Our standard run was decent. It was a pretty tight course and I expected that he was going to take the off-course jump after 2, but we tried. His table was really good today and I even managed a nice little lead-out! I think Peyton was a tad bit stressed during this run, but he seems to be handling the stress a little better these days. He really does try to be a good spotty boy.
It's a little chilly in Florida at the moment - tomorrow is supposed to be nice, but then it's going to get COLD. I know my northern friends are rolling their eyes right now, but hey - you guys have a lot more indoor agility options than we do!
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NICE jumpers run! YAY!!!! Just out of curiousity ... on the standard run is there a reason you didn't start with Peyton on your left?
He has such awesome weave poles! And his contacts are looking great too! I am guessing he likes sitting on the table instead of down like another spotty dog I know? LOL
Try to stay warm when that cold front moves in. It was 11 degrees here yesterday ... and that doesn't include the wind chill!
Very good question! I actually was going back and forth on the right side/left side option up until I went to the line (not such a good plan, btw). I've had better luck with Peyton reading a rear with a start like that, but wasn't exactly where I planned to be, showed too much forward motion, and was late with my verbals.
The right option was tricky because of where the panel was - I would have had to layer it (which I don't like doing) and I'm still not sure he would have read the turn. He's such a rocket off the start and I end up behind and he doesn't see me turning. And I don't have the focus I need yet from the start.
I'm thinking we might try a Kim-don't-move start sometime this week and see how many jumps he takes before he realizes I'm not there. :)
But thanks, I am really happy with him! And you try and stay warm too!
Yeah I couldn't quite tell what the angles were really like at the start. He seems to be a spatially sensitive guy. I think Steeler can be as well and that I tend to crowd him too much sometimes. hmmmm ya think maybe I have some control issues to work on? hahaha
I will be curious to hear what he things of the Kim-don't-move start!
Steeler would like us very much to find me a job that would allow us to "winter" in FL! He is not so happy about the cold.
Belly rubs to your crew and especially Mr Pongo!
Control issues? No way, I don't believe that for a second! :)
Send Steeler on down! I'm sure he and Peyton could find a *lot* of trouble to get into together...
Thanks!
I'm not sure I could survive the trouble the boys would find! Maybe Indy could keep them in line? LOL - I have to put the computer away! G'night!
Nicely don spotty boy. Fabulous first run! And he did do fantastic on his table. I was impressed.
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