for a show! And in spite of the forecast (and the ominous skies) there were only the lightest of showers all weekend. Very soon after I took this picture, back in the exercise area, I saw … Continue reading →

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