Cooper's Big Weekend

I am really behind on the blog so I will try to get caught up. 

October 2014

My little guy had quite a week. First I received an email notice that he was ranked #6 in the National Owner-Handled Series and got an invitation to attend Eukanuba!  Nothing better than that, right?  Then, on Friday, the 24th, we got up very early and went to a dog show. We left home at 2am on Friday to go to the dog show in Benton, Arkansas for one last try at finishing. Loooong drive!  Neither dog was even tired after being in the car for 14 hours. We were exhausted!  Saturday, Cooper got BOW for that last major!  To say I am thrilled is an understatement.  How excited was I, you ask?  Most people document all major wins with an official photo with the judge.  I was so excited about Cooper finishing, I totally forgot about the picture.  On Sunday, he got Select.  It was my first time taking a special into the ring.  I am so proud of my little wild one. 

Now, pending AKC approval, he will be known as, Ch. Jo-Lyns Captive Heart THDN.

I have pulled all nighters before, but I was much younger then. Much. I don't remember when I have been this tired before. 14 hours there and 14 hours back.  Was it worth it?  You betcha!

When the mail came after we got home, there was more!  The "official" invitation to Eukanuba came as well as two Therapy Dog title certificates.  Sadie received her Therapy Dog title and Cooper received his Therapy Dog Novice title.  

This picture was taken at the show. It will have to do as his show photograph. 

We decided not to go to Florida for Eikanuba. I am sure he would have done well and it would have been a wonderful trip. One of the best things about dog shows is that there is always another one.