Back on Tuesday I took Edgar out to Hidden Rock park. I should have used a ground clip for my turn. I watered Edgar and was getting ready to throw out an article when Edgar hit the line so strongly it was all I could do to keep up. He didn't want to indicate the article. 

Tomorrow I'll be tracking again and it will be an article track.


Things I learned, if I don't have a good ground marker and/or a good double line up to mark the turn. 

Give him routine food drops especially when going downhill.

Keep working article indication.


Comments

  1. JenDecember 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM

    Great map and good for you to think of giving him water at the start. Perhaps do this at the car next time so he doesn't jump to the track - love his motivation! I would encourage you to always mark with a ground clip so you can fully support him best and can see where he gives LOS versus the actual turn. Nice job and I like your idea to do article tracks next!

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  2. Anne (Mila)December 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM

    Yes, great getting the map up! Agree with Jen on other comments. And I can't tell on the map but is there scuffing anywhere?

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