I finally claimed my independence again to be out to attend a dog event in Stadium Chin Woo, KL last Sunday. Jen was unaware that the dog agility competitions were reschedule to later afternoon. Ron had already mentioned that we should not be there too early as they were afraid that my energy bar will run low before the real competition starts. So there we were the three clowns sitting and waiting for 6 hours.
In between, we joined the Fastest Recall and I unfortunately got hit by a big Golden Retriever with no sense of direction making me tumbled and rolled twice on the floor. Jen was hit by that big dog on her stomach and yeah, with no apologies given from the big dog's owner. How unthoughtful! I was shaken but not stirred as I turned out to be the 2nd in line and the next semifinal run, from the fastest I became the slowest mo. I was too careful after the first incident. Jen was surprised why I was running so slow with my head low looking from left and right. Once bitten, twice shy.
When it comes to 60 weaving poles, Jen thought that I was ready but heck! I was too ready for the doggie treats and kibbles lying unattentively on the competition floor. Sorry Jen, I haven't had my breakfast yet and those treats were alluring and I was hungry. So after three tries, Jen gave up. Weaving is one of my favourite but food is my top favourite. Doggie like me just have to choose to survive.. Jen was nagging at me for not being attentive to her and well, it might help if the floor is clean from all these additions..
And after waiting for another 2 hours plus, my energy bar already sloping down the hill and just probably enough to manage for 2 runs for the Basic Jumper competition. Again, I waited for another half an hour for the organiser, judge and the participants to debate and to have the rules reannounced and course plan rearranged. My engine was so hot a few times that I barked out of excitement. Oh yeah, I don't bark unless I was extremely extremely excited.. My trainers haven't heard me barking all these years and only once on the training ground. That fine day I was too excited and run for four complete runs and off leash.. hehe.
Coming back to the Basic Jumper competition again, the time when everything is ready, my engine already cool down and I was at the edge of recharging my battery. My first run was with hesitation as I was clawing myself on the slippery parquet floor. Jen put me on leash for the first run because she knew that my focus was not there anymore. I was tired and I think I am focusing more on clawing for my safety than running the whole course. When it comes to second run, Jen decided to off leash me. I think she was exhausted too and decided not to push me too hard. At the end, I decided not to pursue the course and ran all the way to my resting area. Jen understood my signal and immediately crossed her arm to be volunteerily eliminated from the competition.
Jen told me in the car that she was proud of me for not letting her to pull the cow off me and the reason why she off leash on the 2nd run was for me to make my choice either to follow her to run the course together or I can decide to rest . Her sole purpose was to exposes me into indoor environment and both of them were happy about it.
I rarely sleep in the car but that day I slept like a log on Jen's arm when we were in the car. Oh boy! I was so mentally and physically tired and I stunk of pee pee from head to toe. Till now, Jen was still figuring if any big dogs are peeing on me when she is not looking..
Both humano did not captured any pictures as they don't see why they should do so. Place was terrible, smelly and crowded. And if any goody of you would like to contribute a few pictures of the event to me, please email me so I could post into this bloggie. Thank you and have a nice doggie day!
In between, we joined the Fastest Recall and I unfortunately got hit by a big Golden Retriever with no sense of direction making me tumbled and rolled twice on the floor. Jen was hit by that big dog on her stomach and yeah, with no apologies given from the big dog's owner. How unthoughtful! I was shaken but not stirred as I turned out to be the 2nd in line and the next semifinal run, from the fastest I became the slowest mo. I was too careful after the first incident. Jen was surprised why I was running so slow with my head low looking from left and right. Once bitten, twice shy.
When it comes to 60 weaving poles, Jen thought that I was ready but heck! I was too ready for the doggie treats and kibbles lying unattentively on the competition floor. Sorry Jen, I haven't had my breakfast yet and those treats were alluring and I was hungry. So after three tries, Jen gave up. Weaving is one of my favourite but food is my top favourite. Doggie like me just have to choose to survive.. Jen was nagging at me for not being attentive to her and well, it might help if the floor is clean from all these additions..
And after waiting for another 2 hours plus, my energy bar already sloping down the hill and just probably enough to manage for 2 runs for the Basic Jumper competition. Again, I waited for another half an hour for the organiser, judge and the participants to debate and to have the rules reannounced and course plan rearranged. My engine was so hot a few times that I barked out of excitement. Oh yeah, I don't bark unless I was extremely extremely excited.. My trainers haven't heard me barking all these years and only once on the training ground. That fine day I was too excited and run for four complete runs and off leash.. hehe.
Coming back to the Basic Jumper competition again, the time when everything is ready, my engine already cool down and I was at the edge of recharging my battery. My first run was with hesitation as I was clawing myself on the slippery parquet floor. Jen put me on leash for the first run because she knew that my focus was not there anymore. I was tired and I think I am focusing more on clawing for my safety than running the whole course. When it comes to second run, Jen decided to off leash me. I think she was exhausted too and decided not to push me too hard. At the end, I decided not to pursue the course and ran all the way to my resting area. Jen understood my signal and immediately crossed her arm to be volunteerily eliminated from the competition.
Jen told me in the car that she was proud of me for not letting her to pull the cow off me and the reason why she off leash on the 2nd run was for me to make my choice either to follow her to run the course together or I can decide to rest . Her sole purpose was to exposes me into indoor environment and both of them were happy about it.
I rarely sleep in the car but that day I slept like a log on Jen's arm when we were in the car. Oh boy! I was so mentally and physically tired and I stunk of pee pee from head to toe. Till now, Jen was still figuring if any big dogs are peeing on me when she is not looking..
Both humano did not captured any pictures as they don't see why they should do so. Place was terrible, smelly and crowded. And if any goody of you would like to contribute a few pictures of the event to me, please email me so I could post into this bloggie. Thank you and have a nice doggie day!
Got this pix from another site. Cami looks like a pussy cat from afar and Ron's hiding behind my back? We spent time waiting and waiting.. yawn.
Not forgetting if you are interested to read Jen's opinion on the course layout and her thoughts in shadow-agility site with the link in this bloggie. And now, passing my pen over to you Jen.
