Oh What Fun!

Cooper participated at theNADAC trials this weekend.

The weekend in Arcadia, FL, was really fun!  I was a vendor at the NADAC dog trials at the Turner Agri-Civic Center just outside of town.  Saturday and Sunday were very long days, but happy faces of the dogs and their humans were all around me.  Dogs ran and jumped and tunneled delightedly, and their handlers jumped and cheered and whooped for their canine partners.  Each pair competed to "Qualify" - a "Q" - and ribbons were earned by the fastest three dogs in each event.  Dogs of all types and sizes showed their stuff.  They were a blast to watch!

The most barking happened when the "walking music" was played at the beginning of each event.  It seemed that the dogs were all singing along as their humans were out learning the new course.  Everybody experienced their share of nervousness and exhaustion, but I must say, overall, it would be tough to find a happier place!

I learned a new way to create a 4-braid leash.  My new friend Pam, who makes awesome collars, and leashes that are different from mine, showed me the trick.  I made several new leashes, two using the new method - garnering rave reviews!  Cool Ties and Cool Collars were hot sellers.