2006 Pawzfest - Upper Sandusky OHIO

[caseysmom]

Congratulations Kiara! I wish we could see the picture from the other way...want to see the reason for all those gaping jaws through that window!

[Cinder & Smoke]

We had another "Award-Winning Performance" at PawsFest -

the second PT Winner was Ann's Hubby MARK who scored better than
a 9.5 average in Turf Diving.

It's a long story ...
Started during our picnic supper - when the Baby Chipmunks
started FALLING OUT of the Trees and running through the crowd!

Huney started *Lookin UP* at that point and never stopped >>>


We adjourned the picnic area and moved to the Kids Playground to give
Robin's WELL-behaved Nieces a chance to be Kids for a while.

Huney was developing a Stiff Neck from Chipmunk / Squirrel Watchin ...
Mark offered to take her on a Squirrel Hunt ...

OFF they went -at a dead run - Squirrel Hunter in the lead ...
"Dad" hangin onto the leash a few steps behind ...

Things started goin DOWNhill as Mark's leash arm & upper body got farther & farther
out in front and ahead of his feet ...

The Turf Dive was a sight to behold - but sadly, , not photographed.

Most of us gave him a 9.5 - Anna (slightly biased) awarded a 10 Plus.

He stretched out - almost horizontal a foot or two above the ground -
then landed spread-eagle on the grass.
Never lost his grip on Huney's leash ...
And Huney never took her eyes of the Squirrel in the Tree, either!



(NOTE: the "Slow - Speed Bump" sign!)

"C'mone, Dad! You're layin down onna job again!"





"Keep your eyes on your Squirrel at ALL times!"



He's UP!



"C'mone, Dawg! I've had enough *phunn* for one day!"

[Cincy'sMom]

Congrats Kay and Kiara!!

Mark, I feel your pain!! I don't remember iof it was last year, or the year before, but after a PT picnic, I tried a similar race with all three dogs, after ducks. I didnt fair as well...when I hit the wet grass and went flying, I dropped the leashes and the dogs kept running!! Thankfully they all have pretty good recall and came back!!!

I think I got more of a "what were you thinking? " from Ralph!!!

[anna_66]

I have lots of stories to tell but I had to work all day yesterday and work this morning also
Soooo.....For now I'll just say:
CONGRATULATIONS KIARA!
Click HERE to watch her winning performance

[.sarah]

Congrats Kay and Kiara!! I love everyone's pictures. Wish I could have been there!

[k9krazee]

I enjoyed the pictures, looks like it was a beautiful day! Congrats Kay and Kiara!

[RobiLee]

Anna, I'm so glad you got a video of Kiara and her winning performance. I was standing back a bit and gabbing to someone and missed it .

I've enjoyed everyone's pictures. Sorry it has taken me so long to get to mine. I was just too exhausted to do it Sunday and was busy yesterday and most of today. I had a really good time and thought it was such a nice day. I loved seeing all my PT buddies and really loved, loved, loved seeing all the dogs! It was a very pretty park too. My nieces had a blast and now want to go to Findlay with me. Hmm, not for sure about that. Do I want to take them or not?..lol. What do you guys think? I can't make up my mind. Since it was an on leash event I got to take Katie with me and that was special for me. I thought she did fairly well. There were some "growly" moments but nothing physical. Overall, I'm happy with how she behaved. I love that big girl so much!

Part of the pretty park

My nieces (Damika & Tangie) with Katie

Kiara

Anna and Bon

Check out Roxey

Damika and Huney

A beautiful Collie

Adorable Corgi

Katie wants to know what Tangie has in that bag

[RobiLee]

Tangie just had to get wet

Sweet Shih tzu

Cute Cocker

Recogize this sweet face?

Look, its Staci and Keegan

Phred and the gang

[RobiLee]

I call this a "Visa" dog

Isn't this GSD beautiful!? He was a rescue

OMG..how cute is this?

I have to post another Collie. I have fallen hard for collies and would love to have one some day. Probably a smoothie, but I'll take a rough

Miss Kiara and her first place medal. Woo Hoo!

Katie and Tangie

I think Kiara is awesome and I could watch her catch frisbees all day

[RobiLee]

It's Gabbie!

"We're sitting and being good, give us a treat"

Handsome

I think Katie wants a treat

Hello there, Bon!

Look at these two pretty sisters

[RobiLee]

My Katie Bear

Pretty girl, Keegan

Gabbie wants to say hello

One more of Kate


Whew! Thats a bunch of pictures..lol..and I took tons more! Geesh, that new 1 GB card is pretty cool to have . There are lots more to see HERE.

I can't wait for Findlay!!

[Cincy'sMom]

You got lots of great pictures Robin!!! So many good ones of each dog!! Andlook at tthat Kiara strech out!! What form!!

[Edwina's Secretary]

Looks like my Shirley girl was there!

[shais_mom]

Great pics Robin!
I'm so glad everyone had such a great time! I love that everyone felt welcomed and thinks it is such a beautiful park. I guess I take it for granted b/c I live here. I wish it wasn't so far away for all of you I would LOVE for you to see it in the winter time - they decorate it up for the Fantasy of Lights. The entire park is lit up. They play music that I can hear all the way at MY house! I found some links but the most recent ones are from 2004. They close the park down the first of November to set it up then it is ran thru the whole month of December.
Here are some links I found hope they work.

http://www.uppersanduskyoh.com/fantasy/lites992.htm
http://www.uppersanduskyoh.com/fantasy/lites99.htm
http://www.uppersanduskyoh.com/Fanta...ntasy2004.html

[wolf_Q]

Aw that looks like so much fun! Congratulations Kiara on your best trick win!!