Hi everyone, I finally did it! I made a decision about how to spread out my free tickets and I sent Joye my donation! It was a tough choice.. such a lot of great prizes! So now my reward... I can send in my brag with a clear conscience. My puppy, Flash, Adesa's Hot Lightning Bolt ( littermate to Hot Chili Pepper of CA National Specialty fame) earned 11 conformation points and 2 majors by the age of 11 months. Then, to top it off, at one year and one day he passed both the Canine Good Citizen test (CGC) and the Therapy Dogs International Certification ( TDI ). Now he can join his big sister on nursing home visits. To anyone thinking about doing therapy visits with your Berner, do it. It is a wonderful experience for both you and your dog. Our newest undertaking now is drafting. Although too young to compete, Flash is taking to carting very well, and we should be ready by the time he is two ( the minumum age for draft tests). Big sister, Tobie, isn't so sure about carting yet, but she is working at it and we are making progress. Since the cart my husband built for us isn't big enough for her to ride in she has decided that she will pull it, especially if there are treats involved. Obedience, therapy visits and drafting are all great ways to extend your Berner's world and get out there and enjoy new things with them. Carol Westaway Grove City , Ohio
