Intro-Game - The-Pacman-Manaic!

This week let’s discuss on our next Intro-game known as The-Pacman-Manaic! This game originates from the old-time pacman game, where the smiley face gets to eat a super bill and turn into a superpower for a limited time period.

In Agility Context, the power pills are two jumps separated by an Open Tunnel. These power pills can be taken in any direction and once it’s taken correctly, the next 3 obstacles that followed, will be awarded 10 fold of the points awarded. And after the 4th obstacle, any obstacle taken will be reverted to the original point system and until the next power bill is taken the 10 folds systems will start again.

The scoring system is 1-3-5 but when you taken the power pills the next 3 obstacles will be 10-30-50. (Depending on the points that are assign to individual obstacle) The time period given to the competitor at 8/10” height class is 55 seconds and 12/16” height class is 50 seconds. The Pause Table will be the end; all competitors need to reach back on the table to stop the clock. The team with the highest score will win the game.

Always have fun & stay positive!

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9th USDAA Sanctioned Trials Programme Schedule is now available for downloading at http://usdaa.pups.sg/

USDAA live streaming now at www.cynosport.tv!

Hershey unexpected retirement

Just a few weeks ago, both Deb and myself were dreaming of Hershey debut in our 9th USDAA Sanctioned Trials in late July. Deb have spent so much time training Hershey and she is good and ready for action. Now we have to prematurely retire hershey from Dog Agility.

3 weeks ago, she had raptured her ligament. Thanks to an inconsiderate neighbour, who let their dog out to roam close to my gate and resulted in Hershey charging on their dog one morning. After that she has been limping ever since. Deb brought her to a Vet and was diagnosed of raptured ligament and was recommended surgery. But after reading so much information on the internet, we decided to give hershey more time to recover than to subject her to surgery which might or might not guarantee recovery.

At this moment, our prime concern is her quality of life. She must have the ability to walk, run and jump at a later stage. If by the 8th weeks, she is not making effort to use her injured paw, we will have no choice but to subject her to surgery.

Now, she has progressed from using her injured paw to walk, run, stand, and putting weight on her injured paw. This is very encouraging and we will start brining her to therapy, swimming in heated water to help in her recovery process.

We won't be rushing her back to active activity or training, we will observe thoroughly and see if external helps is require.

Let's pray for hershey full recovery, thanks.

It's been a long time .....

It’s been a long time since I have time to train Jade. This afternoon training was a beautiful experience. Jade now can move into heel position on my left and on my right. She now automatically move into heel position to get her rewards on motion.

At the same time I worked Jade on Agility as well. The Pause Table was my plan. Now she can jump onto the table and adopt a sit position. Of course, my ultimate aim is to get her to take a down position on the table. Jade don’t seems to like to down position, I will have to work on her separately. Open Tunnel was next. Working with Jade to go into the tunnel on her own. Jade did it brilliantly. Now she dashes out with great intensity.

She is such a darling :0

02 May 2011 - Continuation of Agility Training

Passion & Melvin Jumping Grid Ex.

Passion & Melvin Weavepoles Ex.

Last weekends training was superb! Passion & Melvin is getting on brilliantly. See their videos on Jumping Grid and Weavepoles Exercises, this team is a team to watch in the future.

I continue with my jumping grid exercises with Millie, and we nail it! I am getting more confident handling Millie and I'm sure she now reads me better and we should be doing more great runs in the future.

Millie Teeter Performance!

Excellent teeter performance from Millie, a quick sliding teeter show!

Last weekends training was a blast!

Last weekends training was a blast! YuLin and Vidya, Sky & Gillian, Yoyo & Bernie, Blossom & Anderson, Millie & Dexter, all did superbly during our Jumping Grid, the combination of Multiple Jumps with contacts and weavepoles.

Even our newest student, Kenneth & Bailey were showing their potentials in being the next TOP DOG in Singapore!

All in all a very fruitful and promising training weeks and we are definitely working towards our up and coming 9th USDAA International Dog Agility Sanctioned Trials in late July this Year.

Preparation is the Name!

With the confirmation of our 9th USDAA Sanctioned Trials in end July, we immediately get into action to prepare for this long awaited event.

Benji, Hershey, Millie are selected to prepare to take this sanctioned trials. Since we are running a full performance titling event, it has provide a wonderful platform for young and trying dogs such as Hershey and Millie to get a go at it.

Videos, training logs will be posted to update you guys on their progress.

9th USDAA Sanctioned Trials on 30, 31 JULY 2011!

Hi All,

We are please to confirm our long awaited 9th USDAA International Dog Agility Sanctioned Trials has been confirmed. Please see below for more details;

Event - 9th USDAA International Dog Agility Sanctioned Trials
Date - 30, 30 July 2011
Time - 9am to 6pm
Venue - TBA
Judges - TBA

Programme Schedule -

30 JUL, SAT - Performance Titling
- Performance 1/2/3 Standard Agility
- Performance 1/2/3 Jumping
- Performance Snooker
- Performance Gamblers
- Performance Pairs Relay

31 JUL, SUN - Tournament Local Qualifier
- Performance Versatile Pairs Championship
- VP Standard Agility
- VP Jumping
- VP Snooker
- VP Gamblers
- VP Pairs Relay

OR
- Performance Grand Prix Championships
- Performance Speed Jumping Championships

Let's all get into actions and prepare for a wonderful USDAA Sanctioned Trials!

Cheers
Dexter Sim
Event Secretary
PUPS LLP
USDAA Affiliated Group

Beautiful Sunrise at Colorado!

Beautiful pictures took by Alan Tay. Even-though I've not seen a real snow, I am thrilled to have received good news that Alan is fine and everything is okay for him and his family in Colorado.

Rain & Alan will be heading to Scottsdale to compete in the Cynosport World Games 2009. We want to wish Rain & Alan, great fun and most of all, excellent results from the World Championships.

I told him that are his friends and fans here are all rooting for Rain & Him and look forward to your positive results from the Games.

Cynosport World Games 2009 - 11 to 15 Nov!

Cynosport World Games 2009 - 11 to 15 NOV!

The 2009 Cynosport World Games will run from November 11 - 15. Activities vary daily mid-week, with all activities in full swing on Friday and through the weekend. Events run all day, but you will want to come early so you don't miss a lot of the action as all events start at 9:00am, and events start winding down by 4:00pm, except for special main ring dog agility events on Friday and Saturday night. Best viewing will be from 9:30am to 3:30pm most days and from 6:30pm to 9:00pm on Friday and Saturday night.
Dog agility, flyball and dock jumping are all world class events that culminate Saturday and Sunday with final rounds of the various tournament events. Don't miss Saturday and Sunday's action as the very best of the best run or compete in their final rounds. Plan to come early and spend the day to see all championship finals as listed below.

Click HERE for more details.http://www.usdaa.com/se_schedule.cfm

Note - Video Streaming will once again be available, please check back this page for more details.