Wow, what a weekend! I couldn’t have ended it on a better note. Last night Wynston and I walked away from day two of the Club Doggie Intro trial with a first place ribbon and another qualifier! Good gracious. I can only handle so much excitement.
Recap: Club Doggie Intro Agility Trial Day 1
I have to say – I’m on cloud nine right now. Seeing my boy happy is the most amazing feeling. And seeing his happiness after we rocked our first ever gamblers course, was priceless.
Our Impromptu Trip to the Vet
I didn’t go to sleep until 3am today. Honestly, I don’t know how I was up so late. I was working, but I only worked until around 1am and then I just couldn’t fall asleep! I think it might have been the hot tea I drank – I forgot about the caffeine! Anyways, Wynston woke me up at 5:30 this morning (yes, 2.5 hours after I went to sleep) which was VERY unusual. He never wakes me up. My herd of animals followed me downstairs as we prepared for our morning breakfast ritual. Well, Wynston didn’t want to eat…
Recap: Our Very First Agility Trial
Well, the trial is over, and I will admit that I’m very glad because I didn’t do as well as I hoped. Now I have my “first agility trial” jitters out of the way.
It’s Official: First Agility Trial, Here We Come!
At the beginning of the year, I made one simple goal for Wynston and I; to compete in an agility trial and win a blue ribbon. Well, we are officially registered for our first USDAA trial, which will take place on March 14-15th.
We’ve been working really hard. Wynston is ready. Me…probably not so much. Although I am SUPER excited for the trial, I am also super nervous. Wynston really feeds off my energy so I’m trying to just get pumped up without all the nerves.
The trial will be held at Club Doggie, which is the club where we train. It’ll be nice to have our first competition experience at a place where we are truly comfortable.
Originally, Wynston and I were going to run the starters jumpers course which consists of 14-16 obstacles; tunnels and hurdles. But tonight at class, my trainers convinced me and a classmate to team up for a pairs run. This means that we will each run 9 obstacles in the same ring with our dogs. For example: Jen (my partner) will run the first 9 obstacles with her dog as Wyn and I wait on the side. Then when she’s done, Wynston and I finish it off with the other 9 obstacles while she waits in the ring on the side. Honestly, we’re both beginners and we’re both a little bit crazy, so I am ecstatic to get the experience!
If you’re in the area, come on by to the trial and check it out! Wynston and I will be running on Sunday, March 15th!
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