The Perpetual Motion Machine

Novice Aussie and Handler's Training Diary

Learning Inside Flanks (w/video)

Amyinseattle | September 2, 2010

I got some video of us working the Come Bye inside flank.  To cover the obvious; yes i can see now that the camera needs to be moved to the left.  oops!! Here is the first video.  Remember this is the 3rd time she has done a Bye side inside flank and the second time [...]

We did a crossdrive! We did a crossdrive!

Amyinseattle | August 24, 2010

I think for a lot of people, when there is epic failure we tend to go back to what is comfortable.  2 steps forward, 1 step backward.  Maybe it’s just me.  But  i’m a huge weenie.  However, last weekend when  I took Molly down to Fido’s i decided to not have a real plan… just [...]

Back in the Swing… Friday

Amyinseattle | July 26, 2010

Despite being out of the training gig for a while, this past weekend opened up a lot of interesting opportunities.  While most of Seattle shrinks at the sight of the alien orb; i love the heat.  My pasty white Irish doesn’t, but that has never stopped me before.  With the heat in the Puget Sound, [...]

Second Set of Eyes

Amyinseattle | May 28, 2010

No matter the size of your hat, occasionally everyone needs a second set of eyes.  If you can video yourself and watch it, that is super helpful.  However, if you have have someone with a different (or better) set of skills watch you, you’ll find that honesty to be super uplifting.   If you choose to [...]

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