Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24, found Gary and Kim in Murfreesboro for an Agility Trial. This was Gary & Mikki’s second trial and Kim & Riley’s first. Mikki did great on Saturday. She not only qualified in both the standard and jumps with weaves but she came in 1ST in both. It was exciting for them. Sunday wasn’t as productive no one qualified - but they had a great time running the courses.
June 9th and 10th found the Droolin Dragsters in Memphis for the Barkin in Memphis U-Fli tournament, hosted by Fetchin Frenzi. This was our very first tournament to run two teams. Both the Hot Rods and Low Riders got to run. We learned it is a lot more work running two teams, a lot less down time but more fun. We had two dogs, Mikki and Amber, receive their next U-Fli titles, Top Flight 1. We had 5 dogs, Autumn, Katie, Mr. Blue, Bosco, and Max, earn their top flight title.
Amber had a rough day Saturday - being chased by the opposing team three or four times and even getting slobbered on by one overly frisky lab. Sunday had her tired and even more timid than usual. Katie and Mr. Blue both did great although Katie decided she wanted to go back to her crate during one race on Sunday. I think she was telling us she had had enough (she was pulling an Amber-running to her crate). Mikki ran all weekend but she was definitely not feeling well. I just hope the hotel will let us back in next time we are in Memphis - it is not easy cleaning up after a sick dog with no cleaning supplies. Miss Blue did her usual great runs - even without Mom. Mom (Kara) being military was off doing work while the rest of us got to play. Her substitue parent (Steve V) was kept busy running Miss Blue and Bosco while his dad (our other Steve) was also off doing his military thing. Autumn was also running great with her Doxie ears just flying. Jasper and Max took turns being the height dog for the Hot Rods and keeping Mom Sarah busy. Little Bandit even got to run his share of races trading off with Autumn and once taking Katie’s spot.
The Dragsters traveled to Chattanooga to compete in Chattanooga Chomps first tournament. We ran one team and not all the dogs got to run both days. Mikki and Miss Blue ran both days being our most experienced and reliable dogs. The rest of us rotated to get experience. It was both a fun and trying weekend. We decided to run two teams at the next tournament to start solidifying linups and give all the dogs more running time.