I don't think dogs have goals to reach in order to feel confident with
themselves. Therefore if you think something may be potentialy dangerous for
you baby you have all the right to let the trainner know and she MUST do as you
ask. You are paying her so she has to teach your baby what you want and nothing
else....if something happens to your chi, she won't be responsable and you will
have to live with that. Though toy breeds are not as fragil as we think. If you
are not planning on compete in agility then the training is just to have some
fun, and that includes you. My humble opinion is that any dog confidence is
asociate with how good their bonds with the pack (family) are, play time and
how healthy is.
Good luck and next time ask the trainer to eliminate from his routine that part.
Dio benedice,
Wilmary Nazario
"L'unica cosa stata necessaria per il trionfo della malvagita e affinche i
buoni uomini non faccia niente"
----- Original Message ----
From: dasha48 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 8:40:33 PM
Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Agility question
You know, I don't know much about agility but that trainer sounds like she does
not know that much about Chi's. What will she do if he is injured? Will she
help you pay the vet bill?
Sheila
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Of eridanusdesign@ aol.com
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 12:17 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Agility question
My guy just started beginner agilty classes and he really loves it...comes home
so happy. We have little jumps and a tire and tube in the backyard and he
thinks he's hot stuff.
I get a bit worried though when the trainer forces him to do something. (like
full height a-frame, dog walk) It seems to work for the big guys but I do not
like it and had to let her know. She said I baby him too much which was typical
for "toy breed" owners. He is treat-driven so I assume theres no time to work
that way in a group class. If he did not like the class so much I'd pull him
out. What's your experience gang?
I thought forcing injures your bond, but when does it build confidence?
michelle and henry (15 month boy)
catskill mountains NY
-----Original Message-----
From: akhunter007@ hotmail.com
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com
Sent: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:10 AM
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Agility Chis Rock
My little man got his Novice Agility Title from the AKC yesterday! I
am so proud of him. He would've gotten it on Saturday if his silly
handler (me) had not hit the wing of the second to last jump with her
knee.
See, Chis can do anything!
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