tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310719118042948190.post8025102036103445894..comments2023-04-26T01:40:12.013-07:00Comments on Secret's Journey: Kizzy's First Trial!Karissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01605123382073277736noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310719118042948190.post-26173533386497431152013-12-19T13:39:25.589-08:002013-12-19T13:39:25.589-08:00Thanks! :o) I think it's easier when you KNO...Thanks! :o) I think it's easier when you KNOW things are not anywhere near perfect and don't have any expectations of getting a Q. lol My number one goal was for her to have a fun experience and try to avoid the ring stress that both Kaiser & Secret went through. Sometimes things derail and you have to stop to refocus, but at this stage of the game she's only going to make mistakes because A: I haven't taught her yet or B: I didn't handle it properly. Trials are not the time nor place to train either of those things, so just run and have fun!<br /><br />Now we'll just see if I can continue to run her like this or if I'll get greedy. :o) Hopefully I stay strong and continue to do what is best for Kizzy.<br /><br />I have a feeling that she will end up being a fairly good mixture of Kaiser and Secret. I think she'll have more of Kaiser's speed and love for the game but will be a little less likely to choose her own path and, like Secret, follow me around the course a little more. Time will tell, I could be totally wrong! hahahaKarissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01605123382073277736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310719118042948190.post-37588089668716585642013-12-19T13:15:09.108-08:002013-12-19T13:15:09.108-08:00That was great! She has so much potential!
It is s...That was great! She has so much potential!<br />It is so hard with a new dog: do I go back & fix? Do I continue? Do I run like I train? Or do I babysit? ??? You made good decisions :)Merindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06084422735540499496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310719118042948190.post-38901150547803137322013-12-13T00:25:33.087-08:002013-12-13T00:25:33.087-08:00lol.... That's Lorne for you. The fact that he...lol.... That's Lorne for you. The fact that he was judging played a large part in my decision to throw Kizzy in this trial. He's so easygoing and understanding, especially with new dogs. When Secret was first starting out, he was one of the first judges she encountered who was in the ring with us (most NADAC judges stay on the outside of the ring). She was *freaked out.* Lorne actually had me stay after the trial and helped me work on this with her. He's just the nicest guy ever and not much bothers him.<br /><br />In general, I think most NADAC judges are going to be more forgiving to quirky novice Klee Kai behavior than those in AKC or USDAA. At least that's my perception and why I feel safer doing these trials with Kizzy to iron out a few kinks before hitting the big show. :) Plus you can't discount the great friends I have at these trials who are most understanding and have already been through the training of one Klee Kai with me. lolKarissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01605123382073277736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310719118042948190.post-74099867561382209432013-12-12T22:40:07.313-08:002013-12-12T22:40:07.313-08:00Kizzy sure had a good time it seemed. That has to ...Kizzy sure had a good time it seemed. That has to be the most laid back judge I have ever seen at about 35 seconds into the video, just kicking back resting on the dogwalk. I am glad you kept it flowing and happy even if it meant not going back to pick up obstacles she missed - I think that is the right choice at this early point - not a Q! Good job!Greg Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275468835940333887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7310719118042948190.post-39768986248950029642013-12-10T07:55:01.843-08:002013-12-10T07:55:01.843-08:00That was fun to watch Kizzy. I think she has some...That was fun to watch Kizzy. I think she has some serious potential once she learns how to focus and ignore outside stuff. :) Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149563376697532247noreply@blogger.com