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Puppy March graduation
 Silvia Trkman is known for bringing every dog, from her first dog on, to the very top of the sport. Her dogs are known for great speed, tight turns, running contacts and long and injury-free careers. Silvia is in agility since 1992 and is– 3x World Champion (with two different dogs)
– 5x European Open winner, with 4 different dogs (Lo, La, Bu, Le)!!!
– National Championships podium and World Team member with every dog she’s ever had – National Champion for 22-times (with 5 different dogs of 3 different breeds) – World Team member for 19-times (mostly with at least two dogs at the time – sometimes four 🙂 ) |
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Hi everyone-
Another auditor checking in for graduation!! Gemma and I have had so much fun playing with the tricks in this class, and it has been great watching everyone’s videos as you go along… we have learned so much along the way, and I’ve FINALLY gotten our graduation video put together. Turns out that Gem wasn’t the only one who learned a new trick -- as the entire process of making/posting a video is new for me (and a special thanks to class-mate Shona for her coaching)!!
Unfortunately, I haven’t had the chance to even start working on any of the later tricks (I think we kept up until about week 4!!) but that will give us something to do over the summer, and I hope to join the advanced tricks in the fall- maybe as a full participant now that I have the whole “video” thing figured out!!
Thanks Sylvia for such a fun and challenging class!!
Very cool to meet Gemma! Great job with the tricks -- and the video! That was a really small bowl for 4in, a really cool hug and oh, the stay with froggy distraction was hilarious! Let me know which video you want for graduation!
Thanks Sylvia!! I wish I had the camera going for the beginning of the “froggy distraction” segment… I actually said “Oh-a frog!!” when it hopped by and startled me, and Gem immediately did her “froggy” in the grass… she just LOVES that trick, and it makes me happy every time she does it because I can see how happy it makes her. I guess that’s what it’s all about isn’t it?? Thanks again for a GREAT class, and I’m looking forward to more tricks work in the future. I would love a copy of the “Tricks for Balance, Strength and Conditioning” video.
Too funny! Sending you a link this afternoon!
Great video, Kathy! And super job with all the tricks! What a GOOD Gemma ignoring the frog!!! Too funny! 🙂 Love the hopping backwards up the stairs & and all 3 of your dogs on the pivot bowls patiently waiting…too cute!
Great video, your dog does a great frog indeed and lots of other things, nice small bowl too.
OK, here it is! We still have quite a bit of work to do, but this is where we are at the moment. Thank you so much Silvia and the whole class for making this such a wonderful experience! Andreu and I have had a lot of fun, and were really challenged with the exercises!
Great job, what a cute video! Always fun to watch Andreu! Love his enthusiasm and his backwards figure 8 looks really great! Great balance with 4in too and too cute with wrapping in that towel! Hope to see you in Foundations too! Let me know which video you want for graduation!
Thanks! I would love the Speed & Conditioning video! I was trying to decide between the Foundations class, or Running Contacts next? Thank you so much, we had a blast!
Sent! Next RC class will only start in November as May class will only end with October. Foundations start in October though, so you could start with that, start with RC there and then see if you want to join November RC too. I’m sure Andreu will love it, it’s all about ball chasing in those two classes! 🙂
He’s adorable!! 🙂
Thank you!
Wow what a enthusiasme! Very nice video, good job with the tricks!
WOW!!!! Andreu’s spins are AWESOME!!!! I am also totally impressed by all his backwards work and handstand foundation! Great job!!!! He looks VERY smart!
Thank you!!! Those are definitely the elements we are most proud of right now 🙂 some of the other tricks still need work 😉
YouTube said 600minutes remain to upload my video, so it probably will be here tomorrow 😉
It took a lot of time to make this video because my computer is dying…I couldn’t gripe cause the effect was always the same -- restart. That’s why tricks are not always the best and during making this video I missed some of them…I promise to make a new video when we’ll master all the tricks and buy a new laptop 😉
We really enjoyed this classes. Hope to be able to take part in the other classes in the future with my dogs.
My second dog knew this tricks but after this classes I was able to improve some of them so both dogs were happy.
this is our video 🙂
Wow, you two sure mastered many tricks! He is sooo cute with that cookie on the nose! Loved the frog and cik&cap too, great job! Let me know which video you want for graduation!
It’s very nice to know that you like our cik&cap, we’re still working cause I want them to be perfect 😉
First of all I’ve had a huge problem with my bc, I didn’t understand him at all, He is my first sheepdog (earlier I’ve had many hunting dogs 😉 ) it was different and I was frustrated. You helped us a lot! Now I love working with Him.
I’d like to have Tricks For Better Thinking Skills, so I can better understand my dogs and reinforce our bond 🙂
again thanks for all and see you all next time!! 🙂
O.k., sent! BCs can sometimes be a bit weird yes 🙂 -- But at one point, you start to love it! 🙂
He is a lovely BC and very smart!!
Silvia, we just cannot thank you enough for hosting such a wonderful class! Pruli is so much more confident and happy because of it-she LOVES learning tricks!!! Classmates, you are truly inspiring. I hope you are able to view my video despite the music I added. Thank you everyone for the fantastic feedback throughout. 🙂
Very cute! Your daughter is adorable and Pruli has such good manners! What an impressive stay! Very cool tricks too, great job! Loved her speed and enthusiasm, she sure looks very happy and confident! Let me know which video you want for graduation!
Thank you Silvia for your nice compliments. I felt a little down on myself after watching the other videos before I posted this but then I remembered that in the beginning, when I couldn’t figure out how to train 2 young dogs, I spent SO MUCH time just building value for stays so that I could take turns teaching each dog without them barking their heads off in a crate b/c my daughter was napping and that was my only time to train initially. It took a LONG time and is still a work in progress for the young BC but Pruli is just fantastic at waiting her turn for everything now. It really means a lot to me b/c she lived in her crate in her last home and I just felt so strongly that she shouldn’t have to be in it STRESSING so that I could train Ben 🙂
I don’t have ANY of your videos!!! Please pick one that you think would be best for us! 🙂
Ugh, I am just so sad that this class is over and Foundations too. I still have a lot of tricks to master though and then Ben can sign up in the fall!!!
I think there is nothing to to feel down about! Your tricks look great and most importantly: your relationships looks beautiful!!! You make such a great team! A surprise video in your mail 🙂
Definitely you are the funniest couple of the course!! Good job!
Here is a fixed version with generic Mac music-thanks for the heads up Kathy B!!!!
Hi everyone!
Finally you get to see another auditor video! Aimee is now 6 Months old and I’m so happy and proud of her. We didn’t get to all of the tricks but we will get to them eventually. It was so much fun, thank you Silvia! Looking forward to foundation class!
The video might not work in Germany, please tell me, I’ll upload another one with other music then. I hope it works in every other country.
Wow Daniela!! Aimee is a unique and very cool looking dog!! She sure mastered a lot of tricks really well!! What kind of a dog is she?
Thank you! She is an Australian Shepherd!
Great job!!! Those coins in the box were sure impressive! Great side legs and hugs too! And very cute crosses and limping! Let me know which video you want to get for graduation!
Thank you! The speed & Conditioning video would be great!
I meant the Ready-Steady-Go video 🙂
Sent! 🙂
Hi Silvia and classmates!
Here is our graduation video. I am so proud of my Ginger because she was so shy at the beginning! Now she becomes more and more confident. We don’t get all the tricks (for exemple “one object into another” is impossible for us!!!!) but we enjoyed a lot this class!!!!!! And thank you Silvia for your advice… so useful!
Ginger&Céline
Beautiful video and great progress with the tricks!!! And most importantly: she sure looks happy and confident, great job! Let me know which video you want for graduation!
I would like the “ready-steady-go” video please Silvia, I think it is exactly what we need! Thank you
Ginger&Céline
O.k., sent!
thanks! 🙂
Hello Silvia and classmates! I’ve tried to find the time to film more and make the video better, but I realize that I won’t be able to find the time so here it is! Thanks for a great class!
/Erica and Polly
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Hi Erica, I loved your video…great job with your pup and I am nominating you for best dressed in a graduation video! Love your outfits almost as much as your recalls 😉
Haha, thank you for the nice comment Lynne! 🙂
Great job Erica and Polly! Almost there with an independent handstand! Loved Polly’s enthusiasm! Let me know which video you want for graduation!
Hello again Silvia! Thank you for a great class again, and I’d like the Cik&cap video please. Such a great gift, can’t wait to watch it! Hope to see you soon again in another one of your classes! (Polly’s been sick again though, so I’ve been busy taking care of her and haven’t had time to sign up for another course. She’s better now though!)
Lots and lots of greetings from Polly and me!
/Erica
Sent! So sorry to hear Polly was sick again… I hope she stays well and can join us in October Foundations! 🙂
Thank you! We’re definitely going to try!
Oh, I think I may have used my old job mail when I signed up, because I haven’t received the link. I’ve changed jobs now so I can’t check it. My email is erica (at) ericastrom.com. Sorry!
Hi again! Sorry, but I haven’t received the link yet, so perhaps you’ve just missed my comment. 🙂 waiting eagerly for my gift! 😀
Ups, sorry -- sending it right now! 🙂
Hello everyone!
I am back to tell you i have many problems with my computer.. My puppy is going very well and I am so pressed to send you my video, but before I shall have to get back my computer repaired to the store…
At the moment I am at a friend’s whose house I guard.
I think of joining the next class of ” running contact ” or then ” agility foundation ” which will be organized, I still hesitate (I found a ground of agility to rent for working just in quoted from my home!!). I do not know by which to begin…
In any case I continue to work on tricks with my puppy and we always have fun so much!!!
Thank you Silvia for the discovery of this approach of the dog, it is really great interesting!! (And a big “Bravo” for your recent results!).
Friendly,
Hélène.
Sorry to hear about your computer problems, but very happy to hear the puppy is still doing great! 🙂 Looking forward to see the graduation video! I would recommend you start with Foundations as they start in October and then again only in March. RC start in November and you can see then if you want to do two classes at the same time or not.