What an amazing day! Today I loaded up Ame, Haru, and Chise for a CAT event in Marion, Ohio. I was a bit nervous for a couple reasons. It was Ame's potentially last run needed for CAX, assuming nothing weird happened. It was Haru's first official CAT, who was gone to NH for a while last summer and hasn't done fast CAT for almost two years. Lastly, it was Chise's "redemption CAT" as I called it, to see if her NQs last fall were really her being bored of the game or if she was just tired that weekend from all the travel. I got all the answers and am so proud of the dogs. First up, Ame flawlessly passed her two runs. She stayed focused on the lure with her effortless run and got her CAX with ease. It wasn't much of a surprise, but I'm still so excited we finally managed that feat of CAX that has seemed so far away for so long! Second, Haru passed both his runs! He was crazy for the lure but he did "lose it" midway on both runs. I was able to direct him back to the lure both times and he finished with gusto. Lastly, Chise did not pass her runs. She ran out into the field chasing the lure and got a case of the zoomies both times. She recalled beautifully but would not get back on the lure regardless of my attempts. Despite that, I can't help but chuckle at this cute little Chise recalling to me, spinning around to sit on my feet, and looking up at me with a giant satisfied grin on her face. She may be done with CAT but she's still my precious Chise. We walked away with 4 out of 6 Qs and all the dogs had an absolutely wonderful time. Then to top it all off, I got news from my wonderful breeder at Sibersong Sleddogs that her final picks were chosen from the litter I am getting a puppy from, and that Ava is officially ours. We leave next week to bring her home!
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This past Tuesday I went to a local emergency vet where Uta, Haru, and Natsu donated blood. How it works is the dogs are first screened for any health concerns in their blood, which my boys tested clear for everything last fall. Then they donate twice a year one pint of blood depending on how they handle it. My boys all did fine. They can donate up until the age of 9. The perks are the free blood screening and also a voucher for the initial check in cost of emergency care for each dog if they ever need it. I am so proud of my boys for being on their best behavior!!
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