UKI US Open 2024-
https://youtu.be/BRtZGwKLxBQ?si=r8rHuXyevYDV24d9
I am so thrilled to have participated in another US Open. It definitely felt like a marathon since I entered more classes than I usually do. 😊 The organization of this event always amazes me. Thank you UKI and everyone who works so hard to bring this event to life every year. 💗💗💗
To be totally honest I struggled mentally leading up to this years open and I definitely did not feel anywhere near as prepared as I had hoped to be. I wanted to push myself more as a handler and work on my fitness and there were definitely things on the training list I didn’t get to with Strider. I definitely fell short. My super senior, Currie has had a lot of needs the last couple of months and it means that I need to give her a large part of my time and attention outside of work. I just love her to pieces. She made the trip with me, so if I did not visit friends as much as I usually do, just know that my extra time was spent with her. 💗
Luckily Strider picked up the slack. He had his best USO … breaking *my* 4th place curse-
🥈LC Masters Series Jumping
🥉LC Masters Series Agility
🏆🏆 🥇AND the top spot on the podium for Last Chance Masters Series. 🥇🏆🏆
His first national podium 🥹🥹🥹
🏆 He also made the cut for the Biathlon Agility final and we finished 7th cumulatively (earning a few WAO tryout points- yay!)
And, his Biathlon placement earned him an invite to the 2025 1TDC INVITATIONAL 🤩
🏆 Our team “Sweet Carolina buh buh buh” made the cut for the team final and we finished 11th!! Thank you so much Freda and Brian for teaming with me. We all did so awesome! 🤩🤩🤩
Although I’m not sure if I prefer running Strider at 12” or at 16”, I do think it was a fairly good choice to keep the height consistent throughout the year for him to help him be the best jumper he can be. We’ll keep the height consistent and see where it leads.
We had a blast
I have lessons available this coming Monday 5/27 at Rising Star Canine Ranch (Oak Ridge, NC)
5/27
12-1pm
1-2pm
Pm or email for a spot
[email protected]
I couldn’t pick only one or even only two.
✨Strider at The 1-TDC UKI North American Invitational.
📷 by Great Dane Photography
IAC2:
https://youtu.be/WjPTN9A1h4g?si=v57ATDfA8AjdhFQr
Had a great time playing UKI at Level Up Dog Sports Sunday. My biggest goal was to run the courses boldly, trust our training and hold nothing back. This was our last trial before the UKI invitational so wanted to use the tools in our toolbox because I’m sure we’ll need them at the end of the month. 🤩😜
Strider was the bestest smart little floofer…
🥇1st/Clear round in Champ Agility finishing International Agility Champion 2 (IAC2)
🥇1st in Masters Series Jumping
🥇1st overall in Masters Series and a bye (for 12” !)
Now we have both a 12” and a 16” MS bye. This will help me in planning my trial year better to help his consistency with his aframe and jumping confidence. I can go longer periods of time with him at a single jump height. 😊😊😊 I think that will make us both happier.
I feel my biggest accomplishment was getting in a good headspace at the show to be a decent handler (and trainer since it’s always happening) despite some struggles lately.
Thanks again Level Up and Stacie Cwik
for your super fun courses! So many brilliant challenges and great flow!!!!
March 4
Unfortunately classes at Whole Dog Institute are cancelled for tonight. The field is still very slick from the excessive rainfall last week. Be safe!
