Hodge Podge

As the title implies there is a little bit of everything in this post so bear with me.
1. It is only 4 more sleeps until camping. Not that I think Jet has any idea what is in store for her, but mom is sure excited. I did come to realize however that my list to pack for Jet is longer than the list to pack for myself! Crate, Ex-pen, shade cover, multiple beds, food, water, dishes, cool coat (with its own little hard sided cooler), leashes, flexi-leash, toys, bones, fans....and on the list goes. I have so much stuff to cram into my little Kia Rondo that I had to buy Jet a seat belt harness so she could ride on the front seat beside me so I could cram her crate full of her stuff. She is quite pleased to be riding upfront however. She had a few problems getting comfortable on the trial run the other day, so I think putting one of her many beds on the seat will help. Her - spoiled???? Noooo whatever gave you that idea.

2. I have come to the conclusion that tracking is made for Jet. We gathered with like minded (crazy) tracking friends at the break of dawn on Saturday morning to lay track for each other and run the dogs. Keep in mind that Jet has only really had a minimal amount of tracking training as it has to be squeezed in between, obedience, flyball and agility. The hay was ready for another cut so it was over my knees in places when I was laying track. Blind track, strange person laying the track, 35 minutes old - Lets just say Jet flew through it - with me jogging behind most of the way! TD here we come...well if I could convince her that indicating an article is just as much fun as carrying on tracking...have to work on that one.

3. Why not to teach a bully the 'table' cue for agility....because it means that all 'tables' are fair game. Like the patio table in the backyard, the coffee table in the living room, the kitchen table...you see where this is going. It is the look she gives you when you kindly remind her that not all tables are available to her...I swear she is saying 'what's your problem?" with the greatest of innocence. You have no idea how hard it is not to laugh at her...seriously ask my friend and mutual terrier owner Allison who was over the other night. As she put it so politely --- it is that face...I mean how do you not just smile!!!!

Likely the last blog until after camping at which point I am sure I will have lots to tell (likely over a few posts) and hopefully many pics to share from my new camera.