Quake's first obedience trial

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Quake's first obedience trial

We competed in an obedience trial and Quake had the best run of the day going. Before he ran around the jump and got DQ'd. If he had made the jump he would have scored 195 points out of a possible 200. I was disappointed but still very proud of him. We were competing in what is called the Novice A class for the UKC (United Kennel Club). This class is for dogs and handlers competing for the very first time in any UKC event. You earn a leg every time you pass with a score of 170 or better. When you earn three legs you are given a title and move on to the next class. The trials for advanced titles get more and more difficult as you advance.

The dog and handler that won our class on Saturday was jumping over from AKC (American Kennel Club) were she had been competing for titles. She and her dog were very polished and in no way were they novice. But it was their first event as UKC members, so they were allowed to compete. They took first place and were awarded best team of the day overall. Meaning they scored the highest of any other team for the day in all classes top to bottom. Their score was 198. If only Quake would have made that jump!

We had entered Quake to compete both days and on Sunday he did make that jump and scored a 192 on his run. He received a second place ribbon and his first leg ribbon for Novice A. The first place dog scored 195 and was awarded best score of the day overall. Needless to say our class was very competitive and we shined with the best of them.

To think that a little over a year ago I was in a hospital bed wondering if I was ever going to have a normal life again. Look at me now, Lord! Thank God for this day!

Quake has since gone on to earn his very first title. He earned his AKC (American Kennel Club) Canine Good Citizen Title at a dog fun fair in Seattle a week after earning his other award in the story above.

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	Welcome to Hughdini.com \| home Quake seven weeks old \| Quake one year old \| Quake's first obedience trial \| First titles earned Quake's first obedience trial We competed in an obedience trial and Quake had the best run of the day going. Before he ran around the jump and got DQ'd. If he had made the jump he would have scored 195 points out of a possible 200. I was disappointed but still very proud of him. We were competing in what is called the Novice A class for the UKC (United Kennel Club). This class is for dogs and handlers competing for the very first time in any UKC event. You earn a leg every time you pass with a score of 170 or better. When you earn three legs you are given a title and move on to the next class. The trials for advanced titles get more and more difficult as you advance. The dog and handler that won our class on Saturday was jumping over from AKC (American Kennel Club) were she had been competing for titles. She and her dog were very polished and in no way were they novice. But it was their first event as UKC members, so they were allowed to compete. They took first place and were awarded best team of the day overall. Meaning they scored the highest of any other team for the day in all classes top to bottom. Their score was 198. If only Quake would have made that jump! We had entered Quake to compete both days and on Sunday he did make that jump and scored a 192 on his run. He received a second place ribbon and his first leg ribbon for Novice A. The first place dog scored 195 and was awarded best score of the day overall. Needless to say our class was very competitive and we shined with the best of them. To think that a little over a year ago I was in a hospital bed wondering if I was ever going to have a normal life again. Look at me now, Lord! Thank God for this day! Quake has since gone on to earn his very first title. He earned his AKC (American Kennel Club) Canine Good Citizen Title at a dog fun fair in Seattle a week after earning his other award in the story above. Back