Our Summer

Have not posted much lately. I really feel like I am just repeating myself. In June, we have our first Boxer specialty show and then 1 day of all-breed shows. This was my first experience with the "big" handlers. It was something to see, in good ways and bad. But, it was at that show that I made the decision to let Jack have the summer off. He is just not in a place where he is ready to win yet. We just got back up to see Sasha, our movement therapist, and we can now start some better strengthening exercises since Jack is older. He is getting better and stronger. And, after working with Ashley (Sasha's sister), we are starting to address some of our issues in the ring. He has these wonderful flashes where he looks like the show dog I know that he is, but he also has times where he still just looks like a puppy. I need to respect and nurture both of those aspects of him.

We went up to Buckhorn yesterday and had a great time just watching and helping out some fellow Colorado Boxer Club Members. It was so much fun to just watch. There was a part of me that wished I had entered Jack. But, I know it was best to let him sit these shows out.

So, we are shooting for Greeley Kennel Club in August. For now, our goals are to put some weight on Jack and just having fun with my gorgeous pup.

But, I also have figured out that I have crossed over the line to the crazy dog lady - see the below picture....but, it is all to help out Jack. Sasha and I had a good laugh yesterday when I told her about people's expressions when they saw us outside for the fist time on Thursday with my boy all wrapped up like a present. Gotta do what you gotta do....