16/11/2025
Well, today was a super day of Rally, that's for sure! Holly's first HCIT!!
Holly went High Combined in Trial for Trial 1 at the Nanaimo Kennel Club's Obedience and Rally Trial today! She also earned a perfect score of 100 in her Excellent B run! I was utterly thrilled. There may have been tears, lol.
Holly loves to work and gives 110% in effort and energy... which means that it is a careful balance to not get too much exuberance in the ring. I also tend to "stress up" and so I went in the ring with my plan to really be mindful of focusing on pausing and connecting.
I was so happy with the results coming out of the ring both times as both runs felt wonderful and we balanced our nervous energy well. Yay! The very nice scores were a lovely bonus! Especially as I have been so busy with work and parenting this year that she has only been out to one other competition all year - back in May.
Many thanks to Judge Cheryl Bishop for recognising my pup and for your very nice, flowing courses! And, of course, many many thanks to the wonderful team of volunteers at NKC! I love coming down to this event - it's always so fun and incredibly well organized.
Off to bed for Day 2 tomorrow!