Handling class went well tonight! Our trainer said Uno is definitely looking much better already in just a week and I mentioned that he is now eating satin balls in addition to his food. She said maybe 1/2 -1lb more and he should be where he needs to be! Woo hoo!!
Chuck helped with class today and acted as a judge and went over all the dogs (except Uno.) and helped with a lot of dogs who are not used to men. Everyone went over everybody elses dogs to help build confidence.. it definitely helped. Then we switched handlers and Uno was not happy to be separated from me haha but he put on a show and paraded happily and proudly.. as usual. It did give me a chance to see him move and he is moving a lot better now in comparison to last year!
We keep getting loads of complements on how great of shape he is in and how he is so muscular (especially his hind end!). In addition to that, they love his personality- so happy, full of it, and friendly.
Very excited for Fitchburg! Paid for the entrees today.. for Sat & Sun. Will be entering Uno at West Springfield for the end of this month at all.. however I will only be showing him Fri and Sat.. and then Chuck's mom is going to show him for me on Sunday :)
I don't know if I have mentioned it before but.. Chuck grew up ringside at dog shows b/c his mom bred and showed Basenjis. Her male that she bred and campaigned ended up being Top 3 in the breed in the country! In addition to the breed ring she did obedience as well as a bit of lure coursing with them. Pretty neat! So it is quite nice to have a dog show savvy fiance.. and dog show savvy mother in law :) I thought I'd ask her if she'd like to show Uno for me that Sunday at the W Spfld show this month and she is quite excited about it! Yay :)
For next month.. MACUNGIE, PA show!! Weekend of Sept 18/19th! Who's going!? I got convinced into doing it by Kathy (not that it took much convincing)... and she's trying to build a major! Let's get a group of us to go!! Cardi party :) Entries aren't closed until Sept 1st so we still have a month to plan etc!
That's about it! Blue dog is doing well.. still full of himself. Can't wait to go visit at Keene this Sunday too!
Yay! I am so glad class went well and his weight is almost right. Excellent! It sounds like your handling instructor is really good.
ReplyDeleteYou are SO lucky to have a dog show savvy fiancee and MIL-to-be. That is awesome that she will handle Uno for you too.
Pretty excited that there's a noticeable difference in one week! The only thing is.. he is eating so much right now that he's not very hungry anymore.. 1 cup orijen AM and PM.. 1 4oz Satin Ball AM and PM. He didn't finish his breakfast this AM yeesh.. maybe have to spread it out through the day more and have a 3rd meal?? Hmm.. Cooper must think Uno is living the life with all this food LOL!
ReplyDeleteI'm very excited for Chuck's mom to show Uno for me at W Springfield! Should be fun! We're hoping to get her back into showing again :) ;) She did like the Cardis last year at the W Spfld show in the Fall.. Soooooooooo never know! hehe