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| My double Q ribbons and my Rally Novice Title trophy |
Friday morning was just like a normal day. I knew mom was not going to work because she was still around when the sun came up. Then a saw the bags of food and my travel bag. I knew then we were going somewhere. I got very excited. So mom put me and Sophie in the car, and Sophie told me if we see our travel bags, we are going to a dog show. Another dog show! I could not contain my excitement!
We got to this place after driving like forever. Mom put our crates up, and took us to pee. Then before I knew it, it was my turn to get in the ring. I did all the beginner novice exercises, except on the recall I was distracted by someone outside the ring, and mom had to call me a second time. But the judge told mom I still qualify. I earned a pack of salmon. Mom was upset at Sophie because Sophie went to her before she called 'come', so Sophie did not qualify. I told Sophie that we are dogs, we are not scared of people, plus we are German shepherds. I really do not know what she was thinking. Then I took a nap in my crate, and then it was my turn to go into the ring again. I was very tired when mom came and woke me up. I did not do very well but I still qualify and got my rally novice title. They also gave me a very nice trophy. Mom called dad and he told mom he was so proud of me! More chicken nuggets!
Then we packed up and mom drove us to the dog park. This was a hugh park. I was very excited, plus it was time for me to poop. I ran quite a bit even though it was hot. It is always fun to go to different dog parks. They all smell different.
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| Sophie and I playing on the hotel bed. |
Mom then stopped at this place, and roll down the windows and told us that she would be right back. She came back shortly with a rotisserie chicken. I instantly became hungry. We then checked into the hotel. We went inside this box and then it moved and it was pretty scary. Sophie told me it is an elevator, so we do not have to take the stairs. Ok, something new for me. We had sweet potato, some wet and dry food and the rotisserie chicken for dinner. Then Sophie and I played on the bed for a while before we went to pee before bed.
We woke up early Saturday morning. I had some waffle and egg in addition to my usual breakfast. Yum. Then we got to go to the park again. And then we went back to the dog show. I am so upset I did not qualify today because someone distracted me during the recall again. I did all the other exercises. Mom told me I am still a good boy. Sophie got up during the stay today because the judge was very close to her. She told me she did well in the off leash heeling because she was so scared so she stuck by mom. She did the stand for exam and sit for exam, but she said she had a hard time staying next to strangers. I assured her they will not go after her. She said she was very scared.
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| Sophie and I took a nap On the hotel bed. |
Just when I thought we are about to go home, I was wrong. Sophie told me that mom did not pack up, all she took were our bags. We were back to the dog park. Mom said we can play as long as we want, because we do not have to go back to the dog show. I was very happy I ran and ran with Sophie until I was very tired. I got inside the car and was dozing off when mom pulled into this place. Oh my goodness, mom got a bucket of chicken. It smelled really good. We got back to the hotel and mom gave me a piece of chicken breast for lunch. Sophie said that was KFC chicken and mom only gets them when we are on the road. That makes a dog show so much more fun. I was exhausted after lunch and Sophie and I napped on the bed with mom. We woke up in time for dinner, and mom had brought grilled hamburgers from home. I was more than thrilled. I cannot believe we were spending a second night at the hotel. But I miss dad.
We woke up Sunday morning, I got cereal in addition to my normal breakfast. Sophie did not like it but since it came with milk, which is my favorite, what is not to like? We went to the dog park to do our business again, and back to the dog show. Sophie was still scared. I think she just needs some more practice. I really do not think she knows she is a German shepherd. For me, I did all the obedience exercises and earned my second beginner novice Q. I knew dad and all my teachers would be proud of me. More chicken nuggets.
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| My second beginner novice ribbon |
Mom told us that we were done and we were going home. Mom put us into the car and started packing. We drove for a little bit and we pulled into the Golden Arches. My oh my, Sophie and I both got an ice cream cone. Mom told us that we were on our way home. She started driving and I started to doze off when I realized she started eating . Wait a minute, she got a fish sandwich! Fish is one of my favorites! I was wide awake, and mom ended up giving me several bites out of her sandwich. It was delicious, and time for a nap.
I was dreaming of all my adventures this weekend and when my next dog show will be. I was very tired and miss dad a lot.
