Kaiden and I continue to run as a team… even when we don’t “Q” – we are running well. This past weekend we “Q” – 72% of the time… which is pretty good! We didn’t Q when he left the table early and dropped a bar in three runs (one time it was all on me!).

What is most exciting is that we are running well… it feels like we are as one! I’ll tell you it is the very best feeling! He is reading me well… and I am being timely in my info to Kaiden (at least this week – HaHa!!). Running well like this is the best 30-40 seconds… it gives you such a rush! It’s a moment in time when things stand still… and it is just you and your dog. It’s that bond you both have with each other that is spectacular! It’s that link with your dog – that makes all the work you have put into training so worthwhile! I think that is why I continue to run… it is a feeling that you find no other place – you and your dog! How blessed I am!!

Now – Kaiden and I are still working for the invitation to “Invitationals.” The top five dogs of your breed are invited… Kaiden is presently #1 by some 800+ points! In the process – we have gotten three MACH’s (Masters of Agility Champion) and moving very close to our “Grand Champion!’

MOST of all though… we are working together – as one!! Love you little Kaiden!!

Kaiden jumping at the Pinnacle trial (March 25, 2023)