…You wait for ever then two turn up at once.
Well I was all set to expound on the theme of how the dogs were so much more stylish than the humans at the 'Devana Fun Agility Show' last Saturday, but Gail said: "No no no Bertie, first you absolutely must tell them about your two clear rounds and the TWO rosettes you won".
Well really I don't see what the big deal is.
Apparently these things, with dangly ribbons I am not allowed to chew, are my prizes for coming 5th in the first agility class of the day and 3rd in a later one.
Perhaps I should also mention that there were at least forty dogs in each class (grades 1-3) and that I came ahead of lots of those big swotty collies who normally like to hog the limelight at such events.
Well on to more interesting things. Can you believe that one of those poor collies has a pig for an handler?
Another pup ran around the course guided by Friesian cow, but Gail's photo of her came out all blurry, so I can only show you this particular farm animal part covered by an anorak, in conversation with her similarly clad friend Miss Piggy...
When I tell you that one of the judges was The Incredible Hulk…
…I'm sure you will, like me, be relieved to see that at least the pups maintained their sense of dignity and were tastefully and smartly attired.
PS from Gail: I would like to thank all our lovely trainers and fellow trainees at Deeside Dog Agility Club. Without their support, encouragement and advice on handling Bertie in the competition ring, I would long ago have thrown in the towel...
Smart AND athletic! That Adi is a lucky girl!
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The dogs definitely came out with dignity. We think there should be treats or a huge bone to come with those Rosettes. Congratulations, Bertie, fantastic effort!
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
Twa rosettes ! Bertie you're a wee stunner .
ReplyDeleteSuch an athletic dog , nice to meet you and welcome to our blog :)
ReplyDeleteBravo Bertie good on you. Have a terrific Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
I love that pictures of you Bertie with your rosettes, nose in the air and do I detect a slight tilt of the head ?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Bertie. Don't be so dismissive of those rosettes. You did an amazing job and should be proud.
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Dexter
Oh my you should be very proud of those rosettes and you wear them with great restraint and style
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Well done Bertie! What a great work to beat out many of those others. I hope you beat the one with the pig handler. That's not what pigs look like :-)
ReplyDeleteBRAVO BRAVO STANDING OVATION BERTIE.
ReplyDeleteI KNEW YOU WERE A PRIZE WINNER NOW THE WORLD KNOWS. THE ROSETTES ARE LOVELY..I THINK YOU NEED TO ADD THEM TO YOUR HEADER!! JUST SAYIN'
SO MOM AND I WANT TO KNOW IF GAIL WAS DRESSED UP LIKE THE OTHERS? MOL MOL MOL
HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF
Love the costumes. Congrats on such a great achievement! Lee and Phod
ReplyDeletewell done bertie !!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYes Bertie, the dogs were quite well dressed and very handsome. But OH! the indignity of having to compete with your handler dressed as a PIG! Or a COW.
ReplyDeleteWe congratulate you on your rosettes, and Gail on her choice of attire.
gus n teka
Wowser! You make all us WFTs very proud! Mom has a question though... what was Gail wearing?
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Just Harry
BRAVO, Bertie!!! I knew you could do it. That's grreat!
ReplyDeleteDOUBLE BRAVO and DOUBLE CONGRATULATIONS to you Bertie. YOU did Grrrrrrrrreat buddy!!
ReplyDeleteWell done Bertie, very chuffed for you and Gail.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Bertie, even 3rd makes the peeps look like fools, Hey, keep up the good work, you can out do them others for first!
ReplyDeleteThe Mad Scots
You go Bertie! One for each ear
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OMD Bertie.... I for one could NOT have concentrated on my agility course if there were handlers looking like pigs and cows .... those humans!!! BOL!! I'm also so proud of you for out-do'ing those show off collies - we have the same problems over here!!! And one more thing, if YOU won those ribbons.... YOU CHEW EM' .... what else are they good for???
ReplyDeleteTail Wuggles, Rubie xxx
Congratulations Bertie. I'm glad Gail didn't throw in the towel and now has your two rosettes to show for HER efforts, as if you are anything like me you would have tried to eat the towel and then she wouldn't have anything!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you Bertie. A smart and well trained dog, and properly attired human for a mum. And lovely too I bet.
ReplyDeleteBertie you got ribbons and that paper says you took third place ~ well aren't you the over achiever!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Bertie you should be number one in my book.
Thanks for being a friend
Sweet William The Scot
Nice work, Bertie! And yes I agree, silly humans in silly costumes!
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Oh my dog Bewtie
ReplyDeleteCongwatoolashuns on those wibbons, even if you can't chew them i think that is a soopew achievement..i pawsonally have nevew won anything now gone to school..hoomans simply can't cawwy off those outfits like us woofies can..
I am so thwilled that we will be on the same detective team..wif yoow skientific knowledge and my detecting skills..no pawpawtwaiyow will get away
Smoochie kisses
Asta
Bertie, you done us WFTs proud! Well done!
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ReplyDeleteWoooohooooooooooooooooo! (I did the howling for you &*>) Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Great job, Bertie! My fur-cousin Oz is thinking of taking up agility; perhaps you'd care to share some of your winning tips in a dedicated post?
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of tips, DD would like to thank Gail for her tips on London. He could not use the Barclays Cycle Hire scheme because a credit card with a UK billing address was needed. He tried to use the address "10 Downing Street" but for some reason the transaction was denied. He did, however, get to walk in several of the parks; in Green Park he was lucky enough to admire a couple of police doggies from a K9 unit as they chased each other on their break. I'm going to share the whole story in a dedicated post as soon as I can muster some typing help around here.