A Goal

corbinam · Mar 8, 2015

For personal reasons I haven't had much time to work and train the dogs over the past few months. Things have settled down a little bit, and I looked around and realized that I wasn't doing Lexi justice. One day when I wasn't in class my trainer reached out to me and asked me, "What are your goals?"

She had a great point. Lexi got her ADCH, life got in the way, and I just wasn't sure what our plan was anymore. I'm not the most confident person in the world, so setting a serious goal is scary for me. But with my trainer's confidence in us (her words were that Lexi is phenomenal!) I wanted to set out on a journey to be the best that we can be.

I don't know where it will lead us, and we're a little short on time, but starting now we're pushing ourselves to be the best that we can be, and to hopefully make a great showing at Nationals in October after months of hard work (and don't worry, hard work = play for Lexi!)

Had to share because this is an exciting and scary time...but I can't wait to see what's in store for me and my best friend :yes:

trini · Mar 8, 2015

Ashley...here's to an exciting and successful journey for you and Lexi! We will be cheering you on!! :smile2:

Trini

Chris · Mar 8, 2015

Even thought I don't do agility, I admire those who do. We're all behind you!! :pop

cmae · Mar 8, 2015

Exciting, Ashley! Can't wait to see where this year takes you two.. such a great team!

PamG · Mar 8, 2015

Sounds like an exciting way to spend the time. I don't do agility, but I certainly enjoy watching the sheer joy on those dogs's faces. The teams seem to have such a special bond.

Way to go, Ashley.

Pam and Sunny and Snow

labgirl · Mar 8, 2015

It's a good goal to set and you and Lexi are a great team :biggrin2:

Silaria · Mar 8, 2015

Ashley, best of luck to you and Lexi. Your little girl is going to love the time spent with you working on the goal. You can make it to Nationals. (Cynosport, correct?) I have no doubt about it.

take4roll10 · Mar 9, 2015

You're a talented duo. I have no doubt you will make it to Nationals and have a great time. Good luck! Where is it this year?

corbinam · Mar 9, 2015

Thanks for the support, everyone! :hugs

Silaria said:
You can make it to Nationals. (Cynosport, correct?)

Yes--Cynosport.

take4roll10 said:
Where is it this year?

It's in Murfreesboro, TN. So ~6.5 hours from us.

tofu pup · Mar 9, 2015

This is so exciting, Ashley... you know we are all cheering you and Lexi on. :hugs

And I agree that Lexi is going to LOVE all the extra playtime... err, I mean practice! :wink2: