Well January 2013 is almost gone. Where has the time gone?
Honestly end of November our house was broken into and both my cameras (my new dslr and my little point & shoot) were among the items taken. And I just have not felt much like posting. Santa (aka my Mom) did get me a new camera for Christmas (high end point and shoot). Thanks Mom <3
Last weekend Izze made her open debut at the Mission Trail cluster. No Q's but I went in with no expectations. Retrieves were horrible..but not anything that I had not seen in training. What was surprising was the Down on Recall she did not down. And her heeling was a hot mess. Things to work on. She did beautiful broad jumps and group exercises. So we did have some good take aways.
San Luis Obispo Kennel Club @ Paso Robles. Cold, wet and rainy...and I had my "princess" with me who just does not like the wet. Anyways as you can see he was reluctant to sit and get his toushie wet. But he did the moving down the first time I asked! Good Boy! We qualified with an 88 (I am sure that Finish Left Forward was a minus 10 & the rest of the points were probably due to tight leads).
Actually there was another Cairn at the show doing Utility. His name is Thomas and was really cute. Looked like Greysen but taller with an Izze attitude. They must show to the south 'cause we have not run into him and his person before. Now I know to keep my eyes open for them and hope we run into them again.
Greysen actually already has his Rally Novice title....but I entered the show to support my students. Yes you heard right students. I have been teaching an Intro to Rally class and we just finished up. I had a few of my students enter this show...so I entered to support them. The class went well and we might do another one in the spring. Maybe a Beyond Rally Novice ....we'll see what the club has to say. But we had a good time and the class filled up right away as soon as it was announced.
We had a great time and I might have purchased a new leash......just what I need I know....I was looking at one...but it had a huge clip on it...so I got to order one and they made it for me...My friend picked it up for me on Sunday and she will give to me next week. I think I may have to wrap it up and open it for Christmas.
Anyway...it was a busy weekend....more later about what I did on Sunday.....
September 22cd was the DTCSV workshop. Beautiful day...good workshop..even if it was Airshow weekend...there was no interference and we were done by noon.
DTCSV & MBDTC 2012 Obedience Trials were last weekend. Stewarded both days! Right now there are only four AKC Obedience Reps in the U.S. and we had THREE of them at our trials....plus a retired Rep! As my friend remarked, "Where was the 4th rep? We might need a doctors note."
Anyways the trials were a great success and received many compliments from our competitors, judges and reps. Here are a few images I was able to capture from the weekend.....
Payton at 12. She has to giver her opinion before going over the jump.
Sherlock a field line Springer Spaniel. Very handsome boy!
Missy looks good here...but don't let that fool you....she was silly girl.
Team Naughty Little Dog - Second Place Score 373++
Team Terrier - Third Place Score 373+
Eight teams were entered in Team Rally Novice and there was a three way tie for 2cd place!!! Time tie breaker and we came home with 2cd & 3rd place ribbons. Individually both dogs scored in the 90's ... but Greysen actually did better than Izze today. Both terrierists were model citizens & great ambassadors for the breed.
Very fun weekend...but glad it is over...very tired.
