When Ronald & I first met, I was driving an Explorer Sport Trac. Because I lived so far from where I worked, trained BJJ, and socialized- I frequently had a change of clothes, toiletries, and a host of other gear in the back seat of my vehicle. At some point, it began to be jokingly referred to as the “Roxanna Road Show”.
This morning, I packed up 2 jumps
, a set of 6 weave poles, and a small tunnel to take Hendrix for some practice in the fenced in tennis courts at the neighborhood middle school. Now, I ask you – Would this fit in the back of a MINI Cooper? Actually, I think it would (especially if I broke down the jumps all the way). However, would it all fit AND still have room for a metal crate for Hendrix. Nope. Bonus- I haven’t even begun to take up all the available room. I love this truck! I don’t have to worry (other than being OCD about a new vehicle – see towels pictured) about scratching up the inside of my car with those metal weave pole bases.
So, I had to kind of laugh to myself when I realize we had embarked on the “Return of the Roxanna Road Show”.
This mornings agility practice went really well. We practiced the two jump front cross drill we did in yesterday’s class. Hendrix is LOVING that drill. I can see she’s getting a better idea about going ahead of me and taking a jump. I even changed it up and had her take both jumps then wrap around back to me. The tennis courts at the middle school are right next to the track/football field. This morning some teenagers (maybe 50-60) were on the field & track working out with coaches. So, it was actually kind of nice to get Hendrix to work while tuning out that distraction. Twice a bird flew in & out of the courts and briefly took Hendrix’ attention, but she was having so much fun she quickly came back to me when I called her back. We also worked on weaving a bit. I put out one jump then the weaves. She got it the 1st time, but I noticed as she got to where she was wanting to go faster through the weaves it looked like she was annoyed that the effort slowed her pace down. It was like she hadn’t quite figured out how to transfer her weight and navigate to her preferred speed. I need to ask about some drills to work on this. This is a new thing and I think it has to do with the weaves in sequence & being outside. When we do weaves inside, she never really pops in and out. I could tell (even at 7:30am) she was already starting to get a bit hot and tired (I had a light sweat going myself). So, we packed up the show, and took a spin around the track. Speaking of packing up, every time I would put away or bring out a new obstacle – I asked H to get in her kennel. I’m SO SO SUPER PROUD of how good she has learned to be in her kennel. A few weeks ago, we played some crate games, and they definitely had a good impact on her behavior. She vocalized a tiny bit when she began riding in the crate in the new truck, but now she’s in and relaxing immediately. She’s also not jumping out when I open the door. She will let me put on her lead and then come out when I command. She patiently waited in between setups until I came to get her again. WHAT A GOOD GIRL!