Wednesday's Work

I am now working my way towards the next Trick Dog level - Advanced Trick Dog (ATD).  Here is my first Advanced trick:

Trick #1
Tap Light

[You can see some of the tricks I mastered for the Novice (NTD) and the Intermediate (ITD) titles here:  "2 trick dog titles"]

Caught in the Act

While Mom was busy trying to get a good shot of this plump squirrel (looks like he could be solely responsible for ripping up our yard) ...

I was busy pulling out a 3' bamboo stake from the temporary fencing.

Later, when Mom wasn't looking, I pulled out a 5' bamboo stake!

Wednesday's Work

Until now my only exposure to a teeter was when I was itty bitty and the teeter was just inches off the ground.

A couple of weeks ago, I learned the bang game.  This game is lots of fun and it teaches me that I control the movement of the teeter and the noise it makes when the board hits the ground.  Playing the bang game will give me extra confidence when it comes time for me to learn to run across the full height teeter.

Happy Hallowe'en

Red sky at night ...

"It looks a fine day to begin your search for Guineviz."

Guineviz

Drat, my bow is broken!

Must fix my bow for the journey.

Merlinz:  "Travel west to find Guineviz!"

King Vizslarthur:  "If you can pull yourself away from the looking glass, Vizsalot,
                        Idriz and Emryz are saddled and ready to go."

King Vizslarthur's rare floppy-eared filly, Idriz

Sir Vizsalot's steadfast stallion, Emryz

King Vizslarthur:  "Now I see why Emryz seems a little reluctant to be seen
                       with you in public! Seriously, dude, how are you going to ride
                       when you can't see?!"
 

"Speak to the milliner!"

Sir Vizsalot:  "You're one to talk, Vizslarthur!  Idriz takes one look at you
                and she'll head for the Highlands!  Come to think of it, Guineviz
                might just have second thoughts about being found!"

King Vizslarthur

"Safe journey, my son!"

Queen Guineviz

HAPPY HALLOWE'EN

from the Supermodels

Diva, Miska, Tyro

Bodi

Deja Vu

Stormy Weather

 

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Conformation Show

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NEW CHAMPION

   October 27th, 2012

Grand River Kennel Club

United Kennel Club Show

Judge: Mrs. Joanna Hurst

Handled by Breeder/co-owner Sylvia Dorosh

My UKC registered name is now:

URO1 BIS CH Varazs Mokany Kiralyi Orban
 

Wednesday's WHY?

Another frequently asked question:

WHY are you going to another dog show? Don't you have enough ribbons? 

I do not compete with my dog for the ribbons! Ribbons are the "icing on the cake."  The privilege and enjoyment of working with my dog in a competitive setting is the "cake."  I do, indeed, have more than enough ribbons. As an example, here is a photo of Milo with the ribbons and rosettes awarded while pursuing a single title which requires 20 Qs (or, more specifically, 10 pairs of Qs): CKC RAE (Rally Advanced Excellent.
 

CRMCH Varazs Mokany Ficko FDJ, AGNJ, AGN, RAE, CGN,
Am/Can CD, Am RA, SSGDC, SADC, CL1-R, CRAT, UCD, URO2

The ribbons and rosettes displayed above were the "icing". Milo's becoming the first Vizsla to earn the CKC RAE title was the "sprinkles" on top. Working and having fun with such a wonderful and joyous spirit was the "cake" and, thus, the ultimate prize.

Milo was my first dog ever and he came to live with me one week shy of his first birthday. Although he had impeccable training throughout his first year of life, I was a new dog owner with a steep learning curve ahead.  Everything was new to me and nothing came easy.  In spite of my challenges, Milo persevered and together we completed 28 titles in 4 disciplines.  

Bodi already has quite the array of ribbons and rosettes.  As Bodi is my first puppy, the past 15 months have provided quite a different and even steeper learning curve.  It's mindboggling to think that, as of today, Bodi is only 512 days old.

BIS CH Varazs Mokany Kiralyi Orban FDJ, CGN, URO1,
NAVHDA NA Prize I, JH

Ribbons awarded for work well-done provide a nice visual reminder of how we spend some of our weekends, the towns we have visited, the people and dogs we have met and where we are in our training.   Interestingly, NAVHDA expressly forbids clubs from awarding ribbons or awards of any kind to successful teams.  Rather, the prize is reflected in the title awarded (i.e., Prize I, II or III).  Driving home from our NAVHDA NA test without a tangible marker of our success did not make our day in the field any less special or exciting.

Wednesday's Work

This may look like proprioception work but I was actually doing my obedience class homework:  "stand stays" in various positions.  I held each of these "stands" for approximately one minute.