Hog Dog Trial

We had an awesome time today at the Hog Dog USDAA trial in Millersville, MD! It stormed all night so the grass was still very wet this morning. Soda was a trooper and did not mind at all! His first run was our very first time in P2 standard. I was a little concerned, but Soda did just fine. I didn't hold on to him long enough on the dog walk/tunnel discrimination - but that was my fault. He was awesome otherwise. He launched right off the end of the teeter. Whoopies! Of course, Super Soda was not phased. He kept right on hauling fluff butt around the course. Here are some pictures of his standard run our friend Rubina (Parker's mom) took.

Our next run was P1 pairs relay. We had no partner! Not only that, but the only other P1 dog was a 22 inch German Shepherd. It turns out, the odd couple made a great pair. We had to run with big dog time (a few seconds faster than little dog time). We Q'd and both dogs finished their P1 Relay titles! Here's the odd couple (photo by Rubina again):

The day wasn't over yet! The grass dried up and the sun came out. It was 87 degrees out when I went back to the car after the last run (parked in the shade with the dogs in it). Soda does not do heat well (he has some upper respiratory troubles). I wet him down a bit and off we went for P1 Snooker. We don't call him SUPER Soda for nothing. He had a lovely run, Q, and new title. Here's the video:

P1 Snooker run

We had a lovely day. I was very pleased to say there was not anything I was unsure about handling. Soda was fast, even in the heat. Things seem to be falling into place (thanks Audrey). Now to get packing for Nationals! 

Thanks Rubina for hanging out and taking photos. We miss trialing with you already! 

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