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  1. A word of advice. You might want to visit the classes of several of the clubs who train in agility before you enroll or commit to one. I did this before I started my briard and couldn't be happier. I was able to find the club that trains more to my style than just following along. The first club I visited believes in more of a harsh line than I am used to. The second club (the one I am in now) seems to train more with rewards and fun. All of their classes teach a handler other ways to accomplish the same goal without the repetative and sometimes boring routine. (They also seem to win longer with their dogs.) Good luck with finding a club. Also, I agree with an earlier post that obedience is the key. Having the basics down ensures a safe environment in which you and your companion can learn a fun activity.
  2. I began running my Briard in agility a little over a year ago. She loves it. My bc will start this fall. One suggestion - make sure your pup is well trained and handles obediance commands very well before you start. If they understand the basics of sit, stay and heel before you start, training is much easier and much less frustrating for both you and the dog. Also, find someone whose training style is similar to your own. I began working with a trainer who used only food motivation for her dogs and my girl just didn't care about food. You want a trainer who will protect your dog knowing his/her limits and at the same time push hard enough to keep agility fun. For example, you don't want to jump very high while their bones are still developing. Good Luck with your training!
  3. Sharon, Our trainer is working with us on keeping attention especially during recalls. When training, I never do the same thing twice. Sometimes I take a couple of steps out and then turn - playfully ask for her attention and then keep going. Sometimes I take two steps and call. Sometimes I go all the way to the other end. I have made all of our training a guessing game and it really seems to keep her attention. She never knows what to expect. Let me know if this helps and good luck!
  4. My bc came to me with a broken leg and heartworms, so I expericenced a similar situation in that she was kenneled for 8 weeks during treatments. I don't know if it is possible for you, but I would invite the neighbors over (some I told why, others I just invited in) for short amounts of time. I would get Liberty out of her kennel and have her lay down while they were there. Some I asked if they would pet her, others I intentionally did not. I have found now that she is "free" she doesn't expect everyone who enters the house to pet her. She also knows for the most part she is supposed to lay down and be quiet while guests are over. She was about 18 months old and really did very well. Due to a suggestion on this list, I tried to play a lot of low key games with her like guess which hand the treat is in. We also did some massage therapy which allowed her to relax and me to feel like I was doing something helpful. I know it is difficult, especially as they heal and feel better. Good luck with the recovery process.
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