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I just want to share this as it really hit home with me....
At the agility trial on Sunday, the judge called a briefing for Excellent Standard. So we dutifully all gathered in the ring around him.
He said,
So that judge's words will ALWAYS stay with me as I step up to the start line.
At the agility trial on Sunday, the judge called a briefing for Excellent Standard. So we dutifully all gathered in the ring around him.
He said,
Man, as I stood there, on feet that were literally aching from my arthritis, on knees that were cranky and ouchy due to the cold, damp wind, and realizing I was running a dog that was now 7 years old, my eyes actually welled up with tears. It just really hit home... how short time really is."This is Excellent Standard. I want to say one thing before we get started. If you are here today, and able to bring your dog to the start line, please, have fun, because there may come a day when you won't be able to come to the start line with your dog."
So that judge's words will ALWAYS stay with me as I step up to the start line.