Monday, March 9, 2009
One More
Neddie took one more Best of Winners win Friday March 6 for one point handled by our friend Cheryl Ellis. This was the only point available from the classes, so he did good. Lots of good practice with Cheryl too.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Cloverdale Shows
This past weekend we took Neddie to Vancouver again for 2 days of shows.
Friday was much the same as last month, he didn't like the table, didn't like the judge... but I liked the competition, so did not feel bad...
But things did go better Saturday. The judge was very kind, and he stood very nice for him. He chose look at the bite last, which I think made some difference. I have learned to gait him more quickly, so he looks nicer, and does not pull on the lead so much (which makes him lifty in the front when he pulls)
We took Best of Winners Saturday for 2 points. 5 more points to go ....
I heard from Tobi-Dawne as well. She took Sunny to a Puppy Match Saturday, and he placed Toy Group #2. She thinks he is doing really well and can't wait to get out to the "real shows!"
So Saturday was a good day for my two boys!
This month Neddie will go to two shows with a trainer, Cheryl Ellis of Cherfire Collies. I hope she'll break his table habits, as he behaves much better with her. I'm such a pushover.... haha
Friday was much the same as last month, he didn't like the table, didn't like the judge... but I liked the competition, so did not feel bad...
But things did go better Saturday. The judge was very kind, and he stood very nice for him. He chose look at the bite last, which I think made some difference. I have learned to gait him more quickly, so he looks nicer, and does not pull on the lead so much (which makes him lifty in the front when he pulls)
We took Best of Winners Saturday for 2 points. 5 more points to go ....
I heard from Tobi-Dawne as well. She took Sunny to a Puppy Match Saturday, and he placed Toy Group #2. She thinks he is doing really well and can't wait to get out to the "real shows!"
So Saturday was a good day for my two boys!
This month Neddie will go to two shows with a trainer, Cheryl Ellis of Cherfire Collies. I hope she'll break his table habits, as he behaves much better with her. I'm such a pushover.... haha
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Dogs At Play
Here are some cute videos of Butter, Kailey and Glory playing in our living room. Phoebe and Neddie are hanging out too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Voz_MIHz6g0&feature=PlayList&p=5FD92ABA138CC3AD&index=0&playnext=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Voz_MIHz6g0&feature=PlayList&p=5FD92ABA138CC3AD&index=0&playnext=1
Sesame
Neddie's little girl came to stay with us for a few days before going to her new home here in Kelowna as co-ownership with our friends Chris & Lisa. Her name is Sesame. She shows promise and hopefully she will grow up nice.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Sunny
Sunny left for Saskatoon on Monday, to go live with my friend Tobi-Dawne for the summer. He will start showing there in April. He left Monday, but did not make it to Saskatoon until Tuesday, poor boy! Apparently the connecting flight from Calgary to Saskatoon was cancelled as the plane needed never got there. He spent the night with an airline kennel, but arrived Tuesday in good form. He is being a good boy, and has made friends with everyone. TD can't wait to start working with him. :) Good Luck both of you! I expect lots of ribbons! Striped ones! LOL
Monday, February 2, 2009
Show News
Last weekend at the Ladies Kennel Club Show in Cloverdale BC, Neddie was Reserve King ... LOL. (not to be confused with some countries where "Reserve King" is a Group 2, no I mean Reserve Winners Dog)
Besides us there were 2 male puppies, 2 open bitches and a female puppy and 2 specials including the #1 SC 2008.
It has been 4-5 months since we were out, and Ned was pretty overstimulated friday, but he improved over the weekend. I thought I might have had it Sunday morning, as he got a good look over and really was presenting himself well, though he was still quite rambunctious. Poor dog just wanted to play with all the puppies! He was freestacking nicely and even trying to spar.... LOL Really thinking with the wrong head, so to speak..
He's a fart on the table, and I think it is becoming a habit, as I can put him on the table ringside and he's pretty good. Except Sunday, when he wouldn't stand on the ring side table, so I gave up, then he was his best in the ring.... go figure. He was skittish on the table at first as a puppy. Since it has become more of a stubborness issue, a simple "I don't wanna..." He doesn't love the table, but I can set him up fine ringside, or at work, or home, and have someone go over him. He leans away some, but it's tolerable. Depending on the person, and it is not gender specific, he'll stand, post a little, or lean away. In the ring, it is more exaggerated, he'll collapse his rear and lean into me. He doesn't snap, and he's not really afraid and not aggressive.
He's got what it takes to be competitive, just needs to put it all together at the right time. I am glad I saw improvement, and really want to get him to where he needs to be.
I am still nervous going in, and we feed each other. I am working all the little parts to try to minimize my affect on him. Eat properly, get lots of rest, practice a lot ringside to "work out his wiggles" be cheerful and positive, exude relax... LOL
Here is short video of Ned and I Sunday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orb_4yP_r70&feature=PlayList&p=8D2BD25E12572AE1&index=3
And the Best of Breed Judging
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqcIukKmZyw&feature=PlayList&p=8D2BD25E12572AE1&index=9
Neddie has 3 points from 3 shows last summer. He has 1 Best of Breed, 1 Best of Winners, 5 Best Puppy in Breed, and a few Reserve Winners.
Besides us there were 2 male puppies, 2 open bitches and a female puppy and 2 specials including the #1 SC 2008.
It has been 4-5 months since we were out, and Ned was pretty overstimulated friday, but he improved over the weekend. I thought I might have had it Sunday morning, as he got a good look over and really was presenting himself well, though he was still quite rambunctious. Poor dog just wanted to play with all the puppies! He was freestacking nicely and even trying to spar.... LOL Really thinking with the wrong head, so to speak..
He's a fart on the table, and I think it is becoming a habit, as I can put him on the table ringside and he's pretty good. Except Sunday, when he wouldn't stand on the ring side table, so I gave up, then he was his best in the ring.... go figure. He was skittish on the table at first as a puppy. Since it has become more of a stubborness issue, a simple "I don't wanna..." He doesn't love the table, but I can set him up fine ringside, or at work, or home, and have someone go over him. He leans away some, but it's tolerable. Depending on the person, and it is not gender specific, he'll stand, post a little, or lean away. In the ring, it is more exaggerated, he'll collapse his rear and lean into me. He doesn't snap, and he's not really afraid and not aggressive.
He's got what it takes to be competitive, just needs to put it all together at the right time. I am glad I saw improvement, and really want to get him to where he needs to be.
I am still nervous going in, and we feed each other. I am working all the little parts to try to minimize my affect on him. Eat properly, get lots of rest, practice a lot ringside to "work out his wiggles" be cheerful and positive, exude relax... LOL
Here is short video of Ned and I Sunday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orb_4yP_r70&feature=PlayList&p=8D2BD25E12572AE1&index=3
And the Best of Breed Judging
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqcIukKmZyw&feature=PlayList&p=8D2BD25E12572AE1&index=9
Neddie has 3 points from 3 shows last summer. He has 1 Best of Breed, 1 Best of Winners, 5 Best Puppy in Breed, and a few Reserve Winners.
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