tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292786348315721132.post5117582060569170197..comments2022-02-12T11:58:08.437-06:00Comments on Jackson's Quest for the UDX: Jolee's jump startKathie Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14276125662981781081noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292786348315721132.post-2356450460570950802009-09-18T20:43:44.039-05:002009-09-18T20:43:44.039-05:00Hsin-Yi, I think you're right about the desens...Hsin-Yi, I think you're right about the desensitisation - the more you do it, the more confidence you get. And, I know I'm not as relaxed in a trial as I am in training - even though I try to convince myself that I'm not nervous and try to project an aura of calmness :) I'm planning to enter several trials this fall, hoping that will help both Jackson and me get more relaxed and confident in the ring. At this point, I think that's the key - just getting out there and doing it!Kathie Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276125662981781081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292786348315721132.post-86600154919040271472009-09-18T20:08:38.688-05:002009-09-18T20:08:38.688-05:00OOh - it's so interesting to watch Jolee and h...OOh - it's so interesting to watch Jolee and how different she is to Jackson. I just love the way she looks up at your face - just like a Border Collie! Hee! hee! GREAT attention and focus!<br /><br />It's strange how they both slow down in "the real thing" - I wonder how much of that is to do with subtle signals they are picking up from you (which you don't even realise you're giving)...I find when we're competiting or performing, thinking of Honey and not wanting to affect her helps me to really calm down - you know, like projecting calm and confidence for HER benefit (because Honey is like Jackson - she'll slow down and act all mopey when she is stressed and under pressure) really helps me feel better too. <br /><br />I think that while it obviously depends on the dog, overall, it does get better the more you do it - ie. it's like desensitisation, isn't it? The more the dog has to perform in those environments (and has as positive an experience as possible) - the less bothered they become. I've certainly noticed with Honey that it's taken 2 yrs of relatively regular public performances (whether demo or competitions) for her to stop slowing down and acting all repressed - now when we're dancing in a ring, she is all focused on me and relaxed and not fazed by the crowds or atmosphere or anything...but I don't know if that's a reflection of ME and that I'm more used to it and more relaxed and confident not - or it's HER getting used to things! :-)<br /><br />Hsin-YiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09116997529248428606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292786348315721132.post-91391157646949344802009-09-16T17:14:50.961-05:002009-09-16T17:14:50.961-05:00Oh yes, I am spitting treats (cheese), thus the gr...Oh yes, I am spitting treats (cheese), thus the great attention to my face :) I'm trying to lengthen the heeling distance before rewarding and breaking it off. Hoping it will become her default behavior - even with distractions!Kathie Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276125662981781081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292786348315721132.post-66679509316366346982009-09-16T15:52:35.243-05:002009-09-16T15:52:35.243-05:00LOL!! Falkor does the same jump start but he does ...LOL!! Falkor does the same jump start but he does lose it if there are loads of distractions around. I think it's so cute! <br /><br />And my word her heeling is BEAUUUUTIFUL!! I would give my left arm for attention like that. Are you spitting treats to her as you heel or do you reward after your done heeling???<br /><br />Love the videos!!Jennifer H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18122918066456934977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292786348315721132.post-27380202976049654662009-09-16T13:28:48.299-05:002009-09-16T13:28:48.299-05:00Thanks for the comments. I'm really working to...Thanks for the comments. I'm really working to keep the jump and the enthusiasm, and I do hope to see it in the trials. However, it seems that everything slows down when there are distractions, or we're in an unfamiliar place. I'm trying to exaggerate it as much as possible in training, so when it does come down a notch in a trial it will still be there. Yes, and I do have to check myself too as my enthusiasm comes down a notch or two also in a trial :)Kathie Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276125662981781081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292786348315721132.post-34976558994950429002009-09-16T10:19:24.186-05:002009-09-16T10:19:24.186-05:00The jump start is awesome. Really shows her enthus...The jump start is awesome. Really shows her enthusiasm. I'm curious as to why you say she would probably lose that in a trial setting. Perhaps you're unconsciously setting her up??<br />Beautiful heeling. I remember commenting on her attention in previous post. It's great!The PR Ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16802088513993927039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7292786348315721132.post-12112575047369478142009-09-15T23:50:34.380-05:002009-09-15T23:50:34.380-05:00I love her little jump start! And she does such a...I love her little jump start! And she does such a lovely heel!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563249254172457715noreply@blogger.com