In this post, I’d like to introduce you to Anette, she’s been coming to Camp Doggin’ It with her dog, Lexie, since 2013. In 2014, Blue joined in the fun. Some would say that Anette and Blue were a “meant to be” team. You see, Anette went to Lotsa Dogs Rescue to adopt a completely different dog but when she saw Blue, she instantly fell in love and the rest, as the saying goes, is history.
Blue with her Rally O ribbons! So what’s so special about their “history”? Well, last fall, they entered their first Rally Obedience trail, they did one run and scored enough points for a qualifying score. Those who trial, know how elusive the Q can be. This is even more impressive as they have never actually taken a Rally class. All their training came from taking Rally at Camp Doggin’ It with Nancy Trus. Anette chose Rally as one of the camp training tracks because it’s a good sport for somewhat reactive dogs (only one dog and handler team is in the ring at a time, dogs are a little less energy than some other sports). She was inspired to trial after she won High In Match at the Rally Fun Match held at camp.
Now, not all campers will enter a trial and Q after a weekend at Camp Doggin’ It but I’ve always believed that every dog and handler deserve the best instruction and that learning should be fun. After all, you may be coming to camp with your family pet but you may be leaving with a canine athlete!
Check out Anette and Blue's qualifying run.
Now, not all campers will enter a trial and Q after a weekend at Camp Doggin’ It but I’ve always believed that every dog and handler deserve the best instruction and that learning should be fun. After all, you may be coming to camp with your family pet but you may be leaving with a canine athlete!
Check out Anette and Blue's qualifying run.
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