We’re so busy! May 8 – WCRL Rally – We hosted a trial, I did some judging and I ran Griffin. Viktor was still young enough to get his last leg for his “puppy” title but the only other judge present had given him his first two legs so we Read more…
We had some fun surprises this week when the 2015 rankings were posted for some of the programs. In WCRL rally we may 6th in ARCH points – only the preliminary results are posted. I’m not quite sure how that happened as we’ve never had enough points in the past – Read more…
End of December we did UKI and are now going to be in Senior. All the runs were great with very tiny things to fix. 1) I walked a wrong class – luckily I noticed before we ran. 2) I didn’t feel confident enough to get the higher-point gamble (distance Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I was at a 4-H event last month and got to meet lots of 4-H dog project families from all over the state – even some from my area. Viktor did great during his short visits inside – lots of new people, dogs, kids, and activity. I was very excited Read more…
Griffin and I are working towards competition obedience. We did our first match (practice trial) at an obedience club last night. If I had planned a little better, I would have entered Viktor too! Griffin and I missed the deadline for the trial this weekend because I had lost my Read more…