ScallyWagging 2009

Thanks to all the good folks at ScallyWaggs for once again starting off our Pirate new year with a very enjoyable fun trial out at Shannick Farm. All the Island Dog Sports folks had a great day, with each run getting a little bit better than the last.

Lorri and Mylo made their competitive agility debut, and did it with style. We're very, very proud of them for doing so well in their first trial. Also a big thanks to Lorri for making the cookies—they sure hit the spot after the pizza at lunch. And thanks to Ann for making the pizza run (with Lorri riding shotgun). They navigated to the pizza place and back again without getting lost. George's directions must have been impeccable.

Abby, by virtue of her name beginning with "A" and my having dropped her down a height level, got to go first out on the course every time we did a Novice class. She did just fine, finishing all of the courses with only a few "I think I'll just stand here and stare at you and not move a muscle while you try and figure out how to motivate me..." kind of moments. On the last run of the day, I just waited HER out when she had a couple of those moments, and she finally came running. I guess it's just a matter of who is going to be more stubborn!

Zack went four for four: he got mythical Qs (mythical as in they're not real because this was a fun trial) in all of the events today. Way to go Zack!

Pia put in an appearance later in the afternoon, with her Mom and Dad chaperoning her to make sure she didn't go too far astray. Thanks, Pia, for coming out to cheer everyone on. We know you're going crazy at home, not being allowed to do too much after your surgery.

All in all, a great way to spend a Sunday in February. The ScallyWaggs gang were, as usual, consummate hosts. A special thanks to Eric for joining us around our 'campfire' and providing some insights into what makes our dogs tick out on the agility course. Thanks too, to Petra and Gillian for advice given to various members of our little IDS family.