05/23/2026
Words cannot describe how happy and proud I am with our crew this past weekend at Regionals. We had SOOO many first timers. They had either just moved up to Master, never been to a Regional or never to a venue this challenging. Let's just say they were well prepared and challenge accepted! Many Qs, plus so many runs that were darn near perfect. A ribbon is not always an accurate measurement of your success, hard work, discipline and drive. Your progress is. Your attitude is. Your game face is. And every single one of you went into the ring with the best dog, and left with the best dog. So, thank you. And in the words of Dr Suess, Oh The Places You'll Go!
Newbies to Regionals:
Finn: 1 Q in Hurdles, 3/4 in Master B
Jacqui: found rats, had fun
Fenrir: 2 Qs in Hurdles, 1/4 in Master A, 1st place large dogs
Junie: 2 Qs in Hurdles, 1/4 in Master A, 2nd place large dogs
Dakota: 1 Q in Hurdles, found rats, did lots it tunnels, had fun
Bogart: 2 Qs in Hurdles, 2 3rd places, 3/4 in Master B
Neo: 1 Q in Hurdles, 1/4 in Master B
Kai: 1/4 in Master B
Spire: 2 Qs in Hurdles, 2/4 in Master B
Lizzie: found rats, posed, had fun
Link: found rats, had fun
Tank: found rats, was afraid of a fly, had fun
Not so Newbies:
Chloe: found rats, had fun, Judge's Choice Award
Oreo: found a rat, messed with his dad, had fun
Maggie: 3/4 in Master B, 1 3rd & 2 4th places small dogs, 6th out of 50 Teams-Team Biggie Smallz
Girl: 1/4 in Master B
Pup: 1/4 in Senior B, RATSX title, 2nd place
Kane: found rats, had fun
Nathan: 2 Qs in Hurdles, 3/4 in Master B, 2 2nds & a 3rd place large dogs, 6th out of 50 Teams-Team Biggie Smallz
Allie: 2 Qs in Hurdles, 1/4 in Master A, 1st place & HIC
