I have been a "lurking" member of this list for several months while I waited to bring home our new cavalier puppy. Well, he came home to live with us in Minnesota two weeks ago, so I thought I'd make an introduction! His name is Teddy (Roycroft Trick or Treat), and he is so very sweet! He survived the 12-hour drive from Ohio to Minnesota like a trooper. It didn't even seem to phase him. We are starting to go to handling classes together. Since he is such fun to be with, I even entered him in a fun match last Saturday, where he won the toy group! His favorite things to do at the match were to smell everything within 10 feet (including the behinds of each and every dog if I wasn't watching), to munch on treats, and to gait as quickly as possible without breaking into a gallop! He has a lot of training to do to get *me* in ready and in shape for showing (grn).
Now for my travel question: I am planning a spring break trip next week to visit my parents in Texas with my two boys (ages 6 and 8) and Teddy. Since this will be Teddy's first experience on an airplane, and my first experience taking a dog on an airplane, I would appreciate any tips for travel that any of you have. I'm planning to use a Sherpa bag for him. What can I do to make the 2-1/2 hour flight as easy on him as possible? Also, I'm planning to go to the Ft. Worth shows to watch. I've heard mixed descriptions of the rules for taking along a dog that is not entered. On the one hand, people talk about taking a puppy to shows to get them used to having fun at a show. On the other hand, I've heard that it is against the rules to take a dog that is not entered to an AKC show. So, what is the real deal? ;-) Anyway, here I am. I'm likely to be a lurker for the most part, but might put my novice response out there every now and then. I have loved reading this list. You all have been one of my primary sources of support while I waited, and waited, and *waited* for Teddy to come home with me. Thank you so much! Robin McLeod sharing life with Teddy in Minnesota __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - live college hoops coverage http://sports.yahoo.com/ ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
