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2005
BORDER COLLIE
NATIONAL SPECIALTY October 10-16, 2005 AGILITY JUDGE LAVONDA HERRING |
Fast, fun and furrrious!!! That is what I expect
to see in the agility competition at the BCSA specialty this October. It is
always a great pleasure to judge at a specialty. Although the competition can be
fierce, there is a wonderful sense of camaraderie at specialties. Exhibitors
come from all points on the compass for the pleasure of competing with fellow
enthusiasts while sharing the unique bond and joy of their chosen breed.
Specialties proceed at their own pace; they have a more laid back and relaxed
atmosphere. Old acquaintances are renewed and new friendships are made. There is
talk of puppies born, discussion of new hopefuls being worked, and shared tears
over the loss of older dogs
As a judge I enjoy designing courses for a specific breed; this allows me to concentrate on courses that I think will work well with that breed.
Having participated in agility for 14 years I have watched agility evolve, it has been quite a journey. Many of our then "Excellent" courses would hardly qualify for Novice level now.
I have been judging for the AKC for eight+ years. (Has it really been that long?. It seems like I started yesterday.) In 2004 I had the pleasure of judging the AKC Nationals in San Diego, CA.
My current competition dogs are a speedy Australian Cattle Dog and two lively Boston Terriers. In the past I have also competed with Rotties, a German Shepherd Dog and a Parsons Russell Terrier. I started agility as a "stress reliever" from high level Schutzhund competition; somehow agility has taken over my life and all of my spare time-but I enjoy every minute of it!!
As well as a full time job, I teach one night a week at Skyline Agility Club. I am past President of Skyline and past Vice President of Mid-Hudson Kennel Club and was training director for Housatonic Police and Schutzhund Club. I joined a new flyball team this winter and am having a blast learning the rules and quirks of this sport.
I wish good luck to all of the agility competitors at this specialty and may you and your partner both leave the course with a smile!
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