MARCH 2010
FEBRUARY 2010
River had his first trial in Victoria with Iain. He held up well and finished his first 2 runs. He managed a challenge of a large log, kept his head and found the bird, used his nose. Third run, unluckily for Riv, inexperience in lillies and tangling around his legs in the water panicked him a little. Although Iain managed to get him out of the water and back upstream to the bird, with the wind in the wrong direction Riv just couldn't find it. So a good effort for his first trial of the season. A few things to work on, but I have faith they will get there. Next outing is March
Lana and I continue to show 72 points and counting. Obedience seems to be a bit of a challenge and the girls don't seem able to cencentrate.
River has been with Iain for nearly three weeks now and the progress he has made I am thrilled with. Iain and River have successfully worked through the key things I was having problems with and have extended his skills and confidence. I get daily feedback on the little fella's progress, he is beginning to shine and his natural ability is being harnessed, and boy is he having a ball
Jo has taken some amazing photos, thanks Jo. Takes away those girlie hormonal missing him bits when I see the focus in those eyes and that enthusiasm, he is doing what he was born and bred for..............just all the things a toller should be doing. He's a hard boy to train and will always need a firm hand but the flair and style he portrays are a sight to behold
JANUARY 2010
17 January River travelled to Victoria to spend time with Iain and Jo MacDonald. They have River's sister Garnet, who Iain has trained and handled to her titles in retrieving of Restricted Retrieving Dog. After many a conversation about the things I was having problems with, being inexperienced, and what River needed to get him up to where I believed he could be, we decided he should stay with Iain and further his training.
Showing for Lana is my Jnauary challenge, and training her in retrieving. Her points so far
05.03.09 -6- Judge Ms S Derrich Canada
08.03.09 -6- Judge M Shoreman Canada
12.07.08 -6- Judge C Cedelman NZ
13.07.09 -6- Judge D Janssen Colombia
22.08.09 -6- Judge Mrs C Graham NZ
13.12.09 -6- Judge Mrs A Collyer WA
16.01.10 -6- Judge Mrs D Cozart WA
23.01.10 -6- Judge Mr R Stoate VIC
24.01.10 -6- Judge R Bridgeford VIC
30.01.10 -6- Judge F Waring WA
26.02.10 -6- Judge P Stanton Sweden
27.02.10 -6- Judge Dr G Forsyth Canada
January 1 was one of the saddest days of my life. Purdey was put to sleep after a long four day fight with the venom of a tiger snake. We went to play and swim and retrieve, her favorite thing to do at a local pond. I had no idea there were tiger snakes lurking in the water. She was never alone for the days she was there Sandi, Deb Donna and I were always there for her. I'll never forget her little smiling face or tail that wagged constantlyJust so sad wrong place wrong time. Never forgotton, always in my thoughts.