13 July 2008

Today was Sandbach Companion show. We entered loads of classes and won loads of treats and rosettes for the dogs. Saffy came 4th in the puppy class and Ruby came 4th in her pastoral class. I was very pleased with both places as they were large classes. Then Ruby came second in the dog the judge wants to take home class and there were 60 dogs entered in that class. Luckily the judge didn't take her home in the end.

Dora and i were part of a dog training demonstration at lunchtime. Dora loved showing off in the ring, then we went straight on to do our obedience round. I think Dora had had enough by then as she did not concentrate at all doing heelwork. It was also getting hot too and she doesn't work well in hot weather.

Saffy Also had a go in the obedience and started off really well, better than Dora but then as we went across the ring she caught sight of mum who was judging in the other ring and shot off out of the ring towards her. She did come back when I called but of course we lost quite a lot of points for that.

Ruby also had a go at the obedience but there were some children riding about on bikes distracting her so she also struggled. Ruby is much better at agility. She finds obedience a bit boring.

I won a toy pig on the raffle and Saffy immediately claimed it and insisted on carrying it round with her much to the amusement of the people at the show. the novelty soon wears off though. Saffy does like stealing toys but loses interest if she is allowed them.