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Olie · 08-15-2010, 01:27 PM

Finally after waiting for what seems forever, Suri and I meet with a trainer Tuesday night to start moving towards agility classes. The trainer is going to give me an evaluation because Suris obedient skills are relatively strong but I need reassurance I suppose one on one. And another meet with her could allow us to move up into the second class, pending the eval. I am the one that needs the training lol - I have never done agility but I know we have what it takes

This trainer has taken her dog to nationals in agility (I didn't ask what her dogs were) so I am sure she will be pretty consistent and get us where we want to go.

I am so excited and nervous at the same time LMAO!!

Teffy · 08-15-2010, 02:20 PM

Congrats! It's like deja vue, I have the exact same story but because I'm ahead of you one month...shall I share with you what ended up happening?

You might find the private class more worth your buck especially if your dog, like mine, is in the netherworld...due to rally and obedience, they know commands and most agility equipment and they have drive but they're not skilled enough to be in the same class as the one above...neither here nor there. I don't know, how our stories differ a bit is that this instructor only does private so I have no choice. Turns out to be not as expensive as I thought, so my pocket is burning.

I'm happy for you, good luck and be careful!

debjen · 08-15-2010, 04:24 PM

good luck and have fun

whitepoodles · 08-15-2010, 04:27 PM

Olie:
Good luck and have fun...I am sure your girl will excell.
LOLOL yes it is the owner who most of the time needs the training not the dog, and hey, dont stress because Suri will feel your tension.. Just relax and have fun !

Olie · 08-15-2010, 05:13 PM

Thanks! I will shake my nerves lol, this is true she will know it better than anyone.

bigpoodleperson · 08-15-2010, 05:42 PM

Oh you guys will have a Blast!!! She will be the best looking dog on the course!!

She will be a natural!

amerique2 · 08-16-2010, 06:00 AM

Can't wait to hear how the evaluation goes on Tuesday. I think that's a great way to see where Suri stands and get you two into the class that's right for where you are now. It may save you a beginner's class, or if the trainer thinks you need to keep her in the first class, at least you'll know that's where you need to be and not wonder if you should really have been in the second class.

That is great that the trainer has taken dogs to the Agility National. You can have confidence that she really knows what she is talking about.

KalaMama · 08-16-2010, 10:15 AM

How exciting! I am sure it will be loads of fun. Give us an update on Tuesday please

whitepoodles · 08-16-2010, 12:13 PM

Olie:
Keep up posted here on Suri's accomplishments in future.

spoospirit · 08-16-2010, 06:22 PM

That is so exciting, Olie!! I would love a private instructor as apposed to being in a class with so many dogs and having to wait while every one else does their run. You don't really get a whole lot of time with the obstacles in that hour.

Best of luck and I can't wait to hear more.