Last year, Axel was on the road chasing his championship dreams (ok, fine… my championship dreams). Freya and I were getting ready for her second UKC Rally Obedience trial, hoping to finish the first level and wondering if we could make it as far as the advanced titles.
This year, I’m wondering how to keep Axel busy and happy at home, now that he’s chased and caught that championship dream. Sometimes I think he misses showing. He’s a very “look at MEEEEEEEE” kind of dog. I don’t want to send him out to chase a grand championship, though.
This year, instead of working towards advanced titles with Freya, I’m wondering how to fix whatever went wrong over the spring, or whether to just let her retire. I wish she could tell me what she really wants, because I think it might not be the same as what I want.
(NaBloPoMo | November ’10: 10 of 30)
SPECIAL HIM!
If he likes to show, maybe this would be a good opportunity to learn to show yourself. He’s already finished, no pressure, it’s all in fun. Could be a great way to learn. Just sayin’. 🙂
Amanda, I like the idea in theory… I just don’t have enough confidence in my ability to safely show a large male Rottweiler that tends to be possessive of his mom! Maybe when he is older and a bit tired out… and ready for veteran’s class 🙂