Canine Affair Center

We've just added a new video channel on YouTube for all the Canine Affair Center videos.  You can get there by clicking on the "YouTube Videos" link in the left menu.

The first video we have added is a demonstration of the turns added to CWAGS last year performed by Heather Lampman.

Amy LaMoreaux and  Border Collie "River"  finished their UDX on May 23 at the Newcastle Kennel Club obedience trial  in Newcastle, PA.  In order to earn the UDX title, the dog and handler must qualify in both Open B and Utility B on the same day, same trial for one leg, and accomplish this very difficult feat 10 times!!  In spite of the rather unusual ring conditions (sunlight shining on the nearby buildings and creating really bright glare) and the very warm temperatures, they did it!!   River is now    "Hob Nob Creekside Bonfire UDX HSAs"

C-WAGS & APDT private and semi-private lessons are now available. To set up a time contact Heather. 

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If you are already familiar with C-WAGS or APDT this is a great way to practice.

If you want to learn more about these great venues contact Heather or go to:

www.c-wags.org

www.apdt.com

Grand River Run Genaration "Miles" and I went to CABTC on March 7 and 8 to try AKC Obedience for the first time.  Things went very well on Saturday with a score of 98 1/2!  I could not have been happier!  Sunday was almost as good with a score of 97 and a first place.  I was thrilled!

On March 22, we went to Fortunate Fido in Berea to compete in C-WAGS obedience.  There we qualified in our 4th and final leg needed to earn our Level 2 obedience title (CW-OB2). There we got a score of 98 1/2 out of 100 and 2nd place.  The exercises required for level 2 C-WAGS are on-leash heeling, off-leash heeling, recall over jump, call to heel, position change, stand for handler exam, leave dog for leash and honor.

Finally, on April 4, we went to YABTC to try for the AKC CD title.  We qualified on saturday with a 184 and Miles got his CD title!  We did go back on Sunday, the 6th to try to improve that score.  We improved our scores in all exercizes but NQ'd when Miles broke his sit.  All in all, I was happy with the improvements, I saw.  I learn something every time I enter the ring so it was worth it.

I want to thank all the experienced dog people who have given me and continue to give me good advice and guidance.

This weekend up in Erie Avalon's Once in a Blue Moon aka Phoebe completed her NAJ title with three firsts.  Last weekend she added her first standard leg with a 2nd place.  She ran all her courses considerably well under course times and all with perfect scores. Peyton added her 14 DBL Q this weekend with a third place in standard.  Both Bogey and Somer added additonal JWW legs with Bogey getting first in JWW and Somer 4th.  Last weekend at CABTC Somer added her 15 DBL with a first in JWW and a 4th in Std. Bogey added his 17th DBL Q at Youngstown two weekends ago.