Chihuahua Chronicles My Agility

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Agility Training

First Demonstration for my Dourte's

Agility Training Mark your calendar for Sunday June 9th! Come out to the fairgrounds to watch the Tanana Valley Kennel Clubs first Sanctioned AKC Agility Match. It will run from 9:00 in the morning til about 1:30 with a break for lunch. Demonstration
On one of their visits to me before I went home to live with the Dourte's, (October 6, 2001) Joelle demonstrated the agility run and my skills. They waited behind the patio door and watched enthusiastically as I made my run. Deb would have taken more pictures but she was laughing so hard, and I was moving so fast she could only take a few. My new family could tell how much I enjoyed agility training, and decided then and there it is something we will continue. If I am really happy and competitive with Ginger and my girls, then maybe I'll compete with other chihuahuas. If not, I'll just have fun at home! Joelle's run in her back yard is set up for specifically for chihuahuas. When the Dourte's make their run, it'll be for me, but it'll be sturdy enough that old Ginger can give it her best shot, too. See, I think Ginger should get more exercise, and agility would be fun for her and the family too! Alaska isn't cold ALL the time, the summers are very nice and we can have lots of fun.
Joelle asks if I want to? I wanna! I wanna!	Am I ready? SURE!!! I'm always ready!
Oh! Oh! The wind tried to take the tunnel away!	Jump! Jump! Jump! Let's do that again!
Up, Up, and Away! I LOVE this!	In the home stretch... Yippeee!!!!

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On October 7th, Joelle e-mailed Deb, saying: "I trained Smuckers late this afternoon on a sequence of a tire and tunnel and speed circle of 4 jumps. She did wonderfully and actually waited before the tire in a sit stay until I called her forward into the tire.
"Also worked her on the Teeter and the the contact waiting. She has learned to walk up the teether and balance her weight at the pivot point before moving forward to wait in the contact zone for her treat and release command. Such a smart dog."

October 19th her e-mail said: "Smuckers is doing well on her weight gain of almost a quarter of a pound now! I would think that she would be able to leave here the 2nd of Nov. which is a Friday and would give you and your family the whole weekend to bond with her. I try to place most my dogs out on a schedule where I know most the family will be home to bond with the dog which hastens the transition period. The dog really doesn't get a chance to feel lonely and has all that wonderful attention."