Wicca and I had a pretty great year. Probably one of our best. We were working as a team for the most part, and had some really spectacular moments. I love this little dog to bits- she is all heart. It has been an amazing journey with her.
Although it is earlier than planned, Wicca is retired from Agility. Instead we will maybe take up tracking, or something else a little easier on a crazy corgi body. We will see how the rehab pans out and go from there. She won't be turning into a couch potato anytime soon- she will be kept busy learning new tricks, maybe working on some more utility exercises (minus the heeling). There is a lot of things that we can play at. Wicca enjoys training so much- we will definitely keep it up.
I am very thankful to have had such a great agility partner. She taught me a lot, and has made me a better trainer. I remember her young crazy days, the same as I remember her last trial- as crazy as ever. It was always a rush to step to the line with her.
In Rally Wicca was always a high 90's dog. She has had more than a few perfect scores over the years. Her focus, and enthusiasm in the ring made her great fun to trial. In very limited (Three Weekends!) trialing she earned top Cardigan in Canada, and a surprising #10 dog in Alberta! Imagine if we were diehards! At this point she is retired from Rally aswell- she only needs one more combination leg for her RAE title. Time will tell if she will be able to go back in the ring. Heeling has done a number to her neck.
Here is the break down from our very awesome year.
2011 AAC Results- according to her Stats Page
22 Qualifying Runs
8 Trials (plus Steeplechase at Regionals)
3rd Place 6" Specials AAC AB/NWT Regionals
Titles Earned
Masters Jumpers Dog of Canada
Agility Trial Champion of Canada!!!!
Bronze Excellent Standard
Bronze Excellent Gamble
Bronze Excellent Snooker
Bronze Excellent Steeplechase
Versatility Bronze
CKC Rally Obedience - according to Canuck Dogs
#10 Dog in Alberta
#1 Cardigan in Canada
12 Qualifying Scores (3 Weekends!!!!)
77 Points (Canuck Dogs) Multi High in Clas
One perfect Score (100)
CKC Agility
One Q at the LDKC Trial- moving her to Intermediate. Earning her AGNS.
CKC Scenthurdle Racing
Scenthurdle Dog Champion!
I am so incredibly grateful for this dog. I don't think I say that enough.
7 comments:
Wow, you both are amazing with your accomplishments. Well done.
I <3 Woo. Think there are bumper stickers that say that?
there isn't Jen, but there should be.
She is one doggone fantastic dog, and you are one dedicated, loving trainer! Kudos to you both!
Wow. What a career. What a LIFE!! That YOU gave Wicca. :op
Retirement.... Is such a BITTERSWEET word, huh? On one "paw", Wicca is done. FINISHED. With no turning back. On the other paw, her career has provided YOU with SO MANY MEMORIES!! ;-D
what achievements
and what respect and love you share mutually - good for you for doing was is right for her
hang in there I'm sure it was tough to do
Another Amazing year for you and Wicca. We will all miss seeing her in agility but I'm sure the two of you will have some other wonderful accomplishments.
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