I stole the FastCAT show once again. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday we went to Rochester, MN for FastCAT. It’s just an hour drive so we didn’t need to spend the night or anything. Their kennel club runs a very efficient trial and we had our sights on some big titles.
This was also the very first sports event with our family of four pups. Madison, Bailie, and I were running FastCAT, and Nelson was along to learn about how trial days work. Madison and I had the back seat as usual, Bailie has her crate in the back, and to keep Mr. Mischief out of trouble, he had a kennel spot next to Bailie. This is the best shot we could get of the four of us.
The weather the entire weekend was wonderful. Mom signed us up for early runs so it wasn’t too warm which is super nice. I like to think the blue fencing signifies winners and I want to be a winner!
Nelson, Madison, & Bailie
Nelson got some experience walking around a new area, meeting people and dogs, and Mom brought some hides along so he could do some nose work in a new place too. He got lots of attention and was told a million times about how adorable he is.
Madison took a really bad trip and fall on her first run. The plan was for her to get the first FCAT title ever for a GBGV on Saturday morning. The dreams were left on the track as she hobbled off. She is feeling better but Mom still wants her to take it easy.
Bailie had a great first day. She ran some great times and she didn’t throw up at the start line. Usually if Mom leaves her with a stranger she gets sick but not this time. Bails still needs a lot of points for her DCAT but she is on the way.
Olivia’s FastCAT Show
I had planned to get my FCAT Title Sunday morning, a day after Madison, but now the first GBGV to get an FCAT Title could be me. My runs were pretty good, and I had so much fun. I just love running after the lure. Sunday morning they added a squawker to the lure. It is basically a stuffie that squawks as it goes down the track. Boy does that make things even more fun!
Yes, my first run of the day, my first squawker run, and my FCAT Title. What a morning! My ribbon is really big, and they even made a sparkly name ribbon just for me!
There was a lot of wind, so it was hard to find a place to take ribbon photos. So much ribbon loves to blow around. We decided to take my photo at the little old cabin.
I’m super happy about my new title and being the first GBGV, but it is a bit sad because Madison really deserved to be the first. We also had planned on taking our FCAT photos together as we started FastCAT together two years ago and we have earned our other titles on the same weekends. Hopefully Madison will be able to get her FCAT in June.
The Celebration
On the way home Mom said we should celebrate. We stopped at the Three Dog Bakery to get some good treats. Mom let Nelson pick out the treats. It was his first time to the bakery, and he loves it there. He is a real food guy!
He chose these little donut shaped cookies dipped in vanilla yogurt for us all. We each got to have two and they were super tasty!
Overall, it was a fantastic weekend except for Madison. Hopefully she will heal quickly and be back to earn her title next month. For now, I am celebrating my success!
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congrats you are simly the best and that is a reason to celebrate!!! and we send hugs and potp to madison we hope some rest will do the trick…
We all hope Madison will be able to run and get her title next month.
PAWSOME, Olivia, just PAWSOME! I am so sad Madison got hurt and hope she is getting well. XOXO Sparkle
We were all so very sad. Getting hurt was something we had never thought about and it looked so bad when it happened too.
WOW, Congrats and not only is that a nice title that’s some fancy and huge ribbon!
It is a Grand thing all around!
We hope Madison heals quickly. Congratulations on a wonderful run Olivia. Ane we love the picture of the dog-mobile!!!!!
Mom calls our car the hound mobile these days. She is right about that too.
What a beautiful ribbon, Olivia! Congratulations, girls! You are becoming a great foodie shopper already, Nelson. Great choices! We continue to send you lots of AireZen and healing vibes, Madison.
Nelson loves the bakery, but what dog doesn’t? Madison is doing better and we hope that keeps up.
All i can say is, what a weekend! Lots of congratulations for the good parts and prayers for Madison to heal up and get back on the track.
We had a real mixed bag of a weekend, but at least it ended well and Madison is feeling better.
What a fun weekend and Nelson did a great job with the celebration goodies. He’s doing just fine.
Olivia and her ribbons. She’s a superstar.
More healing lovies to Madison.
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Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. Scritches all around and my best to your mom. ♥
Olivia is like Mom, addicted to titles and sports. I’m feeling better and hope I can run next month.
Wow! What a great ribbon –it’s almost longer than you! Congratulations! And Baby Boy did a good job picking out a treat. We are sending good healing thoughts to Madison. Awesome post. your friends Lilly and Chester
Thank you. These long ribbons are tough to take photos with because they are so long but I am not complaining.
OH MY Dogs well done my GBGV pups!!! Olivia congratulations!! What a celebration you and on an outing for the entire family
Hugs Cecilia
The whole family together was fun but then Madison got hurt and the fun stopped. We still had a Grand weekend!
HUGE CONDOGULATIONS OLIVIA!!! Well done, YOU!! And a sparkly ribbon too? WOWZA!! Poor Madison! Hoping she is feeling much better soon! Nelson did a good job of picking out the treats, that’s for sure!!
Nelson is fitting into the pack pretty well, and he loves anything food. Madison seems to be doing better and I am loving my new ribbon.
Kudos to Olivia and fun for everyone ~ yummy treats ~ Xo
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you. I’m super happy with my new title and ribbon!
Well gosh, hope Madison is on the mend. Way to go Olivia! And Baillie not upchucking is fabulous. Maybe Nelson is a good distraction for her?? AND… Nelson sure know his donuts!!!
Bailie has been more patient and happier lately, even before Nelson got her. We don’t know why, but we like it.
Go Olivia!!!! What a great way to celebrate too…can’t go wrong with treats!
xoxo,
Rosy, Sunny & Jakey
PeeEss…We hope Madison is feeling better!
Treats are always good. Mom says we only get them for special titles now because I get to many to celebrate them all.
The look so yummy!
They were very good down to the last crumb.
Congratulations and big hugs!
Thank you.
Aw, poor Madison! I hope she’s healing well. Sending the sweet girl love and POTP from Zen and me and all our angels.
And Congrats to Olivia!! Way To Go! That’s quite an accomplishment!! 🎉🎉
We all feel terrible about Madison’s weekend, but she wouldn’t want us to all stay home and be sad with her, so the rest of us continued on. She is feeling better.
WOW! Congratulations, Olivia! we are impressed,a nd very proud of you!
We sure hope poor Madison feels better real soon.
XO
Thank you. I’m putting the GBGV breed on the dog sports map.
Congrats Olivia!
Thank you.
Congratulations Olivia! I’m glad that Madison is feeling better.
She isn’t 100%, but she is much better.
Congrats on the win and we send our best wishes to Madison for a quick and full recovery.
Thank you. Madison is doing much better, but still taking it easy.