Off topic fun!

That sounds like an ideal way to spend a day. Being owned by a little guy, I can just imagine him doing the agility run with his white floppy ears and his 18" tail flying behind him. Just in case, his tail is only a about 4". It's his hair that's long.

Lucille

Did Elizabeths dogs have exquisitely embroidered coats with the Brat coat of arms on them ??

I have seen the agility shows here at our fall fair and they are great fun. I think it is seeing a number dogs clearly enjoying every minute of it that makes it so much fun. I have never spotted a reluctant dog, maybe one a bit confused when new, but never reluctant.

Cash and Harry were exquisitely garbed in their summer fur coats.

Elizabeth told me previously that there are dogs that run because they want to and dogs that run to please their master. I think there is a third, ones that you see run to do both - for the sheer fun and for the praise. That was Cash today.

Cheryl

Now cats OTOH...lol

Do something to please their food and cream supplier? I don't think so! LOL

I have the fourth sort - does what she`s told but doesn`t do "HURRY!". She`s the most laid-back pooch we`ve ever had, bless her. In this heat she`s usually found flat on her back, with the electric fan blowing over her tummy!

Pat P

We had one of those in our obedience class, a golden lab. When it would take other dogs a matter of seconds to cross the room during the "come" training, it would take Gus minutes. The teacher conceded that he was doing it right, just not 'right now'. He never varied from his path, or stopped along the way, just simply meandered at his own pace.

Tara

Bah. Cats are superior. They never do what they are told to, thus are never confused.

Love, Miss Kitty

Aren't Cavaliers wonderful! My mom's is 11 years old and deaf (very common, I understand) and nearly blind in one eye. She's had some joint problems in the last couple of years and a few weeks ago, she couldn't use her rear legs, so mom took her to the vets and they and mom decided that the best thing was the Rainbow Bridge. So mom left her there (couldn't bear being there...) and a few hours later got a call to come and pick her up, that there was no way they could send this dog over the Bridge. Turned out that when they opened her kennel, she bounded right out as normal as a few years ago!! I'll miss her when she does cross the Bridge...

Addie

Always remember that dogs have owners whereas cats have staff.

-- Bruce Fletcher Stronsay, Orkney UK

I suppose, by that definition, dachsies are cats.

Depends on the dachie - I've seen one do obstacles - tiny jumps! Too funny in some ways!

Cheryl

Of course, you got to see Cash at his very best: that was a glorious run, even if it did earn him only fourth place. He had a less stellar run today for third, but that's because some of the dogs that beat him yesterday NQ'd today. Dog's a blast to work with. Harry did well also, although he's still off his weave poles.

Cheryl, your DD was just wonderful all day yesterday. I had really been worried about her around so many dogs, but she was terrific. I'm really glad you came! And now you know what it is I'm so crazy about (well, in that case, anyway!). LOL!

Elizabeth

A friend had two dachies that loved swimming, they always appeared to use their tales as rudders.

You`re supposed to discourage Dachsies from jumping - they get bad backs!

Pat P

I would suppose the same could be said for Corgies or Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens, but I've seen both competing in agility. There are tricks you can teach a long backed dog (or any dog) to help strengthen their muscles and help protect them from injury.

Elizabeth

I take it that the course was different? I can understand why weave poles might be avoided! I still find it interesting that there seemed to be only one signal that was universal among the human part of the team - down! I felt so bad for all the dogs that slid right off the table.

She was pretty good - the ask first rule was obeyed to the letter unless the dog came to her first! Now she wants one of every kind of dog with a few exceptions - no "floor mops" - could be one of any of those tiny dogs with flowing hair. I think her first choice might be a litter mate of that Doberman puppy, second might be a Bouvier des Flandres, one those snuggled right up to her. Though she has asked if she could dog sit for Cash and Harry some day. "They like me even if I am a kid". Cheryl PS I was glad to see your DH accept his hug so graciously; little girls might not be his forte.

Pat - just as an FYI - these jumps were 4 inches high.

Cheryl

Does DD mean a little dog like my Puff. He does indeed look like a floor mop when he runs with his ears and tail flying behind him. But he does come in handy when there's dust under the bed. lol