Beginning of a long loop

We are heading out on a long loop from Oregon to Montana, back to Oregon and then home.  The first weekend had big entries and heavy competition, so I was very surprised and pleased that Sketch managed to earn 5 OTCh points and two UDX2 legs.

3 points

1 point

1 point

Not all work tho - Sketch got to go for a swim and I've been finding some flowers.

Back to Obedience

Out of the field and back into the ring, it took Sketch a bit to get his act together again, but recently he has earned another 9 OTCh points.

 Last weekend we were in Chino Valley, AZ where he won Utility on Saturday and was Second on Sunday for a total of 8 points, plus another UDX2 leg.  The site was very nice but covered in cicadas!

 before

after

They were very noisy but didn't seem to bother the dogs.

I took Sketch for a swim to cool off (temps were in the 90's both days) and took a pic of a cool dragonfly.