Well, Thea had her last puppy agility class. The last two classes were the best classes she'd had. Instead of focusing on one obstacle and then getting back in line (waaaaay boring for a Cattle Dog mix) we actually worked a series of obstacles for each turn. Thea loved it. I think that being able to chain the obstacles, keeps her from over thinking it. It's just fun.
I'm not saying she was perfect, but she did a pretty darn good job for a 6 month old.
We're taking a short hiatus from school so that Thea can get spayed, but it was enough fun for both of us that I plan to sign us up for more.
I'm going to miss her classmates, some of whom you can see below.
Pictured are Moose, Bella, Saba and Maggie. Not pictured, but much enjoyed, are Julia and Toby. Hopefully I'll see them in future classes!
In unrelated news, I'm thinking about redesigning the ol' website. My last redesign was in 2005 and while I like it fine, I've been thinking about a little change. I've done a couple of very simple sketches.
I think I want to go back to having a clean white background and simple graphics. I'm playing around now and will see if I can come up with something that makes me happy.
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Ooooh! I look forward to seeing your new design.
I still like this one, but a clean white background and simple graphics would be a good change! :)
Posted by Arianne | September 11, 2007 8:01 AM
Posted on September 11, 2007 08:01
You SKETCHED those? I LOVE them! Consider this my very enthusiastic vote for those sketches to be in the new design!
And give Thea a good belly scratch for me for completing her class!! I can't even get my dog sit most of the time! ;)
Posted by Pam | August 27, 2007 11:56 AM
Posted on August 27, 2007 11:56
What cute sketches! :)
Posted by Ruinwen | August 27, 2007 11:07 AM
Posted on August 27, 2007 11:07
I love the sketches! Can't wait to see the new design!
Posted by Jody | August 27, 2007 9:08 AM
Posted on August 27, 2007 09:08
That sounds like fun. We don't have a dog, but I'd like to. We have a large Maine Coon cat, and I'm not sure how he'd react to another pet. He's pretty spoiled.
Cas
Posted by cassie-b | August 26, 2007 8:21 AM
Posted on August 26, 2007 08:21
I love the sketches of your babies! But, to be acurate, shouldn't they have some nice freshly spun on their noses?
Posted by Kathy in KS | August 25, 2007 4:55 PM
Posted on August 25, 2007 16:55
I love the sketches of your Dogs and you captured them to a tee...
Posted by Edna Hart | August 24, 2007 4:10 PM
Posted on August 24, 2007 16:10
Yay Thea! I just know she had a blast. Now you need an obstacle course for the back yard...
Posted by Julia | August 24, 2007 8:53 AM
Posted on August 24, 2007 08:53
Congrats to Thea (and mum) for completing the agility class. Well done! I heart the sketches of the girls!
Posted by Nonnahs | August 24, 2007 8:18 AM
Posted on August 24, 2007 08:18
Looks like a fun class!! It's always nice to start over :) Those are great pup drawings!
Posted by jessica~ | August 24, 2007 8:14 AM
Posted on August 24, 2007 08:14
Congratulations, Thea! I'm glad you two had so much fun!
Posted by seedless grape | August 24, 2007 6:21 AM
Posted on August 24, 2007 06:21
The sketches of the girls are great, but they should really both be modeling some knitting or crocheting. It is amazing how many skills you have. The only one you appear to be lacking is the ability to eat peas.
Posted by Roxie | August 24, 2007 5:36 AM
Posted on August 24, 2007 05:36
Your "simple" sketches look adorable!
Posted by Monika | August 24, 2007 4:57 AM
Posted on August 24, 2007 04:57
beware - agility is addicting! I started out with my cattle dog mix with one beginner class. we are now competing on a regular basis!!! :)
Posted by stacey | August 24, 2007 4:32 AM
Posted on August 24, 2007 04:32
Can't wait to see what you come up with. LOVE the "sketches" they look so professional!
Posted by Mary-Kay | August 24, 2007 2:33 AM
Posted on August 24, 2007 02:33
The sketches are amazing! Just like looking at photos of Panda & Thea.
Posted by Jaime | August 24, 2007 12:59 AM
Posted on August 24, 2007 00:59
So now you can sketch AND knit? Is there anything you can't do? Great sketches of the dogs-you really capture their personality.
Posted by Janet | August 23, 2007 10:57 PM
Posted on August 23, 2007 22:57
I like your Panda sketch :) Congrats to Thea for excelling in her class!
Posted by connie | August 23, 2007 10:33 PM
Posted on August 23, 2007 22:33
Hooray for agility! Yay Thea!
Posted by Janice in GA | August 23, 2007 8:52 PM
Posted on August 23, 2007 20:52
Man, I am so jealous of the agility classes. I need to look into that for Bella. Or maybe just some obedience classes.
Love, love, LOVE the sketches. You really captured their individual schmoo-ness.
Posted by Carrie | August 23, 2007 7:36 PM
Posted on August 23, 2007 19:36
Hey, incidentally, I don't know what you may or may not have change (if anything), but tonight was the first time in a long time that I got an actual confirmation of my comment, instead of an error message or a blank screen . . . Thought you should know! Chappy says hi.
Posted by --Deb | August 23, 2007 7:13 PM
Posted on August 23, 2007 19:13
Cute pictures, you've got there. I wish I could draw.... (grin) Puppy agility must have been FUN.
Posted by --Deb | August 23, 2007 7:07 PM
Posted on August 23, 2007 19:07