Saturday 25 April 2015

Sepia Saturday - V is for Vigilance

In the ring, vigilance is vital. You must know where your dog is at all times, and know where to go next to run the course successfully. One wrong obstacle and you and your dog are eliminated from the competition rankings. You cannot become placed. So keeping on top of your dog and working alongside him as a partnership will work wonders when it comes to taking the right course and ending having ran clean.

Always know where your dog is on the course.

So be on top of your dog, be vigilant, and have your wits about you. Don't allow anything to slip from your control as the handler. Know where your dog is, where he is coming from, and how to handle him correctly over the next section of the course. And most importantly, walk, walk, walk and walk the course beforehand, and then you are 100% sure you know where you are going when it comes to competing in the ring with your dog.





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21 comments:

  1. Athena Cat Goddess Wise Kitty25 April 2015 at 08:44

    Great shot!

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

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  2. jank196125 April 2015 at 12:55

    I've often thought that agility must be just as challenging for the handler as it is for the dog. I think it's one of the reasons I hesitate to try it with my dogs...I think I'd be the weak link! :)
    Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets

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    1. Unknown25 April 2015 at 17:20

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    2. Unknown25 April 2015 at 17:22

      Don't hesitate to try it out, Jan, just go for it! You'll love it, and so will your dogs! I just about guarantee that right here, right now. Agility is a brilliant way to keep fit and have a ball with your dogs, building the bond closer and closer. You should give it a go, and don't worry!

      Hey, if you do try it out, we'd love to hear about it! - borderterriersruleOK@gmail.com

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  3. FANCY the Red Standard Poodle25 April 2015 at 13:14

    Hi Y'all!

    Great info, especially if you are competing.

    Y'all come on by,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  4. Jans Funny Farm25 April 2015 at 16:42

    We're glad none of us are in competition. Jan would get lost walking the course and we'd have to call for a search party. (Some humans tend to forget where they're going.)

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  5. Dachshund Nola26 April 2015 at 00:25

    I like the angle!

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  6. The Adventures of the LLB Gang26 April 2015 at 00:40

    Wonderful shot!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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  7. My GBGV Life26 April 2015 at 01:22

    Great advice!

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  8. Su-sieee! Mac26 April 2015 at 04:49

    That's good advice to consider for handling other things. Don't know what at the moment.
    Take 25 to Hollister
    The View from the Top of the Ladder

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  9. Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them26 April 2015 at 05:41

    Nice shot taken on the course. I would probably have to work super hard to keep up with my dog, there's a lot of running in agility! She'd probably leave me in the dust & try to finish on her own LOL!
    Love & Biscuits,
    Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them

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    1. Unknown26 April 2015 at 09:04

      Thanks Cathy! It is great exercise for both dog and handler.

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  10. marley27 April 2015 at 13:36

    Eh? Do it not be ower rite to sneekily disapeer into da bushes Earl my pal?

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