Weekend Trial

Jennifer got her exercise on Saturday by volunteering to be the "chute setter".

Flower of the Week

Zinnia

photo by Donna Golemon

Landscape of the Month?

If you've driven along 116 to Petaluma recently you might recognize this scene. It was taken as I waited my turn in the 1 way construction traffic.

Weekend

The Jump Grid Class was cancelled for tomorrow. We will look for a date next month to reschedule and let everyone know.

Meanwhile, have a good weekend playing with your dogs.

Sorry that I can't get a photo to post.

Flower of the Week

Dalhia

Class Photos

Someday these youngsters will earn a cake!

Flower of the Week

Hydranga

Successful 3 day Weekend!

The weekend began on Friday with Excellent Only running from 5 p.m. to 8:30! The 24/26" dogs ran LAST.

It was worth the wait with Inc running clean for his 1st leg in Excellent A Jumpers at 24". Donna picked out a green monkey to go with the blue ribbon.

Saturday morning Merlot earned her Excellent Jumpers Title and a BIG toy to go with her many ribbons.

Now you are in Excellent B where there are no faults - period!

Sunday was Zorro's turn to title with a second place ribbon for his Open Jumpers Title! Needless to say Christy was thrilled!

Welcome to Excellent A where all you're allowed are time faults and get to walk the course with the crowded 20" class!

CONGRATULATIONS to all who Q'd

and to those that gave it a good try!

Happy Birthday!

To Kerry!

Here he is as a puppy and

his 1st Birthday
photos by Jennifer Burns

Flower of the Week

Lantana

Happy July 4th!

Hope everyone had a good weekend!

Flowers of the Week

Foxgloves and Dianthus in Williamsburg, VA

Happy Birthday

Cricket is 11 years old today!

Cricket is Inc's mom.

Top photo was taken in 2001 and the bottom was taken in Dixon.

New Titles!

Congratulations to the following dogs and handlers on their new titles!

Helen Marie and Merlot earned their Excellent Standard Title on Saturday with a 1st Place ribbon.

Later in the day, Christy and Chudleigh earned

their Novice Standard Title. The best part --NOW they won't have to stay all day !

On Sunday Jennifer and Kerry earned their Novice FAST title. They were the 4th to last dog of the day and the temperature was 100 degrees!

top photos by Charlie Rose; bottom photo by Jennifer Burns

Flower of the Week

Lavender

Open Book Quiz

This September AKC agility will have some rule changes.

You can find them at the link

http://www.akc.org/about/board_minutes.cfm

now complete the quiz.

1. Prior to running your dog, who is responsible for verifying the jumps are set at the proper height ?

a) judge;
b) bar setter;
c) handler;
d) judge and handler

2. Weaves - How many attempts are allowed in Novice?
a) As many as you want
b) 3 attempts;
c) 2 attempts
d) 1 attempt

3. Weaves - Will you be faulted for reattempting in Novice?
yes no

4. Weaves - In Novice if dog pops out before he completes the weaves:
a) you can put him back in if you remember where he came out
b) you must go back to the beginning

5. Pause Table - Will the count restart if dog changes position but stays on the table?
yes no

6. Pause Table - Will the count restart if dog jumps off table while the judge is still counting?
yes no

Flower of the Week

Magnolia

Happy Birthday

photos by Jennifer Burns and Sydney Nazario

My big girl is 8 years old today.

Birthday wishes to her brothers Jimmy (Marcie's) and Jet (Julie's) too!

Flower of the Week

Gazania

Fun With Jump Grids

Good Job Everyone!

Hope to see you at the next

Jump Grid Class

on July 24.