A New Coursing Title!

Saber here! Last weekend Mom took me and my girl to Argus Ranch in Auburn, WA to do some more bunny chasing. It was really exciting! At first, I didn't know what we were doing there. I thought Mom had lost her mind, taking me out and walking me in a big field while it was RAINING. I live in the desert. I do not like rain. These little drops of cold water come flinging out of nowhere, from above it seems, and hit me in the eyes and ears. I do NOT like rain getting in my ears! So when Mom was walking me in the rain, which she NEVER does at home, I was wondering what got into her. And then, on the way back to the car, I heard it! The whizzing sound of BUNNIES!!! Actually it was the sound the string makes as it whirrs around the course in the field, but I knew that sound meant bunny chasing and I perked right up and got so excited that Mom had to stick me in my crate. Boo!

"Hello? I do not belong in here!"

Finally I did get out to run in the rain. My Mom wondered if I would run because I hate those pesky drops of water in my ears (which, by the way, are NOT the same as getting water in my ears when I dock dive. Not the same! Rain is pesky!) but I did run, I ran fast, and I got my 10th and last qualifying course for my CAA (Coursing Ability Advanced) title. I am so proud! I also ran again in the afternoon and qualified (both runs were exactly 60 seconds!) Since it was so rainy and wet, Mom did not take any pictures of me running, but here I am with my ribbons once we got home.

Now, something rather humiliating happened between my runs. I almost was not going to mention it, but it is something I did because I love my Mom, so here goes.

There was a Halloween costume contest around lunchtime. This is what Mom put on me.

Yes. A shark. She said it suits me. Sadly, I did not win the costume contest. I did not get any prize at all! I think if she had just left me in my natural state of beauty, I would have won just because I am so stunning. Alas, I had to wear this thing. At least it kept the rain out of my ears for awhile.

After we were all done chasing bunnies, Mom had a special surprise for me! She and her friend rented a huge agility arena for an hour so we could practice agility! I haven't done much agility since spring, so this was great fun! Mom was amazed that I remembered so much. We practiced weaves, jumps, tunnels, and chutes. We also practiced the tire, dog walk, A frame, and teeter! I am also an expert at the table. I can't wait until Mom starts training me to compete in agility trails. What fun that will be! Anyway, I got loads of treats and played with my friend Vera the Dragonslayer. She and I course together all the time. We went to the dog park together, too, but that's another story (and review) for another day.

Back in the hotel room, Mom gave me my own bed for the night because I am such a good girl.
A queen in a queen:

On our way home, we stopped at the Norm and Nellie Byrd dog park in Yakima. I've been there a couple times before and already reviewed it on my blog. But there was something new! Look, a pavilion! It is a shade-only pavilion; it has no roof right now anyway, but it was not raining so I didn't mind.

I love fall! Gorgeous, huh? Why thank you. The leaves are kind of pretty too.

I got to fetch my Frisbee for awhile...

... and then I got to play with my girl. She had a branch she was swinging around above her head and I was circling and chasing, making her giggle and laugh. I have such great focus!

After that, we headed back home. It was a fun trip, but it's always good to be home. I'll share some new dog park reviews soon! Bye!