tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post3264921324199566351..comments2023-08-17T07:44:09.940-04:00Comments on MargeBlog: The Big StageSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18146649374510678844noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-13691231095867353322010-02-11T14:09:28.146-05:002010-02-11T14:09:28.146-05:00Hi Marge,
Guess what? It's snowing here too ...Hi Marge,<br /><br />Guess what? It's snowing here too and we live in Texas! We luv it!!! <br />Just had to share our excitement with you.<br /><br />We been missing you lots!<br /><br />Luv,<br />Riley and Star.RILEY AND STAR MY MALTESEKIDShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648659649005312183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-92025079402833174072010-02-11T09:30:15.483-05:002010-02-11T09:30:15.483-05:00Keep us posted on how Marge does at the AKC agilit...Keep us posted on how Marge does at the AKC agility!<br /><br />Woofs and Kisses!Cheryl, Indiana, Shingo and Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337614525503852585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-29794285904532411042010-02-11T09:04:34.149-05:002010-02-11T09:04:34.149-05:00The dream of being the Master Agility Champion is ...The dream of being the Master Agility Champion is pretty darn cool. One needs to dream! That way, when the reality of it happens you are prepared.<br />And you well know, our dogs surprise us everytime, don't they? I still relish seeing your 'lesson' layouts. That is my dream for our guys.Brenda's Arizonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880225110712592548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-35313787555161544762010-02-11T09:02:10.658-05:002010-02-11T09:02:10.658-05:00I think that your idea of getting a measuring wick...I think that your idea of getting a measuring wicket (or even just something like it) to practice is great. After she's totally used to it (e.g., you could measure her just as she gets her dinner each night), then you could ask other people who she knows and likes to measure her. Etc, etc... you know more than I do.<br /><br />But, I think that you two can do it. You've already overcome so much and look like a good agility team!<br /><br />It is always worth dreaming... but this one might come true!KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-75773310773603349882010-02-11T08:23:53.010-05:002010-02-11T08:23:53.010-05:00Your backyard looks like our backyard but we never...Your backyard looks like our backyard but we never got to see the dead grass in between☺<br /><br />We think that Marge will do great in AKC trials. After all, she isn't relying on the intelligence of just one breed, she can draw on the bright spirit of several☺Scout and Freyjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423843978069675292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-39400349787702344512010-02-10T22:46:32.795-05:002010-02-10T22:46:32.795-05:00I know the two of woo will do pawesome work!
SOOO...I know the two of woo will do pawesome work!<br /><br />SOOOOOOO, how 'bout that snow!?!<br /><br />Hugz&Khysses,<br />KhyraNAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12341698924927724604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-36645137484384141452010-02-10T22:00:17.102-05:002010-02-10T22:00:17.102-05:00PS, I made some wickets from directions clean run ...PS, I made some wickets from directions clean run ran a few years ago, sorry I am just not sure when, but I donated a few to my club where I train and then I kept one---although it broke, ;-(, so I need to make another one, but I clicker trained it. Breeze can not stand to be touched, and wont even stand up and gets really upset, to top it off she was right on the line of jumping 16 and 20 inches and because she is dysplastic it was important to have her not jump higher then she should have to jump. If Marge is not close to the cut off then they will just work with her and if you get some nice judges, you will be fine, they do a good job and will most will not be buttheads and really stress your dog especially if the measurement is not close. I would take her to some trials if you can BEFORE you are going to enter her, If there is a certified judge, or what ever they are calling them you can get her measurements BEFORE you ae entered-I did all of Liz and Chloes when they were not entered, I think Breeze only did one on an actual trial date, the rest I did when we just went to watch where I knew there would be a measuring judge, it sure helped not to have to deal with stress on the day we were already stressed about running. I would suggest having a friend help you, that is what I did with Breeze, I think she would stand in front and just give her some treats, I stood next to her, I tried to get there early so I was one of the first measurements in the early morning not when all the other novices were there stressing. You dont want to feed-I dont think they will let you-right when you are measuring but you can get her up there and sort of get things ready and then just get the measurement fast, between those things and if you do a little clickering even Breeze got through it.Kathy Mocharnukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029142726866533193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-30729490682824290092010-02-10T21:59:56.670-05:002010-02-10T21:59:56.670-05:00I think it'll be a really good idea for you gu...I think it'll be a really good idea for you guys to compete in AKC - even if you just use the trials as a match-like experience, albeit an expensive match. <br /><br />I'd like to try USDAA because the courses and games seem like a lot of fun, but I don't feel comfortable running Layla at 26 inches. I already am questioning myself on running her in the regular 24 inch classes - so many large breed people do the preferred class, there has to be a reasoning for it. <br /><br />As for the tensions running higher, that might be true. But since that's primarily what your club teaches, you'll probably have other students that you train with at the same trials, so you'll have your own little clique. If you guys are alone, Marge'll probably be the best company you can ask for. I can't count the number of times I pass up going out somewhere with people so I can spend time with Layla, and it's probably the same with you and Marge.<br /><br />Also, I'm glad that your mind has wandered to the thought of MACH. Now I don't feel so bad. My mind has wandered there too - as well as to OTCH, and Champion Tracker. She'd be the first Mal to get either. If she gets any OTCH points, she'd be the first Mal to get invited to the AKC Obedience Invitational. Keep in mind that she can't even heel with attention, but I like to have those thoughts. Like you, I'm more interested in the bond, but it's good to dream, too. I think it'll keep us working harder toward the goals, without risking the bond in the mean time. I'm positive that you guys will be incredibly successful.Amy / Layla the Malamutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17483472323529793052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-66541197167496357582010-02-10T21:51:27.018-05:002010-02-10T21:51:27.018-05:00AKC courses are tighter, and I think the way you a...AKC courses are tighter, and I think the way you and Marge run will fit that really well-and I personally think with less room between some obstacles and the type of courses Akc does it will make it nice for keeping in touch with Marge, also not sure about your area but all our AKC trials here are fenced with snow fencing at least, I like that!!!!.Kathy Mocharnukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029142726866533193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-52406258882276944232010-02-10T21:38:28.261-05:002010-02-10T21:38:28.261-05:00This is all very interesting. When we took Sammie...This is all very interesting. When we took Sammie in as a rescue and decided to do obed., I had to get a PAL number for her. After a bit of training and meeting other obed. dogs, I found out that a good friend who had a "goldendoodle" couldn't compete in Akc trials - well, that is... until now. Thank goodness the AKC is opening up its MIND and allowing mixed breeds to compete. I was ready to stop doing obed. trials until an end was put to the prejudice. Boooo. Marge is so pawsome and I can't wait to see her in the ring... Yahoooooo!Golden Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01810994485527475133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-52107674586413686412010-02-10T21:27:12.506-05:002010-02-10T21:27:12.506-05:00I think she will have a fantastical time, as long ...I think she will have a fantastical time, as long as its not too cold for her feetyfeets and she has plenty of fur on her tum! <br /><br />KodaKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09957899440623638785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-81965836425153297942010-02-10T21:16:18.332-05:002010-02-10T21:16:18.332-05:00Hi Marge! We were suppose to get 12-18 inches of s...Hi Marge! We were suppose to get 12-18 inches of snow and guess what...we got a dusting...if that...<br />Good Luck with your trials. A lot of work, but it sounds like you love it!Deborah https://www.blogger.com/profile/10115126301153092589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-75020341853385215792010-02-10T20:27:59.945-05:002010-02-10T20:27:59.945-05:00Good luck to both of you in the trials! I think y...Good luck to both of you in the trials! I think you'll do better than you expect!houndstoothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159272473651561647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-45569882299726991732010-02-10T19:42:27.612-05:002010-02-10T19:42:27.612-05:00Your dedication alone makes me think you'll do...Your dedication alone makes me think you'll do far better than you give yourself credit for, but I sense more optimism in you and that's a great way to propel both of you to the podium. The power of positive thought is your friend. I'm truly excited for you!Life With Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466234787177577152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-18365831124353927962010-02-10T18:59:31.626-05:002010-02-10T18:59:31.626-05:00Sam, I'm excited for you and Marge! I think i...Sam, I'm excited for you and Marge! I think it's HUGE that you can even make plans to go to trails. That's an accomplishment in itself. I can't wait to hear more about your experience and training as time goes by.<br /><br />Keep up the good work! Even through just your photos and videos, it's obvious that the work you're doing with Marge has created a special bond.AChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851263591445841749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-49352956653103760072010-02-10T18:44:31.426-05:002010-02-10T18:44:31.426-05:00HI Marge,
You don't know til you try. Or so t...HI Marge,<br /><br />You don't know til you try. Or so they say. I'm sure you and Sam will do a great job.<br /><br />I like Monday's picture best!<br /><br />Waggles,<br />BijouBijouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06844678938413798444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-64730805335371064492010-02-10T18:44:27.588-05:002010-02-10T18:44:27.588-05:00I still pretend, have active fantasies, that Lilly...I still pretend, have active fantasies, that Lilly can earn a MACH. It's highly unlikely since we can't even take lessons right now, but it's a nice dream to have.<br /><br />Have you ever read the early piece I wrote about the winning moment?<br /><br />I'll send you a link.Roxanne @ Champion of My Hearthttp://www.championofmyheart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-10031522906785773362010-02-10T18:25:44.715-05:002010-02-10T18:25:44.715-05:00We do AKC because that's mainly what we have n...We do AKC because that's mainly what we have near here and that's what we were exposed to first. The trial days are long but so far we haven't had bad experiences with too much noise or snotty people. Course we don't go for the socializing part and if we talk to anyone it's mostly just our teachers or some classmates. We're just there for us to have fun and try to do well and we're not competing with anyone else.<br /><br />I hated getting measured and I would barely stand up straight enough but I got through it. I think if you can practice with Marge with the wicket, you'll be fine. It's a great idea and mom says she'll definitely do it with her next dog.Chris and Rickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052668808100244423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-54036298951709239752010-02-10T18:20:18.985-05:002010-02-10T18:20:18.985-05:00I know I hear lots of people complain about AKC. ...I know I hear lots of people complain about AKC. All trials seem the same to me, Long. My dog has to be measured in both AKC and USDAA. And USDAA , you have to have 3 measurements. I see the same people at AKC and USDAA, so if they are snooty, then they are in both places. I think people just like to complain and I just wouldnt listen to anyone and just try it yourself . Have fun. DianaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378710392378543981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-87455774235006634232010-02-10T18:09:11.620-05:002010-02-10T18:09:11.620-05:00It's nice to hear other people's views on ...It's nice to hear other people's views on this. Everyone I seem to train with have purebreds, so they don't really know what I was hesitant about. But, lo and behold I have decided to at least try it. Mainly, because my friends trial in AKC, and I want to hang out with them! Another huge factor is where the trials are held. I have numerous opportunities within 30 minutes of our home instead of the hour and a half to the other ones. Another reason I hesitated with AKC is it seems to be a very uptight and "snooty" here in Colorado, not to mention that I have DOCNA, USDAA, and NADAC to choose from as well- too many venues! Thank goodness we don't have CPE too! AKC is a little more expensive, but I guess the money saved on gas will make up for it. I didn't believe in the concept of "segregation", but at the same time- the smaller classes would have been nice instead of being in the 20" class with 70+ border collies. So, I guess it's just something that you have to deal with.<br /><br />Riley isn't a scaredy dog (most of the time) but she HATED being measured. Thankfully, she only had to be measured once, but I was shocked that she kept jumping off the table and freaking out. I'm not trying to discourage you at all, but I have complete faith that if I would have had access to a measuring stick and did training with it, she would have done well. I think that's great that you are doing that- so it won't be a scary experience for Marge!<br /><br />Best of luck to you, I am so looking forward to hearing about your first trial! I hope that someday I can read about your first MACH title! I had dreams of being the first mixed breed in CO with a MACH, but since I moved Riley to select because of her shoulder injury we won't be able to obtain that goal, but like you said- it's all about the bond and the fun you have with your dog. Maybe we'll just have to go for a PAX instead! It's fun to dream though! WOW- sorry this was so long, but I just have a lot of thoughts about the mixed breed program. Tell Marge to have fun doing snow zoomies!LauraKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106055832592897298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-48318839470205026912010-02-10T18:03:50.014-05:002010-02-10T18:03:50.014-05:00I am sure you guys will be awesome! That is a huge...I am sure you guys will be awesome! That is a huge landscape changeKari in Alaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08555458287778413718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-2867102571859039002010-02-10T18:02:07.548-05:002010-02-10T18:02:07.548-05:00Marge I know you can do it!!!
I hope YOU like t...Marge I know you can do it!!!<br /> I hope YOU like the snow. I don't. I'm just sayin'.Frankie Furter and Erniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06667365633354170385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-76193433392719075502010-02-10T17:26:30.330-05:002010-02-10T17:26:30.330-05:00Enjoy your snow Marge! We wish you well in any tri...Enjoy your snow Marge! We wish you well in any trials you chose to do - as long as you are both happy competing that is all that matters.<br />love<br />Martha & Bailey xxxMartha https://www.blogger.com/profile/14339058720002383045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-69374394342655517202010-02-10T17:09:21.684-05:002010-02-10T17:09:21.684-05:00Yay for you and Marge. I say, why not?Yay for you and Marge. I say, why not?Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511336288459622767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768075887820301634.post-45131803788280888202010-02-10T17:03:45.174-05:002010-02-10T17:03:45.174-05:00Now snow is the best thing ever. Or at least we h...Now snow is the best thing ever. Or at least we hear it is.. Sure wish we knew.... <br /><br />Big Sloppy Kisses<br />Gus, Louie and CallieGus, Louie and Calliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14402650169299573994noreply@blogger.com