We set some goals yearly and quarterly – this can help keep me on track and not get too distracted by other things. I am an ‘over-packing’ ‘over-preparing’ sort of person and this also means I over-set goals – I’m happy having more than what we can accomplish than to Read more…
For various agility programs dogs have to be measured at the trial to be sure they are in the correct jump height class. After you are measured a few times, you do not need to be measured again for that organization. Griffin and I did our first AKC trial over Read more…
We did one of our first 2-day agility trial weekends in a very, very long time. Griffin and I entered a few classes on both Friday and Sunday. This was his best trial weekend – we had one good run after the next – most of the errors were little Read more…
We make a few trips up north each year so that the dogs can go to their wonderful rehab vet. We’re most concerned about Viktor’s legs right now. We like to time the trips with dog show opportunities. Friday: We entered an obedience trial somewhat close to home. Griffin was entered Read more…
Most breeds have a national breed club that promotes the type of dog, preserves history, encourages improved health and behavior, and provides educational resources. Most of the breed clubs have a national level event. Golden Retrievers are popular dogs and good at many things – so our national specialty, held Read more…
In the last month we’ve done 6 days of agility trials and one day of rally obedience – it ended up 4 days of trialing, each in a different program, in 8 days! Most of the agility days have been good – we had one bad trial day where he Read more…
Last weekend was yet another trip up to Minnesota. Our primary purpose was another check for Viktor. As always, we try to fit in as much adventure as possible! We left Ohio on Saturday afternoon after classes and headed to Chicago. We were just a little late for an evening training Read more…
Last month we did our first AKC obedience trial. It was very small – I thought that was probably due to the show being on Friday. I’ve learned that it was probably more about the trial grounds/location. Yesterday’s trial was also a Friday but much bigger! Many more dogs entered, 3 Read more…
Two days after our first AKC obedience trial, Griffin and I were up in Minnesota and did agility. Griffin has not been to an agility trial for about 18 months – at the last event he did a total of 3 jumps all day (and a few months after that Read more…
Last week we did our first obedience trial! We entered on a Friday – which ended up working out great, more people are at work, meaning a smaller event. This trial was held with a big conformation show and at a fairgrounds (so not climate controlled) and that may have Read more…