SKC

Been really busy so bit behind with the updates. SKC was a good show shame about the handler. Monkey's first run was an Olympia qualifier and was a really nice course, I thought she would get round. Well was I wrong. Did the first bit lovely then pinged of the dog walk!! then didn't stop on the A frame after coming out of the weave consistently after ten poles I thanked the judge and left the ring OH Funky Monkey!! So spirits down she made a meal of it. Rhu tried hard getting two nice clears but did not get placed. So when home heavy hearted. As per norm I start to analyze what went wrong go over and over it in my head. Did I keep my hand up and change at the right time Eh no. But took no responsibility for her mucking up her weave, well until Kenny pointed out that she is still relying on me to help her and I am not helping her. She needs to learn now she goes in and stays in, so need to practise. I blame hubby (got to blame someone) for not doing enough to give me some free time to train!!! Any excuse to make me feel better. Also thought long and hard about my fitness and lack of stamina. I weigh out all their food each mealtime, don't give human food, all dogs eat toast and butter don't they? Am careful with amount of treats, hugs are nicer. Vary exercise level no less than 3hrs a day, on top of going to the field as all the dogs don't compete. Always ensure they are warmed up before they go into the ring. What do I do? Eat rubbish!! no time so it's the good old Mars bar and packet of crisp diet whilst on the hoof. So it is time to look at my own fitness and make some changes to be able to have bursts of energy when I need it most and still be able to breath. I have also been working hard on being more aware of my handling not doing things at top speed but trying to have a flowing run. The change in attitude of Monkey towards agility is phenomenal, even thou she can be a Funky Monkey sometimes.