After three nights the fireworks are getting a bit old. Max has been doing really well though. I used the rescue remedy Friday night but only the thundershirt and massage yesterday - even during the thunderstorm and he was fine. The only time we had any real barking was when the fireworks were set off after we were all in bed. We had to bring Max to bed with us both Friday night and last night but a few weeks ago even that wouldn't have helped. Rylie woke up and vomited at 4 a.m. this morning. No idea why - it was only the once and he seemed fine immediately after. He didn't even want to eat grass when I took him outside. Last summer that was always one of my signs that his tummy was still upset. He was fine all day today so hopefully whatever it was has passed.
We went to an agility trial for just a couple of runs on Friday. The best thing I can say about it is that Rylie got his second and last measurement and we no longer have to be places first thing in the morning to get him measured.
Max ran first and his run wasn't bad actually. He took a few off course jumps but we are new at the masters level and both have a lot to learn so I was happy. He was pokey at the start but got in a groove pretty quick.
Rylie had to wait a long time after they set his course. Since he was the first dog I made sure we were ready - but nobody else was! I guess they lost power so couldn't print out the running order and do whatever else they needed to do. Rylie's run started out fine and then I realized at the last second that the tire jump was too high - in truth this probably upset my focus more than Rylie but it meant I didn't get where I needed to be and then he saw Neil and Max watching and ran over in their general direction. We did get to start again because of the tire but I never got his focus back so I just picked him up and left the course when he decided to visit with all the gate stewards. He is usually very focused so this surprised me but he also isn't used to seeing Neil and Max watching him.
2 comments:
I am sorry your guys have not been well but hopefully (since I am late reading this) they are all back to themselves. I saw my first agility trial and must say - its pretty exciting to watch. We are thinking of letting Becky try a foundation class in the fall.
I would love to take your dogs photos - let me know if your ever in an hrs or 1.5 drive of me at a half way point between us like Mississaga or Georgetown area is doable!
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