[AnAmericanMother]

I see your new babies too!

(was that the exciting news? -- I never heard!)

I will brag for a moment on Ruby the Egregious -- she went to a professional trainer to be force-fetched (a ticklish business best left to the pros so you don't hurt your dog), she was supposed to stay for 2-3 weeks but went into season and came home after only a week. The trainer was very impressed with her, and I heard through roundabout channels that he wanted her back very badly because she was such a quick learner and so keen -- and I was amazed when she came home because she was already doing some intermediate drills after just one week. I worked her on some bumpers last Saturday and she really was amazing - keen and fast as she could be. Look at her big water entry:

She's going back tomorrow because if she's a contender I want her to have every chance to excel. (And Shelley will rejoice at being Only Dog again!)

[freekitty]

Yes, it is my surprise. Just kept it under wraps until the right time. We are very pleased.

I am so glad to hear about Ruby. She is a WINNER. I love that pic. Yes, I agree it is a ticklish business and going to a professional is the best answer. And of course the old seasons always come into play at the most importune times. I am so glad my girls have finally decided to come in together. That saves me from having to deal with it four times a year. LOL

I am not surpirsed the trainer likes her, from what you have told me. She looks like she is going to have a very successful career. Please if you can keep me informed. I really want to follow her. Her entrance into the water in that pic is great.

Of course, Shelley is going to love it. She won’t have to share Mom. LOL

[freekitty]

Thought you might want to see that things don't always go as planned in the show ring. LOL Note to FR: Don't count this pic as his pic has already been counted.