Course Time Deductions

Course time deductions are made as follows:

Novice:

• 1-point deduction for every second over course time rounding down to whole numbers.

Open:

• 2-point deduction for every second over course time rounding down to whole numbers.

Excellent:

• 3-point deduction for every second over course time rounding down to whole numbers.

Time is called at course time plus 20 seconds, and the dog must be excused.

Lessons Learned

1.  Toys are not allowed in the ring, even at the end after the dog is through running - Result:  EXCUSED

• CHAPTER 4 - SECTION 8 - Handling Aids. Food and toys are not permitted in the course area.  Handlers are not permitted to use (or have in their possession while running the course) whistles, stopwatches, leashes, fanny packs or other handling/training aids.

2. Socializing with the judge, timekeeper, chute straightener, or any other official in the ring is note encouraged - EXCUSED.

3. A poodle cannot have her bling on her collar in the ring.  The flat tag I bought for trialing turns out to be illegal. - EXCUSED

4. Running out of the ring (not on lease) is not allowed.  Perfect run? Not anymore.  DISQUALIFIED.

5. Pooping in the ring is NOT good manners - EXCUSED!

All items learned in Perry, Ga at our first competition.  I guess I should have read the rulebook a little closer.

First Trial in Perry, GA

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Wow!  Four days - way too much for first trial.  Can't believe we got two Q's.  We finished the last run of the last day with a poop in the corner of the ring!  Will we get the hang of this????

Our First Trial

Well, we finally made it to our first trial.  B Match in Perry, GA, Wednesday, July 7, 2010.  It was really fun, and we learned a lot about what to do and what NOT to do.  Here is Joe's video of the milestone.  I'm not sure what is funnier:  

1. Joe trying not to laugh (but you will see his camera bouncing when he couldn't contain himself), or
   
2. The fact that I STILL had not caught my dog when the video ends.

Our second run was prettier.  Maybe a LITTLE prettier.  I wonder what tomorrow will bring?

Some pics of our Georgia experience...

My Fence

I am so, so, so happy to finally get a backyard fence.  It has made practicing agility so much easier!