Despite a minor setback with my treatment in the middle of the week I was able to get back on track and on Friday afternoon Jack, Aiden and I headed up to New Hampshire for one day of agility.
After getting through Boston we stopped at the Harold Parker State Forest and took a nice walk so Aiden could stretch his legs.
Today (Saturday) Aiden was entered in two classes at the Wachusett Kennel Club Agility Trial. His first class was Excellent Jumpers with Weaves. We were hoping to get his 3rd leg to move up into Masters before the GSDCA National but unfortunately Aiden had an off course right away and knocked one bar.
In Masters Standard Agility “Mr. Barkley” had an enthusiastic run but knocked one bar.
Although I am disappointed that Aiden did not qualify I am very happy to see how much fun he had both in and out of the ring. He was socializing with everyone and thrilled to be there. Aiden and I are not yet in-sync as a team again, we sometimes forget how stresses in our personal lives effect our animals. It’s been a long summer for Aiden also.
In September we were fortunate enough to be able to use a dock owned by a friend on Long Pond in Harwich to practice some dock diving as we are going to try dock diving with Aiden at the GSDCA National in October. Despite all the swimming he does he has never jumped off a dock.
September 8th, Aiden’s first time jumping off a dock
September 9th…a much nicer day!
At American K9 Country, where the agility trial was held today, there is a new aquatic center which has a pool. We were able to rent the pool for a half hour after Aiden’s last agility run. Although this is a small pool, and not a regulation dock diving pool, we wanted Aiden to experience jumping into a pool. No problem…he loved it!
Great shots-so lucky you found a place to practice. It will be fun at the nationals to see if Ziva likes it too. Maybe she can watch Aiden to see how it is done. Groaner about the bars down. Are you in Masters standard?
Great post! Absolutely they pick up on our stress and issues. Can’t wait to see you and Jack in October!
Great pictures! I need to check out the blog more often .
Looks like Aiden is having a blast with the Dock Diving. Lol, Aiden has a blast doing everything! Love the videos, it is always so much fun watching him run (and bark:)) Agility. I can’t wait to see the big guy in a two weeks!!
This is awesome. Looks like such a great time – you guys will do fantastic. I wish we could be there to finally meet you!
Good luck Aiden!!!