Thanks for the encouragement Claire.
It went remarkably well - probably beginners luck & we'll be awful next week
It was me having problems with not enough hands for clicker & treats to be nearest jump each time
He went straight through both the tunnel & the collapsable one, jumps he sometimes knocked down, but that was at the beginning when we were click&treating at every jump so not giving enough run at the next one I think. He jumped off the A frame at first but when another trainer walked infront QUICKER he had no trouble, and he successfully did the weaves too. To top it all his tail wagged constantly even whilst watching the others.
I fed Max half of his breakfast but TBH I don't think it made the slightest bit of difference, he's so keen on food anyway.
There's been a slight change in plan after attending last nights obedience class where I originally enquired about their agility, which is only 5 miles away & was told that there was a waiting list of approx 20 & she had no idea of when we'd be able to start.
The trainers son, who adores Max & all spaniels (naturally) & makes a big fuss of him was laughing at how his nose is stuck to my hand (or the floor
) constantly for food & commented that it's an advantage for agility, so I mentioned that we're on their waiting list & attended a class for the 1st time at the w/end & got on OK.
After the class the trainer remarked on what a lovely dog Max is,
asked how old he is & said "you were interested in the agility weren't you?". I said yes in fact I only mentioned earlier that we've done one class elsewhere as you've got a waiting list haven't you?
She said well we have but I could squeeze you in
(after she'd asked details of where we went etc - of course she knew the other trainer, I guess they all do)
So we're trying this one on Sat. afternoon. Shall probably feed Max his full breakfast as it will be 7 hours later!
I was impressed with the class we attended last w/end so at least I can compare although it might make it awkward if I decide to attend the 1st class
She did say that it takes 6 weeks to train a dog & about 3 years to train us hoomans