I know that I'm really late on my update for last week's trial, and now I've gone and had another already! So without further ado, here's a very quick recap.
Sadie ran wonderfully last weekend. She got her first Novice B 24" Q in standard. Her JWW run was awesome, but she took down a bar or two. T2B was incredibly difficult, with a threadle, so she didn't Q but did me proud! We took home a 1st place ribbon for STD, and a very happy human: Sadie didn't react poorly to anyone, and even ignore a GSD that looked like he wanted to take a piece out of her! Maxwell allowed me to mess with the height wicket, which he is nervous about, and took treats with his head ducked under it.
Jumpers is here. Happy dog with a lead-out!
Standard is here. Nice weaves, not so nice A-frame...
T2B is here. More awesome weaves, and a threadle!
Today was an outdoors trial. It was a bit too much for Sadie at first, and she went completely bonkers during FAST. As in, we finished with all of 4 points, and went over time, so our score came down to -10. Standard ran very nicely, but she missed her dogwalk contact (and I think knocked a bar). But she ran with me, and I was very happy with it. Jumpers she was awesome: driving, focused, and reading the line. She said hello to the judge instead of weaving at first, but we ended clean and under time. Ego boost: three different people complimented by crosses in that run! I may have video to post, but my camera was acting up... I'll see what I can get.
Maxwell got to help a very shy Aussie socialize. She was in love with him by the time we parted ways, and he wanted to play with her so badly! It was nice to help a fellow dog-lover. Even better? The shy dog warmed up to me gradually, and deigned to allow chin and chest rubs. Yay!
Several agility friends from the club ran today as well. There were lots of beautiful runs, though not all were the Q's people hoped for. It's so much fun to watch Shelties, Italian greyhounds, Aussies, pitti-hounds, and all other manner of dogs running so happily with my friends. Truly a good day.
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