Petworld @Mid Valley

Firstly, many apologies for going MIA for nearly half a year. Maybe it's the slow internet connection that hampered on-going thoughts of updating the blog or maybe it was just plain laziness! :P

Anyhow, I'll start updating from the most recent event which was the Mid-Valley show known as Petworld, held two weekends ago at one of Malaysia's major shopping mall. Surprising isn't it? Finally an indoor venue for dog lovers to bring their dogs and enjoy the air-conditioning while visiting the many booths selling/promoting pet related items. The main attraction was of course the obedience and agility trials conducted by Pet-n-U. In the morning throughout the early noon, OB trials were held followed by agility in mid-afternoon. OB trials consisted of many classes ranging from Pre-Novice to Open while agility trials involved Jumpers to Novice class. Still waiting for an Open class for agility so that spectators can witness how difficult a course could be and the teamwork required between handler and dog to complete the course with the least amount of faults.

Intermediate Obedience - Broad Jump
Surprisingly large crowd

Dog Fancy Dress

Of course Cami did not miss this chance to compete in the Elementary and Novice class, trying to achieve some clean runs to be a step closer in winning Pet-n-U's M.A.D. (Malaysian Agility Dog) title. Alas, she got disqualified for both runs in Elementary as she kept jumping the wrong sequence (a possible handler error there...?) whereby she got an immediate 'peeeppp' from the judge. However, she did us proud by taking the 2nd spot in Novice, behind Archer (Min Schnauzer) and ahead of Groovy (JRT).

See any similarities in jumping style? Top: Cami; Bottom: Groovy

Novice Agility Price Giving (clockwise): 1st (Archer), 2nd (Cami), 3rd (Groovy)

Got a nice little trophy to add to her collection and not forgetting a bag of Eukanuba to feed her for the next month. What did Axle get? Well, he didn't go to the show due to his lack of social skills but he did get himself a freebie bag of Happy Dog food so that will keep him well fed for the next month as well. Now, better hope that the next trial is coming soon before their food runs out...

Cami: Do I need to share my goodies with bro again???
Axle: Huhuhuhu....