Ok... So... A learning day, for sure!
Started with Jackpot: for Level 1, get 19 points in 35 seconds. As you can see from my scribble, you need at least 3 jumps, 1 joker, and 2 "circles" (tunnels and panel jump which replaces the tire in CPE) to Q along with the points. I had a fast and simple route planned that would get us our points in plenty of time:
Rubie BARKED and BARKED at the judge. Took up too much time trying to get back on-course and we got a few points. When all was said and done, we net 3 pts (needed 19 to Q). Got 1st place for finishing.
Next: Standard Level 2! Our first Level 2 course. Complete as numbered in time.
This would've been a 1st place and Q BUUUT... Rubie missed the contact at the end of the dog walk SO I took her back and made her do it again. If we'd just kept going, it would've been totally fine but because I took her back and did it again, they consider that "training" and we got a No Time. I didn't know so lesson learned.
3rd Colors Level 1: pick cirlces or squares and complete that course!
Simple. Quick. 1st and a Q. BOOM. Confidence restored.
4th run of the day: Wildcard Level 2! Levels 1 and 2 need 2 As and 1 B so you need to plan a few options in case your dog does not do what you want them to.
Not fast but 1st place and another Q to end the day!
I tried to get a pic with Rubie and the ribbons and my shirt (First Agility Then Drinks!) but No, she was over it!
All said and done, we still need a Jackpot and Snooker Q in Level 1 but I'm glad we got our first Level 2 Q!
I do have pics of the more advanced courses so you can see how they differ but I will upload those when I'm on a computer!
Overall a good day but Rubie was in Slo-Motion today. Not sure if it's because we had a full practice yesterday, because it was hot, she likes to sleep in, or what but getting her motivated was HARD.