Well as promised it was Jette's last outdoor Agility run. The weather was kind for a change, no mud, only a tiny bit of rain and we were 8th in the ring. True to form Jette missed the dogwalk and the a-frame but got super weave entry and ran the course really well so I came away relieved it was her next to last Agility run and we were working well together. At the top of the exercise field, with Flynn and his toy, it came over the tannoy the course had been changed and we had a re-run so dashed back to collect Jette, luckily still warmed up and straight back in the ring. Blow me she got her contacts (although my god did I have to work her to get them lol) and she ended up 2nd in the class, whoop only 200th sec of winning into Grade 3, wow that was close!!!
After that we had a lovely jumping run with the same result, 2nd again with 200ths secs off the win. I was so well chuffed for her, there were a couple of very fast collie runs I was sure we wouldn't get near, but, just goes to show what a few tight turns can do for the time. Good girl Jette!!!
After that it went a bit t**s up, I got us e'd in the other jumping and in the last class of the day, agility, Jette ran true to form, straight back on the dogwalk for an 'e' for excellent!!! lol!!!
Brenda ran her medium ABC final really well, very smooth, Doc kindly judged, I took notes of the runs for Brenda whilst it was running to help her base her finals report. There were some stunning runs, won by Amanda Hampson and fab to watch.
What's been great about this summer season is seeing everyone again, a lot of friends have got new dogs coming up, not only are they starting out, they are doing really well!!! Pickle is getting placed in Grade 3 which is just awesome, Finn was fab at DD last weekend and she's only just started, couldn't believe that!! Claire has new pooooopppieeee Honey who is just divine and can't wait for cuddles, and Bella is bloomin' Grade 5!! Belle for Helen just got an agility 2nd today, wow! And Mr Ginger Lugs can do some fantastic stuff for Kirsty when he gets his ears in the right direction :-) Sorry if I've left anyone out but just so many good dogs this year. Bryn is going up the places for Brenda, which is great, they deserve it and are a really good solid partnership waiting for good things to happen, which they will I'm sure....and Harriet got a Rosie for Jan, all these dogs doing soooo well!!!
It's so nice to see people and just pick up from where you left off having not seen them for ages, agility is like that, common bond, lovely hobby and just wait, Flynn will be playing out next year so get looking for re-inforced agility equipment :-)
...and as for the Pimms, Plum Wine, Real Ale and giggles....
Here's to winter shows, training and hot chocolate, yum!! :-)
Jette says: It's been fun!! :-)
