Super September!
September started with a bang. After watching every step he took for nearly three weeks, he was not showing signs of lameness so we decided to show him at the fall cluster of shows in Raleigh. Friday Dash was second to a nice mature boy (who went on to be RWD) in his Bred-By class. It was his brother Charlie’s day to shine as Charlie won Best of Breed from the 12-18 month class! This made Charlie the second of the puppies in Dash’s litter to win points. Miss Clover won her 4 points in Myrtle Beach SC in April – including a Group 3 placement! Charlie was handled by his very nervous owner – and they both sparkled in the ring.
That evening, after fighting Labor Day traffic (forgetting that Friday afternoon traffic towards the fairgrounds is already a nightmare), I showed Dash in a match to get some practice as a handler. Dash won his breed and went on two a Herding Group 2 placement. I was completely thrilled with his performance, and gratefully accepted handling advice from one of the professionals sitting ringside who admired my boy. Saturday he was 2nd in his class to the dog who eventually won Reserve.
Sunday morning we arrived in time for a bath in addition to the standard grooming… He showed his little heart out and was eventually awarded Winners Dog for his first two points under Ms. Minna-Lissa Koltes! He followed up with another win on Sunday under Mr. Brian Phillips for his next point.
Because of my travel schedule this fall between work and vacation, we are not enrolled in a training class until January, so we are working on skills at home. Including tricks. Dash has now perfected “spin” and is working on “roll-over.”
Following the 5th Annual Corgi Picnic, Dash traveled back to Camp Carterhall to spend a week with his other family while we vacationed. He was shown in Atlanta in several very competitive classes. He then spent a week with Joan Scott to prepare for shows in Virginia. On Friday he was awarded Winner’s Dog and Best of Winners with Joan’s expert handling for 2 points. Sunday he followed up with another Reserve. I held my breath waiting for the October vet visit to ensue – fearing the Reserve Curse would rear its ugly head. Unfortunately, I received reports of Dash limping/hopping/refusing to use his previously injured foot so it was a matter of time before the next vet visit.... (not to leave you hanging though, as there was no crisis this month).
September started with a bang. After watching every step he took for nearly three weeks, he was not showing signs of lameness so we decided to show him at the fall cluster of shows in Raleigh. Friday Dash was second to a nice mature boy (who went on to be RWD) in his Bred-By class. It was his brother Charlie’s day to shine as Charlie won Best of Breed from the 12-18 month class! This made Charlie the second of the puppies in Dash’s litter to win points. Miss Clover won her 4 points in Myrtle Beach SC in April – including a Group 3 placement! Charlie was handled by his very nervous owner – and they both sparkled in the ring.
That evening, after fighting Labor Day traffic (forgetting that Friday afternoon traffic towards the fairgrounds is already a nightmare), I showed Dash in a match to get some practice as a handler. Dash won his breed and went on two a Herding Group 2 placement. I was completely thrilled with his performance, and gratefully accepted handling advice from one of the professionals sitting ringside who admired my boy. Saturday he was 2nd in his class to the dog who eventually won Reserve.
Sunday morning we arrived in time for a bath in addition to the standard grooming… He showed his little heart out and was eventually awarded Winners Dog for his first two points under Ms. Minna-Lissa Koltes! He followed up with another win on Sunday under Mr. Brian Phillips for his next point.
Because of my travel schedule this fall between work and vacation, we are not enrolled in a training class until January, so we are working on skills at home. Including tricks. Dash has now perfected “spin” and is working on “roll-over.”
Following the 5th Annual Corgi Picnic, Dash traveled back to Camp Carterhall to spend a week with his other family while we vacationed. He was shown in Atlanta in several very competitive classes. He then spent a week with Joan Scott to prepare for shows in Virginia. On Friday he was awarded Winner’s Dog and Best of Winners with Joan’s expert handling for 2 points. Sunday he followed up with another Reserve. I held my breath waiting for the October vet visit to ensue – fearing the Reserve Curse would rear its ugly head. Unfortunately, I received reports of Dash limping/hopping/refusing to use his previously injured foot so it was a matter of time before the next vet visit.... (not to leave you hanging though, as there was no crisis this month).
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