Koira thinks dock diving is the best thing ever. She had a blast doing her xtreme air practice (which is simply a long distance jump with a running start). This time, we also started practicing XV, xtreme vertical, as well. The goal is for the dog to jump off the dock up and out and grab a stationary bumper before dropping down into the pool. XV is a separate competition from XA, but I think a dog learning XV can help them jump farther in XA, since it can teach them to follow their thrown toy up and out instead of straight out. And if they get a higher arc in their jump, they get more air time, and hence, more distance.
Koira is probably never going to be a rockstar with XV, but she had a lot of fun and was doing really well with her baby dog version (where we had the bumper both lower and closer to the dock than the lowest competition setting).
It's great to know they love what they are doing.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Your dogs, and your work with them, are fascinating!
ReplyDeleteI love these sports geared towards mental and physical stimulation of high drive, super athletic dogs. It is so wonderful for them to have an outlet and a job to be proud of! Thanks for joining the Positive Pet Training Hop today.
ReplyDeletethis is great!! I've always wondered if my Boston could do something like this... I guess since it will be 106 this weekend it's time to hit the pool and see :)
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ReplyDeleteLooks like you where having great fun :) Milo & Jet
How fun! Sounds like Koira is doing great though.
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