To run or not to run

I've been doing agility for a long time, but I've never had to face the level of decisions that I have with Fin. I feel a heavy weight of responsibility. She is really a great dog and I don't want to screw her up because of my lack of experience.

Right now I am pondering my options on Fin's A frame. Fin's A frame is a 2o2o. I made the decision to go this direction as I just felt I didn't have a grasp on how to teach a running A frame and doubt about my ability to handling all that speed.

Fin fly's over the A with such velocity that her momentum often carries her off the end of the frame. These are spectacular A frames and I don't want her to loose this wonderful performance. I've been in a quandary. Do I tell her no (after a most excellent performance), do I continue and slip down a slope I don't want to go, do I quietly down her...then go on. These are questions I have been struggling with.

So the questions arises. Should I reconsider the running A frame? Can I really get consistent performance from a running A. Can I get to where I need to be? Is this better for her body or just the fact that I'm teaching the running, will I do it more which is harder on her?

Right now I'm going to sleep on it.

"Move it" Recommendation

Ok, it is expensive.
Yes, it would be classified as a luxury by many
You only need it if you have an A frame

I'm thrilled to now be an owner of a "Move it"

http://www.nosetouch.com/move_it.htm

I have put off ordering this item I have felt was not necessary for me. I am strong and sturdy and can move my A frame all by myself.

Well, I learned a lesson this summer: I should not move the A frame by myself. The consequence of me not learning the lesson until it was too late was many sleepless nights, missed agility, pain, and finally vicoden.

So I had Kel help me. Even with his help, my back was bothering me again. I had my gardener move it for me (a big hassle as he doesn't always move it where I want it nor in the method I would like it moved).

I broke down and bought one. Of course I got the stainless steel as I'm learning quickly that things do not last long in my garden unless I protect them. I didn't want ONE more thing I needed to perform maintenance on.

Today is the day the gardener comes. I unpacked my move it and used it exactly as described in the video and wolaaa! Easy as anything. I might even start taking my A frame for a walk with me (it is that easy!). Love it, Love it, Love it.

Ask your spouses for one for christmas. You will not regret your decision.