Yoshi's First Real Class Back

Yoshi finally went back to his regular Tuesday class, and while he ran great. I am terrified of how he runs right now. I only jumped him 12" and he just flings himself and doesnt regard the bars as much. His speed is actually even FASTER than it was before, which I really didnt want. The dog doesnt have much distance, he ends up barking if I put too much distance away from him unless its a jump or tunnel. We have a LOT of work cut out for us. A good point about the crazy speed he was showing. The first time he blasted through the weaves, I was actually amazed. Fastest he has ever done twelve poles, and I saw some single strides in there. Weird dog I am telling you.

Things to work on:
-JUMPING- he is flinging himself badly, we are NOT going to do the tire jump until he shows better jumping style. STRICT Foundation Jumping gridwork 3 times a week.
-DISTANCE
-DISCRIMINATION
-QUIT BLOWING ME OFF AND BARKING AND WASTING TIME- he is so busy wasting his time barking at me that it messes him up big time. I never have encouraged barking and I am really fed up with it. He was way overstimulated last night. I am almost thinking of giving the dog Ace the chill pill or something...sheesh!!!
-CONTROL- I have no clue yet how we are going to achieve this.

I am trying to work out a deal with Rachel where I set up grids for his foundation jumping exercises at her place. I really think he is going to end up jumping a lot better if I really stick to those exercises. We will wait and see. Hopefully I can work something out with Rachel! I cant afford to buy the metal jumps that work best for these exercises so we will see what I can get worked out!

Wish us luck..we are going to need it!!!

Of course, I am thrilled he did do what he did. I never thought wed be back doing agility... it was great to be back..(I am completely lost as a handler now...figures..lol)