We had such a great time in Maine over the weekend! My husband, brother, and Apollo made the trip Saturday late morning.
We first went to Scarborough to scope out the Pet Life (fka: The Kennel Shop) Dock Dogs set up and see our friends. Everything looked great and I couldn't wait until Sunday get Apollo jumping! Then we drove to Freeport to spend the rest of the day shopping at LL Bean, The Oakley Vault, Pet Pantry, and other stores. We topped off the night at Gritty's in Freeport. Jeremy got an amazing seafood dinner; a lobster and steamers! He said it was the best lobster tail he'd ever had. Joey got ribs and loved them. I got a steak panini with peppers and onions and cheese that was pressed to perfection. We had such a great time!
Sunday we got up early to head to Scarborough for Dock Dogs. Apollo was ready to go! His first jump was round 9', the next 12', the next 12'3, and the last jump was a big one- 13'7!! I was SO PROUD of my boy! His last jump also earned him a 3rd place rosette!
While we were in Scarborough I went over to the Avery booth where they were doing field test demos. I talked to some members and they encouraged me to try it out- I think I am! Apollo would do great (he wanted to go during the demo, haha!).
Overall, an excellent weekend was had by all :)
Seacoast Dock Dogs Fun Jump 6/2011
We got up early (like, before 5am) to head out to Berwick, ME for the Seacoast Dock Dogs Fun Jump. We really haven't been training too much for Dock Dogs, the weather hasn't been great in our area.
Apollo had a great time (as usual when it involves water, ha!). We even made it into the finals; his best jump of the day was 13'. We ended up placing 4th in the Junior division.
I was so proud of my boy!
Apollo had a great time (as usual when it involves water, ha!). We even made it into the finals; his best jump of the day was 13'. We ended up placing 4th in the Junior division.
I was so proud of my boy!
Apollo, CGC
On Saturday afternoon Apollo and I made the drive to Derry, NH so we could take the AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Test.
I was nervous, Apollo was cool, calm. I don't know why I was nervous though, the test is so easy! And we practiced and trained! We were prepared!
Apollo blew through the test with flying colors, he hammed it up for the elaluator and volunteers- whatta good boy! I was sooo proud of him! I was literally on cloud 9 on the drive home!
I was nervous, Apollo was cool, calm. I don't know why I was nervous though, the test is so easy! And we practiced and trained! We were prepared!
Apollo blew through the test with flying colors, he hammed it up for the elaluator and volunteers- whatta good boy! I was sooo proud of him! I was literally on cloud 9 on the drive home!
Drop-In Group Class: 1
LOVED this class! I cannot say enough good things about it!
We were in a medium sized class (maybe 10 dogs), consisting of GSDs, another Lab, Goldens, a beagle, and a spitz. The class was held out side (beautiful fall weather). We weaved in and out of dogs/handlers while heeling, practiced sits and stays and downs and stays, we heeled and did drop sits and drop downs. Excellent practice!! And everyone was so nice and the class was directed wonderfully.
I seriously enjoyed it and will definitely be attending more regularly.
We were in a medium sized class (maybe 10 dogs), consisting of GSDs, another Lab, Goldens, a beagle, and a spitz. The class was held out side (beautiful fall weather). We weaved in and out of dogs/handlers while heeling, practiced sits and stays and downs and stays, we heeled and did drop sits and drop downs. Excellent practice!! And everyone was so nice and the class was directed wonderfully.
I seriously enjoyed it and will definitely be attending more regularly.
Training: 5th Class
Last private class.
We went down to the dog park to proof Apollo's downs and sits and stays. He did exceptionally well. I was very proud- not surprised. We've been work
We went down to the dog park to proof Apollo's downs and sits and stays. He did exceptionally well. I was very proud- not surprised. We've been work
Topsfield Fair Dock Dogs 2010
Apollo did amazing today at the Topsfield Fair Dockdogs competition. He had such a fun day. I'm so proud of him!
It was only and hour drive from our house- not bad at all. We decided not to bring his crate and our chairs and pop-up....bad idea. I wish we brought all our stuff, but I'm not sure where we could've set it all up anyway, and the parking lot was pretty far from the site.
The first wave Apollo came in 3rd in the junior class. He was so excited to get in that water! He made sure everyone knew he was there and ready- he barked, and barked, and barked...
The second wave he also came in third in the junior class with his biggest jump of the day, 14'5"!! :)
We met a trainer there and his Belgian Malinios that I knew. His dog did great (as expected). Quite a few members of our club were there and they did great, too.
Such a fun and exciting day. I wish I didn't have to work tomorrow because the finals are tomorrow and I really want to go watch and cheer on those that I know that are competing- I hope everyone does well!
It was only and hour drive from our house- not bad at all. We decided not to bring his crate and our chairs and pop-up....bad idea. I wish we brought all our stuff, but I'm not sure where we could've set it all up anyway, and the parking lot was pretty far from the site.
The first wave Apollo came in 3rd in the junior class. He was so excited to get in that water! He made sure everyone knew he was there and ready- he barked, and barked, and barked...
The second wave he also came in third in the junior class with his biggest jump of the day, 14'5"!! :)
We met a trainer there and his Belgian Malinios that I knew. His dog did great (as expected). Quite a few members of our club were there and they did great, too.
Such a fun and exciting day. I wish I didn't have to work tomorrow because the finals are tomorrow and I really want to go watch and cheer on those that I know that are competing- I hope everyone does well!
Training: 4th Class
Today was a GREAT training class!
We worked Apollo around so many different dogs and breeds. At first his hackles were up, but after some exercises he calmed right down and was able to focus. He did so well- and you can see the improvement now!
We worked Apollo around so many different dogs and breeds. At first his hackles were up, but after some exercises he calmed right down and was able to focus. He did so well- and you can see the improvement now!
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