LABRADOR NATIONALS!!!!

I just got back from Labrador Nationals in Bloomington IL. What an incredible time we had. We were showing agility, but wandered around and watched the breed ring, and obedience. Lots of raffles, of which we participated in, and we won one, and brought home an agility jump and a basket full of goodies!

Three days of agility for Belle. She was WONDERFUL!!! The first day we were not our best, but the weather was PERFECT for running labradors outside in agility. It was sunny and cool. However that night the rain came The grounds held up pretty good the first day, more handlers than dogs were having problems, and the contacts were rubberized so there was no slipping there. However the rain did not stop. Friday, was SO wet. We still ran but I have NEVER been so wet in my life out side of the shower.

Belle was a STAR!!! She finished her MXP (Master Agility Preferred) title, earned a third and first in standard and a second in one of her jumpers runs. She also got a double Q (qualifies in standard and jumpers on the same day) on Friday. It is her 7th double since the end of March, she needed six to qualify for AKC Nationals next March. She needs a total of 20 to earn her PAX title. She did not want to sit at the start line in the rain (can you blamer her?) but she held her stay standing. For a dog who won't go for walks in the rain, I was thrilled she would still play in the agility ring.

It was an incredible experience despite the weather. Next year Lab Nat will be in CA, doubt we will make that trip. I hope to go again some day, the people were so nice, and we saw MANY incredible dogs. I think we have FINALLY decided on our puppy breeder too. I can't wait until we get our next pup.

Sounds like you had a blast. Congrats on the title and job well done!I hope to make GSP nationals in 2011 as it will be in WI. Not too far from home. :-)

Cograts sounds like it was a fin time

Well done! Glad the weather didn't bother you guys too much. Sounds like a good time.