If I were writing about a regular AKC Agility Trial I would be writing that we

had qualified on 5 of our 8 runs but the rules are different at the

Invitational. Normally we run in Preferred Class which allows us to jump at 20"

rather than 24" and gives us an extra 5 seconds of course time to complete the

course. Also at the Invitational there are no disqualifying faults except not

performing an obstacle at all. Dropped bars, missed contacts, and refusals are… Continue

We arrived in Long Beach on a cool but sunny Thrusday but it's been downhill weather wise since with pouring rain most of today (Saturday). The crating area is under tents on a black top parking lot. There has been a steam running through our crate area most of the day. Mid afternoon they brought in platforms to place under the crates and keep them up out of the water

Friday, we had practice runs on a FAST course. No one really tried to attain qualifying scores because they wanted to work… Continue

Denver, Nautica and I left St. Michaels on Tuesday, December 1 and arrived in Albuquerque on Thursday, December 4 after stops in Virginia, Arkansas and Texas. We visited old town Albuquerque and joined their Christmas walk where the Leos got lots of attention. Friday morning we hiked in the foothills of the Unitas

Mountains on the edge of Albuquerque then went to the airport to pick up Bonnie who flew in to meet us for the scenic part of the trip through the high desert. Her flight was 2… Continue

Great job with agility and communication! We'll be there with bells.

Caroline (Karla and Waltraut too)