We were easily addicted, and attended at a couple local trials in 2004 to gain some expereince. In September 2004 we began training with Sue Miller, whom continues to improve my handling, and our team performance
Spirit also has done well in AAC (Agility Association of Canada) in 2005. He completed his ADC (Agility Dog of Canada) and SGDC (Starters Games Dog of Canada) as well as earning qualifying scores in Advanced Jumpers, Gamblers and Snooker. On the July 29/30 2005 weekend he came away with 5 qualifying scores and 5 first placements.
We decided to go down for the AKC Finger Lakes Show in September 2005 for agility, as friends were going down for the conformation show. Spirit took top honors for the weekend. Entered in a very large and competitive Novice B class, Spirit earned five Qualifying Scores and five 1st placements out of six runs - earning him his NA (Novice Agility) title and the TOP Novice Dog honors of the weekend.
