NEAT Show-N-Go

We entered Madison and Stella in the Standard run at the NEAT Show-N-Go today at the Tonry Tree Farm.  It was the first time for both dogs to run an agility course outside of their usual classroom setting and they both did exceptionally well!

We ran the yellow coded (light circles on map) course which turned out to be the most advanced and Madison was just about perfect.  She knocked down one bar at jump 11 because I was in her way.  Madison was very brave and despite some initial concern at the start line over the crowds, she focused on me and ran very well!  Photos coming soon!

Stella was next and I ran her on leash, so I had to make up my own course to avoid the tunnels.  She surprised me with her level of focus and the amount of confidence she seemed to have as she took the initial line of 6 jumps.  Stella soared through the air and ran through the 12 poles perfectly.  She wasn't bothered by the ring crew or the audience and handled herself really well.

Stella on the A-Frame

Soaring over Jump number 9.

Here is the course Map.

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A New Friend

The girls met a new friend today - a rescued black lab mix named Nyla. She and Stella had a blast running around the yard together.  Madison played tennis and kept the ball away from Nyla.  Boomer, tried to get in on the action, but Stella was monopolizing her new friends time. Although Boomer and Nyla did have a good game of tug going.  Here are some photos.

Greetings

Somebody want to play Tug?

We look alike!

I'm going be first to the ball!

Now that's what I'm taking about!