Flyball on ice and more NADAC!

I've always wanted to run the dogs in a flyball demo on ice at a hockey game and we finally got the opportunity! RUFF was invited to perform during periods 1 and 2 of a Colorado Eagles hockey game. Being on ice, we had to set-up a little different. Luckily they had a large piece of carpet that was rolled out under the box area. We rolled our racing mats out starting on the carpet and onto the ice. We had to put a few sand bags to help hold the mat in place on the ice and we all had to be careful and keep our dogs on the mats. We had a practice a week before and all the dogs did great. The night of the demo was no different and it went well! The crowd loved it and the Pepsi center was interested in seeing video from the event. Who knows - maybe they'll want us for an Avs game one of these days. Brisco was originally supposed to be in the demo, but I pulled him since his wrist was still healing and I didn't want to push it. Mariah got to run and had a blast!

Here's video from our flip recorder that Travis took:


The other highlight of February was hosting our annual Mountain Dog Sports NADAC trial out at Adams County fairgrounds. Entries were up from what they've been and we filled on Sat! We flew in Ed Scharringhausen from TX and we all enjoyed having him judge in CO. As always - my volunteers were amazing and everything ran really well! My parents helped with food and transporting stuff to/from the trial. It's much easier on me when they're around to help in the kitchen. :)

Mariah and Brisco ran well at the trial. Brisco went 5 for 6 on Saturday and was running great! He picked up 2 more regular Q's and may have had 2 more, but I tried the bonus lines and we missed out on Q's. We did get a 20 pt bonus Q in jumpers on Saturday. Jumpers is one of our favorite classes for bonus Q's since Brisco responds well to directionals. Mariah Q'd in all but one class. She's now fully qualified for 2011 NADAC Champs.


In my spare time I'm trying to get leash orders completed. I always seem to get a lot of orders at the beginning of the year. I also decided to surprise Trek's brothers and sisters and made leashes for them for their 1 year birthday. They were a bit delayed, but hopefully they like them.

March is going to bring another NADAC trial and hopefully more outdoor time with the pups! I'm excited for daylight saving time and more light in the afternoon!