January.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas ~ I sure did :) Time with family is most important and we had a wonderful few days. Above is a picture of Camryn, she was a blast this Christmas......


We have had some very unseasonable temperatures this winter and it continues into January... Yesterday was +9!! That is crazy to me.....I hear though that the cold weather is just around the corner next week...
I'm off work all next week so going to concentrate on my basement and get that organized. I want to make a sewing corner as well as a photography corner. Lots to organize but will be nice when it's all done.
Doing tons with the dogs ~ Rayne is continuing training in agility and I am so proud of her. She is a smart little lass and I'm hoping June she will be ready to enter our first trial together. I refuse to enter a trial until I can trust that my dog is confident enough.... too many bad things can happen and then need to be fixed by rushing. So we are just gonna keep training away and having fun. I constantly remind my students that the dogs did not choose to do agility, yes they enjoy it but they don't choose to pack up and drive to the arena so whatever they give us is all a bonus. So, even though I can get frustrated I always keep that mantra playing through my head and it keeps me focused on having fun with my crew!

Everyone have a great day!

Merry Christmas

To family & friends!! Happy Holidays and I hope everyone has a fantastic new year and many great adventures in 2012!!

Jackie, Meg, Rayne and Family

Moving.........

Not only are we moving into December but our family is moving back into town this weekend. After 2 wonderful years on the acreage we decided a flip was in order ~ We sold our house and are moving back into town with plans to rebuild on another piece of land in the next year or two.
I'm looking forward to being in town and avoiding the winter driving across the highways, so far the weather has been very mild but I'm sure it won't stay like that till April....
So, I will be very happy next week when I'm all settled in our new home.

Headed to Cold Lake AB this past weekend for an agility fun day. Was great to get away with great friends and work the dogs. Rayne did pretty good ~ She has lots and lots of learning to do yet but I see so much promise in her......

Meg had an interesting day as Camryn decided she wanted to be out on course and of course Meg was called into duty. Meg was a trooper checking in with me after Camryn gave each command.... I felt like a puppet master ~ directing Camryn what obstacle to go to next and then making sure Meg followed...

I hope that Camryn stays in the doggie world and we can travel to many doggie events together....

Still waiting for my little blue doggie to come into season so I can get my Walker puppy.... dreaming everynight about the new additions :)

Another weekend of trialing :))

Meg was good as gold again... Competing in 6 runs and qualifying in 5 out of them ~ earning 3 titles this past weekend!! Now if she would only listen to me and come into season........ I am eagerly awaiting as I'm so excited for my next pup! And we have so many great homes lined up.......

Rayne has been participating in agility classes and doing amazing! She has impressed me so much and reminds me of her daddy in every way. She is smart and quick and is loving all the equipment. I'm very excited about our competition career together...

Spent last week packing for our big move back into the city, I'm sure not going to miss the drive in on the icy roads. Will really like not having to plan an extra 1/2 hour for the drive.... but will miss country living, but my hubby already has our next house built picked out so I don't anticipate we will not be in the city long.

Stay warm and have some hot chocolate :)

Agility Trialing Again!!

Well, after 2 years away from agility (doing a few demo's and practices here and there) Meg and I entered a full weekend of trialing. She is such a good girl, qualifying in almost everything and always trying her heart out :) I love this little dog so much. Looking forward to more trialing with my little blue doggie.

I find myself reflecting alot about Ice. I miss him so much ~ 7 years was not near long enough with him........ I think of my dogs now and truly know that every day is a blessing with them cause you just never know.......

Still haven't found a house ~ who knew there wouldn't be anything available!! Good thing the couple purchasing our home aren't in a hurry!!

Enjoy the fall peeps, days are going by fast........

Seize YOUR day

October

Holds a new exciting litter on the way (I hope) Meg is due in season sometime soon and I couldn't be more excited to welcome another generation of Vispera puppies. Meg did such a great job with her last litter and all the pups are doing so well I'm excited about my new little puppy.
October is bringing changes to us, as we are in the search for a new house!! We sold our acreage to a wonderful couple with 2 little girls and decided to come into town for a few years until we find the perfect piece of land. So, house hunting here we come.
As well just came home from a 3 day grooming seminar with some of the worlds best groomers. It was truly inspiring, so glad I was able to take it in. Learned lots about running a grooming salon and how to do the little things and make your salon stand out.
Excited about the future :)

saying goodbye........

Is never easy ~ In August we said goodbye to a wonderful freind, sidekick, babysitter and one of the greatest aussies I have ever met and had the wonderful opportunity to share my life with. Ice left us after a short battle with Cancer.......it was quick and took him swiftly. We will miss him dearly.

Things are moving quickly into September already ~ was planning on going to a herding clinic the first weekend in Sept but life got in the way... So sad and dissapointed I missed out on Dave & Trudy Vicklund and their invaluable teachings, but also on the great company a herding clinic provides.

Looking forward to a few things over the next few months (Meg x Walker litter) Camrose show and also the Lloydminster show where I get to watch 2 friends take their Rottie pups in the ring for the first time :) I know they will do great!!

Still enjoying taking pics whenever I can and feeling my way around photoshop..it's a lot to learn but it's coming :)