Vet Check & Team Practice
Finally the real fun begins 
We had our vet checks that went really smoothly although had us all wondering why they checked so very throughly for fleas!? We were the third team to be vet checked and they were already behind close to 45 minutes! We then rushed directly onto the floor where they had the equipment segregated into 3 sections with one of the contacts in each section. We divided ourselves into small-medium-large groups and had about 5 minutes to rotate all the dogs through. Most of the large dogs had no problem with the chaos although Rio kept staring at Adrian adoringly when she was supposed to be sitting on the start line and watching my lead out! She also thought the clear tunnel was a little funny—first time through she slowed and stared at the dog walk which she could see above her! I didn't see much of the shelties practice, but it sounded as if it went well although I think the younger dogs may have been a bit overwhelmed by the chaos on the field—that's definitely something you can't re-create anywhere else!
The view of the practice field. The competition venue is much smaller than last year—the stands are going to be very cosy!
A view from the other end of the arena
Every country has its own private little cube of space. Once again its a bit cosy considering how big the 'airplane hanger' above is!
Our third dog for team was finally announced—Encore & Susan will be running anchor on the team tomorrow with Rio first and Zoom in the middle of the red dogs.
As I'm typing, Nathalie Lafleur has just arrived and rumour has it that Leslie Woodcock has also made it to Austria. Yea! More fans! We also decorated our area in the stands this morning—lots of red & white Hopefully they won't make us move.
Half way through the decorating process
Deryl so badly wanted to be on the blog that she was willing to dress up for me
This aft is a bit of quiet time before our team dinner tonight.
Our large dog team is in the ring third tomorrow morning, so please be sending us your best vibes! Maybe it'd be a good idea to sleep in your Canadian Agility Team supporter shirt since we will be starting to run while most of you will be snug in your beds.
Can't wait for the competition to begin tomorrow. Go Canada go!!!!!
We had our vet checks that went really smoothly although had us all wondering why they checked so very throughly for fleas!? We were the third team to be vet checked and they were already behind close to 45 minutes! We then rushed directly onto the floor where they had the equipment segregated into 3 sections with one of the contacts in each section. We divided ourselves into small-medium-large groups and had about 5 minutes to rotate all the dogs through. Most of the large dogs had no problem with the chaos although Rio kept staring at Adrian adoringly when she was supposed to be sitting on the start line and watching my lead out! She also thought the clear tunnel was a little funny—first time through she slowed and stared at the dog walk which she could see above her! I didn't see much of the shelties practice, but it sounded as if it went well although I think the younger dogs may have been a bit overwhelmed by the chaos on the field—that's definitely something you can't re-create anywhere else!The view of the practice field. The competition venue is much smaller than last year—the stands are going to be very cosy!
A view from the other end of the arena
Every country has its own private little cube of space. Once again its a bit cosy considering how big the 'airplane hanger' above is!
Our third dog for team was finally announced—Encore & Susan will be running anchor on the team tomorrow with Rio first and Zoom in the middle of the red dogs.
As I'm typing, Nathalie Lafleur has just arrived and rumour has it that Leslie Woodcock has also made it to Austria. Yea! More fans! We also decorated our area in the stands this morning—lots of red & white
Hopefully they won't make us move.Half way through the decorating process
Deryl so badly wanted to be on the blog that she was willing to dress up for me
This aft is a bit of quiet time before our team dinner tonight.
Our large dog team is in the ring third tomorrow morning, so please be sending us your best vibes! Maybe it'd be a good idea to sleep in your Canadian Agility Team supporter shirt since we will be starting to run while most of you will be snug in your beds.
Can't wait for the competition to begin tomorrow. Go Canada go!!!!!
Clear tunnels????
Go TEAM CANADA! We will definitely send our good vibes. So excited for you and thrilled to hear all about it! We've been wearing our team shirt and will continue!
The VERY BEST of LUCK!!!
Cheering you on from NM!
Christy
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That Deryl sure is an attention hog
Good luck in the morning... Red dogs and labs rule (at least in my house!!) I'll wear my Canadian girls kick A** 'uniform' for good luck... I'll be 'dreaming' good luck vibes! Hopefully your supporters will post news of your success afterwards - I'm not paying $20 to watch (sorry)!
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Yay!!!!! Practice day done now the real competition begins. We're so excited for you, I paid my $20 and will be up at 3:30 this morning to watch you guys!!! I've been told to tell you not to eat too much cheese before your run!
Go Canada Go!!!! I'm so happy Susan and Encore made it on the team with you again this year. Red border collies really do rule!!! Give Rio a big hug from us, no matter what happens we're very proud of you guys.
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I'll wear my white CAT shirt tonight to bed and will be dreaming of fast clean runs for you all.
Most importantly have fun,
Good luck from the East Coast!
Christine, Jeff, Keisha & Jak
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Hi Tiff: Well its almost time to enter that big green ring with the see through tunnels! I am sure you are getting excited as are we are on this side of the ocean! Hope it is a fabulous experience for both you and Rio! Have fun and know we are proud of you no matter what the outcome!! I will be watching live and hopefully will be able to show Kyra the VOD when she comes to visit tomorrow. Good Luck & many hugs.
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so excited that I won't be able to sleep. I will be up all night, all three dayz. Hooting and Hollering, cheering on the CAT, we are so proud and honoured that we have such and AWESOME team representing our agility community. Red Dogs Rock, and Black Dogs Rule in my house so having a Black dog sandwich between 2 red dogs sound like a great team to me!! All the best of luck to you all!
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Im setting my alarm! Go GANG GO!
Lynda & Spirit
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Spirit and I are setting our alarm! To watch you guys! Go Gang GO!
Lynda & Spirit!
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Good luck Tiffany and Rio and the rest of the Canadian team!! Bring home some medal this year! My alarm is set.
Theresa, Phoenix and Fin
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So exciting!! Can't wait to hear all about it... good luck Tiff and Rio and the rest of Team Canada!
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wish I was there cheering you all on! have fun! I saw the course map for Jumpers... looks just like a starters course, right? OK, maybe not, but I know you will all do great!!!
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Wow Tiff....What an amazing run! Congratulations!!! I loved watching the live feed. I have NO idea how you "held it together" and seemed so calm in such a pressure-packed atmosphere. Please give Rio an extra cookie for me!!
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Can't wait to hear all about it.....Congrats to all......Way to go little shelties.......!!!!!!!!
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REd DOgs RocK! gOOOoooooOOOo tEaM CaNadA GooooooOOOOOOH!
LicKS and wAgGs
ThE yAhOOsTeR
PS Cagen had babies....MORE Red Dogs Woof-hoo!
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ok so we went for the live feed I couldn't stand the 'unknown'. I managed to catch the Team Jumpers and Team Standard for the Large dogs great job! Rio looked great and you looked very confident - you'd swear you've done this before
Just heard the IFCS news also WOOT WOOT.
From the East Coast,
Christine, Jeff, Keisha & Jak
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We have so enjoyed your blog. Thanks for taking time to update those of us at home.Must be great fun to meet great competitors from all over the world.Glad you have enjoyed this wonderful experience!- it was great to follow along with the trip and how Team Canada was doing. Have a safe journey home. And don't count out applying next year yet!!!
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Hi! Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed all your coverage of the Worlds, this year and last year! It was great to see so much of what you experienced. You did a really great job with your blog. Thanks for all the effort.It makes ma a lot of fun woth some knowledge also.
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