August has seen us on quite a few adventures! We've been undertaking at least 30 minutes of walking each day for PAWGUST in support of Guide Dogs Australia. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us along the way! We finally managed to hit the snow when a cold snap brought the snow down to an almost record low 450 metres at our favourite alpine destination!
Astrid & Arn finished up their WPD titles with their 4th 16km ANKC backpacking hike on the 17th of August! We've worked so hard throughout this year to build up their strength and fitness to be able to undertake these hikes safely and comfortably, and I'm so unbelievably proud of my little man and my Squeaky one! The WPD is also Arn's first official ANKC title!
Arn decided we were on a role after finishing his WPD and thought he'd make me even more proud by bringing home all 3 Rally Novice passes for his RN title on the 18th of August. Gaining two titles in two very different disciplines in one weekend is not something I even thought we'd do, especially as I only took Arn and Dukino to the trial as a ring practice day and to support the club! In typical dramatic Arn Monster fashion he gained his last pass with a score of 98/100 in the absolute pouring rain. He is very fond of the blankie teddy that he received as his 3rd place prize as well!
The following weekend had us make a day trip to Hamilton on the Sunday to catch up with friends and finally get ourselves back out in the show ring for the day! Arn received a lovely critique and RuDCC, Wunjo was super naughty and bunny hopped her way around the ring after an almost perfect practice run, and Dukino brought home her first neuter of breed despite her complete lack of undercoat! Wunjo & Astrid also got to have some fun in the ring with Leesa. Wunjo went in with her for Puppy Sweepstakes where she made several new awesome puppy friends, and Astrid got to be judged by her in our after show pretend ring because she was desperate to have a go even though she was just along for the car ride!
We also played a lot of ball games, and Astrid did a lot of hard yards with Astrid's Helping With Paperwerk ®!
Astrid & Arn finished up their WPD titles with their 4th 16km ANKC backpacking hike on the 17th of August! We've worked so hard throughout this year to build up their strength and fitness to be able to undertake these hikes safely and comfortably, and I'm so unbelievably proud of my little man and my Squeaky one! The WPD is also Arn's first official ANKC title!
Arn decided we were on a role after finishing his WPD and thought he'd make me even more proud by bringing home all 3 Rally Novice passes for his RN title on the 18th of August. Gaining two titles in two very different disciplines in one weekend is not something I even thought we'd do, especially as I only took Arn and Dukino to the trial as a ring practice day and to support the club! In typical dramatic Arn Monster fashion he gained his last pass with a score of 98/100 in the absolute pouring rain. He is very fond of the blankie teddy that he received as his 3rd place prize as well!
The following weekend had us make a day trip to Hamilton on the Sunday to catch up with friends and finally get ourselves back out in the show ring for the day! Arn received a lovely critique and RuDCC, Wunjo was super naughty and bunny hopped her way around the ring after an almost perfect practice run, and Dukino brought home her first neuter of breed despite her complete lack of undercoat! Wunjo & Astrid also got to have some fun in the ring with Leesa. Wunjo went in with her for Puppy Sweepstakes where she made several new awesome puppy friends, and Astrid got to be judged by her in our after show pretend ring because she was desperate to have a go even though she was just along for the car ride!
We also played a lot of ball games, and Astrid did a lot of hard yards with Astrid's Helping With Paperwerk ®!