Well what a year!!!

Ive been pretty useless at keeping this up to date so thought it was about time with the Honey monster starting competing and would really like to track her progress how I did with Bells when she first started :D

So to bring us update Bells has had a good year getting plenty of placings in Grade 5 but thankfully not the 1st I'm scared of and once we are into January I can relax as more than one win is needed and since I'm starting to slow her down it's not like to happen phew!!! I still didn't manage to keep my nerve in ANY of the qualifiers which we where quite capable of doing poor Bells to have me as a handler lol We have missed some shows due to the awful weather and been to some muddy soggy ones too :( But we did manage to get enough points for her Silver Warrant which I'm so pleased about I'd love for her to get gold but think it might be too much of an ask for next year but we will give it a go :D
Towards the end of the summer season I made the decision to put Bella into Veterans for unaffiliated winter shows just to give her a break from the nags and twists which I think have been making her get a bit flat towards the end of the summer (you don't realise how much until they have a blast lol) She really enjoyed herself at Nuts with a 1st and E's but we where both grinning on every run which is all that matters, we love grade 5 but sometimes it nice to have an unthinking blast around a course!!!! We then where back at HnH and she took that same speed with her on the large course and we got E'd several times but it didn't matter as I couldn't remember when she'd last had that must enthusiasm at at a KC show :D We then tried out Veterans at Absolute Agility Harrogate and she loved it coming home with 4!!!! 1st places bless her she did a steeplechase course in 16.5 secs lol I doing think retiring her is going to be half as bad as I think as she just loves flying round :D Here her speedstakes run at the weekend

 

Honey started her training when she was 10 months just flat work then at 12 months started with low jumps and contacts. After hit and miss contacts with Bella I decided she would have a 2o2o from the start and shes taken to it well. Ive also started 2x2 weaves with her at 14 months she taken to it like a duck to water we tried a course last week with weaves in and she got them no problems I'm really pleased. Here's a few clips of her weave training :D

And that brings us up to the last weekend Honey's first show eek!!!! I was so scared but Honey was a star we had 3 E's and a clear but as the lovely judges decided to give faults for E's we suprisingly came home with rossie's for 3 classes so proud.  Just so pleased she enjoyed running I only wanted her to wait on the start line all the rest was a massive bonus, I think she found the waiting ring side a bit over whelming but its to be expected at this stage going to make sure I have plenty of yummy treats and tuggy to make her more relaxed. This is her very first run then her last run going clear :D

Glad to see my jump grid work is starting to show in some of the one strides she did on the straights now lots of handling skills to get to grips with but I'm so pleased with the weekend. Can't wait for next year, our next show is HnH for Bella and we are camping?!?!?! And if we survive Honey's next show is Nuts its a clear round only course which I love the idea behind as stops the competitiveness creeping in!!!

Hare N Hounds - 28th January

Big day out today first day of the season but most importantly Honeys first experience of a KC show!!!! I wasn't quite sure how she'd take it, I needn't of worried she took it all in her stride clever girlie she met loads of people and had lots of cuddles :D Sat watching in the big arena with all the noise and hustle and bustle and not a peep bless her shes just great :D
On to the agility then :) First run of the day 5,6,7 graded agility I had a bit of a tricky time in the queue Im still not confident about being in grade 5 and feel a bit out of place atm, this isn't helped when people walk in front of me to get their ticket gah!! Hopefully the more shows I do I will be able to say excuse me we are here lol I also find indoors sooooo hard at times as some people in the queue don't give us a lot of room and I try not to make a big issue of it but at times it can get the better of me and we head into the ring with me all stressed out. So Im going to start staying something no matter who they are!! The run went ok until the right hand weaves, Bells kept coming out at 4 argh!!! 3rd time lucky then we where E'd on a call off. First run of the days never the best ;)
Next was Jo's ABC comb 1-7 lovely course but numpty me pulled Bells off jump 2 so we got a refusal so annoying as we did the rest lovely even managed to get her in the wrong end of the tunnel twice.
We finished the day with 4,5 agility the queue was a bit stressful but this lovely lady behind us saw me struggling and made us a space stopping anyone coming too close behind, there are some lovely people at agility :D The start was perfect for a long lead out so I went for it (tho I did have to put Bells back once but I think it was because people where stood behind her talking and she was a tad unnerved) and it flowed lovely Bells was calm and focus working nicely, there was bit towards the end I thought we'd struggle as walking it was a rear cross with a push out but running Bells had other ideas turning back into the gap I thought was too tight lol I was so please to go clear as they are the runs Im aiming for calm, focused and fast :D I didn't think we'd come anywhere so missed the presentations, norty!!!, so on checking her time was really shocked to see she'd come 3rd only 2 sec behind, she really ain't half bad this girl of mine :D
Sally & Kandy had more giddy happy runs which was great they are improving week on week it should all come together nicely for Easter :D

Dog Vegas - 21st January

First time back at this venue since the start of 2011 I like the massive exercise field but always find the walkway in a tad stressful for Bells but we are coming to the March KC show so wanted to give her a could of shows to get used to the noise and surface she was running on.
First run of the day was jumping, dead easy course as its an unaffiliated show the classes are combined so decided we would practise the waits again as thats our winter mission. Well Bella was obviously far to excited to be there as put her in a stay walk away and she took the first jump!!! so I calmly took her back and set her up again walk away and she flew going clear but too late E'd gah!!! I knew 2nd attempt would be too much speed as a fast course and right had two poles down oppsie :)
Next was agility Paul Sensky had set up a tricky but nice comb 5,6,7 course the start was hard for us jump, a frame then into the wrong end of the tunnel and right hand weaves so I set her up and walked to the end of the A-Frame off she flew and I got her in woop. We kept working it, she flew in the the right hand weaves hurray!!! and went clear not the quickest (47 sec) by far as we had some wide corners but that fact we got round was brilliant. I'd said if we went clear we wouldn't run the 2nd attempt but I enjoyed it the first time so much didn't want to pass up the opportunity to have a go at it again (just to convince myself it wasn't a fluke lol). I think it muct be the work she flew and was defiantly loads fast (32 sec!!) we where outside the placings but I didn't care as it was just great working with her.
We finished the day off with a fast blast around the helter skelter going clear.
Honey was great first proper runs since she hurt her leg and thank goodness she was fine :D She went to watch in the main arena but was terrified by this dog............A PAPAILLION lol bless her of all the dogs there it had to be the smallest. She was really good around the queues even did a bit of heal work with her down the edge when the dogs where running :D
Sally & Kandy where running well too 7th for them in the helter skelter but confidence levels are rising :D a few more of these before the KC summer season starts will do wonders.

Next week its to Hare N Hounds Richmond :D

What a start to 2012!!!!!!

Well not quite the start to the year I was expecting took the dogs out for a lovely walk on New Years day at the beech and Honey pulls up lame after 15 mins :( No sure if it was running too fast or a bump off  Winston so had to carry her the rest of the walk and back to the car. Rested for the rest of the day but still wasn't weight bearing in the morning so took her to the emergency vet to be on the safe side to check for breaks and find out if can give some anti inflammatory. Well what a shock he gave her a very thorough examination (bless her she was so very good) then starts saying he thinks shes got elbow problems and will need an operation otherwise will be crippled at a young age and she will never be able to do agility. I kept asking if he was sure it couldn't just be a pulled muscle, tendon or ligament as shes shown no previous signs but he dismissed it and said highly unlikely. To say I was upset is an understatement I was crying in the car park. Thank god for friends who gave me some reassurance that maybe he was just saying worse case scenario and to take her to my vet the following day, also rang the breeder to see if they knew of anything in their lines but they where not aware they said sometimes their dogs go lame for a day or too if they have gone too fast with twists and turns. So after a very fretful night took her to my vet who was very surprised by what he'd said and that we'd treat as a sprain/strain with anti inflammatory and rest then reassess by the weekend, she knows the emergency vet and said he is very good but I'm not so sure as he weighed Honey at 4.5kg when shes actually 9kg!!!!! So several paranoid days watching her every move keeping her crated (while she cried) she seemed to get a bit better but I was still convinced she was limping a little bit. Bells & I where at Agility Nuts on 8th Jan so left her at home as thought she might be too excited (poor Bells didn't have the best day with very distracted handler)I think the break did me good as when I got home and watch her move she wasn't limping it was just me paranoid at her every move. I stopped the anti inflammatory on Sunday and kept my fingers crossed well she seems to be fine thank goodness. We only went on our first off lead walk yesterday as taking things very slowly (as Honey doesn't do slow lol) I'm just hoping it doesn't happen again. I am going to get her x-rayed at 12 months to see how her joints are for an agility point of view (for piece of mind mostly as still can't help wondering why he said what he did).
The whole situation also wasn't help as a break in at work over Xmas so we had to process payroll payments manually what a nightmare!!!
And had one of the rats in for a lump removal who then insisted on trying rip out her stitches so had to make her a body cast to stop her getting to them. And trapped one of the other rats tail in the door so had blood everywhere. I give up!!!! What was I saying about looking forward to 2012...............................................

Though on a majorly good news side of things Jules & Jette won into grade 3 woop woop that has to be the best start to the year for them both really really well deserved :D

End of 2011

Well what a year it has been saying goodbye to dear friends both human and doggie is never easy I still miss them both dearly. Then the golden bombshell came along to brighten our lives I couldn't have wished for a bet fit into our family it all worked out perfect. And throughout it all my super girlie Bella there with a smile on her face no matter what life throws our way I wouldn't be without her. Shes also made me so proud of all her achievements this year finishing off in grade 5 still fells like a dream, getting her bronze agility warrent and to be 3rd in the gundog league is amazing. For 2012 I hope we can have just as much fun in agility enjoying every run no matter what the out come, little miss Honey is going to start a little bit of foundation training in the new year along with doing her bronze good citizen and I just hope the old boy keeps pain free and happy :D
Happy New Year to everyone I hope you have a good time :D See you next year :D
Couldn't finish off the year without a pic of Bells rossie wall :D

Clever girl Honey :D

Well done to little Honey on passing her Puppy Good Citizen tonight :D

Agility Nuts 11th Dec

Had a lovely day at nuts with most of club was really great to see Kandy back running with Sal still some more confidence to be built for them both but a massive step in the right direction. We had some good runs with the odd pole and some tricky call offs but Bells was running nicely.

Whats the old boy been doing!!!

Somehow Zak has managed to slice open the front and back of his leg, at first we thought maybe Bella could bitten him but when the vet had a proper look it appears he had his foot trapped in something and has rived it free. Its pretty scarey as I only noticed as he has a tiny bit of blood on the front of his chest so did the routine check over starting with face, mouth, ears (all the normal places we get the odd cut), then I noticed what I thought was a little cut on the front of his leg took him for a closer inspection without the other two and found not only was there this deep wound on the front but he'd slit accross the back and made like a flap which has gathered up and left the blood vessels and inside of his leg on show ewwww. As Zak is such a stress head with the vets I normally sort most cuts at home but I knew this one needed stiching Im just amazed there was so little blood. We managed to get him seen straight away and they took him in, Im always worried when they go in but with Zak being 11 and a half I fret more and the last time he had an op when he was six months he struggled being crated and we think might have been a bit aggressive because of being frightended as they asked if we had a muzzle for him :( So I also make sure the vets know hes a stress head and would rather them muzzle him just encase he feels scared. As it was he was great they set him a bed up in their X-ray room and he was a really good boy, so much so the staff kept sneaking him choccie bickies after his he came round hihi
Sadly means we wont be going to HnH tomorrow really gutted but he has to come first and I know he always gets stressy when I leave and we want these stiches to stay in as long as possiblt please!!! Here he is with his lovely bandage

Update: We where at the vets last night to have the bandage removed they where very pleased with how its healing need to keep it covered for a couple more days and keep him as relaxed as possible (which has never been so easy as he just wants to sleep lol) Here is the damaged he managed to do

And not looking too impressed with his new kitten sock bandage hihi

Training session with Jen Lewis

We went to see Jen again for another training session at York, a lovely huuuuuge indoor arena where shes hoping to be able to set up regular classes from. Was a bit of a rush as went straight from work but managed to get there on time and Bella was surprisingly relaxed considering I'd dashed in and out she wasn't really sure what we were doing. There was only a group of four which was nice as we got to work on a good few things, firstly some rear cross work Ive never felt as comfortable rear crossing as front but know there are certain courses where its needed. Bella does have the drive but its me not being quite sure where I should be when. We managed the exercises ok but must practise more :D Then we did some contact work now I know I'm very inconsistent as at training Bella does fabby 2o2o but at shows I tend to be more relaxed and providing she gets the contact I let her got without the stop. As next year will her last proper year competing I don;t want to take her out if she misses so Jen suggested I train her with a running contact to drive to her toy so I'm altering training to match what I do at shows to make me more consistent. We shall give it a try and see how it works :D All in all a good session which I enjoyed lots.
Sal & Kandy where also there Kand worked soooooo well shes almost ready to be back competing I think Sal is going to try her at nuts so fingers and toes crossed.

Honeys 2nd training class

Our second training class tonight Honey was norty in Sals mini bus as was barking at Benson all the way there and the traffic was bad so we arrived a little bit late so we started off rather distracted.
First exercise tonight was stand we have already been working on it at home from the down position but where practising from a sit, as Miss Muffet was rather excised she couldn't understand why I'd want her to sit and just stood looking at me lol Even luring was a challenge so went back to practise from a down and she was much better we can work on stand from a sit at home when shes a bit more focused :D The we did some recall work which I knew she'd be ok with as she comes back off lead when I call. And finally we finished off with some loose lead work my least favorite thing and we'd only done a tiny bit of practise that morning. Marion used Honey as the demo for this exercise and she did really well which surprised me since we really have done no practise at all. So no excuses now lol We also discussed about letting them pull as walking her with the other two in a morning its not practical to practise her loose lead walking she suggested putting her on a harness when she can walk how she wants and using the collar when I want her not to pull which seems like a good plan. Very pleased with her progress just need to faze our my hand signals so shes more reliable with the verbal commands.

Agility Nuts 13th Nov

Well what a mix of runs today, we started off with TFO I think Bella was a bit confused way I was taking her out of the ring after just 5 obstacles bless her I think she thought she'd been norty hihi Next was agility I didn't push her far enough out on a corner so she nipped in and took the jump so E'd think we are going to have a bit more practise on these at training as shes done this a couple of times where before I could put in a bit of distance. We tried to finish off the course but she struggles with right hand weaves right next to the netting I made her do them but think she lost the plot a bit as started taking the wrong jumps so just retired lol The was tunnel torment a nice flowing course but just could keep her out the tunnel (no surprise there) we got further than I thought but I'm still not quite enough :D Finally we had jumping was a really complex course which I thought we had no chance on lots of traps and turns with big gaps to my amazement we managed all the hard bits but 2 jumps from the end I just took my eye off her (as lost me way) so she took the wrong jump gutted but also really pleased as she keeps on remaining me she should be there :D
The best part of the day was our start lines after being at Jen's yesterday I thought what better place to try than at a show I just said sit stay and walked away turned back waited and released worked like magic only one time did she move so I just calmly put her back without saying a word and walked away. I don't think we have ever managed a start like it amazing what a few pointers can do!!!!
The worst part of the day was her trying to eat a labs head!!!!! We'd just finished our run talking to the other dogs owner Bell was being fussy saying hi then her husband brought their dog in it either got a bit too close or looked at her treat bag well she just flew, amazingly the other dog was fine thank god and they where unbelievable understanding as I apologised over and over I'm just so gutted as I think we have come on leaps and bounds then it happens again out of the blue. I think I just need to make sure I take her away from the ring as soon as we have finished the run as its normally at these over excited times things happen.

The little honey monster came along for the day too she was very good settling in the back of the car with Bella even having a snooze hihi She came along to the ring side to watch even managing to sit quietly for a little while. She met lots of lovely dogs and people but still screamed a few times when dogs barked and it takes her by surprise I'm hoping as time goes on she will eventually stop doing it!! Her confidence has come on leaps and bounds tho which is what I'm after so to carry on with the socialisation me thinks :D

Training Session with Jen Lewis 12th Nov

Well its that time of year again when we aren't paying out for camping shows so I can squeeze in some training session for me and Bells yay :D
We went to see Jen at Sicklinghall, was a really nice group of people Sal was there with Wendy and a group from Wakefield. Being in a different venue always makes Bells a little giddy but was pleased as not too hyper but we did struggle with out start line wait as usual. Jen gave some very helpful pointers which we can work on over the coming weeks to hopefully make it clearer for Bells when she can and can't move, its difficult as shes just so keen but I'm hoping I can put a little into practise tomorrow at nuts just to get the ball rolling. We also did some nice working on handling queue to tighten up our turns. I have to say how so pleased I was that she stopped on the DW contact not quite 2o2o but butter than leaping off, the same can not however be said for the seesaw she ran over it full pelt and just leaped off into the air like she'd never don;t in her life!!!! I do think she realised what it was as was covered in sand but pretty scary but luckily she was fine and didn't batter an eye lid going back over this time stopping properly. We also did 9 weaves with me a way back she did pause a little as they where not pegged and moved a bit as she hit them at full pelt but I clapped my hands like normal which got her back into rhythm. All in all pleased with the session hoping we can go to one at York in a couple of weeks then back to Sicklinghall in Dec. Plus hopefully going on a training session with Laura Chudleigh at Sicklinghall in Feb how exciting :D

Honeys First Training Class 8th Nov

We started our puppy good citizen tonight Honey was fab took the whole evening in her stride. We are in a lovely small class of 4, a golden retriever, miniature schnauzer and Sal with Benson. As Ive been doing lots of foundation work with her already she didn't struggle with the sit, down work and we have started on watch me which shes picking up nice and quickly and I know it will come in handy in the future. Next week we start the dreaded loose lead walking so need to start practising at home as Ive kind of put it off a little bit but shes starting to get stronger and I know I will regret it if I leave it too long!!!

Honey's First trip to the beech

After training this afternoon we decided to nip the dogs down to hornsea beech so Bella could have some fun and Honey could experience it for the first time, we all had a fab time and managed to grab some fab pics too :D

One happy and content Labbie :D

Agility leaps into the sea!!

Not a care in the world

Bella plays chase with the weaves

Honey tries out the Hornsea rock

Brake!!!!

Agility Nuts 9th Oct

Our first time at the winter agility nuts and we are in novice plus scary!!! The show was lovely very friendly and relaxed with plenty of space to and from the rings just how we like it :D We started off in Power and Speed with and E for pinging off the A-Frame how rude we normally get this one lol It also tested out the very sandy surface great for Bella as she flew bad for me as can't keep up hahaha Next we had Agility and another E, tunnel under the A-Frame which needed investigating twice lol Then we had Up and Under a fab run but silly me didn't cross where I should of causing her to knock a pole we came unplaced 7th but would have been 3rd if clear how annoying silly me!!! We finished off the day with a very trappy jumping course she ran really well but just one tunnel trap too many tempting her the wrong way. Very pleased as she was last at a show a month ago and new places sometime blag her head a bit but she was pretty calm and focused.
We also took along the Honey monster she was very good quiet in the car, she had a little run in the field with Bella and without just to get her used to being on her own. We also watched a few runs inside and she got to meet some other puppies and think horse poo taste just yummy!!! The best bit was she was almost quiet all the way there and back in the car hurray fingers crossed a few more outings and she will be happier.
We are at Hare N Hounds at the end of Oct no Honey as we are staying over night in a travel inn, looking forward to it just hope the weather stays good!!

Gosh its been 3 weeks already!!!

Well the little Honey Monster has been here for 3 weeks and what a little angel she is :D She settled into my work routine nicely relaxing in the crate when I go out, we have started a it of clicker training she can sit, lay down, give paw, stand and target a lid. Bella loves her little sister they play most of the time shes awake they are starting to sleep next to each other too :D We did have a little nip to Honey as she tried to use Bellas face as a ragger oppsie but I think they need to learn where the line is and most of the time dogs are pretty good. We have been carrying on the socialisation shes been into my work twice and we came home on the bus, has gone to training to meet and greet the other dogs (where she also took herself through a tunnel while we where setting up the kit, cheeky puppy!!) we have been to see the kids at school, to Hull Fair as they where setting up, back to the vets, visiting loads of family shes defiantly coming out of her shell more in new environments we just need to keep working on loud noises. Zak is tolerating Honey at the moment he never liked pups and doesn't understand why she wants to lick him and cuddle up so goes upstairs to hide from her lol My house is a complete tip as I can't help but want to play with her when shes awake lol Especially when she gives you this look!!!

Honeys first week home

And what a weeks it has been I really don't want to go back to work as we have had such fun, its been 7 years since we've had a pup in the house and you forget how fab it is watching them learn and their confidence build over time. We went to the vets on Mon for first set of vacinations and where told she could go out and about visiting meeting new dogs just to not street walk her yet. Ive tried to get the crate routine sorted first so next week she will be ok when Im back at work she settles within a couple of mins which is great. Ive taken her out to a new place everyday to start off the socialisation visiting family members so she gets used to car journeys (shes a tad melodramtic in the crate in the car howling and sliding down the bars which several drives behind have chuckled about!!) shes starting to realise she need to settle Im sure a few more days and she'll be fine. House training is going super Ive never had a pup pick it up as fast only the odd little accident Im not sure if its because this time I understand more about positive reinforment training as Im sure with Bella we told her off but with Honey I just ignore the accidents and praise like crazy the good ones :D We started a bit of clicker training yesterday shaping for a sit and she seems to have remember this morning and keeps offering a sit its really sweet I do love clicker training I can't wait to keep trying new things with her Bella didn't start until she was 4 so its lovely having a blank canvas wanting to learn. We also can bring back toys (which I didn't teach she just did it lol) and she knows her name and comes when I whistle. Zak and Bella are starting to accept her we did have a little spat yesterday between them both as a cat rudely walked past the fence Zak growled Bella took it to be at her and all hell broke loose with Honey running off screaming as I shouted to part them both. Zak ended up with a couple of nicks to his lip but nothing too serious thank god was noise more than anything first time Ive seen him not back down to Bella too, both of them looked a little suprised by the whole thing and Bella was quickly going to him licking all submissively lol and Honey was back scampering about. Bella has accepted Honey fab better than I ever expected she we've only have one time where Bella rolled her over and Honey ran off screaming but was fine just scared after that they are starting to play nicely. Honey was really biting Bellas nose yesterday and she just took it quite happy with her new little play pal she even plays tug gently too I couldn't be more please as Bella was looking so sad after the loss of Henry I think she really did need her to come along. I also think Bella likes the fact the Honey has all these cool toys to play with lol They are both going to Agility Nuts in a couple of weeks time so will see how they get on in a new place together too.
Heres a couple of pics (I need to take more but she wont stand still for more than 5 seconds!!!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introducing Honey

After the last few weeks of bad news finally we have a little ray of sunshine in the shape of , Honey :D

I'd originally been on a breeders waiting list for pups but the two she had where still born which was so sad I wasn't really sure what to do and decided to start looking in Oct with having two camping shows left to go to, then it all changed lol Easignton was cancelled and my stuff is so icky have decided not to got to Hare N Hounds on Thur as the forecast isn't great and I worry about running Bella in the rain as she has no cares lol So I thought I have a look so if we could get a pup sorted in the next couple of weeks and had details of some litters which where avalible a week or two ago not expecting there to be any left. By chance a breeder only 30 mins from us had a dog and a bitch still avalible and they where both the golden colour I really like. The breeder where really nice and I like both pups, got to meet mum, dad and grandma who where all lovely happy confident dogs. I was very tempted by the little boy but I want something smaller for at home as sometimes 3 dogs in the house you get in each others way so stuck to my guns and got the little girl. She's so confident meeting Zak and Bella even playing with them both Im really pleased how they are doing so quickly fingers crossed in a few months it will be like shes always been here. It was good to see Bella asking her to play as she had been missing our Henry. Thats the only thing that makes me sad as Hen was mummy to both prevoious pups but it just wasn't meant to be that they would meet. Shes a cheeky monkey too Im sure her innocent face is going to lead us into no end of trouble!!!

Easington 18th and 19th Sept

Sal & I drove up to Witton Castle on Friday but things didn't look good as they where towing people onto the camping, everyone had fingers crossed it would be better in the morning but the rain just didn't stop all night, poor tent started to leak (not suprising with how much rain its had to deal with this year lol) after we where told the show had been cancelled (which was the right decision as it was just to slippery) we decided to head off back home as I didn't want to sit around in the mud lol Glad we decided to go as later was announced Sunday was also cancelled. So decided to keep myself busy with other things at home :D

Agility Nuts 10th & 11th September

I wasn't sure if I should go with saying goodbye to Hen on Thurs but there was nothing for me to do at home so I thought I'd be better off going and keeping busy and having company of friends is good too.

Bella had a great weekend she really does love these more working courses as I wasn't on top form I got us a few faults pulling her off jumps and hesitation going into tunnels but was really pleased with some bits as they felt so smooth I know we aren't real contenders in speed alone but with a bit of speed and acuracey we can sneak in. I was very suprised with our clear on Saturday I thought we had a refusal part way round it wasn't until I'd spoken to Sal I realised we'd gone clear. Didn't think we'd have a chance of a placing as we had a naff bit in the middle wasting time so I didn't bother to go over for the presentaions, oppsie Kenny gave me a good telling off as I ran over hahaha Much to my suprise we where the only grade 4 clear so just goes to show speed aint everything ;) It didn't feel quite the same as our other win outs as Im still a bit numb from our Hen but I am super proud of her, we are just going to get even more funny looks in the grade 5 queues lol
Sunday we managed another lovely clear in combined 4-5 agility coming 6th just 1 outside the placings really pleased as was a much smoother run than Sat. She did however embarrasement totally as she scooted on her bum all the way into a jumping ring I could have hidden lol norty Bella ;)
Heres a pic of her Trophy and rossie and a clip of both run (its fab having someone taking vids :D thank you Pen)

Bella's winning grade 4 round


Clear in combined 4-5 aglity