The List... 2012

It is time once again for my yearly dog goal list. My instructor Donna Rohaus said it was good to make lists so that the tangible is right there in front of me. I like crossing off our accomplishments. It gives me a great sense of pride. The goals that aren't crossed off just make me work harder to do so. This year I have included ALL dog related goals, not just agility. So here I go with the list for next year...

1. Finish Piper's AKC MACH.

2. Finish Seeker's AKC MACH and MXF.

3. Finish Seeker's USDAA MAD.

4. Make a bigger dent in Seeker's USDAA ADCH.

5. Finish Seeker's ASCA ATCH.

6. Start Gem's serious agility and herding training.

7. Run Piper in CPE and reserve that venue just for HIM.

8. Have Seeker ready to run N/N Border Collie trials by summer.

9. Have Gem ready to debut in agility by Splash & Dash's USDAA trial in September.

10. Have Gem make her AKC debut at the Border Collie Nationals in October.

11. Do more nosework with Ceilidh because she LOVES it!

12. Get PTs on Kasey, Brenna and Tweed for Karen at the BCSA National.

13. Herding trial both Seeker and Gem at BCSA Nationals.

14. Win the Janet Larson Award for most versatile dog at the BCSA National with Seeker.

15. Step up Seeker's obedience and rally training so he will be ready to compete at the BCSA National.

16. Finish Piper's RAE.

17. Do more therapy visits with the boys.

18. Work on Gem's obedience so she can also take her CGC and TDInc tests when she is old enough.

19. Continue working through Ceilidh's reactivity issues with the exercises I was taught.

20. Spend more individual time with each dog.

Photo by Louis Ruediger

I am going to be very busy next year.... But they are SO worth it! Life is too short to live with regrets... Their lives are even shorter and while all the titles they will have earned won't matter when they are gone, what will count is the quality time I spend with each one while they are here...

Hug your furry ones and Have a Wonderful Holiday Season!!!

jan