19/04/2026
Been a bit quiet on the posting front, partly cos I've not had much footage, partly because I'm busy and partly cos its not good news and I don't want to 😅
The last indoor Pawsability show of the winter led to all bar one Es. In our jumping rounds this was my decision as I could see that she was looking at dogs in the other ring and I just wanted to keep her focused on the task at hand. Weaves are a challenge for her at the moment and are a source of frustration for me 🫠
We had a course running workshop on Thursday where she was wonderful and I've included a highlight reel because I needed to focus on the good 😅 I ended the session feeling loads more optimistic about Wallingford yesterday. Alas, the worry of her running out of the ring and being so exhausted from the whole day meant we were all Es I will say they were all my fault as I just couldn't get my head in the game.
Then today we were at Sherborne obedience show, one of my favourites and our first obedience party of the year. We trained an A round which went about how I was expecting, very pleased with her retrieve! Unfortunately I had a complete moment training her in pre beginners and burst into tears because I felt like I was letting her down and just couldn't dig myself out of the hole 🙈 I scratched our beginners round, went home, ate ice cream and have thought of some things to help with my end of the lead and am looking forward to seeing my trainers this week to come up with a game plan. It may be a break from competing but I think I'm too in my head right now to make that decision so I'll sit and think on it for a few days.
Not posting for a pity party, just sharing to remind others that we all go through phases of feeling like we aren't good enough/should do more for our dogs. You aren't alone and I can promise you ice cream helps
