Soren has been tearing up the
courses in Preferred class and loving the 8" jumps and lower A
Frame. Clearly the lower jumps have made it easier on him, and
it is wonderful to see him having so much fun. In just 3 months, he
earned 20 double Qs to finish his PAX and become the first French
Bulldog to earn a PAX title.
And just 3 months later, he
became the first French Bulldog ever to earn a PACH (Preferred
Agility Championship), under judge Jack Cadalso at Monticello KC on
August 21, 2011.
Having our
instructor/coach/guru/friend Barb Miller there with us made it extra
special. Of course, she is as much a part of our team as Soren
and me, and she is with us in spirit on each run (and every walk
thru). But having her there in person vs. just in my
head was truly a treat. Can't thank you enough Barb, for the
guidance, the support, the insights, the MANY and much treasured
memories, and the laughs ... especially the laughs :o) There
would be no MACHs or PACHs (and definitely no FAST titles ;o)
without you, and this adventure certainly wouldn't have been nearly
as much fun had we not shared it with you. Though clearly we
do need to get you a Frenchie agility T-shirt for future photos ;o)
Here is the course map for
our PACH run on
8/21/2011, under judge Jack Cadalso ...
And this is the video of us
running the course ... many thanks and hugs to our friend Ann
Schwink for videotaping, holding Soren, AND cheering really loud!!
