07 February 2009

I went to Lune Valley Obedience Show today with SAffy and Ruby. The weather was bitterley cold but dry and bright. I left Daisy at home as she feels the cold so didn't want to leave her in the van for too long
SAffy was drawn in Novice and we did a training round for that. She payed nicely in the ring and did a good retrieve and recall.
unfortunately she didn't do as well in her beginner round. I am nt sure what the problem was but she was really distracted and didn't want to play or do anything else for that matter. We trained the stays just outside the ring ans she did those well.
Ruby was only entered in beginners and she did really well. her heelwork was lovely. the judge and steward were very impressed with how graceful she is. she did a lovely retrieve and only lost 1/2 a point on that. unfortunately she got distracted on her recall and forgot what she was doing so instead of coming in to a present in front of me she went round in a circle behind me and then seemed to remember what she was doing and did a lovely present and finish. The judge marked us three for this. If she had done it correctly we would have had a place. I don't mind however as Ruby has always found obedience difficult. it has taken her a while to learn to ignore the people following her round the ring but today she worked really well and even did her stays without worrying too much.