Six months later

Happy spring fellow dogsters! It's been six months since I was last able to check in on you guys and a few big things have happened since the last time I posted. I am still competing in agility with Mommy and now my bratty little sister is competing too! Rhyval is turning into a better agility dog than I am - or so Mommy says. Pfft. Rhy definitely seems to like it and her little legs are going as fast as they can (while she beaks off at Mommy when on course). She's running only a second or two slower than me on some of the courses so I have to admit she's pretty impressive for such a baby dog. What a keener!

Agility has become the major focus in our house (since when is it not - BOL) as we get closer to the Regional and, hopefully, National Championships. Regionals are being held in the southern area of the province this year so we're going to be going on a road trip in about 6 weeks. Woohoo! Both Rhyval and I are entered in Regionals and the Steeplechase Challenge so Mommy will have twice the pressure this time. She says she isn't expecting much from Rhyval but I know she's expecting something from me. I am the veteran dog of the family so I guess I should be the one who can work under pressure. We shall see. I know I'll try my best and I guess that is all Mommy really wants from me. Nationals are being held in Ottawa so Mommy is still undecided if we are all going to be heading back east again or not. It's a big deal to travel that far two years in a row. Money is still a big issue with Mommy working for herself doing websites and other design work. Times are tough for everyone so decisions are not being made lightly... especially since I was picked to represent Canada at the FCI World Championships this year in Austria. Yeah me! It's a huge deal to be going to Worlds as only the best of the best get picked usually. How I squeaked in I'll never know but Mommy is exceptionally proud of me nonetheless. ;-)

Beyond agility both Rhyval and I have been performing in a few dog shows this year and will be part of Superdogs at the Rainmaker Rodeo in a few weeks. Hopefully it won't rain as much as the name implies. BOL. It should be fun and I know that Mommy is looking forward to something other than agility for a change. She's so stressed about fundraising for the World Team that she needs to unwind and just have fun. I'm trying to show her how with lots and lots of fetch. Doesn't seem to be working so far. Hmm... might have to rethink that a bit.

Hope everyone is having a great spring with lots of tummy rubs, treats, and fun times with their Mommys and Daddys. Always thinking of you all.

Wagz n' Lix

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