My Diary

Advanced Agility Class #1

Today was our first full advanced agility class. It is not as long as the Intermediate class, but it still has a lot to offer. In the Intermediate class we often did a course of 8-10 obstacles and then broke down a course that was 20 obstacles long into 3 parts. So in a sense did 4 mini courses. But in advanced class we did a course with 10 obstacles and then the bigger one with 20 obstacles. We walked the courses before our runs... just like we would in competition.

The main thing I learned from this is that I need to watch my flow. Most often I do front crosses, but I was able to do a rear cross just fine. I need to be aware of angles I put Goofy in because of the side I am on and where it is a bad idea to do a cross. Like I know it isn't good right now to cross at a teeter... or cross before a A-frame. Goofy needs a good flow so she isn't choppy running. Getting choppy loses seconds.

No class this Friday, so next class is Intermediate again on Tuesday.