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SEVEN_PETS · #13 (**permalink**) 29-10-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lemmsy

Depends on the show TBH. Some shows will have "nursery classes"/ fun/ casual classes (only jumps and tunnels normally) for dogs that are not entered in any other class (that's at independent shows)
Sometimes they are called Helter Skelter classes- like patch said they tend to be a speedy flowing courses but great fun all the same, especially if you have a speedy dog that drives on
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Because it varies from comp. to comp. some of these classes might have 6 weaves in it but never have contact equipment and the jump heights are always low

I would go for one of those classes; that's what I did with my collie boy for our first show- it's nice because there is no pressure- just go out there and have loads of fun, don't worry if you don't get a clear round, although I'm sure you will

Alternatively if you don't want to do a "fun" class you could enter a jumping class only but there is 99% chance they'll be weaves in the course.
Is Ollie jumping full height?

Hope that helps

I read the link that Patch posted (thanks for that

), and it says that Steeplechase is only jumps and tunnels. Would this be good?

Ollie is medium. He's getting better with contact equipment but we are still trying to get the 2o2o position. he's so keen and excitable that he just runs straight off, but he's doing better so hopefully by next summer he should have the 2o2o well. he's still doing channel weaves at the moment, but i've started putting them closer together and he's doing well and getting the idea, so hopefully not too long for that either. i'm confused with the agility shows on agilitynet. they all seem to be championships or leagues. are there any small ones in the winter? i know agility is usually during summer, but i was hoping to find one in spring.