Today saw us set off to Cantley Park with a 4 dog division team and 3 of our starter dogs to join the starters from Paws8.
We were running early so no time to rest before racing. The morning didn't go well as Mollie decided she was going to drop her ball every time. As the humans got more and more frustrated, Mollie just pulled her best sad face and had the line judges feeling very sorry for her - nice one!!!!! For the last race we swapped so that Mum was running Mollie and I ran for Auntie Kerry. This worked perfectly (I don't care who I run for as long as I get my Kong tuggy at the end) and Mollie came all the way back with her ball! Bless her she just wanted Mum, obviously I would never be like that! Unfortunately we got no points for a whole mornings running! Tsk tsk Mollie!
In the afternoon we stuck with the new way of running and Mollie brought her ball back for Mum every time. I thought it would be fun to leap around a bit in anticipation of setting off, nearly knocking Auntie Kerry flying a couple of times. I think I got a headbut in at one point too!!! We managed to earn some points in the afternoon, although didn't win any races, but Mollie was definately on a 'go slow' and she couldn't even blame the heat!
Our starter team had much more success. Inca, Harvey and Ollie were joined by other starter dogs from the Crazies and Paws8 to make up a team called Monster Paws. The humans said they were very proud of our babies as they all ran perfectly making their owners very proud. They even managed to come 3rd (based on times rather than wins as on wins they were joint 1st!!).
We now have a few weeks off from the tournaments to practice, improve and prepare for Scarborough where we hope to have the rest of our team back and fully fit again!
Sunday, 21 June 2009
Phoenix sports & social club tournament
Another trip to Rotherham saw us setting off early again with only 4 dogs.
We had another great days racing with even Mollie speeding up in the afternoon due to the introduction of a rabbit skin tuggy - I was very jealous! Unfortunately she got a bit carried away and decided it was more fun to drop her ball in anticipation of the tuggy! The humans were not impressed!
Mollie isn't the fastest flyballer, unlike myself of course, so unfortunately we weren't in the rosettes today. However the humans were very impressed that we consistently managed times of under 22 seconds with Mollie running! Bless her she tries her best.
Next week we are at Doncaster with yet again only 4 dogs ...
We had another great days racing with even Mollie speeding up in the afternoon due to the introduction of a rabbit skin tuggy - I was very jealous! Unfortunately she got a bit carried away and decided it was more fun to drop her ball in anticipation of the tuggy! The humans were not impressed!
Mollie isn't the fastest flyballer, unlike myself of course, so unfortunately we weren't in the rosettes today. However the humans were very impressed that we consistently managed times of under 22 seconds with Mollie running! Bless her she tries her best.
Next week we are at Doncaster with yet again only 4 dogs ...
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Rotherham tournament
Our first tournament in a few weeks saw us set off in our new van to go to Rotherham. Kim and Penny were travelling with us today but I didn't understand why Mollie and I had to go in a cage while Penny got to stretch out on the back seat (albeit attached to the seatbelt)!!!
The humans set up a day tent to shelter in as the weather was not great, we as always were cosy and dry in the van!!!!! They really have no common sense these humans!
Poor Sol had to sit this tournament out due to kennel cough which left me, Mollie, Fynn, Spider and Penny. Apparantly we've been running really fast recently (tell me about it I'm exhausted) so we were put into a higher division but we didn't let that put us off. Unbelievably we ran several races under 20 seconds with our fastest time ever of 19:46!!!!! The humans were really excitable when they realised!
We had a few mishaps today ... I dropped my ball a few times after a very close changeover with Spider ... but we did manage some very good racing and had a GREAT day coming away with a 3rd place in our division!
We all very much enjoyed our day at Rotherham with a lovely relaxed atmosphere and a lot of fun! Looking forward to our next tournament, again at Rotherham, next weekend.
Eggborough tournament
A few weeks after Middlesborough Mum packed up the car again and we all set off for a weekend camping and flyball at Eggborough! Mum set up the tent with beds for me and Mollie but as usual we preferred to lie on the airbed with Mum! Its much more comfy and its hilarious seeing her trying to find room to stretch her legs out!
On the Saturday we ran as the Minster Monsters and came away with a shocking 5th place in our division!!!!! It was a very warm day and us black dogs do suffer in the heat! Thats my excuse anyway and I'm sticking to it! Saturday night Dad joined us for the rest of the weekend. It was great to see him but it meant even less room on the airbed for us all!
On the Sunday we had a day off from racing so the humans took us for walks through the small wooded area behind the arenas. I managed to do some pretty good hunting even on my lead and had a great time. Mollie and Penny got to chase tennis balls but I was more interested in the bunnies and other wildlife that I could smell, although I never actually got to see any.
On the Monday we ran as Monster Mash in multibreed and got a 2nd place in our division! Mollie ran with the Paws8 Go Wild team at the same time but in a different arena so poor Mum was exhausted running between the two and swapping dogs around. It was another hot day and I decided it would be fun to miss out some of the jumps again! Unfortunately this meant the humans pulled me from the racing ... damn! My half brother Otto came along to watch racing along with his humans again and they filmed some of the racing, luckily it was when I was running right!
Another fun weekend spent with my flyball pals and some good racing. Can't wait until the next tournament!
On the Saturday we ran as the Minster Monsters and came away with a shocking 5th place in our division!!!!! It was a very warm day and us black dogs do suffer in the heat! Thats my excuse anyway and I'm sticking to it! Saturday night Dad joined us for the rest of the weekend. It was great to see him but it meant even less room on the airbed for us all!
On the Sunday we had a day off from racing so the humans took us for walks through the small wooded area behind the arenas. I managed to do some pretty good hunting even on my lead and had a great time. Mollie and Penny got to chase tennis balls but I was more interested in the bunnies and other wildlife that I could smell, although I never actually got to see any.
On the Monday we ran as Monster Mash in multibreed and got a 2nd place in our division! Mollie ran with the Paws8 Go Wild team at the same time but in a different arena so poor Mum was exhausted running between the two and swapping dogs around. It was another hot day and I decided it would be fun to miss out some of the jumps again! Unfortunately this meant the humans pulled me from the racing ... damn! My half brother Otto came along to watch racing along with his humans again and they filmed some of the racing, luckily it was when I was running right!
Another fun weekend spent with my flyball pals and some good racing. Can't wait until the next tournament!
Monday, 11 May 2009
Middlesbrough tournament
A week on from Drax we set off for Middlesbrough tournament along with Auntie Vik, Spook, Sol and Phoenix in the car. I had to share my cage with Mollie but I made sure I got the most room to stretch out in! She wasn't impressed!
In the morning I was a little tired and couldn't really be bothered to run properly. I dropped my ball a few times and knocked the jumps a bit. I couldn't even run out of the arena as the humans had enlisted some 'Rolf catchers' armed with Kongs!
Just before we were due to race again the heavens opened and the wind picked up causing the humans to seek shelter - we had the best shelter in the car!!!! Apparantly those in the arena had to hold onto the gazebo's so they didn't blow away.
Luckily the blue sky returned just in time and after a few hours sleep I felt much better and ran perfectly all afternoon with no messing around. Today it was Mum who made all the mistakes when she kept forgetting that I was supposed to be running third and she let me go second along with Spider. Luckily we managed to sort out the mess Mum created and even managed to win each leg! I don't think Mum is going to live this one down to be honest! He he for once I came away looking good!
At the end of the day we had won all but one of our races so came away with a second place in our division.
We now have a few weeks off so its back to training. I will have to think up some more mischief ready for our next tournament at the end of May!
In the morning I was a little tired and couldn't really be bothered to run properly. I dropped my ball a few times and knocked the jumps a bit. I couldn't even run out of the arena as the humans had enlisted some 'Rolf catchers' armed with Kongs!
Just before we were due to race again the heavens opened and the wind picked up causing the humans to seek shelter - we had the best shelter in the car!!!! Apparantly those in the arena had to hold onto the gazebo's so they didn't blow away.
Luckily the blue sky returned just in time and after a few hours sleep I felt much better and ran perfectly all afternoon with no messing around. Today it was Mum who made all the mistakes when she kept forgetting that I was supposed to be running third and she let me go second along with Spider. Luckily we managed to sort out the mess Mum created and even managed to win each leg! I don't think Mum is going to live this one down to be honest! He he for once I came away looking good!
At the end of the day we had won all but one of our races so came away with a second place in our division.
We now have a few weeks off so its back to training. I will have to think up some more mischief ready for our next tournament at the end of May!
Drax Flyball tournament
Off we went again for another fun weekend of camping and flyball. The first night Dad wasn't with us so after we'd gone to bed I decided to tip my cage on its end so that Mum had to let me out and I would be able to sleep on the airbed with her!!! Unfortunately Mollie then wanted to be out too so I didn't end up with as much room as I thought. Damn!
This weekend Sal had entrusted Spider with us for the weekend. The first day he was a little unsure what he was supposed to be doing there and spent the day in the tent but by the evening he was back to his usual self. Our new team member Phoenix also came along. She is only 8 weeks old and had great fun running around our enclosure and getting to know the rest of the team. She's very cheeky!
Saturday we ran as the Minster Monsters and came away with a third place in our division! I decided to have some fun when I managed to snatch my Kong toy out of Mums hand and run out of the arena with it! It was great fun pouncing around and avoiding capture but in the end Mum looked cross so I gave in! Spook ran with us today for the first time in open and although he did get a little bit overexcited with the atmosphere he did manage some perfect runs earning his first flyball points and making his Mum very proud!!! The humans spent the rest of the day in between racing sunbathing while we relaxed in our wonderful camp.
On Saturday night Dad turned up for the rest of the weekend and decided to take the cages down in the tent so we got to sleep on the bed for the rest of the weekend. Yay!
Sunday was a very lazy day for everyone as we didn't do any racing. We spent some time down by the arena watching the other teams and had some nice relaxing walks.
On Monday we ran as Monster Mash and again got a third place in our multi-breed division. I thought I would have a bit more fun today and after I had brought my own ball back I ran around at the back of the arena collecting the balls the rest of my team mates had brought back. Mum wasn't impressed but it was great fun!
Looking forward to Middlesbrough!
This weekend Sal had entrusted Spider with us for the weekend. The first day he was a little unsure what he was supposed to be doing there and spent the day in the tent but by the evening he was back to his usual self. Our new team member Phoenix also came along. She is only 8 weeks old and had great fun running around our enclosure and getting to know the rest of the team. She's very cheeky!
Saturday we ran as the Minster Monsters and came away with a third place in our division! I decided to have some fun when I managed to snatch my Kong toy out of Mums hand and run out of the arena with it! It was great fun pouncing around and avoiding capture but in the end Mum looked cross so I gave in! Spook ran with us today for the first time in open and although he did get a little bit overexcited with the atmosphere he did manage some perfect runs earning his first flyball points and making his Mum very proud!!! The humans spent the rest of the day in between racing sunbathing while we relaxed in our wonderful camp.
On Saturday night Dad turned up for the rest of the weekend and decided to take the cages down in the tent so we got to sleep on the bed for the rest of the weekend. Yay!
Sunday was a very lazy day for everyone as we didn't do any racing. We spent some time down by the arena watching the other teams and had some nice relaxing walks.
On Monday we ran as Monster Mash and again got a third place in our multi-breed division. I thought I would have a bit more fun today and after I had brought my own ball back I ran around at the back of the arena collecting the balls the rest of my team mates had brought back. Mum wasn't impressed but it was great fun!
Looking forward to Middlesbrough!
Monday, 20 April 2009
Carlton Towers Flyball
Well we are back from a long and very successful weekend of flyball at Carlton towers! I love camping, and especially at the game fair as there is so much fun and mischief to be had!
Friday was pretty quiet for me and Mollie as we weren't running in the flyball - we are no longer allowed to run in starters now we have our flyball dog awards. Mollie and I did get to wander around the game fair a bit which was great fun (maybe not for Mum though) as I kept dragging her towards food and toys to steal!! The humans spent the evening celebrating as our starter team the Cookie Monsters got a FIRST place in their division! Apparantly they all ran really well. I was pleased to hear that Kai has taken over from me on the clowning around front in starters as he apparantly launched himself over the netting! Nice one Kai!
Saturday was the turn of our team the Minster Monsters to run and Mollie and I were very excited. Auntie Kerry was running Mollie as poor Merlin was out with an injury (get well soon Merlin we miss you). Mum had my favourite Kong toy at the ready and we all ran like the wind to get a FIRST place in our division! I even managed to pull Mum off her feet at one point which made everyone laugh, Dad even caught it on video! Bit disappointed in Mollie as she did no pouncing but apparantly the humans said this was a good thing and she got loads of praise for running so well for Auntie Kerry! My Auntie Tash came to watch along with her Mum, as did my half brother Otto with his family. Otto is even bigger than me and I hear he 'tried it on' with a shetland pony earlier on in the day which is hilarious!!! I also heard there was a GWP wearing a turban around the game fair somewhere but surely this must just be a rumour!! Only kidding - we all hope your ear is better now Raffles. We went home for the night on Saturday night as Mum was feeling poorly but back early the next morning to cook brekkie for everyone.
On Sunday we all had a rest from the racing and a good wander around the game fair. I tried, unsuccessfully, to pinch some knuckle bones from a stall and between us Mollie and I hoovered up all of the dropped hot dogs and chips from the floor. Thank you to the very kind people who dropped them!
On Monday we were running again in our first Multibreed tournament. The racing was fast and the humans highly excited as we apparantly ran our best times ever of just over 20 seconds! It was great fun, especially when I managed to pull my kong off the rope and run around the arena doing a lap of honor! Dad fixed the kong and we carried on running to get another FIRST place in our division! Running with us in multibreed were Spider and Penny who are relatively new to flyball and who were incredible! We also had a lovely girlie by the name of Foxy in our team who was also incredible. Mollie was running with Foxy's team for the day, the humans said she did great to run with a team of dogs who she had never met before and she did no pouncing either which is amazing for her!
The weekend was great fun and I can't wait until our next tournament at Drax!
Friday was pretty quiet for me and Mollie as we weren't running in the flyball - we are no longer allowed to run in starters now we have our flyball dog awards. Mollie and I did get to wander around the game fair a bit which was great fun (maybe not for Mum though) as I kept dragging her towards food and toys to steal!! The humans spent the evening celebrating as our starter team the Cookie Monsters got a FIRST place in their division! Apparantly they all ran really well. I was pleased to hear that Kai has taken over from me on the clowning around front in starters as he apparantly launched himself over the netting! Nice one Kai!
Saturday was the turn of our team the Minster Monsters to run and Mollie and I were very excited. Auntie Kerry was running Mollie as poor Merlin was out with an injury (get well soon Merlin we miss you). Mum had my favourite Kong toy at the ready and we all ran like the wind to get a FIRST place in our division! I even managed to pull Mum off her feet at one point which made everyone laugh, Dad even caught it on video! Bit disappointed in Mollie as she did no pouncing but apparantly the humans said this was a good thing and she got loads of praise for running so well for Auntie Kerry! My Auntie Tash came to watch along with her Mum, as did my half brother Otto with his family. Otto is even bigger than me and I hear he 'tried it on' with a shetland pony earlier on in the day which is hilarious!!! I also heard there was a GWP wearing a turban around the game fair somewhere but surely this must just be a rumour!! Only kidding - we all hope your ear is better now Raffles. We went home for the night on Saturday night as Mum was feeling poorly but back early the next morning to cook brekkie for everyone.
On Sunday we all had a rest from the racing and a good wander around the game fair. I tried, unsuccessfully, to pinch some knuckle bones from a stall and between us Mollie and I hoovered up all of the dropped hot dogs and chips from the floor. Thank you to the very kind people who dropped them!
On Monday we were running again in our first Multibreed tournament. The racing was fast and the humans highly excited as we apparantly ran our best times ever of just over 20 seconds! It was great fun, especially when I managed to pull my kong off the rope and run around the arena doing a lap of honor! Dad fixed the kong and we carried on running to get another FIRST place in our division! Running with us in multibreed were Spider and Penny who are relatively new to flyball and who were incredible! We also had a lovely girlie by the name of Foxy in our team who was also incredible. Mollie was running with Foxy's team for the day, the humans said she did great to run with a team of dogs who she had never met before and she did no pouncing either which is amazing for her!
The weekend was great fun and I can't wait until our next tournament at Drax!
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