Another newbie!

[Dasher's Mom]

HI All,

Just wanted to introduce myself, I am new to these boards. I recognize some of the members here from other boards, so "Hi" again to those guys! (Thanks for the link to these boards Annie!!)

I have 2 JRT (Dasher and Zip) and a lab (Lille). I do agility with my jacks, our lab is enjoying retirement. I have been involved/competing in agility for about 10 years, my first agility dog was a Dal. I also have ridden horses most of my life and used to compete in the hunter/jumper circuit.

Can't wait to explore the boards!

 

[Baxter'smybaby]

ahhh....another convert!! Welcome to you!!

 

[Xerxes]

Welcome to Chaz...I'm just a wee babe myself, but I've found this to be a FUN place and full of FUN (and occasionally intelligent) people! (Though I'm definitely not one of the latter)

 

[jjsmom]

HEY Dasher! Welcome from one freshman to another. This is a great place to be!

 

[Maxy24]

Hi and welcome to Chazhound! I'd love to see pictures of your dogs, I think it's great you do agility with them. I hope you stick around and enjoy the forum

 

[Charliesmommy]

Are you as crazy as the rest of them??? Welcome!

 

[Laurelin]

Hi! Good to see even more of y'all here! You'll enjoy it.

 

[Kase]

Hi and welcome to Chaz .

 

[HoundedByHounds]

SO good to see you here

 

[gradyupmybutt]

YAY!!!! Hey Dasher!!! It's GREAT to see you here!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think you'll like it here. It's so much more relaxed yet respectful (@ least were I've looked )

You guys should see Dasher do his schtuff in the agility ring. Boy his name is so perfect for him.

 

[jess2416]

Welcome...

 

[Dasher's Mom]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!!

Annie - you are too kind!! Dasher sends wiggly butt wags and little sloppy Jack Russell kisses your way for the compliments!!

 

[heartdogs]

Hi, welcome to chazhound!

 

[milos_mommy]

Welcome to Chaz, it's fun.

Yay agility

how was running with a dal? i always imagined they'd be awesome in the ring.

 

[Dasher's Mom]

Hmmm, running with a dal....let's just say it was a learning experience!! :lol-sign:

Don't get me wrong, I LOVED my dal, Reese. He was a super dog. But getting a dal to do things when YOU want them to is another story. Its not that he wasn't fast (he was super fast!) its not that he wasn't athletic (he could clear our fence no problem if he wanted to), it was just getting him to do the course in the order that was presented was sometimes a problem!

Maybe since dals were bred to work independently (guarding and running along side a carriage) it made working as a team a bit of a challenge. One minute he was with me, the next whoosh...he was gone! Keeping him focused was our constant challenge. One thing Reese taught me early on was humility!

We did manage to get some titles which was great, but man we WORKED for every Q we got!

Here is a picture of Reese:

 

[Buddy'sParents]

Welcome!

 

[milos_mommy]

Hmmm, running with a dal....let's just say it was a learning experience!! :lol-sign:

Don't get me wrong, I LOVED my dal, Reese. He was a super dog. But getting a dal to do things when YOU want them to is another story. Its not that he wasn't fast (he was super fast!) its not that he wasn't athletic (he could clear our fence no problem if he wanted to), it was just getting him to do the course in the order that was presented was sometimes a problem!

Maybe since dals were bred to work independently (guarding and running along side a carriage) it made working as a team a bit of a challenge. One minute he was with me, the next whoosh...he was gone! Keeping him focused was our constant challenge. One thing Reese taught me early on was humility!

We did manage to get some titles which was great, but man we WORKED for every Q we got!

He's gorgeous

anything like running with a JRT. (ie, making them think that they're doing what you want them to because they want to do it?)

 

[Dasher's Mom]

He's gorgeous

anything like running with a JRT. (ie, making them think that they're doing what you want them to because they want to do it?)

Thanks milos mommy, I loved my Reese man, he was a great dog.

Can't speak for all JRT, but mine are the complete opposite from my dal. They are super drivey and very biddable. They love to work and bend over backwards to please. They both love playing agility and love learning.

I think a lot of it is the breed but also hope I have evolved over the years with my training. Eons ago when I trained Reese (dal) I didn't clicker train. Both my jacks are clicker trained which I think really helps them "get it" if you know what I mean.

 

[Denaluvscorgis]

Hi...welcome to Chaz....it's nice to have you here!!!!

 

[mrose_s]

welcoem to chaz