Awh Karma the "cat". And he doesn't like dock jumping
Zoey our BRT gal despite three summers with us, near to the water, only ever got into the water to swim on the last day of our vacation last summer. I was so very happy when she swam finally!!! But jumping off the dock, was something alas she never learnt to do before her very short life was ended from cancer.
This summer with some many firsts without our gal Zoey, was bittersweet. I cried many times at night at the cottage. My heart hurt so much.... but I do know that she is running free and painless over that Rainbow bridge.
Magic is a one of a kind dog; and my heart dog!!. He has DLSS, and look at him go! Alas, we can't because of his health train him up to a World Class Obedience dog, but everything is present, temperament, drive, stubborness, and the ultimate love of working with his Mom. I am very proud of my GCH and multi champion Magic.
He took his CD in one weekend at about 22months old, with two first in Classes, scores of 192.5 and 194,5 out of 200. WE did get honorable mention in the Novice Class as we were first time competitors. To give some comparison that wkend HIGH IN TRIAL the ultimate accolade went to a Open B handler with a score of 198.5 !!!!
Open B handler means this person has finished in obedience a dog to Utility level or above. They are the pros so to speak.
Razzle is now starting his obedience journey. I suspect we might only ever get CD title on him. But dock jumping, and I am looking at Earth Dog trials is a possiblity for him.
Razzle has huge drive, but is stubborn like all Yorkies are. He is my second "heart" dog. And I do not put this title on him lightly. He has such a huge Heart, in a small package! He is much "softer" than Magic as a dog. So he is always really good with people or dogs. But is also very excited when meeting all!
Razzle is a very good performance dog. It is my job as his owner and partner to find those activities he will love and enjoy