Catching Up

I haven't been updating the blog recently. It has been crazy, busy at work and well, I am kind of addicted to Face Book! LOL I can update my page straight from the crackberry. But I realized, it would be good to take time and update my blog. This blog is for me - yep I am selfish. I want to be able to look back and see the things the dogs and I have done so far. Sure, I can do that on FB but it is a little harder. To me the blog is more a diary of the fun, the accomplishments, and the struggles the dogs and I walk thru life....

So, here are some updates...

Maddie - Her rash came back a little over a week ago, but this time under her front leg shoulders. We got some more cream from our vet and i loaded her up on benadryl. Happy to say it has now gone away. But I wonder as to what is causing this? It has to be some weed in the yard. Right now she has the zoomies, and is doing her Pitty cry to go outside.....

Zoe - Zoe has returned to flyball. It is good for her to have a job - good exercise for her. She isn't fast - and that is ok. When she learns the game, she can just run singles or doubles. I am concerned with her back legs - but if we take it easy she should be ok. Zoe also attended Splash Dogs this past weekend. She actually jumped off the dock; not far but she jumped two out of the three rounds I took her up to the big pool. I was excited for her. Not sure why she wouldn't jump the last round. A friend suggested she might be tired - that is no excuse - LOL

Jake - Participated in the annual SYM where we did a flyball demo and Course A Lure. At SYM, Jake was the third fastest dog out of almost 350 sets of paws running the course. I was excited for him. He was beat by Sneek and our fellow flyball team mate, Zoey. He did well at the flyball demo. You can see a video of my dogs and fellow teammates running CAL, and the flyball demo here. Our fellow flyball team mate made an amazing video of the day. I love not only how he captured a little bit of everything - but the team work that went into the day. He and his wife are amazing asset to UTB. Jake also attended Splash Dogs and CAL this weekend. On Friday, he ran a 14.02 at CAL (again beat by his sister, Sneek, who ran 13.96). He swam tons in the practice pool and off the ramp in big pool,but for some reason - he just won't jump off the dock. I was disappointed but well, have to accept Jake for who he is...

Sneek - She is attending a beginning agility class on Tuesday's. This past week she completed the pinwheel jumps on her first try.. She also completed her first sequence - 3 jumps and the tunnel. (side note - first CAL runs - she wouldn't go in the tunnel - agility has helped her now complete the tunnel at CAL). She really loves to run and take the obstacles at agility.
She too participated at CAL at SYM - 2nd fastest dog - woot! She also participated in CAL this past weekend, beating her brother with a 13.96 run. She lived up to her name, by figuring out how to open the side door on the crate. SNEEK! I tried to get her to swim in the practice pool - no go. She was so fixated on CAL - the minute she heard the sound of the pully her focus was on the course. So, no Splash Dogs for Sneek.
So, that is a short update on the pack and our doings....In between the big events, we Rollerblade, flyball, work on our box turns, housework, make meetings, eat, sleep, potty, work, lol. We have some full days in our house. Heck, I even forgot to grocery shop last week. Nothing like Atkin shakes, apples and cheese for lunch!

I swear I need three of me just to keep up with our busy schedule! But, life is meant to be lived to the fullest - and I believe I am trying to do that. I want to be able to look back when I am 90 and know that I gave my dogs, and me, the chance to engage in life....After all - isn't life what you make it????

Good Times!

WOW - what an amazing Saturday.

Sneek, Jake, and I attend the annual Strut your Mutt event in Salt Lake City. We did not strut, per say - but participated in CAL and a flyball demo.

We had way too much fun! The day went fast and the dogs ran well. Most of the day we hung out with our flyball team mates and other good dog friends helping at Course A Lure. I always enjoy watching different dogs run the course. We even got to see our good friend and favorite trainer, Anna, from Puppenschnoodles.

We participated in a flyball demo. It was so darn hot - Jake kept sneaking off the field to find water after his run. I felt so bad for him. It's hard to be a black dog in the hot blazing sun. Thank goodness we do indoor tournaments.

I wish we had more Saturday's like yesterday. I enjoy the company of dog friends, team mates, my pups, and the other dogs in our life.

Sorry, no pics in this post - way too flipping busy to play with the crackberry - LOL

But, out of around 350 dogs who ran the Course A Lure, Sneek was the 2nd fastest! I am sure Jake was in the top 10, but will have to wait to verify. Our good dog friend Zoey, from our flyball team, was the FASTEST dog at CAL on Saturday! w00t! Edit: Jake placed third!!!!

Gearing up for the next event; Wild Outdoors Festival, next weekend at Thanksgiving Point. There will be Splash Dogs and Course a Lure. I decided to use some of the 180 hours of vacation I have and take Friday off. The dogs will swim in the practice pool at Splash Dogs, and run their paws thru CAL. FUN FUN FUN!

Event filled weekend

There are many dog events this weekend in the Salt Lake City Area.

So, if you are in SLC, here are the events!

APA All Breed Weight Pull in American Fork -Yep, it is here!
Friday and Saturday 4/24 and 4/25 click above to read specific information.
This is a very cool event and hosted by a new all breed weight pull club in Utah County. One of the guys putting on the show, is a visitor at my store. They are so nice! Here is a photo of his Rosie: They practice on Saturday at 1:00.So if you are interested, check out the weight pull event and get more practice info from them. Again, the guys that run this club are awesome and very responsible breeders. Their dogs all come from Championship lines, health tested and they follow the Breeders Code of Ethics
Agility Trial 4/25 and 4/26 at the South Jordan Equestrian Center. I am hoping to go watch some of my favorite BC's and ACD's run..

And last, but not least, Course A Lure is at the HS of Utah Saturday 4/25 and Sunday 4/26 starting at 10:00 am each day. Jake is very excited, and well so am I. I would love to try Sneek on the course. Lord knows, she has prey drive. It became very apparent, when I fell on my @ss in the back yard and almost lost my arm, while she whipped into prey drive chasing one of the outdoor cats (stop laughing!) Thank God for my leather leash and prior gymnastic training on the proper way to fall - lol

Jake does it again!

On Sunday, Jake took home the fastest dog at Course A Lure for that day. He even beat his Saturday time. He ran a 10.63.

w00t! WAY TO GO!

Thanks Jake for being such a great dog - such a fast boy. Now bring some of that speed on your return in the flyball lane! hehehehehe

love,
Mommy

Go Jake Go!

We are really blessed that Course a Lure is a local dog event. It is such a fun event for the dogs. I love watching all the different breeds run the course. But the best, is when the "light" goes on for some of the dogs that were just a little to shy of the lure in the beginning.

The first time we went, I thought for sure Jake would have no interest chasing a lure.
I have never been more wrong in my life!

I don't mean to brag, but who was the fastest boy in the West at CAL today? My Jakie! 10.99..

Check out this photo the photographer got of Jake today.

Look at that smile, and look at his tail. And those ears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To see all those better, just click on the photo - it will enlarge. You can even see his teeth - lol

This photo really captures who Jake is......................What he is all about - his essence..

Love you Jakie boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Course A Lure Weekend!

w00t!

Course a Lure will be at the HS of Utah this weekend. We are stoked....

If you are in Salt Lake, come have some fun with your pup this weekend.
4242 S 300 W
Saturday 10-6
Sunday 10-3

As you can see from the below photos, I have to force Jake to run the Course - NOT!

I told him this morning - "Course a Lure" this weekend. Ears went up and the wiggles began..... I said it a few more times and the barking began. Then I told him "later".....He wasn't too happy with that part.....


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