Fun Match was fun

Travelled to Lethbridge for a fun match yesterday and had a wonderful time. Got to watch some very nice performances, too.

Very impressive.... very few glitches. Loved the obedience but even more, loved the individual handler's methods of communicating with their dogs in the rally. That Amanda is just as 'bent' as someone else I know when it comes to making challenging courses. PHeW! Loved it. We shared ideas on what we might be able to do to improve each others' performances and that is the best thing about being part of a large club. Everyone has something to offer.

Drummer got to see his brother (who cares says he) who is so handsome and quiet and calm (who cares he says again) and Andrea was kind enough to glue Drum's ears again ( I care says he.... who has to sit still for more than a second) and he looks very, very cute. Of course, he knew most of the people and dogs at the fun match so he was able to maintain his status as the 'greeter'. He did a sweet job of the exercises he knew in rally and was very treat focused (oh, I love shelties) and it is so easy to train the little dog compared to the dog whose head is armpit level. Drummer learned to sit on the couch. (Not a good thing.)

Swayze was a bit unfocused but good enough overall to be in rally advanced. He is a good boy.

Ryder had a really nice day with smooth runs in both novice and advanced/excellent.

Mesa was a pain, preferring to play with Shar's pant leg and nip her on all the spirals. What a nut. Look out Medicine Hat.

Bess was completely on task in rally O with just a bit of banging against me as she adjusted to my pace. She can finish her RAE if she gives the same performance for real. And her times are simply smokin' compared to my dogs.

All in all, Iwe were soooooooo happy to be able to work our dogs at Paws on the Run!!!

More fun to come. Gail, Shar and I had supper at Mocha Cabana and ordered sweet potato fries. Now, I've had this dish at various restaurants, but Mocha Cabana is the best of the best, believe me.

Came home to wonderful news from Mary Ellen and Robert who attended a Jr. Field dog test this weekend in Cochrane.

Although Tessa didn't pass her test, she did a good job locating the birds. Cheyenne passed her test with a 91 score, good enough for second place; and Beamer, Robert's dog, passed his test to get his first leg towards a Jr. Field dog. Mary Ellen says that he did some really nice pointing and she will give us a picture. The shorthairs have been posing and posing for the camera lately as they are entering the US circuit in June. Pretty picture of Tessa provided here.

Enjoy your weekend. Sorry. No club available next Sunday due to Mother's Day..... but anyone who wishes to get together for a practice is certainly invited to come to Shadowbar. We can work on the kennel pad or in the pasture. Obedience. Let me know so I don't take off herding.

Judi