No news is good news! (agility recap: class 2)

Sorry pups, my human mom (who types for me) has been super busy at her new job, and has ignored my repeated requests to blog this week. Grrrrrr.

But I'm back!

I realize I didn't give an agility class re-cap from last week...so I'll do that now.

Class was pawesome! We were introduced to jumps more in this class. Three in a row, which I took with exuberance!! Miss Brandi (my instructor) loved my toy drive! Human mom tosses it as I finish my jump and I go straight for it!

We did some more tunnel work, and I was much better this class too.

We started to learn target training with little plates (I now use a Pringles lid...YUM-Pringles...). That trick is going to take some time to learn!

We were also introduced to the teeter (laying flat on the ground...no actual teetering). We just have to get comfy walking on it and listening for our release word (OKAY!).

We don't have class this week, as Miss Brandi is at an agility competition with her two dogs, Soshi and Zona. Let's all wish her GOOD LUCK!

I got Blingee'd!

My girlfriend Denali, made this PAWESOME Blingee for me!!!


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Always Remember

In Flanders Fields
By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)
Canadian Army

IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
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As a sidenote...my humans watched "Home of the Brave" (with Samuel L. Jackson) today...and said it was a great movie, and reminds them of the sacrifice soldiers make to keep us safe.

Superdogs!

So my human mom went to the Royal Winter Fair yesterday, which showcases the best in agriculture a great horse show...and the Superdogs!

If you haven't heard of them, it is a great show that travels the world! Dogs of all shapes and sizes perform cool tricks, and compete against each other in agility style races. Each side of the theatre cheers for "their" dog to win! The kids in the audience win cute little stuffed dog prizes!

My human mom LOVES this show! She actually dreams of me being in it! BOL! So I guess, with my start in agility...it's not impossible!

Here's a link to check out some great video from the Superdog site!

This, I found on YouTube:


Next year I just may be there...but only to watch! Mom found out yesterday that this was a dog friendly event!! She could have brough me! She met lots of really nice dogs checking out the fair with their humans! *sigh* ah well...next year will be hee before you know it!

Hibernation Time

Well, Daylight Savings passed this weekend, and we moved the clocks back one hour. NOW, it's totally dark by 6pm!!

I've been sleeping more too! My human mom has to repeatedly nudge me to get up in the morning! Do you pups feel this way too??

It's getting so cold now that I don't even want to walk outside at night!

Uggghh...please, just 5 more minutes

Why are you disturbing my beauty rest?

Agility Class: Day One Recap

Soooo...I love my instructor! (can't be because she gives me cookies!) Her name is Brandi Jacques, and she is a world class agility competitor! Check out her blog!

There are mostly small dogs in my class...a really cool French Bulldog, Mini Poodle, Brittany Spaniel and one big dog...a Standard Poodle!

I felt bad for him having to go through the tunnel....he barely fit!!

I was pawesome (of course!) on learning the tunnel and the teeter! (it was flat on the ground..so it wasn't scary at all) and we investigated the weaves a bit too!

Brandi said my focus on human mom was top notch! ;o)

I just need to settle down and wait my turn a bit better...I was a bit barky to some of the other dogs...and whined when I couldn't go in the tunnel. :o/

All in all , a great start! My homework is to practice my heeling, and to learn hand touch...which my human mom was already teaching me!! I'm ahead of the game!

Agility Countdown: ONE MORE DAY!!

OMD! I'm sooooo excited! I start agility class tomorrow!!! I will be starting a new feature keep you all up-to-date on my classes and progress! Stay tuned!

MISSING PUPS!

Pups, I write this with heavy paws. Two of my pal, Prissy and Hailey have been stolen! I'm hoping someone out there will read this and see them and contact me!

Here's the story. Their mom is unfortunately serving a small sentence in jail in Neillsville, Wisconsin. During this terrible time, her hubby has decided to pack it in...and did the unthinkable...GAVE AWAY HER DOGS!!!

He is a truck driver in Wisconsin..and claims to have given them away out of state..but won't say where. So they could be anywhere in Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota or Illinois.

We are rallying to post info on Pet Finder, Craigs List, Pet Harbour...etc. We can contacted some shelters and have people putting up posters.

PLEASE!! If you know anyone in those states, CROSS POST THIS PLEASE!!!! Send a link to other dog blogs! We are trying to get her babies back! We all met on Dogster, and two wonderful pups are happy to take Prissy and Hailey until their human mom gets out.

Thanks pups.

Prissy - 2 year old Min Pin (black and tan)
Hailey - 3 year old Boxer (brindle tan)

Prissy: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/481632
Hailey: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/483635

We've even started a new group dedicated to finding them, and all the leads, ideas for finding them. It's called CROSSING PAWS: http://www.dogster.com/group/-11336

Happy Howloween!!

Just wishing all you pups a safe and spooky Halloween! I hope you all get lots of treats today! (Just no chocolate!)

Pop Dog Portrait: Oliver

Hey everypup, my human mom has updated her website and completed a new portrait. I'd like to share it with you: Oliver the Husky.