Nebo was kicked out of agility class...

[wolf_Q]

Because he was sick! He had diahrea the last time he was there (I think he was sick from going on the trip) and he did go in there I think one other time. It's freaking gravel. We cleaned it up. One of the other dogs (an unneutered aussie) peed in there ALL the time.

I really feel awful right now. I enjoyed those agility classes very much, and so did Nebo. I'm sure I could find another class, but I really don't think I'm going to bother.

This is the email I just read:

Hi Amy;

I'm sorry, but I have been asked by Robyn ( the arena owner) to ask you not to bring Nebo back. Apparently we didn't clean his accident well enough. ( I thought we did!). She thinks he has done it more than once, so she doesn't want him back. I don't remember him ever pottying in the arena before, but she is very adamant that it was him.

I am so sorry - he is a wonderful dog. As agility is a growing sport, I'm sure there will be classes springing up soon down south. Use me as a reference if you need to.

I will be canceling the Thursday night class, and will be combining the Tuesday and Wednesday classes... so I'll be home most nights if you'd like to call and chat.

Again, I'm so sorry this has happened. Keep working with the beasty boy!

Judy

The best part is that my computer hasn't been working (and still isn't) so I didn't read this until now, and I drove up there Thursday night to find the gate locked.

[GoldenRetrLuver]

That's really unfair.

I'm so sorry, Amy. Hopefully you and Nebo can find another class somewhere, if you do decide to look for one.

[jazzcat]

I'm sorry. That really stinks.

[Toller 42]

I'm very sorry
I hope you can find another class, I'm sure Nebo will miss doing Agility. I don't think it's right for them to kick you guys out of agility classes just because he was sick.

[riley]

Im sorry
I bet you can find another place since its getting to be really popular

[Kfamr]

Like I said on AIM.. That's really screwed. You'd think if they were actual dog lovers or something that they'd understand.

That's like not letting a child back to daycare because he/she poops theirs pants.

[cloverfdx]

Oh Amy that sucks poor Nebo could not help it. I hope you find classes closer to home and with people that understand.

[wolf_Q]

Thanks everyone. I don't know why I'm so upset about this, but I really am.

[RobiLee]

Aw, Amy...thats just not right. I just don't understand. Why would they do that? I mean they are working with dogs and when a dog has to go a dog has to go! If they had a problem with the way things were cleaned up why didn't they talk to you and explain how THEY like it done. It just doesn't sound fair.

Try not to be too bummed about it. Start looking around for somewhere else to take Nebo. I know it is something that you both really enjoyed so don't give it up.

Hugs for you and Nebo.....Robin

[chocolatepuppy]

What? Dogs that do agility never go to the bathroom? Good luck finding a better place!

[Cookiebaker]

Amy, that totally doesn't sound fair at all! If Nebo had to go, he HAD to go. And it doesn't sound reasonable to have a dog agility arena that is not dog proof because things do happen. (At least they do to my dogs!!! )

{{Hugs to you and Neebs}}

[heinz57_79]

That sucks! I dont think that's fair at ALL. If I were you I'd be asking this woman why, and why she couldn't tell you herself. Dogs have accidents! For gods sake, PEOPLE have accidents. That is no reason to deny Nebo this chance. I think it's ridiculous. I hope you can find a new class for Nebo.

[CountryWolf07]

Awww, Amy!

I agree with the others - that's not right - I mean, you get an e-mail? Should've been a phone call.. It isn't Nebo's fault or anything like that either! That's stupid.

[KYS]

I think that was very unfair.
I hope you do find another class.
It would be a shame not to continue when
you both enjoy it so much.

[chocolatepuppy]

I just thought of something. Remember the time a few years ago a dog pooped at Westminster? I believe that dog won in it's group. He did it right on national tv and they didn't throw him out! Maybe you and Nebo will be better off somewhere else!