Tag: agility dog

End of Summer Update

by pyrwild, posted in photos, trial results, updates

I have been slacking on posting updates here.  It is so much easier to keep our Instagram updated. 😛

We did some competitions this summer and feeling more ‘back in the swing’ after our huge break and moving.  Zae has earned more scores towards tryouts.  Mayhem is chasing 7 QQ’s for his MACH still (with over well over 900 points currently).  I believe we will have two more competitions this year.

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Thank you Terry Tuttle for all the great images ! 

The video is from a 4 day trial last month .  I am still having some ups and downs in the ring with Zae and learning to handle and connect with him best.  But am continuing to note and build on the nice parts. 🙂

Another video, with both dogs, from a 4 day trial in California can be seen here.   Was such a fun trial outdoors with mild weather and a lovely drive down the coast there.

It has been a very hot summer and the last two months or so have been extremely smokey from the wildfires cooping us in a bit.  The skies have cleared since (yay !) and the temperature is beginning to drop.  I am looking forward to training more come fall.  My field is continuing to come together nicely and is so cool to have.

We go hiking and into nature any chance possible. 🙂 The lakes are dried now but enjoyed some swimming too.

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More of my photos can be seen on Flickr 

I have now offered Teeter Tune-Ups three times and it has been such a fun class to teach !  Students from nine different countries have now been a part of this course- I cannot believe it !! 😀  So cool, and I am so honored to be able to teach online.  I want to send a huge thank you to all my students past, present and future for this opportunity ! ❤️

PYRWILD has also secured sponsorship from two very cool Finish companies: AgiNotes and Nutrolin.  AgiNotes is an app, or online service, which is designed by agility competitors for agility competitors !  It is a cool database to store trainings, competition results, course maps, comments, things to work on, points of weakness, etc and even has graphs and other visuals.  Nutrolin is a human-grade fatty oil supplement company for active dogs.  My dogs are on the Sport blend and also get Skin&Coat.  The dogs LOVE the oils on their food and I have also noticed their fur is soo shiny and feels so soft.  I am so excited to be supported by these cool companies- thank you !  ❤️

ONLINE WORKSHOP: Teeter Tune-Ups

by pyrwild, posted in online classes, training

Students all over the world have enjoyed and benefited from this comprehensive teeter course 

Just like a lot of foundation skills in dog training and agility the teeter also needs some regular maintenance to keep its performance in tiptop shape.  This course is intended to give you the tools to create a confident dog who slides into success by working on little tune-ups to adjust their teeter performance.  No heavy duty tools necessary. 🙂

This course is suitable for dogs who need a better teeter (confidence, control or understanding) along with dogs and puppies (9 months+) who are just beginning their seesaw education.   Teeter Tune-Ups provides all the tools for you dream teeter and building a strong teeter foundation along with expert guidance and feedback.

🌟 New in 2020, Teeter Tune-Ups also includes a Puppy Diary of Onnea learning the teeter from the ground up as part of the expansive course content.
Onnea’s first time on a teeter
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBMn8orHbVB/
Onnea’s first teeter somewhere new & trial like environment
https://www.instagram.com/p/CB9Yt5IHsUg/

This class is not currently offered but will be with interest in the future.  Participants will receive access to the classroom with a manifold of course content, the ability to post videos and questions along with receiving unlimited & invaluable feedback during the duration of the course.  Access to course content remains once the course has completed.

The cost is $200 (163€) for a spot with 1 dog, participation with a second dog can be included for $50 (45€) more.
Please Contact Me about a Junior Handler Discount.

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Participation spot with 1 dog
Not currently offered

Participation spots with 2 dogs
Not currently offered

Once you have registered I will contact you a confirmation and when class starts with a login to access the Classroom

 

5 MINUTE TRAINING SESSION W/ ZAE: Working & Strengthening Foundation Skills

by pyrwild, posted in training articles & videos

 

This is a 5 minute raw video with brief comments about the training.  This training session was 5 minutes total–including playing and rewarding dog.  The session wasn’t necessarily planned; I just wanted to share a raw recording of what an average training session with my dogs looks like.  Short and productive.  Zae practiced different foundation skills and through rewarding skills were reinforced and strengthened.  Throughout the session Zae practiced a variety of skills and stayed engaged.  By practicing and enforcing these skills as a the bulk of my training the skills in turn stay strong.  For example, things like the teeter or wraps that I like to almost constantly reward–especially in sequence when they are really beautiful/what I am looking for.  A motto of mine is reward what you want to see more of.  Jackpot it when it’s especially perfect and amazing !! 🙂

All the skills in this video, and the strong working relationship I have with Zae comes through my every day training and quick practice of skills like this.  The basis of most of these every day exercises I do with my dog is available in my Skills and Relationship Building online course.

 

Teaser video from Skills and Relationship Building Course: Using Pressure and Frustration in Training

by pyrwild, posted in training articles & videos

My Skills and Relationship Building course is a really fun little self-study with feedback with modules of content and exercises that build many important foundation skills for anyone interesting in dog training or sports.  These are quick interactive things to do with your dog.  I initially built this course as a food bowl course because they are quick easy to things to practice with the dogs meal–even in a hurry.  I use the little games featured in the course daily with my dogs.  Not only does it built a very strong set of foundation skills it also strengthens the bond with the dog.  It builds his engagement with you.

Here is a clip from the course that demonstrates how by building this skill you can use pressure and frustration in your training to build engagement and drive incorporated in many ways.

To find out more about PyrWild’s online courses and training please visit the Training page.