The life and times of an English Airedale Terrier puppy

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Clown Of The Class

Hmm, well it really wasn't third time lucky at agility on Saturday! I had my silly head on and decided I'd give everybody a good laugh at mum's expense rather than concentrate on the job in hand!

It all started off well enough. I did some good walking to heel, halts and setting off again.

I did some good down-stays. Look, there's a boxer in my class, but she's nowhere near as nice as Maddie. She barks at everyone and isn't friendly at all. She's pretty accurate at agility though, but she goes ever so s-l-o-w-l-y!

Here's my go on the equipment. I just don't know why, but I just wanted to do my own thing. Mum isn't very good at directing me yet, and the teacher said last week that 99% of mistakes in agility are the handlers fault for not communicating properly what they want us doggies to do. If you look when I get to the tunnel, she's standing right in front of it - well, how am I supposed to get through it?! As for the dog walk, what can I say? I just wanted to go on it THEN, not after doing the other stoopid obstacles. Eventually I just decided to go to the other end and do it myself!



Mum and dad weren't very impressed by my antics! Never mind, that's just part of the fun of owning an Airedale. We're the clowns of the dog world. And in my defence, I am still only a young 'un and it was only my 3rd class! I promised I'd try harder next time so I think I'm forgiven!

Licks

Oscar x

32 comments:

Rachael said...

Awe bless you Oscar. I think you did quite well for your third class. Thats alot for a young pup to learn and remember in such a short time. Not to mention you only get to practice it once a week. Keep up the good work. You will be winning agility trials in no time.

Boo Casanova said...

oh oscar, oops! is that your fathers' day gift to your daddy?? lol

wet wet licks

Boo

Bogart H. Devil said...

Follow that different drummer Oscar, you're an original!!!!

Love,
Bogart

Urban Smoothie Read said...

i think v did share d same faith....during agility session, i'm also d clowm @ d field....tat tends to run out of d ring...hahah

Lorenza said...

Hi, Oscar.
I think that was a class of "I do it in my own way!"
You made me laugh a lot!
I am sure you will improve with those classes.
Have a good night
Lorenza

Joe Stains said...

haha that was some fun you were having! good job!!

Nugget said...

Hi Oscar, It's OK... We loved your performance!

Licks,
Nugget

Luckie Girl said...

Hey Oscar,
I think you need well enuff!! In fact, it's better than what I can do. :) I'm proud of you.

Faya said...

Oh Oscar, Véronique elle a pleuré de rire en te voyant... tu es tellement...Airedale. Un vrai de vrai. Pure race...comme moi. Quand on veut pas, on veut pas.... je pense que chaque samedi en rentrant de l'école elle va aller regarder ton petit film pour se consoler...
Bisous Mon Oscar, ma Terreur .... Faya

Girl Girl Hamster said...

Dont worry Oscar, I'm sure you'll do better then next time. And you keep your parents and us entertained with your funny antics. :)


~ girl girl

Katherine and Pippa said...

I think uou are very patient to bother doing anything like that.

Mum and dad shd be grateful

Pippa

Amber-Mae said...

Oscar, you're doing a good job during your 3rd class. Yeah, always blame the handler! You know why I'm still scared of the see-saw? It was mommy's fault! She made the damn thing slam to the ground during my 1st try & that was how I got terrified of it... Until how many time of trying it again & again, I'm still very unsure of going onto it coz I know it will give a loud 'BANG!' when it lands to the ground. *sigh* But take it nice & easy yer my pal? You'll th hang of it soon. But 1st, your hooman gotta get her part right! My mommy too!

Love licks,
Solid Gold Dancer

Scrappy and Pebbles said...

Awwwwww great effort and you were having fun and that is important.

tail wags
~Scrappy

Gwyn Valentine said...

Hi Oscar,

I am sure you will do better the next time! Just remember to enjoy urself yea?

Love,
Reina

Marvin -The Hollow Hound said...

Hi Oscar! I would like to see a picture of you with your "silly head" on!!!!! How many other types of heads do you have?

love and licks, Marvin xxxxxxx

Peanut said...

I think my mom needs to find an agility class I can go to. Hmm I will get her on that. Oh and she always call me a clown. What is a clown anyway?

Suki & Joey said...

Agility looks like fun, but only if they're not super strict, because then it's NO FUN! :)

I'm glad you're having a good time, Oscar. Hey, pugs are clowns, too! We could make everyone laugh together!

Puggy kisses
Suki

Anonymous said...

Aw Oscar you did great!!!! Its all about having fun, that's what I say!

Ruby Bleu said...

Oh Oscar...see, right there in black and white...you are only as good as your handler!!! hee, hee, hee! I'll have to remember that when I start agility. I'll blame my Mom for everything!

I just love watching you...you are such a handsome boy...even when you are being a clown!

Lots of Licks, Ruby

Myeo said...

We think you did great no matter what.

Love
Boy n Baby

Tadpole said...

Oh Oscar, that was brilliant! Every once in a while you gotta show your humans that they aren't in contro, no matter how much they want to think otherwise. :-) Bravo!

Anonymous said...

I agree.. for your third class, you did great!!! However, don't you just love doing the opposite of what the humans want you to, ha rooo!!!!
Hugs,
Sitka

Toby said...

Oh Oscar, don't be so hard on yourself. I think you did awesome considering it is only ur 3rd class!!

We can't wait to see more agility videos from you!

Tobes

Quinvale AstaLaVista Baby said...

G'day Oscar,

You're pawsome, much better than me!
xxx Asta down under

Asta said...

Oscar,
You're the best no matter what anyone says, it's easy just doing it the regular way, but you do it with unique charm...I think they should wewrite the wules to go with how you do it
smoochie kisses
Asta

Simba and Jazzi said...

You look so happy ya tail wagging the whole time. Maybe you should lead and your mummy should jump through the rings?

Simba xx

ToFFee said...

Hi Oscar!

I had fun with the video! hehe! looks like you don't wanna go through that orange thing. I don't blame you.. it looks a bit small..

I'd rather have the treats!

You'll do better next time!


Wuffs!
Toffee

Ferndoggle said...

Aw, Oscar...you weren't perfect but you were having fun, right??? That's the important part.

Lola

Jackson's J1 and J2 said...

Hey Oscar, I think you were splendid! I like the way you were so obsessed with the dog walk. That showed 'em! J x

Groovy Dogs Just Wanna Hv Fun said...

3rd class n u cn already run thru d closed tunnel n 6 pole weave, sweet.

Well u hv my vote for having d most agile tail ever.

Johann The Dog said...

Hey Oscar - I searched around for your post on agility! I think you did great on your first lesson. Really great!!!!! You are gonna be a natural for sure.

So glad to find another agility dog out there that blogs. We must keep in touch - I'm blog rolling you!

--Johann

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