Jerry Herzog

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Diane, thanks for the interesting reply. Jamie is just over two years old and is crazy about tennis balls, but when I use one as an incentive, she just ignores the agility jumps etc. and just wants to chase the ball. Ths history of your slow dog is not too encouageing however. We'll keep trying for a while yet I guess.

I started agiltiy with my smooth hair border collie last summer and have entered one novice trial, where she ran without any course faults but was terribly slow. She doesn't have any drive and others advised she was a "soft dog". My wife says she does agility just to please me, but I got into it because I thought she needed a chalenge as I was told BC's are so smart etc. Should I just give up if she's not reallly enjoying it, or keep spending money?

Do AKC agility trials accept non-purebreed border collies. I heard something about getting them accepted by sending in a picture or such. Anyone know?

I keep seeing comments under course layout saying download these into your CRCD program. How do I get a copy of the CRCD program?

Looking for anyone in the West San Jose CA area interested in sharing my equipment for agillty practice.