Goals For 2010

Here are some of my goals for 2010. All are dog related. Not to be finished in this order.

1. Complete Rascal's flyball training
2. Get a flyball box
3. Get a flyball team together
4. Enter a flyball competition
5. Complete Rascal's obedience training
6. Take Rascal to a show-n-go
7. Enter Rascal in his first obedience competition
8. Complete Rascal's rally-o training
   
9. Enter Rascal in a rally-o competition
10. Get Rascal's CD, RN, FD titles
11. Build a dog pen
12. Foster a dog
13. Rescue a dog
14. Volunteer at Paw Jam
15. Train Rascal in Search and Rescue
16. Train Rascal in Agility

I know that I won't get all of these done, but that's why their goals. At the end of the year, I'll let you know what was completed.

Keep training!

Dog Club

Well, I'm joining a dog club. It's called Puppy Play Group. I had this lady (Lori) contact me about training her dogs for flyball. I said that I would be happy to help her. I asked her if she would be interested in starting a dog club with me. And it turns out that she was working on getting one started. So she invited me to join them. She came over and watched me work Rascal. All I can say is, I HOPE HE BEHAVES LIKE THAT AT COMPETITIONS! He did he's sits, downs , drop on recall, tunnel, flyball jumps. He just did everything I asked of him. I wish I could have gotten pictures, but I was to busy giving commands. The club is going to be doing obedience, senting, flyball, and agility. It's going to be so much fun!

So, we'll be doing fund raisers, relay for life, and different kinds of things. I'll keep you up to date with pictures of Rascal and everyone else. Maybe even some videos.

Talk to you all later.



P.S. The picture is not of any of our dogs.

Christmas/Birthday

Yesterday was my 16th birthday. And I would like to mention the things I got for my Christmas and birthday.





Christmas

1. 4-H Hoddie
2. Bolt DVD
3. Get A Real Dog, Get An Australian Shepherd T-shirt
4. Beagle Ornament
5. Breed Rescue book
6. 2006 FCI World Agility Championships DVD
7. Bracelet & Necklace
8. Carhartt Jeans and Shirt
9. Dog pocketbook
10. 16 &17 Nancy Drew books (I collect the old ones)
11. WillowTree Angel Of Friendship
12. Flyball Jumps
    

Birthday

1. Captain Blood book
2. Bath & Body Works Shampoo
3. Under The Greenwood Tree DVD
4. Taylor Swift CD
5. Brittany Dog Statue
   

Rascal got three squeaky tennis balls and a squeaky squirrel. Sydney got a blanket, so hopefully she'll sleep on that instead of on our beds.

Merry Christmas!

This video has been taken off for owner's reasons, but you can still make your own here. If for any reasons you need the video, please contact Rascal's Trainer. Thank You!

She Did It Again!

The Scottish Terrier, the one that won the National Dog Show, got Best In Show at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championships. I know that there are a lot of breeders waiting for their chance to get a puppy from her. These are the dogs that should be cloned. I don't get the channel that the show came on, but you can find more on her and all of the other winners along with photos and videos at akc.org.

National Dog Show

As it is every year, the National Dog Show was fantastic. Each category had a bunch of competition. And every year I try to pick the winners in each group and the Best in Show, and I normally get two groups wrong, but I have yet to get the Best In Show wrong.


Herding

Ch. Tolkien Raintree Mr. Baggins

There was plenty of competition in the Herding group. A wonderful group of dogs, but the ones that really stood out for me was the Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. The first three were my picks. I think that this Bearded Collie, just stood out from all of the others. A certain runner in the Best of show.

Sporting

Ch. Casbar’s Hart to Hart J.H.

There weren't as many dogs in Sporting that really stood out, except the Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Irish Setter, and the Irish Red and White Setter. I think that it was a close placing between the Lab and Golden, but the Lab charged past the Golden and took first place. I also think that the Irish Red and White Setter will do better when they have shown at Nationals more often. The breeders aren't going to know if their dog is going to do good unless it's up against competition, but by next year the breed may do better, I think.

Non-Sporting

Ch. Kepley's Showbiz Razzle Dazzle

The non-sporting group was really a shut out. The Bulldog walked into the ring and she should of just walked right in to first place. Although I did think that the Dalmatian was a pretty thing, the Bulldog showed off all of her stuff and got the place that she, her owner, groomer, breeder and handler deserved.

Toy

Ch. Kimro's Soldier Boy

There were quite a few dogs in the toy group this year and yes, every year I have missed the dog in this group. I was really going for the Chinese Crested, but the judges know what they are doing. That's why I leave it to them. I am not really a big fan of the toy group, so I really don't know what I should be looking for in them. I guess I should work on it before next year.

Terrier

Ch. Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot

It was almost decided before she entered the room. The Scottish Terrier is a beautiful dog. She showed off everything that you should look for in a Scottie. I don't think that I even picked any other dogs. I was going for her the whole time and she did it.

Hound

Ch. Celestial CJ's Hearts On Fire

This was the other group that I got wrong. I really liked the 15 in. Beagle, but since I can only judge by looks, I probably won't get them all right. This dog showed the best though. He was the closest dog to his breed standard and that is what the judges look for.

Working

Ch. Allure Blazing Star Alisaton

The working group was probably the toughest class to judge. From the Rottweiler to the Alaskan Malamute, from the Doberman Pinscher to the Bernese Mountain Dog. I was going for the Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler, Bernese Mountain Dog, and the Saint Bernard. Only the best dog in the group wins, and that is why the Dobie won. This dog displayed all of the muscles and strength that they should. I love watching these dogs work, play, and run.

Best In Show

Ch. Roundtown Mercedes of Maryscot

Best In show (BIS) was a tough class. I really loved the Scottie, Dobie, and the Bearded Collie. In the end it went to the Scottie who showed off her stuff. This was her 100th Best In Show. All I can say is well deserved.


Well, now I have to wait a whole year until the next show. And there is only one thing that I can say.

I Can't Wait!

I'm Back!

Yes, I'm back. After a very busy September, October, and part of November I feel that I should come back and let my readers know what has been going on, but a post like that will take days to write, so I'll post short ones over the course of a few days.. I feel like a change, so I'll be taking off some links and adding new ones, changing pictures, and I may even change my background.

I hope that everyone has been doing great in the time that I have been away. I hope to be posting again very soon.

But for now, have a great Thanksgiving and don't forget to watch the National Dog Show. I'll be posting on that as well as many more things. So keep checking in and let me know what you all have been doing.

-From Rascal and His trainer