Tracking in MA - Oct 4/09

Heather · 10-06-2009, 07:39 AM

Rosie and I just returned from Massachusetts (10-hour trip one way). We had a great visit with her "first family" (her breeder) and we took part in the Pioneer Kennel Club's tracking test on Sunday.

Six dogs were entered (2 Labs, 1 Dalmatian, 1 English Cocker Spaniel, 1 Mini Long Haired Dachshund and 1 White Shepherd). The weather was perfect (cool and damp but not raining) and the field conditions were very nice (fields had been cut maybe 3 to 5 weeks before the test) and the scenery was beautiful (just a nice bonus).

All six dogs passed, which is a rare thing! The pass rate for TD is usually a little over 50% but this test was exceptional! Great conditions, a well-run test, and all dogs & handlers came prepared. It was a beautiful thing...

Heather & <span style="color: #330099">Braehead's Briar Rose v Eis Haus, CKC UTD, AKC TD</span>

umzilla · 10-06-2009, 08:54 PM

Congrats!!

Heather · 10-12-2009, 03:32 PM

Thanks... turns out it was also a great day at a TD test in nearby Gardener, MA... 6/6 passed there too!

**Samba** · 10-12-2009, 04:06 PM

Incredible! And congratulations on your title!!!

10-06-2009, 07:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Heather Master Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 876	Tracking in MA - Oct 4/09 Rosie and I just returned from Massachusetts (10-hour trip one way). We had a great visit with her "first family" (her breeder) and we took part in the Pioneer Kennel Club's tracking test on Sunday. Six dogs were entered (2 Labs, 1 Dalmatian, 1 English Cocker Spaniel, 1 Mini Long Haired Dachshund and 1 White Shepherd). The weather was perfect (cool and damp but not raining) and the field conditions were very nice (fields had been cut maybe 3 to 5 weeks before the test) and the scenery was beautiful (just a nice bonus). All six dogs passed, which is a rare thing! The pass rate for TD is usually a little over 50% but this test was exceptional! Great conditions, a well-run test, and all dogs & handlers came prepared. It was a beautiful thing... Heather & <span style="color: #330099">Braehead's Briar Rose v Eis Haus, CKC UTD, AKC TD</span>

10-06-2009, 08:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
umzilla Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: IL Posts: 467	Re: Tracking in MA - Oct 4/09 Congrats!! __________________ Monster Dog Equipment http://www.monsterdog.net Vesta German Shepherds http://www.vestagsds.com Rock River Dog Sport Club, UKC http://www.freewebs.com/rockriverdogsport

10-12-2009, 03:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Heather Master Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 876	Re: Tracking in MA - Oct 4/09 Thanks... turns out it was also a great day at a TD test in nearby Gardener, MA... 6/6 passed there too!

10-12-2009, 04:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Samba Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: USA Posts: 6,449	Re: Tracking in MA - Oct 4/09 Incredible! And congratulations on your title!!! __________________ Carla and The Pack

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