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Returned from HGC-Kentucky, home plans have fallen through, home purchase has fallen through, starting over once again.
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NowAustralian Shepherd · Dock Diving · Conformation
In Virginia competing in conformation.
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Banshee
In progressStrike's daughter · Building her own identity
At home with Aunt Halo being a puppy.
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Somewhere in the swamp of work. Sightings are rare.
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Bayou Dog Sports Club Carnival, v2026
It was to my benefit that the club had to reschedule to fit the entire Carnival into one tiring and jam-packed day. I'm so happy I was able to go volunteer for it again.
Even if it was a very different year from last time. The dock diving was sorely missed. I know Strike would have been so happy and ready to do another round of Dock demos, but life says no this time around. Swampy heat, no happy Strike, and no pool time for us and our dogs. The club is really big on NASDA, so you could say it was 75% of a NASDA workshop with AKC Fetch and Scentwork on the side. Nikki visited to give an UpDog demo. Next year should be different.
I was grouped off with Kirby and Hannah, which meant the job was lost item, rats, and scentwork. It was a fun and silly day of trying to fit tasks into 2.5 or 5 minute intervals, herding people, copious amounts of
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STRIKE CAREER HIGHLIGHT · 2025
2nd place — ESPN Diving Dogs Premier Cup
An Australian Shepherd placing in the Premier Division.
For his breed, we didn't even expect placement. Strike entered seeded third from last, executed his training perfectly, and held first place until Bobo the Whippet passed his distance. His first jump was chosen as Dive of the Day. He secured 2nd overall, but most importantly showed a beautiful example of a beautiful, fair throw and a skillful dog.
Power and the genuine pursuit of perfection.Read Strike's history