Brand New Nurse!!

Baloo finished his Rally Novice title on September 27th, 2008 at the Ancaster show! I'm extremely excited because it's a "first" for both of us!

So, he is now officially "Atkinsday's Bear Necessities RN CGN". Whoo hoo!!!

He was also *this* close to getting his pre-novice obedience title as well, but he layed down on the very last sit-stay. *Sigh*, Oh Baloo!! Ah well, we'll get 'em next time. ;)

Looking tired after all that work!

Adventure in Amherst!

Baloo's second trial was in Amherst, NY (first time I've ever taken a pet across the border!) He did really well, got two legs towards his American RN and took FIRST place in one of the trials with a score of 96! Personal best for us. So far. ;)

He also debuted in the obedience ring in pre-novice, and did better than expected.

With his "loot":

First Trial!

Baloo's very first trial was in Pefferlaw on August 9th, 2008, at a Petting Zoo/Farm.

He did really well considering, and got his first two legs towards his rally novice title!

Here is a picture of us with his qualifying ribbons:

It had been pouring rain and we were both soaked, so he did awesome, considering. :D

I wanted to create a space where I could keep track of Baloo's various adventures in the show ring, to keep friend's and family up-to-date and to serve as a scrapbook of sorts, as I've never been artistic enough to put together an actual scrapbook.

So here we go! This is going to have to be a learn-as-I-go type thing, as I've never blogged before. Bear with me! ;)