Runquick Agility Poodles: June 2011

Monday, June 20, 2011

So once again I have been relegated to being the cheering squad while Zippy runs. I am working on getting back into shape, but Mom says I cannot compete until I have worked my way back up to practice running whole courses at 20" (I can jump one or two 22" jumps for obedience, but have been running practice runs at 12". At least she is practicing with me again, so that's good.

Anyway, on Friday, Mom and Zippy did pretty good but didn't have clean runs. But on Saturday, Zippy finished BOTH her open JWW and her open standard titles, so she is now an EXCELLENT dog. She is pretty pleased with herself. Mom says that they now need to work on building up speed as well as consistency (including tighter turns).

Here is Zip's JWW run:

Yesterday we hung out at home while mom tried to catch up on her work, so no more legs. Hope everyone else had a good weekend!

Love
Jazzy

My Best Friend

I see you running across the field --
  playing with the others,
  Chasing balls, squirrels, possums, cats --
      you're not picky.
  Always the chaser -- never the chased.

I see you greeting the children
  as they run to you --
  They see you as a big, fluffy toy.
  You don't even growl when they pull your tail
      and your ears.

I see you greeting your friends --
  always smiling
  that look of pure delight
     when they rub your ears.

I see your "hummingbird" tail -
 wagging furiously
 as you locate something/ someone
     in the bushes.

I see you sleeping -
 your arms outstretched
     as though you were praying.
Have you found Him?

Has He taken you into His arms
 and told you what a good dog you are -
 and what a good job you did
     getting me not just to love you -
 but teaching me how to accept your love?
Has He said - well done, good
 and faithful servant?
Has He given you another field
     with green grass
 and balls, possums, squirrels and cats to chase?

You are free, now
 my puppy.
You are not bound by your old, tired body -

Go in peace, then.

And remember --
 you will always be
     my buddy, my pal,
     my love,
     my best friend.


This blog is dedicated to my best friend, Moose - Standard Poodle, who taught me how to be loved.  Rest well my friend.

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