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BPO Working Dog Forum => Big Dogs with Jobs => : chaos270 January 05, 2007, 03:25:21 PM

: Some agility Pics
: chaos270 January 05, 2007, 03:25:21 PM
I've had these pics but I kept forgetting to post them.  My brother (Tspanos) and I got my mom agility stuff for Christmas.  We now have a 16' tunnel, a teeter stand, 5 jumps, and a tire jump.  We plan to make more in the Spring the weaves are cut but need spikes and we still need a pause table, Aframe and dog walk.  Here's the mini course I set up.  They've already taken me out twice ducking out in front of me ::).

Lacey in the tunnel
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/wyldchyld87/lactunnel2.jpg)

Lacey tire
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/wyldchyld87/IMG_0161crop.jpg)

Kali in the tunnel (she's carrying the leash)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/wyldchyld87/IMG_0169.jpg)

Kali Jump
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/wyldchyld87/IMG_0166crop.jpg)

Kali through Tire
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/wyldchyld87/IMG_0167.jpg)

And here are some of Kali enjoying her SS gifts
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/wyldchyld87/IMG_0155.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/wyldchyld87/IMG_0144.jpg)
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: Gracie Belle January 05, 2007, 03:30:01 PM
Those are awesome pictures. I love the doggles.
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: MommaBear January 05, 2007, 03:31:47 PM
Wow you guys will have quite the agility course when it is all done. Kali looks so cool in her new doggles :)
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: schelmischekitty January 05, 2007, 03:34:17 PM
i wish my dogs would do this!  how cool would that be!  they'd go in the tent and lay down to sleep though.  thanks for sharing the pics!
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: EllieAndBlu January 05, 2007, 03:35:32 PM
awesome pics!
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: Tspanos January 05, 2007, 05:01:38 PM
Kali's been doing agility since she was a puppy in her puppy class.  She loves it.  Lacey just started.  She's a little nervous about the dogwalk and Aframe still.  It's not hard to train them especially if you know someone with an experienced dog.  Kali showed Lacey how to do long tunnels and the Aframe.  It's good exercise for them and really helps with their focus in obedience. 

Next meetngreet at our place we'll set it up.

**Edit** cause it's Erin(chaos270) not Tim
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: lorim2 January 05, 2007, 05:44:10 PM
Wow..those are awesome pics!  I have been wanting to start my lab in agility classes but wasnt sure until now.  Thanks for sharing..Any tips on starting out?  Thanks Lori ;)
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: chaos270 January 06, 2007, 04:06:54 PM
Wow..those are awesome pics!  I have been wanting to start my lab in agility classes but wasnt sure until now.  Thanks for sharing..Any tips on starting out?  Thanks Lori ;)

My suggestion is to start in an agility class with a good trainer.  Ask to sit in and maybe do a private class first and see how it goes.  As long as your lab is in good health (good joints etc) I think you'll have a good time.  It's good exercise for both you and the dog.  You may want to do some light running to get into shape...though I haven't but I always pay for it ;).  And work on obedience so the dog listens better on the course.  Good luck and if you get going you'll have to post some pics.

Also my freind has labs and they all LOVE agility and it helps burn off some of that energy.
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: lorim2 January 06, 2007, 05:46:14 PM
Wow..that sounds so exciting...She most certainly needs to burn off excess energy and she is really pretty good obedience wise.  Not sure about how good of shape I am in..hahaha but I think it will be great for both of us! I have a friend who goes each week and we will be starting with her next week.  I will let you know how it goes...Thanks again!
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: chaos270 February 26, 2007, 01:41:51 PM
Heres a few more
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/wyldchyld87/IMG_2969.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/wyldchyld87/IMG_2972.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/wyldchyld87/IMG_2970.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/wyldchyld87/IMG_2971.jpg)
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: Anakalia February 26, 2007, 02:34:42 PM
Great pics!!  That looks like so much fun!  LOVE the doggles, too cute!