Tag Archives: Agility

The year that was…2009

Posted on January 6, 2010 by bighoneydog

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My blog friends, Jackson & Patrick the Chihuahuas, had the great idea of posting a slideshow of their year in review…so I thought I’d do something similar: So here it is – well, between dog dancing and agility, swimming lessons and … Continue reading →

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Agility Revisited…graduating Beginners!

Posted on October 25, 2009 by bighoneydog

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I know all of you have been wondering how I have been getting on with my Beginners Agility course. Well, it actually finished a week ago and I had a GREAT time during the 8 week course! I learnt lots … Continue reading →

Posted in Agility, Canine Freestyle ('Doggie Dancing'), Dog Health, Fun outings & activities..., Life in Auckland | Tagged Agility, arthritis, beginners, Canine Freestyle ('Doggie Dancing'), chute, course, dog, giant breeds, great dane, highlights, jump, tire, tunnel, tyre, weave poles | 38 Comments

Tsunamis, Dancing with Human Pups and Furniture Rules!

Posted on September 30, 2009 by bighoneydog

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First of all, I want to say thank you to all of those who were worried about me because of the tsunami possibly hitting Auckland after the earthquake in Samoa - especially my blog friend, Mr Darcy the Great Dane – … Continue reading →

Posted in Canine Freestyle ('Doggie Dancing'), Dog Training (Everyday manners/Obedience), Life in Auckland | Tagged Agility, allow, bed, Canine Freestyle ('Doggie Dancing'), children, couch, dancing, dog, dominance, dominant, food, furniture, great dane, kids, motivate, motivation, myth, obedience, pack leader, practice, reward, rules, sofa, training, treat, tsunami | 44 Comments

I DID THE TUNNEL!!!!

Posted on September 12, 2009 by bighoneydog

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I did it! I did it! I did it! Oh my God – I finally did the Tunnel at Agility class tonight! And the best part is I’ve got it on video to show you! Hsin-Yi was determined to find … Continue reading →

Posted in Agility, Dog-Friendly Places (NZ), Friends, Fun outings & activities..., Life in Auckland | Tagged activity, Agility, auckland, beginners, canine, chute, class, club, dog, great dane, jump, sport, tire, training, tunnel, tyre | 50 Comments

Creche Day at Flip’s Top Dog…

Posted on September 10, 2009 by bighoneydog

Hi Everyone! Sorry I’ve been quiet for a while…my human, Hsin-Yi, has been very busy and she is so tired in the evenings that she just wants a break from the computer, so she hasn’t been able to help me with … Continue reading →

Posted in Dog Play, Dog Training (Everyday manners/Obedience), Dog-Friendly Places (NZ), Friends, General Dog Information, Life in Auckland | Tagged Agility, auckland, bernese mountain dog, bulldog, confidence, creche, daycare, dog, dog trainer, Flip Calkoen, flip's top dog, german shepherd, golden retriever, great dane, Heeling, Heelwork, Jack Russell, maximum impact course, one-to-one, pet-sitting, play, private, programme, puppy, residential, Sharpei, Standard Poodle, training | 36 Comments

My 1st Agility class!

Posted on September 3, 2009 by bighoneydog

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Well, following my post about all the different animals that can do Agility (including hamsters, rabbits and chickens!), my friend, Riley the Golden Retriever emailed me about a Beginners Agility course that was just starting here in Auckland and … Continue reading →