The recent weekend in Woodland, CA could be classified as a
”BAD day GOOD day” event.
Saturday, Riser could be described as a “bug on a hot
griddle”! He was not a happy camper. He took the Breed and went to the Regular
group with a Junior (Sydney) handling him. I hope she still wants to show dogs
after that experience!! I had to take him in the Owner-handled group and I was
wondering why!! He never calmed down.
I was reluctant to go back on Sunday. We showed at 0830 and
it was cold and the grass was still wet. But, he must have decided to give up
and just go with it. When the Judge approached him with a “Well, Hello Big
Boy”, he just held his free stack like a PRO!
He took the Breed with a 4 point major toward his Grand
Champion title and was qualified to go to Groups again. The Hound group wasn’t until after 6PM. We
went home, rested, played, and returned around 530. He did nothing in the regular group, but
managed to hold his free stack throughout the Owner-Handled Group and was placed
4th in the group.
I think the key to his performance is the old adage “a Tired
dog is a Good Dog”
That worked for him. (and ME)
3 comments:
He looks so great with his trophy or ribbon . Congratulations!
He looks like a pro! I'm glad he decided to go with it. :)
CONGRATULATONS Riser and Marie!!! Very happy to hear the "details" of your adventure. :)
Donna
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