Darian Snow Bear

Rupert's Kennel name is Darian Snow Bear and as you can see he lives up to his name very well, It's very difficult at the moment as we have about 1 foot of snow settled everywhere we go so Rupert rather likes it outside and as a preference will just play and roll about in the snow rather than sit by the comfy fire! Because of the snow there hasn't been any agility training for a couple of weeks but Steve has made me 2 sets of 2x2 weaves so from Friday onwards our indoor weave training starts. I have decided for the first few sessions to really work on the entrance to the first two weaves from any angle and hopefully increase to 2 sets of 2 weaves and so on until we have a full set of 12 but hopefully by the time we get to moving the first two sets closer together we will be back to training outside. (fingers crossed).
Rupert and I would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and New year and hope Santa brings you all you wish for - Rupert is wishing for more snow GGgggrrrrr..

What a Star

I'm so Pleased with Rupert's progress, last night at Clubs Christmas Party was the first ever time he has performed in front of a crowd! and he didn't let me down, he was slightly nervous on the start line, but once I reassured him he was rock solid. I thought I would be nervous with people watching but not at all, I had my mind totally focused on Rupert and never gave the spectators a second thought and he rewarded me with 2 super cross behinds and his first ever pull in! it was a little messy but that was me panicking rather than him and it resulted in a pole down! but what a star he was. I have to say it's all down to Jo and her time and patience which she gives for free!
Rupert will be 12 months old at the end of December and although rather earlier than I had anticipated I have decided to begin his 2x2 weave training during the Christmas break - the reason for this is purely a time issue, I have 11 days off work it's that simple! Ideally I would have left it a few more weeks, but I think he is more than ready to have a go, obviously if I feel its too much I'll just practice the basics but I have a feeling as usual Rupert will set the pace and it will be up to me to keep up. I hope to keep a diary of our progress - good and bad so keep watching, and feel free to add any comments which you feel may help.