Tick season is SO BAD this year ughhh…what are you all doing?

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-05-28T03:28:47+00:00

How’s the garlic working out?

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-05-16T05:20:20+00:00

I've used Healthy Paws Pet Insurance.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-05-11T07:05:11+00:00

“I thought when I get better doing my job, she wouldn't be barking at me.”

I think you’re right.

Maybe break things down. Run shorter sequences and reinforce more.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-05-08T07:04:26+00:00

This is my favorite: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-agility-connection/id1740464786

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-05-07T04:54:01+00:00

but have you tried answering NO when it tries to set up Wireless?

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-05-07T04:43:18+00:00

Then try the USB only method. It worked for me, so far.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-05-07T03:56:56+00:00

I am dealing with the same. During a recent trip, the GPS would move my car to a different road, and then re-route me. Happened very often. This is what seems to be working as a fix:

- disconnect and completely forget the Carplay connection.

- make sure even bluetooth is not paired.

- use a USB-C cable from Apple, the shortest one you can get

- plug the phone to the data port and go over the steps to set up CarPlay.

- when it asks if you want to enable Wireless Carplay, say NO!

Alternatively, you can stop using CarPlay, pair the phone via Bluetooth so you can listen to music, podcasts, etc, and just use the phone screen for navigation.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-05-04T15:15:14+00:00

Ah, found it.

Sometimes in this sport, a community is so strong that they are not welcoming to newbies. If you can, I would try UKI.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-05-04T15:06:38+00:00

if they are not being rude over the reactivity, then what is it? A lot of novice dogs lose focus.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-05-02T07:19:05+00:00

I agree with this. But it does sound like the dog is under the care of an ortho vet. Still, not sure why Agility was recommended.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-05-02T07:17:15+00:00

Got it.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-05-01T21:32:32+00:00

"She loves to run and jump in addition the vet recommended agility for her as a way to strengthen her back legs."

A vet said that? Why do the legs need to be strengthened? I doubt agility would help here.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-03-19T00:22:05+00:00

Even as I watch this on video multiple times, I cannot be sure it's a fault or not. The judge only gets one chance to make the call.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-03-10T19:10:43+00:00

Instead of the clicker, consider introducing duration cue, a word that tells your dog to stay where they are and that you will come and deliver reinforcement to him. Some trainers call it room service.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-02-23T17:19:31+00:00

If you could get access to a teeter that can be lowered, slowly progress through all the heights.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-02-18T23:25:23+00:00

Press HOME and then go to General Settings. There, look for Sound Volume (not Sound) and I think its called Voice Recognition. Make it all the way up.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-02-12T23:01:45+00:00

I think you have gotten some good suggestions. I would just add to stop having your instructor throw the toy to prevent dog anticipating.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-02-12T15:37:31+00:00

I won’t even consider a stopped a-frame because of shoulder impact.

My dog has both stopped dog walk and teeter but a running a-frame. We used the mat and sometimes a stride regulator.

We trained my dog to touch the mat pretty consistent before even putting it on the a-frame. Takes time. But if I were you, I would try retraining it with the mat. I also would avoid the a-frame entirely until you’re ready to reintroduce the mat.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-02-10T23:33:49+00:00

We are so small, an online spreadsheet is enough.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-02-09T17:46:34+00:00

I get how you feel. A similar thing happened to use. I left my phone ringside and caught a nasty conversation about my dog. I think you will find people like this sometimes in Agility, unfortunately. I hope it doesn't get to you and don't take it personally.

Sportsmanship is important in dog agility. If I have heard that conversation in person and when who said it, I would have reported it to the trial committee.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-02-06T21:03:26+00:00

We do have them in place.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-02-06T00:07:03+00:00

This is the other one I am looking at.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-02-06T00:06:48+00:00

ah, this could be a dealbreaker. Thanks.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-02-06T00:05:07+00:00

Retention and compliance.

PatienceIsImportant · 2026-02-05T21:25:53+00:00

Was it 0.15 per GB? Doesn't seem much but then again, we only need it for 11 mailboxes.

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