Companion Dog! 10/21/2011
 
This past weekend at the Cocker Spaniel Obedience Trial Catalina and I finished up our CD!!  We scored a 193, and a 195 1/2!!!  Not bad for a green dog and a green handler!  I am SO proud of my partner!  We totally ROCK, if I do say so myself :)
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Three times in the ring and we have our title.  Many thanks to Curt, he has helped me to become a better trainer, something I will always work on!  He told me to keep the line between work and play blurry.  It is VERY blurry!  HAHA but we had such a good time in the ring. We also provided some entertainment to the audience....I am not sure it is a good thing when all I hear from outside the ring is laughter, but as least we had fun!   Three times in the ring and we have our first title.  Now Novice here we come!!
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I took Catalina to Greenville, we were entered in the new titling class, Beginner Novice.  This was MY first time with her in the obedience ring.  She was wonderful.  First time in the ring, placed third!  We will be entering Simpsonville and hope to get out first obedience title.  Hoping to be ready for the Novice B class later this year!  Go Cat GO!!
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News "Flash" 10/28/2010
 
Flash has been bred.  
CH Bo-Dandy Surfside's Shock Wave CD x CH Bo-Dandy's Alibi
Smooth Tri-colored and Blue Merles are expected late November.  
http://www.shadowmedogtraining.com/availablecollies.cfm  

I am very excited about this litter, there should be some beautiful puppies
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GRRRR 08/30/2010
 
This layout for the blog is making me grumpy!  It cuts off some of the stuff I write.  I have decided to go back to blogspot.  You can find my blog here...   http://www.surfsidecollies.blogspot.com                            Thanks!!
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I watched my run from Friday, and noticed some things I need to work on. 1- a diet :)   2-more fun! 3-attention 4-still keep working on the drop and sit stays 5-left turns and figure 8's.  Practice makes perfect...right!  We start now!  Overall I was very pleased with the run.  I can sit here and keep picking it apart or get off my butt and work....gotta run!
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Show Report 08/29/2010
 
I am EXHAUSTED!  I have been at the show site every day since Wednesday.  There is SO much work that goes into a dog show.  Friday a miracle happened!  Flash and I got our first leg towards our open title.  Thanks to Curt & Leslye.  They have pushed and helped my SO much.  I am SO excited,,,,can't wait till the next show!  Cat went winners bitch on Friday.  She won her class on Saturday, and Sunday went reserve.  She was such a good girl!  Katie has been sick and pulled out on Saturday.  Sunday she placed first in Grad Novice!!  WH
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Here We Go Again 08/25/2010
 
Went down to the Expo center, and helped set up for the show today.  Wrapped poles, put up signs, just getting things ready.  It is a LOT of work to get a show this size going.  Thankfully, our members pitch in big time!  Now, tomorrow I go set up my stuff.  Friday we begin.  Katie is sick and will not be there this weekend :(   So Flirt is pulled.  I need to get ahold of Dona to see if she can show Cat for me.  Flash and me on Friday.  W
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Took Cat to the Rehab Center today.  She was GREAT!  She just walked right up to the old folks and wanted to be petted.  She was SO calm and gentle.  Catalina never ceases to amaze me.  I was a little worried, she can be a jumping machine and a wild child.  She knew what to do, and did it.  There was one lady that was so disfigured and shriveled up from arthritis, she couldn't even open her hands, her fingers just hung limply and didn't work.  She lighted up, with a huge smile when we walked in, she called us over.  Cat walked right up to her, laid her head on her lap, and the lady stroked her and was SO happy.  I almost cried.  I had to pull Cat away when it was time to go.
She is going to be the best therapy dog.  I have waited a long time to have a dog as good as Melody at therapy work.  My little "kitty" has some big paws to fill.  I think she in well on her way.  Now....I need 
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Check out the article at the AKC.org site about LKC and the Community Achievement Award.  It was posted July 21. [Wednesday, July 21, 2010]

American Kennel Club Honors the Lawrenceville Kennel Club With a Community Achievement Award

The American Kennel Club® announced recently that the Lawrenceville Kennel Club (LKC) of Lawrenceville, Georgia has been named a recipient of the AKC® Community Achievement Award for its focus on training as an important part of promoting responsible dog ownership. LKC received one of two awards for the second quarter of 2010– Belle-City Kennel Club of Belleville, Illinois also received recognition.

The AKC Community Achievement Awards support and recognize outstanding public education and legislation efforts of AKC-affiliated clubs, AKC-recognized federations and their members. The AKC selects award recipients who promote purebred dogs and responsible dog ownership within their communities or who have successfully introduced, monitored and responded to legislative issues affecting dog ownership.

Lawrenceville Kennel Club members recognize the importance of sharing the responsible dog care message to as many different segments of their community as possible. As part of a new county initiative, LKC members serve as volunteer trainers with "Operation Second Chance," a program started by the Gwinnett County Sheriff. A local private rescue organization places dogs from the county animal shelter with inmates at the Gwinnett County jail and a group of LKC members teach inmates how to train the "Jail Dogs" to make them more adoptable.

Obedience classes at the LKC Training Building are geared toward the general public to encourage well-behaved dogs and responsible dog ownership. AKC Canine Good Citizen tests are offered at the end of each eight-week class session. LKC member Mary McElroy leads a "Reading with Dogs" program in local public schools. When the program launched, free obedience classes were offered to teachers who wanted to train their own dogs for the program.

Other community educational activities include presenting the AKC Safety Around Dogs program to schools, scout troops and other children’s groups. Each September, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners proclaims "Responsible Dog Ownership Day". To promote canine good health, LKC sponsors scholarships at the University Of Georgia College Of Veterinary Medicine, makes donations to the AKC Canine Health Foundation, and supports additional research groups.

"AKC applauds members of the Lawrenceville Kennel Club for their programs that provide hands-on experience with dogs and dog training," said Sheila Goffe, AKC’s Director of Government Relations. "Their focus on teaching others about dog care and training helps extend the message of responsible dog ownership throughout the community."

Nominations for the AKC Community Achievement Awards are accepted year-round. Up to three honorees are named each quarter. They receive a certificate of appreciation and a $1,000 check payable to the club or federation’s public education and canine legislation efforts. To nominate a club, visit here.

 

 

If you want to see the article on the AKC site go to   http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4160

 

 

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