Keiran's First Official Agility Trial

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Keiran, who is 18 months old as of June 3, ran his first official, meaning non-FEO, let's earn Qs, runs today at my agility club's CPE trial. I love CPE for green dogs because of the easier courses and no weaves or teeter on the level 1 standard courses. It's a great venue to give both dog and handler a positive experience.

Today was also his first time running 5 runs in one day. He did extremely well and qualified in all 5 runs! He also earned his CL1-R, CPE Level 1 Standard, title. There were a few bobbles but overall I saw a LOT of positives. I'm very proud of the what he accomplished and see the amazing dog he's going to grow into.

Here is a link to all of Keiran's agility runs: https://goo.gl/photos/8NH8fHCcRjCELqUt7
 

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Congratulations Keiran!!!!!! You looked great. That looks like a really nice venue too. I've been wanting to try CPE. Several people have told me that it's a lot less pressure than AKC.
 
Congratulations to Keiran and you Silaria - every time I see you two doing agility together - so I get an desire to do it with Minnie.

You two are so lovely together so relaxed and even when Keiran make a small mistake his tail still wiggling.

It is really a pleasure for me to look at, thank you !!
 
Lanie said:
Congratulations Keiran!!!!!! You looked great. That looks like a really nice venue too. I've been wanting to try CPE. Several people have told me that it's a lot less pressure than AKC.
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@Lanie, I love CPE! And I love it specifically because it's perfect for someone that just wants to go ouy and have fun with their dog for the weekend.

Everyone I've met has been friendly and always willing to help someone with understanding a game's rules or even share strategy. I've often described CPE as the perfect venue for the weekend warrior. Message me if you want to know more about it.

@Hanne, thank you for that complement. It's taken a long time for me to get to that point.

My approach with Keiran's training is very different tha with Edan's. Keiran is getting ring experience very early. I go in with no intention to qualify or title but to stay with me, hit his contacts and have fun. We'll work on other things as he matures. In fact, though Keiran CAN advance to Level 2 Standard I am keeping him in Level 1 until he is more comfortable on the Teeter in general and with Weaves in competition. I am in no hurry with him.
 
Thank you, Ashley. Keiran's willingness to learn and work makes training and running with him such a joy. I am so excited to see how he matures into this sport. There is speed there and that will come with confidence.

I can't wait to see how he does on AKC courses, which are definitely more challenging than CPE.
 
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