Well I bit the bullet and entered Falkor in two trials in Novice A to try for our CD. I am absolutely terrified!! LOL I have all the typical newbie fears in addition to the fear of Falkor's epic zoomies resurfacing and the fact that he isn't 100% comfortable around strange dogs. We have worked really hard on both issues and while he is SO much better than he's ever been with both that is obviously no guarantee. :)
Luckily we are entered in two smaller sized trials (both are at venues he is comfortable with) and have great judges for all 4 days.
We've been training heavily since I got back from the Field Spaniel National and it is very obvious that he missed it. He is SO freaking happy to be out working again and his work has been lovely. Having that big smiling face starting up at me is such a joy!
So I am sure I will be eating tums like candy and buying stock in pepto until the trials in November. Any tips and or advice for a terrified newbie would be much appreciated!!!
Luckily we are entered in two smaller sized trials (both are at venues he is comfortable with) and have great judges for all 4 days.
We've been training heavily since I got back from the Field Spaniel National and it is very obvious that he missed it. He is SO freaking happy to be out working again and his work has been lovely. Having that big smiling face starting up at me is such a joy!
So I am sure I will be eating tums like candy and buying stock in pepto until the trials in November. Any tips and or advice for a terrified newbie would be much appreciated!!!
3 comments:
Good for you for entering! Enjoy your training time between now and the trials. You're having fun with your best friend. Focus on what's good, don't obsess about what's not. Look at the trials as a test to see what's working in your training and what might need to change. You have a beautiful, fun dog. Enjoy showing him off. ( :
I will keep my fingers crossed for you guys!!! I can totally empathize. This is what you guys have been working towards and regardless of the actual score, I konw that you'll get a sense of accomplishment out of it!
Melinda that you for your wise words! I definitely need to focus on whats good and use the trials to see where we are. Thank you!
Lindsay thank you for the support and empathy!! We have our fingers and paws crossed for you all as well!!
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