July 2012 It is always hot in Waukesha, and this year was no different. We introduced our Maliboo baby, Joey, at just 6 months, and he was on fire! First day in the ring he nabbed his 1st point as Winners Dog. 2nd day, he snagged another 2 points as Best of Winners! That day his mom Maliboo was Select Bitch and Cuervo was Select Dog (photo: Maliboo on left, Joey on right) Meanwhile, in the Obedience ring, Trio picked up her title Rally Excellent - in 3 straight days! What a great day for Marshview dogs! Monday in Elkhorn Joey picked up his 4th point - not bad for the first weekend out. No points on Tuesday, so he did not show, but overall an excellent debut for our brown baby.
August 11, 2012 We took a mother-son team to the water trial in Sterling Lake, IL today: Maliboo and 6 month old Joey. Joey had been up in Wisconsin for his conformation debut and, anticipating the National Specialty being held here September, we decided to try some water training. With just a month before the Chicago Club's trial, Julie started working with Joey, and brought him along to practice with Maliboo. Joey proved a fast learner, and remarkably focused for such a young dog. He and Julie performed each exercise this morning with calm confidence (and no zoomies!) and he earned Junior Water Dog on his first attempt. Maliboo decided to let her kid have the spotlight today, completing all the Working Water Dog exercises but, taking her sweet time doing it and going over the allowed amount. Still 6 weeks until the Specialty; we'll see what this pair can do!
