I really cannot complain about the past two months. I could highlight our stellar Q-rate, but what I've really been impressed with is how focused and consistent Zoe has become. I also think I have improved greatly in reading what makes her run better and being where I need to be to help support her. I enjoy the fact that CPE agility is challenging, but never so much that I doubt we can meet the challenge. Right now, we are 8 runs away from our C-ATCH, which is CPE's Agility Trial Champion title. If Zoe keeps up her pace, we should be able to accomplish this towards the end of the summer. It would have been really exciting to get our CATCH at the CPE Nationals event next month, but we would need at least one more trial before that to do so. Either way, the Nationals event should be a blast and I am really looking forward to meeting more people who enjoy the sport of agility.
This past weekend I also got the opportunity to run Breeze at a Fun Run again. She did great this time and being on turf, there were far fewer distractions than in the horse arena. She hit her contacts beautifully and did a nice job following my lead. I can really see the difference, however, between her and Zoe because our teamwork is not quite solid yet. I am still learning what handling works for her and she is still learning how to read my cues. At this point, it's just going to take practice. She seems to really be enjoying the game and I am excited to start her in competition this summer. Thankfully, spring is finally here and we can start practicing in the back yard again!!
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