tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809181531149336569.post8708028348483261134..comments2023-05-18T09:50:21.268-05:00Comments on Days at Daybreake: Do I or Dont IDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00383214875457202545noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809181531149336569.post-87099878418251392132010-04-22T21:42:04.400-05:002010-04-22T21:42:04.400-05:00I'm all about the fun and the Q even it's ...I'm all about the fun and the Q even it's only in the 170's and both times we Q'd, we got either a 3rd or a 4th place...of course, there aren't that many entered in Novice A. I'm not perfect, I'm not a great trainer, therefore, I don't expect the high score and I don't stress over it. I agree with Judy, the ribbon is still green, and I'm having fun and so is my dog, so go and have fun!!coopercreekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274287451874355408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809181531149336569.post-34866936137682826072010-04-22T21:35:50.489-05:002010-04-22T21:35:50.489-05:00if you know your expectations and meet your criter...if you know your expectations and meet your criteria then you already know the answer!<br /><br />My personal criteria with Vito is that <br />a) he knows rings are a fun place to be. i must go to several fun matches/run throughs where he learns that fun things happen in the ring<br /><br />b) he can do a full novice heel pattern without verbal encouragement during it<br /><br />c) we have a way to transition between exercises and keep his attention<br /><br />d) I'm confident in his ability to perform each exercise to a level that could maintain itself many trials without needing to be retrained.Laura and The Corgi, Toller, & Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06437492165453445126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809181531149336569.post-1040037192959361252010-04-22T15:47:58.790-05:002010-04-22T15:47:58.790-05:00My theory--my dog might not always be 100% ready a...My theory--my dog might not always be 100% ready and we might squeak by with a 171--but my green Q ribbon is the same green Q ribbon that the other person got with a 200. Somedays it's just a really expensive fun match instead of a Q. In the end, do what makes you happy.k9krazy10https://www.blogger.com/profile/13463963648532029537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809181531149336569.post-34740069497807962222010-04-22T13:54:51.119-05:002010-04-22T13:54:51.119-05:00I agree with all the other comments. The only thi...I agree with all the other comments. The only thing I would add is that you also need to take into account your financial situation and if you can really afford to enter. If you can, or are willing to eat Ramen or mac n cheese for a while, then do it!Red Dog Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10913211067878523753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809181531149336569.post-38057276963002252262010-04-22T11:39:13.038-05:002010-04-22T11:39:13.038-05:00There are people who think anything less than a pe...There are people who think anything less than a perfect score is a loss. Truly, anything less than an enjoyable time with our dogs is the loss. The most precious thing we have is time. When we give it with love and with enthusiasm, we get it back tenfold. If there is also a Q -- it's the bonus.pennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10597061803462709475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809181531149336569.post-72662859727010720602010-04-22T11:36:25.727-05:002010-04-22T11:36:25.727-05:00Ditto Sherilyn. You're there for you and your...Ditto Sherilyn. You're there for you and your dog, not for anyone else!Jerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18443155478857491865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809181531149336569.post-10829200690605255052010-04-22T11:09:42.316-05:002010-04-22T11:09:42.316-05:00I figure you go for yourself and the dog, and if y...I figure you go for yourself and the dog, and if you score high and have fun, it's a win. If you score low and have fun, it's still a win! :) Either way, it's spending time with our 4 legged friends that we love dearly! Go for it, and best of luck!Sherilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868279931404407387noreply@blogger.com