The weather forecast for last weekend looked great for so long – sunshine and temperatures in the 70s. When I got up Saturday morning it was quite cold, but I had no idea how cold it would be over in … Continue reading →
I know, I know – I said it after first completing the CD in UKC and then also in AKC that I’m never going to do Novice Obedience again. Apparently I really shouldn’t use the word “never” when it comes … Continue reading →
Quigley and I had another fantastic day yesterday, at the trial of the Obedience Club of San Diego County, held at Markim Pet Resort. It was a new venue for us, but we will certainly come back for future events, … Continue reading →
Things were pretty much the same in Santa Barbara yesterday as in the last two years we entered this show – it was very hot, but we did well. In 2009 Quigley finished his CD at this trial with a … Continue reading →
This past weekend my friend Bari and I discovered a new trial venue that is now one of my favorites – Ernie J Howlett Park in Rolling Hills Estates. What a beautiful, relaxing place, if you didn’t know better, you … Continue reading →
Tri-County Australian Shepherd Working Association hosted two rally trials in San Diego yesterday, and of course we had to be there. It was great to see many folks I usually run into at various AKC shows. ASCA has such a … Continue reading →
6 months and 28 days after our RAE3, Quigley and I completed our RAE4 today. To the best of my knowledge he is the first Parson Russell Terrier to qualify for this title. Our scores weren’t stellar, an 87 in … Continue reading →
Great Western Terrier – one of my most favorite shows of the year. Terriers, terriers, and more terriers, big and small, all over the place, in a beautiful setting! It’s too bad that not very many terrier people brave the … Continue reading →
Sometimes it’s so hard to figure out Quigley’s attitude and what might influence his performance on a given day. Last weekend we were at a trial with a fair going on on the same grounds, lots of loud noises, food … Continue reading →
Today’s ASCA Rally trial took place at La Habra’s Sonora High School, in conjunction with the school’s community fair. It was a fun event, with a classic car show, livestock show, petting zoo, music, food stalls and vendors. What fun! … Continue reading →