Cj125 -- great post. It's impossible to thank everyone individually for all that is good and appreciated and enjoyed here on YT, but you did a great job summing it up.
Thank you
Gemy for sharing with me, answering my questions, and allowing me to enjoy the show/competition world vicariously through you and your gorgeous beasties.
Thank you
Mardelin for sharing your experience and wealth of information, and for patiently answering questions.
Thank you
Capt Noonie for putting up with my PMs 
, for answering my questions, providing moral support, and for being so darn entertaining.
Thank you
Britster for giving me the courage to let my pups out of their protective bubble
, and for inspiring me to get to work on trick and other training.