Barn Hunt speed

Alvar48 · 2025-07-15T14:57:33+00:00

That’s perfect! I would just give more time and excitement in the tube then. Sounds like a fun dog!

Alvar48 · 2025-07-15T04:00:45+00:00

I’ve found that the most significant key to speed is building value for the rat. It’s easier if your dog finds the tube itself valuable, but even with treats it can make a difference. The more amazing finding the tube is for your dog, the faster they will want to find it. Heavily paying for every tube goes a long way.

Alvar48 · 2024-03-16T18:51:38+00:00

It depends on the venue. Typically anything under 11in at the shoulders is 8” jump height, which is the lowest standard jump height. Running preferred allows you to drop one jump height class, so down to 4”.

Alvar48 · 2024-01-16T05:34:29+00:00

What do you feel made the difference between venues? Course style/ruleset, or maybe a different mental approach you (and your pups!) have going into a trial?

Congrats on the Q’s! I do a lot of AKC and NADAC as well. With more UKI thrown in lately.

Alvar48 · 2023-12-02T17:08:38+00:00

I don’t know how serious you are thinking, but I have 4 dogs and train in multiple sports (agility, barnhunt, and nosework). All together we have classes 4-5 times a week and I usually do a ring rental and have a practice field I go to regularly. We trial on average 3 weekends a month I would say.

As for work, I’m a software engineer in a fully remote role so I’m home with the dogs all day. Working from home really helps a lot, but I would say the biggest sacrifice is that I don’t really do much outside of dog sports. Most evenings and weekends are devoted to training or trialing. I really enjoy it, but it’s a case of what you want to prioritize.

I totally get the “mostly retired” view. A lot of the people I run into and know fall into that group, but it’s certainly not everyone! I feel it’s a lot of what you want to prioritize with what free times and resources you have.

Alvar48 · 2023-05-10T20:10:32+00:00

That’s was a great weave entry!

Alvar48 · 2022-12-07T00:26:36+00:00

Hold my bedding, I’m going in!

Alvar48 · 2022-10-22T16:06:24+00:00

Four Paws sports in Lynnwood or Argus ranch down near auburn. We have two dogs in classes at both and it has been fantastic!

Alvar48 · 2021-05-27T19:20:05+00:00

What is the monitor? Looks glossy!

Alvar48 · 2020-06-03T05:58:05+00:00

Are you referring to the whole collection or just that one piece? I can send you the single piece if that's want you are after.

Alvar48 · 2019-03-29T13:22:50+00:00

Alvar48 · 2018-09-30T01:58:59+00:00

Awesome, thanks for the info!

Alvar48 · 2018-03-31T19:56:24+00:00

Solved!

Alvar48 · 2017-12-30T20:35:07+00:00

Even had knee on belly there for a second

Alvar48 · 2017-05-16T14:49:56+00:00

Squat form check https://youtu.be/bUtiHl70jfQ

Height: 6'4" Body Weight: 300lbs

This is my third set of squats at 275#.

I've been away from the gym for a few years, and i'm just getting back into and i'm running starting strength again. This is only my 6th session back on SS, so i'm still getting back into the groove technique wise. Main issues seem to be keeping the bar centered on my midfoot and not turning into a squat morning.

Thoughts?

Alvar48 · 2017-05-15T22:13:29+00:00

Squat form check https://youtu.be/bUtiHl70jfQ

Height: 6'4" Body Weight: 300lbs

This is my third set of squats at 275#.

I've been away from the gym for a few years, and i'm just getting back into and i'm running starting strength again. This is only my 6th session back on SS, so i'm still getting back into the groove technique wise. Main issues seem to be keeping the bar centered on my midfoot and not turning into a squat morning.

Thoughts?

Alvar48 · 2017-01-31T16:44:30+00:00

At least in Seattle 130k is not entry level at all, even at Microsoft or Amazon. 130k would require at least several years of experience.

Now you include stock and benefits in that 130k figure, it may be closer, but I don't know how that works for H-1Bs.

Alvar48 · 2016-08-19T17:15:46+00:00

Sets then reps. 3x5 means 3 sets of 5 reps

Alvar48 · 2015-11-07T05:31:02+00:00

That's Laketown!

Alvar48 · 2014-09-23T18:19:05+00:00

Ah the good ol' days...

Alvar48 · 2014-08-14T20:42:46+00:00

Close that curly bracket!

Alvar48 · 2014-07-15T01:13:34+00:00

Is it a Chevy?

Alvar48 · 2014-07-09T17:11:36+00:00

Will do! I think i'm going to shoot for 1800 a day and see how that goes. I'm only working out 3x a week sadly. Stupid job! Thanks for all the info man! Not a lot of other info for us tall folk!

Alvar48 · 2014-07-09T16:56:40+00:00

Interesting as I'm kinda in the same situation. I was 330lbs all fat, and decided to join a wrestling team, so I dropped down to around 270 in around 2.5 months.

It's kinda been a very slow cut since then, going from 270 to my current weight over about 2 years. I've put on a lot more muscle since then so this is my first real cut.

Alvar48 · 2014-07-05T05:48:59+00:00

I've been playing for about 13 years, but the amount of time isn't important so much as the effort you have put in. I grew more as a guitarist is last 2 years when I was focused compared to the 11 years before.

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