1/3/2009
We went to play U-FLI flyball in Vallejo. This was an opportunity for our team to run a team of our new dogs, and Ticket shared time with 5 other dogs. Ticket did great, and earned her TF, and TF-I titles. Fuze also did well, considering she hadn't practiced in a couple of months. Fuze earned her TF-III title. Kira and Eshu also got to play and did wonderfully. Eshu earned his TFE-I title and Kira finally got her TFE title.

1/4/2009
On Sunday, we were off to a CPE agility trial with 3 dogs. Ticket finished all of her level 1 titles, Fuze had a couple of amazing runs, and Eshu did well. Kira got to stay home and "relax" after a hard day of flyball - she was so NOT happy about that.

1/9-11/2009
We were volunteering to help out our agility club, Haute Dawgs Agility Group, and played NADAC agility. Kira and Eshu both did well. Fuze had two amazing jumpers runs with first places. Ticket also did really well, and both puppies finished their novice jumpers titles. It also appears Ticket enjoys tunnels now!

2/28-3/1/2009
NAFA Flyball in Vallejo.

4/9-12/2009
We only ran Kira on Saturday, and she earned another couple of Qs and is chipping away at her LAA. I don't know if we'll make it, as we're not scheduled to do any more USDAA trials until after she's ten, but we'll see.

5/9-10/2009
Ran Eshu, Fuze and Tick. All the dogs did great, and Eshu and I are really becoming a team. Fuze finally ran in full house and finished her CL1 level title!

5/16-17/2009
CPE trial again, with just Fuze and Eshu. The temps ran in the 102-104 range inside in the shade. Both dogs were outstanding. I did learn that Eshu and I need to move to Arizona to do agility as that intense heat just took his edge off - he was still fast, but MUCH less likely to argue!

7/3-5/2009
AKC herding trial in Vacaville - Fuze's first trial ever and we entered her in Advanced Sheep. I was so nervous, everyone was afraid I might go into labor with Katie! But, Debbie did a fantastic job and she and Fuze looked like they'd been running in Advanced forever. Fuze qualified both days and was 2nd place on Saturday - only 1/2 a point out of first place. Sunday, not only did Fuze win her class, she was High in Trial! Thank you Debbie!!!!

7/18-19/2009
ASCA agility trial for Eshu and I, and Todd, Kira and Fuze are heading to Truckee for NAFA flyball. Eshu and I earned a few Qs, but it was well over 100 degrees and I was too hot and too pregnant to do much, and scratched at least half of our runs. But FRASC did a great job and it was a fun trial! Todd ended up breaking down on his way to Truckee, but he made it and the girls did well.

7/25-26/2009
ASCA Stockdog trial in Vacaville - I just entered Ticket in started sheep and we did great! Tick's take pens are a little like "sick'em buster", but as soon as she clears the stock out, I can give her a Sttteaaadddyy and the rest of the run is smooth and controlled, just a walk in the park. Our Saturday judge appreciated Tick and we Q'd and won the started sheep class. Our Sunday judge thought I was the one controlling the sheep and while we qualified, we placed 4th. Disappointing considering Tick is the one moving the stock, not me (I can't even move my own sheep here at the house-lol), but we still earned her Started Sheep title and I was very proud of my girl.

8/9-10/2009
NAFA flyball in Hayward. I was pretty round, but we had a great time! Ticket even got to be start dog and we found out she LOVES to race the dog in the other lane. She stopped overthinking the flyball run and just RAN - having a beautiful box turn and running 4.8s. Kira and Eshu were also outstanding - Eshu running even with raw feet. Poor guy. Fuze was at a herding trial - her first time on ducks and won the class and earned High in Trial. She also finished her Advanced sheep title. Wa-hoo!

8/23-24/2009
Fuze and Debbie Pollard ran in the AKC herding trial and she and Deb cleaned house! First place and High in Trial on ducks both days, and second place on sheep both days, missing first to Rusty Jeffers on Sunday by 1/2 a point - spectacular run! Fuze was High Combined for the weekend and won several wonder stuffed toys for baby Katie! I really must say - it is amazing to watch Deb and Fuze - they really have a special bond. Thank you, Debbie!

9/11/2009
Flyball in Truckee. I was as big as a beach ball, so we only brought Fuze and Eshu. Fuze was amazing and finished her FM title. The team earned 1st place! And our team suprised us with a fantastic shower and all sorts of great presents for baby Katie. Thank you guys!

9/25-26/2009
Fuze was entered in the AHBA trial in advanced trial ducks and advanced ranch sheep. Not only did she win all the classes, she was High in Trial for everything and High Combined for the weekend. She and Debbie looked fantastic and it was a really fun trial - there was even a theme - the "Trailer Trash" trial! Awesome! Thanks, again, Deb for being such an amazing teammate for Fuze!

Oct-Dec 2009
The JenTo dogs are on break as we eagerly await the arrival of baby Katie.