Here we are 3 days into 2012 and I am feeling compelled to set some goals for Diva and I. I have never been one to stick to New Years resolutions so hopefully this year will be the year I finally stick with it (that might be a resolution in itself? :)). Diva did some nice things in 2011 with very limited trialing. She earned a CD, RN, RS-N, JS-N, GS-N, JS-O, 2 legs to her RS-O, 1 leg to her GS-O, JS-E, 1 leg of STDd, and she qualified for novice Obedience Finals in ASCA. She also earned her first leg in HTAD I sheep. As far as training goes she worked cattle and ducks for the first time in 2011 and did her first stock clinic.I often say I wish we had accomplished more but when I really step back and see it for what it is I am proud of what we did get done. Diva is just a fun happy dog to work with and a joy to train.
So for 2012 I have some lofty goals but I think that Diva is capable if I can budget in the money and time for trialing. This year is going to hopefully be the year of the WTCH! I have marked my calendar for 3 or 4 large weekends of stock dog trials and if we can pull it off that should do it. Is it ambitious, yes, but the idea is to finish the started and open titles in early spring and then train through late summer and move into advanced for the two trials that are within driving distance in August. I would also like to get an FTD, RA, RE, RS-E, GS-E, and start working on an ATCH. I have debated about ending her Obedience career as she doesn't seem to enjoy it all that much but for now I think I will wait and leave the door cracked. A CDX doesn't seem unobtainable and if I am already at a Rally/Obedience trial then what the heck ;).
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