SoloRiver Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 Solo finished his very first title today with two qualifying runs and two fourth places. So, his name is now officially Ashfall Solo River CGC, TN-N (NADAC Novice Tunnelers) Those of you who do agility probably think that the TN-N is not that much of a title, but anyone who knows Solo knows that this is a pretty big deal for him. He's a dog who runs like a champ in practice but thinks judges at trials are bogeymen who are clearly out to get him. The most important thing is that Solo had two good runs today during which he was totally indistinguishable from all the other zillions of Border Collies at the trial rather than being the weird red dog who spooked at the judge. Yay, Solo finally has some rosettes to hang up next to Fly's sheepdog trial ribbons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Woohooo! Way to go Solo! (Hope we mere mortals are still allowed to refer to him just as Solo. ) Seriously, Melanie - that is such a tribute to the work both you and Solo have put in to getting him to that point where he can perform in that situation (which must be pretty scary for him - each time he came out of a tunnel I can imagine he would feel he had to check where the bogeymen were.) If Fergus knew about Tunnelers, it would be his vision of heaven - but sadly, there aren't enough tunnels in this state yet to run a tunnelers course. Oh well, one day - and by then we might have enough impulse control (Fergus) and handling practice (me) to get round a course! Congrats again (hope Fly's nose is not too far out of joint.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Congrats to Solo! I know you have put lots of hard work and heart into this dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rave Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 YAAAAAAAAY SOLO and Melanie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Boyder Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Congratulations Solo! You showed them... Everyone knows Red dogs are braver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheri McDonald Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Way too go Solo!! Melanie that is just the coolest thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Goosey Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deafbat Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 how awesome!!! go Solo!! and brava to you as well, Melanie, for all the effort that you've put into him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret M Wheeler Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 Good Job Melanie! Solo is a very lucky dog to have a skilled and loving owner like you. Congratulations Solo! Thanks for providing Melanie with one of the only real challenge she has ever faced.* *Phd notwithstanding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK dog doc Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 This is SO cool. Good for you - both of you! Not many owners would've had what it takes to make such a huge difference for this dog, but you and he together are like the dream team - neither of you would be where you are without the other (since it seems like you have learned so much from each other, and together). Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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