Driving all day tomorrow (well, hubby does most of the driving), towing my little van (so I have wheels), up to Lancaster PA (1 overnight, we won't make it all the way tomorrow), to set me up at the Doberman Pincer Nationals. Hubby will leave Sunday for Ohio to do the Golden Retriever National (over 1000 Goldens!!!). These are both usually good shows for us ($$$). I am the only leash vendor at the Dobes, and they like my stuff.We will meet up again on the following Sunday (Dobes takes 2 weekends the the week in between) to continue on to the next show in Howard County, MD.
Took Geordi to his first handling class tonight (preparation and training for the conformation ring to get his breed Championship). He (WE!!) need work, but I went with his breeder and got lots of good info and tips, along with things to work on. Have lots of friends at the Dobes, they will help me with the "exam", where the judge feels the dog and examines him. This includes making sure his parts are there..... OOOO, he needs work in that department...

. I am in no rush to show him, he is going through the lanky, dorky stage, but ring experience is valuable. I have "finished" (earned Championships) on both my Tervs so far, so I know we will earn it, but want to do it better every time. It's been years since I was in the breed ring, and every dog is different. Just keep learning! Keeps me young (as the bones CCCCRRRREEEEAAAAKKK).
Gotta get a good nights sleep, long days ahead. See ya Sunday in the hangout!!! Along with the lanky, dorky boy and the beautiful girly (my avatar).