ADIOS AKC AGILITY FOR 2015!

KK and I competed in our last AKC agility trial in Monroe, LA a few weeks ago. We were originally scheduled for at least 2 more trials, but I'm over AKC. I'm tired of the breed snobbery. I'm tired of the rudeness of the competitors...talking negatively about others dogs and running into you when walking a course and they can't even say 'excuse me'. Just the whole environment. It makes me question why I do agility. AKC folks are quick to say how USDAA has just terrible angle approaches to contacts...I saw quite a few of those that weekend. Then they want to say how hard it is. I think USDAA is meant to push you as a competitor and just makes you and your dog better competitors. Train, don't complain!!

I didn't want to be there. But I did use the weekend to work on KK's distance work. It is coming along nicely, especially since I haven't been able to practice with her due to the heat and yet another illness of mine. She is putting down some smoking times, especially against her competition that almost all have their MACH's, compete almost every weekend and are at least 7 years old. I think Miss KK held her own and showed her potential. We will go back to AKC in 2016, but it will be very limited. I have other goals for KK right now.

 

We have an USDAA trial coming up this weekend in Shreveport. I'm looking forward to it, however, I know I will be in pain all weekend. It seems once I get over one illness, something else happens. I'm currently facing a potential surgery and the timing couldn't be worse. Hazel and I are just 5 weeks away from our private beach wedding in Destin and honeymoon at Disney's Animal Kingdom. I just hope I get the correct diagnosis and the issue can be taken care of soon.

 

In the meantime, we will just continue living our life. The 3 younger dogs love playing. We often walk into the living room to see this! I wouldn't change my life for the world. I'm right where I'm suppose to be. :)