tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7360711630366485930.post6499232419409573384..comments2023-07-19T05:06:28.227-05:00Comments on The Dogs Are Really In Charge: Zumi Running ContactsLaura and The Corgi, Toller, & Duckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06437492165453445126noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7360711630366485930.post-28369126656031001532015-11-11T22:22:27.526-06:002015-11-11T22:22:27.526-06:00I would also advise against it for anyone new the ...I would also advise against it for anyone new the sport or not very experienced with shaping. You fit into neither category!!! I would go for it! You can always change it a stop very easily at any time ;) <br /><br />While the learning takes a lot longer the maintenance is almost non existent. Just think of all those years you won't have to spend constantly upholding criteria!Laura and The Corgi, Toller, & Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06437492165453445126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7360711630366485930.post-40481168136186764092015-11-11T20:57:48.458-06:002015-11-11T20:57:48.458-06:00hahaha I don't know. I want to and I have far...hahaha I don't know. I want to and I have far more equipment access than when Griffin was young but our agility instructor mostly advises against it! <br /><br />I think Griffin is/was so good at flipping into tunnels that he would hit very low and then launch almost into the tunnel from there. Sharp turns without the tunnel underneath were better than straight but not as perfect.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500652686807039501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7360711630366485930.post-59021084317772271092015-11-11T16:34:32.067-06:002015-11-11T16:34:32.067-06:00Impressive that Griffin was better at turns, that&...Impressive that Griffin was better at turns, that's usually harder!<br />Are you going to do running contacts with Tonks? She would be a perfect age to start this spring! Laura and The Corgi, Toller, & Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06437492165453445126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7360711630366485930.post-26034847977174681222015-11-11T08:03:36.171-06:002015-11-11T08:03:36.171-06:00Yayyyy! She looks so good! When we worked on this...Yayyyy! She looks so good! When we worked on this, Griffin was better with turns than straight ahead. Now please train my dogs to do this! Running contacts and scent articles are my weaknesses. And stays. <br />Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500652686807039501noreply@blogger.com