Early Summer Update

by pyrwild, posted in updates

Some updates amidst all the craziness…

It was supposed to be a very big year for Zae-zae…. to pursue all the goals we’ve worked so hard for and dreamt of for years.    Unfortunately, with the pandemic, our trip on Team USA to Brazil for AyC has been cancelled/postponed to April 2021.. I hope the there will be opportunity for us to still attend later on.

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World Team Tryouts has also been postponed for the time being, along with the actual World Team Championships that was supposed to be in Estonia this year.  We had been intending on heading to Minnesota to do our best, lay down some nice runs and hopefully earn a spot on the team.

Zae is very close to his Master Agility Championship title (MACH) and thought he would have earned it by now.. but not so much with all the agility trials around the world being cancelled 😱We are tentatively (if it happens/doesn’t get cancelled) entered in a trial at the end of June which will hopefully get us closer to those last 4 QQs.

We also had plans for several seminars with high-level international folks which have been cancelled.  Which is a bummer, as I am always looking to continue learning and better myself.  It would also been Onnea’s first seminars. Instead, we had more time to spend at home refining skills, building new ones, and trying out new activities together.  🙂

On the bright-side, during the quarantine, Zae was able to earn several titles.  Including his NASDA Lost Item Online Retrieval Level 1 & 2, his AKC Trick Dog Titles from Beginner to Advanced and a COVID Parkour title.

Onnea achieved her NASDA Lost Item Online Retrieval 1, 2, 3 & Master Championship (MLIOCH) along with earning her Lost Item Recovery 1.  O is such a cool and talented young lady !  I am sure this just the first of many achievements for her.

My Pyrsheps are the only ones to have ever earned any NASDA scentwork titles, so that is very cool !

PYRWILD in-person classes had been shut down for several months in compliance with the governor stay at home orders.  As of last week, we have resumed 1 on 1 type lessons as a part of our ‘new normal’.  We are SO happy to be back with all of our students.  Have missed everyone so much !! 💜

For anyone looking to begin agility, or just put a nice sports foundation on their dog, are welcome to contact me about starting up lessons.  We can work on anything you’d like, from simple engagement, training games, obedience skills, or all the way to high-level sports. 🐾

In other exciting news, my online class Teeter Tune-Ups will be beginning a new session June 22nd. 🏆 TTT provides comprehensive teeter foundations & proofing/perfecting for dogs learning AND for dogs who could use some tuning-up to their performance.  Along with invaluable feedback and experienced guidance.  TTT now also includes an ongoing ‘puppy diary’ as Onnea learns her teeter skills.  Hope to see you in class !  Registration is open now. 🌟

2020 Updates- Team USA for Brazil !!

by pyrwild, posted in photos, trial results, updates

We ditched our AKC Nationals plan and instead graciously accepted an invite to join Team USA for the Americas y Carribe event March 26-29th in Brazil !! 🎉🇺🇸 AyC is an FCI event that is like the European Open but for the Americas.  We are really looking forward to this exciting opportunity !

Zae also qualified for World Team Tryouts last weekend and we will be heading to Minnesota in May to do our best and hopefully earn a spot on the world team ! 😱🇺🇸

We’ve been working hard, pushing ourselves and continuing to learn lots !  From practicing on courses from big international events, to scoping out and setting up/running courses from judges we will see in Brazil and attending seminars to learn and grow other from successful international competitors.  The learning never stops and we can always continue to get better and better.  I love continuing to learn and better myself so I can continue to offer the best to my lovely students.

We also attended the ISC cup up in Mulino in January.  The judge was world renowned Tamas Traj from Hungary- who will also be a  judge this year at our USA world team tryouts !  Was a lot of fun to run his courses… and at an AKC trial !! Was such a cool event with a fun group !  I look forward to ISC events continuing to show up- they are exactly what USA agility needs.  🎉

In February, Onnea turned a year old !!  We celebrated the day Feb 19th with a fun run here and fundraising for Zae’s trip.  A good time was had by all.  ❤️ It’s hard to believe.  And hard to imagine life without her.  She is such a special and cool dog.  I love her sooo much !!

We also had a New Years Day fun run to ring in the new year with agility, fun and friends.  Here are some photos from the event.  Full gallery on Flickr.

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We have lots of exciting stuff planned for 2020 and already it’s becoming a year to remember !! 😃

PYWILD TRAINING UPDATES
  • Here is my current Class Schedule & Availability 📚
    • I do have some openings in a Tues PM class for advanced teams
  • There will be new Foundation 1 class starting in April- currently I have one spot open
    • If you’re interested in beginning agility- please send me an email and we’ll work to get you started or added to a waiting list for a future beginning class 🐾
  • Stay tuned for two new and exciting online learning opportunities coming to PYRWILD…. 😃

 

Winter Update

by pyrwild, posted in Onnea, photos, trial results, updates

Mayhem earned his MACH in Nov, turned 9 years old and went into retirement from competing.  He went out with a bang earning 1st and 2nd places each day having a blast.  What an incredible little dog he is.  I am so grateful for the journey we’ve had together, all he’s taught me and everywhere he’s brought me.

And Zae qualified for AKC nationals !!  How exciting.  Nationals will be in March in Perry, GA.  Zae is also now one jumpers score away for qualifying for World Team Tryouts in May in Minnesota.

Onnea is just about 10 months old and we are having so much fun !!  We’ve begun truffle hunting.  We had our first bitework seminar with a decoy together.  Her agility foundations are going well.  We continue going on lots of adventures.  O is such a special little girl and each day my love grows for her even more !! ❤️

 

Stormy is also doing well.  She hasn’t slowed down one bit. She’s such a special dog to me and holds so much of my heart.  Grateful for each day we enjoy together.

PYRWILD Training Updates
  • I have some open spots in some of my classes along with some new classes starting- please see my Class Schedule & Availability 🐾
    • Including agility classes of multiple levels
    • Also a beginner, engagement building, relationship-based obedience class
  • Teeter Tune-Ups has been revamped into a 12 week long online course and will run Feb-April 2020.  Registration is already open 📚
  • I also have current availability for 1 on 1 online students with personalized classroom and coaching 🏆🐾 Email me to set something up

PYRWILD Update & Other Happenings

by pyrwild, posted in training, updates

We had a Sari course day and ran several challenging drills last weekend.  I am so grateful for our kind, supportive community (that’s also up for a challenge !)  I look forward to planning more training days like this one… students stay tuned !

Here is a video of Zae running the last and most challenging sequence of the day.  So much fun !! He really loves his arena.  😃

I am also excited to share that PYRWILD now has lights !!  They are spectacular and open the possibility of having more nighttime activities and trainings. 🎉

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Onnea is nearly 8 months old now and just as fun as ever !  She is such a happy girl who is full of life.  We are just beginning our foundation training for agility.  It’s going to be a fun ride !

 

UPCOMING PYRWILD HAPPENINGS
  • Oct 27th Workshops: AM One Tunnel Games & PM Impulse Control –  1 spot left in each ! 📚
  • Truffle Hunting Class:  PYRWILD is excited to host an upcoming truffle hunting class- this class will also prepare those interested for the annual Joriad competition at the Oregon Truffle Festival in Jan 🍄
  • New Foundation Classes Forming: If you are looking to start agility- now is the chance !  Foundation is where all new students must begin.  These classes aren’t offered often but new sessions are in the process of being formed.  Please contact me with your interest and availability.  🐾
  • Agility Class OPENINGS: I do have some spots open in classes.  New higher level classes are also beginning.  See my Class Schedule & Availability 🌟
  • AWC Course Day: Nov 2nd @ 11am there will be a course day.  We will be working through the 2019 AWC Individual Agility Small Sari course.  Students interested in international coursework are welcome to join as practice only or with feedback/instruction. 🌎
  • Teeter Tune-Ups (Online): Begins in NOVEMBER.  Some spots remain !  This fun, online course provides all the tools you need to achieve your dream teeter- along with experienced help and feedback to get you there.  See Teeter Tune-Ups for more information. 🏆
  • STUDENTS:  If you haven’t already, please join our PYRWILD community group on Facebook !  💻
  • Mondioring @ PYRWILD:  PYRWILD is excited to host a mondioring training group November 9th.  A fun training group working high level skills featuring obedience and bitework.  Information on the group here. 🐕
  • Open Practice Night:  Nov 8th @ 6pm.  Open to PYRWILD students. 🐕
  • Nov 30th Basic Handling Seminar:  We will break down and work through each piece on course, talking about different handling options (what cross to use where and why) along with analyzing the coursemap and setting lines on an AKC style course.  This will be a 3 hr seminar open to dogs who are proficiently sequencing on novice courses (it’s OK if you can’t weave).  Working and auditing spots available.

Zae working some mondioring exercises last month at Kim’s arena in Mollala.  Lots of fun and a great group !