I traveled to Edmonton this past Friday. A month ago, I had entered Belle in the CGN test at the NACA show. Perhaps a long way to travel for the test, but it left me with backup tests later in the summer if she didn't pass. SHE DID! It may not have been her most stellar performance but they don't give a score, just a Pass or "not ready". Her heeling work was pretty darn nice, her exam was excellent, and walking through a "crowd" was great. She struggled a little with "meeting a friendly stranger" because the "stranger", the evaluator, was really just too friendly :) She had that high squeaky excited voice that just begs for an Aussie to jump up on you. Belle did manage to hang on to the last bit of self-control she had and did not jump up, but she sure wanted to. Her stay needs a teenie bit of work as she anticipates me calling her back and I barely get the "Belle here" blurted out before she's on her way back to me, with all the enthusiasm and speed an Aussie is famous for. Nevertheless, the evaluator passed us with the recommendation we work a little more on that anticipation factor. Okie dokie. And so, you may now address her highness as CH Buff Cap Belle Bottom Blues CGN ... a title at BOTH ends of her name, Yippeeeee!
And, since we were going to Edmonton anyway, and since Emmy is only a week away from babies, seemed like a perfect opportunity to meet Shelley with Em and bring our big mama home to settle in and get ready to welcome her litter. I took her in for her pre-puppy x-ray yesterday and the final count is ... yeah right! Did you really think I was going to give away the secret?
The happiest and saddest part of our trip to Edmonton was the third le
g ... where I delivered sweet little DollyDolly to her new home. Dolly is now, already, the incredibly spoiled and privileged dog of Michelle & Lee and their daughters. I could not have asked for a more perfect family for her. She'll enjoy regular playdates with the rest of the Edmonton crew, get to go to doggie daycare a few days a week, and has a couple of teenagers to get in on the spoiling. She also has her very own "creek" running through her new yard ... a shallow swail that she has had the best time sliding and splashing in. With Dolly welcomed into her new family, the "Puppies and their Peeps" page should soon be on the website. Finally.
Happy Trails ... Theresa
And, since we were going to Edmonton anyway, and since Emmy is only a week away from babies, seemed like a perfect opportunity to meet Shelley with Em and bring our big mama home to settle in and get ready to welcome her litter. I took her in for her pre-puppy x-ray yesterday and the final count is ... yeah right! Did you really think I was going to give away the secret?
The happiest and saddest part of our trip to Edmonton was the third le
g ... where I delivered sweet little DollyDolly to her new home. Dolly is now, already, the incredibly spoiled and privileged dog of Michelle & Lee and their daughters. I could not have asked for a more perfect family for her. She'll enjoy regular playdates with the rest of the Edmonton crew, get to go to doggie daycare a few days a week, and has a couple of teenagers to get in on the spoiling. She also has her very own "creek" running through her new yard ... a shallow swail that she has had the best time sliding and splashing in. With Dolly welcomed into her new family, the "Puppies and their Peeps" page should soon be on the website. Finally.Happy Trails ... Theresa
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