Blast Agility

07/10/2024

We had a busy weekend! Agility for Natty and Ginger on Friday and Sunday and AKC Scentwork for Natty on Saturday! Agility is not Natty’s favorite thing to do. She has been experiencing back and hip pain for the past two years so after about three agility runs, she is done and I don’t blame her. I just have to remember that is the reality. She has been getting chiropractic and acupuncture treatments as well as herbs and anti-inflammatory meds. However, she loves Nosework and Scentwork. And, it’s not as stressful on her body. On Saturday, she showed her “stuff” and if I’d get out of her way and out of my head, she’d do even better!! We finished all of the Excellent element titles and for the second time, dipped our toes into the Masters level classes. We have two Masters Containers Qs so far! She loves the game!!

10/09/2024

Ginger did a thing at the NACSW trial on Saturday! She earned two titles, a NW1 and a L1E title. She loves the game!! She even got a first in NW1 containers which is amazing for the box smashing wrecking ball!! 🤣

29/07/2024

THANK YOU FOR ALL THE BIRTHDAY WISHES!! I really appreciate it!

26/07/2024

After several years of staying Covid negative, both Rich and I tested positive for Covid. Dang. The Covid numbers have been spiking and this time it got us. Luckily, I can take Paxlovid but Rich can't. Isolating and feeling crappy is not a lot of fun but we are following the CDC and current medical protocol. I am, however, very lucky to have Nurse Stevie watching over me (intensely) and guarding me from more evil cooties. 😊

12/07/2024

Enjoying an alternative mat behavior….

10/07/2024

I just read something saying my puppy is not "blowing me off", she is is "enjoying an alternative behavior". Alrighty then. 🤣 Thanks for the reframe.

23/06/2024

Dewz anye ob ewe hab a mudder (mean ore udderwize) or fadder hoo axes really toopid qwestions?? Like “have you been in the pool” or “are you having fun playing with your chicken”?? Duh.

09/05/2024

The BLAST ASCA trial is coming up soon so get your entries in!! Trial dates are May 18-19, 2024 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds in Bremerton, WA. We will do day of trial entries, too. ASCA is a LOT of fun and the venue is for all breeds and mix breeds. ALL dogs!! You don't have to have a number with ASCA unless you want to track titles. You can start trialing at any level! Classes offered are jumpers (no weaves), the "Regular" course with jumps, tunnels, weave poles, the A-Frame, Dogwalk and Teeter, no table. They also use a displaceable tire at the BLAST trial. The third class is Gamblers class where your dog performs obstacles in a 30 second "opening" then does a "distance challenge". Fun!! Training in the ring is allowed. Food is NOT allowed in the ring, on your body but you can use a toy in the ring if you are training. Let me know if you have any questions! Come and join us for a wonderful time!! You can either contact me for the premium ([email protected]) or you can find the premium at https://ascofwa.org/calendar-of-events Let me know if you have any questions!

Australian Shepherd Club of Washington

06/05/2024

an then meany mudder lockz me out an donutz eber feeds me. i has to do my meerkat impression jus to getz sum fud.

06/05/2024

i tink there iz a conspiratz over here. My mean mudder an my teacher who i thot waz nice, r talkin bout some thing called “not comply ants”. i donut no what that iz. they tink mayB i can not hear??

18/04/2024

Well, Iz a second time puppy skool gradatoot. TWO times having to wear a toopid hat. What the what? My teacher says I should move on to the next class. My Mom, who iz mean, btw, said I should repeat a grade. Do it again?? What duz she know…. Only i know the truf….😈

28/03/2024

This is my least favorite stage of puppy development. It’s technically called “Considering ALL of my options” and/or “Huh??? You talkin’ to ME??”. Patience, Grasshopper….☺️

25/03/2024

Hi All! I'm offering a four week Foundation Class starting on Saturday, March 30th at 11:15 am. Additional dates are April 6, April 13 and April 27th. I have a spot available in the class! If you are interested and have questions, email me at [email protected] Come join us for a ton of fun!!

18/03/2024

The RAT/ASC of WA agility trial was SO much fun this past weekend!! It was wonderful to see friends, enjoy the awesome weather and play with my dogs!! I can’t thank the trial committee enough! (Karen Ricketts, Linda Larson, Tim Evans, Leann Strunk, Connie Wyma, Chris Edmark, Sandra Katzen, Leslie Cole) We could NOT have done this without you and without all of the exhibitors who stepped up to help OR without our super judge Susan Byrne!! Thanks for helping to make it an incredible trial!!! Stevie had a great time, too, and for those of you she mugged, yes, I am attempting to train this wild animal. 😊

10/03/2024

Judge Judy Greco and I took turns closing our eyes for these pictures. 😊 The picture with Judy is at the Top Dog CPE trial. Top Dog did a fantastic job putting on their trial, once again!! This photo (thanks Leanne and Judy!!!) is of Natty, before being groomed, after we earned her C-ATCH 2. It could have been the rain, snow, hail, sleet combo at the trial but Natty was distracted and not real happy as seen in the photo. Even though I look goofy, she was much happier after she got her groom on and got to pose at home. She loves scent work but humors me with agility runs now and then!! Thanks Top Dog and Judge Judy!!

09/03/2024

“Next time” I will get a puppy with personality, drive and self grooming ears. 😊 Love this pup!!

26/02/2024

And this one, too. How can you NOT notice a terrier is gone? I lost Bea seven weeks before I lost Tsunami. I miss both their amazing little selves and cute faces.

26/02/2024

I miss this girl like crazy. She would have been 15 today. She was the best little buddy ever!! I was so lucky to have had her in my life.