News from Janice <jglosson@genevaonline.com>:
Annie is a silver mini poodle with Cushing's which has just recently come
under control. She is also a competitive Agility dog. Today, at the United
Kennel Club Premiere show, she won her class with a perfect score and was
second Highest Scoring Dog in the trial. Not bad for a Cushing's dog!!!!
Although she looks awful--silver head and ears and a black body with silky hair--I had tons of compliments on her speed and willingness to work. She does love her Agility work!
Annie's nephew who does not have Cushing's was in second place to her--also with a perfect score.
For those of you unfamiliar with Agility, the dog and handler run a course
consisting of 13-20 obstacles. The obstacles, which are done by the dog--off
lead, consist of jumps, tunnels, A-Frame, See-Saw, Dog Walk, Sway Bridge,
Swing Plank Pause Table and Pause Box. Least number of errors with the
fastest time wins. There are deductions for being over the set course
time. Although the obstacles are the same from trial to trial, the layout
of the course is totally different.
If you get a chance to watch an Agility trial, go for it. They are fun for the spectators and all dogs love them!