HOAX
I have however managed to do a little with Hoaxey and we have had ups and downs.
I had been feeling quite down with her lately as I just found some of her behaviours difficult to understand. Her agility was going ok, but she was doing some things a lot more slowly then I know she can and I found myself feeling frustrated which I know must have rubbed off on her as she is sensitive.
After one trainer (Ian Smith) mentioned a few things to me it really boosted my confidence. He commented on how willing she was and how much she wanted to get it right for me. I realised that her working something more steady is her way of trying to get it right. Hoaxey tends to do things fast first time, then if she gets it wrong and i take her back, she works steady until she is sure she has got it right then steps up again. I used to always reward, regardless of if she was correct as long as she was fast and I am going back to that again. Also i must remember to be less fussy about things with her, if I want speed on the contacts and I am pushing that then I need to be less pedantic about her FP and reward the speed.
Tuesday evening at MAD she was great, really quick and still neat and most importantly...CONFIDENT! Her weaves are lovely now and she feels quite quick through them, still a lot to work on independance and entries but Boos were PANTS at her age so I can't complain really.
Anyway, I am starting to enjoy her again now, and although we may never set the world alight as I just dont have the time to put into her anymore, we will hopefully enjoy ourselves and maybe pick up a few rossies on the way!
Oh, and I am so xcited- we have a team to run in next year! We are running with SBCC, Me and Hoax, Toni & Minx, Jo & Ginny and Kathy & her merlie! Thats a team of women and merlie collies! What fun!!! :) Only thing is they are al G7 in fact 2 of them are Ag Ch... we will definately be the cr&pest in the team! LOL
BOO
Well of course, he is my angel as always, I LOVE working this dog, he is fluid and quick and VERY enthusiastic. I forget, when I havent run him for a while how much FUN he is! Sadly I know that with Ethan around now we will never make it to the dizzy heights of the World Champs or AG CH status. I probably won't run any Champ classes next year a I don't see the point of spending all that money unless you can win, so unless there are no other runs for him I think we will pull out of them. Still deciding if I will do the IFCS stuff, I am genuinly note sure if we are good enough or if we really have the time needed to commit if you are running for your country, I guess I will see how things are at the beginning of next year and decide then, It's very tough...
Boos puppies continue to do really well, his daughter 'Lottie' got BOB in a 'posh' dog show, his agility puppies are doing great. Missie from his first litter looks amazing and really raised some eyebrows at DD when she swept the Novice board! Torro, Tigger, Bojay, Java, Mac, Chase, Bob, Diesel, Cody, Jig, Bailey, Queeva and Rudhi are all puppies I had a chance to watch this year, they are all honest, quick and biddable which is just what I hoped. I am so proud of how fantastically they have turned out. There are more puppies from Boo & Jasmine and Boo and Meg who will be out and about next season and I can't wait to see them. Also his recent litter to Zeph will be seen around I hope- I know Alison with Tigger has had one (two Boo babies- madness)! So I will hopefully get to meet her lots. I have been so busy that I havent even updated my site with photos of the latest litter but soon I will! They are just scrummy!
Anyway, bye bye for now- I have another training day with Toni next Fri- will try to report back- see ya! xxx
2 comments:
Sounds like a great team to me Gemma - your experience will more than make up for Hoaxey's inexperience. Be more confident girl! Hx
How on earth you are juggling it all I dont know but hang in there. Hoaxey is gorgeous and well Boo is just stunning. You can thank him for my little girlie Wren who is just wonderful.
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