Naptime

Afternoon naptime, no matter how many dog beds we have in the house, Trixie wanted to squeeze in with her daughters.  L-R: Jam in the back, Trixie and Savi.  Amazing how the Weims love the little cuddler beds that are designed for smaller dog.

As seen in Martha Stewart Living...

 What a nice surprise to see Savi, Grayhart's Shear Genius,JH,NSD,NRD,CGC, in her Gap Kids ad in the December issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine.

Sky's Novice Standard Agility run

Sky, CH Grayhart Lightfoot Early Morning Rain, RN,JH,TD,NSD,NRD,CGC,VX, running in the Novice Standard class on November 27th in Pendleton, SC.  No "Q" for this run due to a missed dogwalk contact but Sky had a lovely run, controlled, focused and nailed her weave poles.  This girl has a ton of potential and I know that Sky and Debbie have many Q's in their future.

Longchamp Spring/Summer 2012 Campaign with Coco & Jam!!!

Jam & Coco, photo by Dane Shitagi

So excited to see the first released shot of Longchamp's Spring Summer 2012 campaign.  Supermodel Coco Rocha has been chosen as the face of this campaign and we are thrilled for her.   Of course, it is also thrilling to see Jam, CH Grayhart's Purple Haze,CD,JH,OA,OAJ,SD,VX, in this beautiful shot.  We had a great time on this shoot.  Stay tuned for more images and video!

Handle this

It wasn't a Weim only class but with four Weims training, we definitely had the majority.  From left to right above, Jam with me, Bebe with Bonnie and Steve working the puppy.

What better way to spend a rainy Tuesday morning than go with friends to handling class and then out for a scrumptious lunch?  An added bonus was the shopping at Total Pet Care, where they have terrific prices on food, treats, toys, collars and everything your dog would need.

 Savi practicing her free stack

 This shot of Savi is actually the reflection in the mirror on the other side of the room.

 another free stack of Savi after our go around...

 Jam, out for some ring practice as we get ready for the Delaware Water Gap and Lehigh shows in two weeks.

 Good girl!  She remembers how to be a show dog.

 Jam loves Steve and he took a turn working her...

 And around we go...

 More treats please!

 Jam above and Savi below...

 Kel tried her best to take shots of all the dogs without intruding on the class.  It was challenging with the poor lighting and constant moving but I appreciate the pictures she took.

Savi

After class, we all went to a Long Island favorite, Maureen's Kitchen.  They have the most awesome menu, hard to decide between their yummy breakfast options or creative sandwiches.  Lots of comfort food and great company = a perfect day with friends!

Fit to be Tricked

Savi, working her muscles to balance on the peanut ball.

 Last Saturday, we attended a terrific seminar:
"Fit To Be Tricked"
Specialized Trick Training
A Fun Way To Optimize Fitness, Flexibility & Coordination
with World Renowned Animal Trainer, Sassie Frankie Joiris and
Agility Champion and Guinness World Record Holder, Chris Ott-Parker
Comprehensive program designed with Internationally Recognized Physical Therapist "Ria Acciani, MPT"

"This one of a kind seminar focuses on specialized trick training designed to
improve your dog's accuracy in performance events while keeping them fit,
increasing physical strength, decreasing muscle recovery time and raise your
dog’s learning ability, focus and drive.

Frankie (Sassie) Joiris and Chris Ott-Parker are international seminar presenters and full
time dog trainers with a combined 60 years experience training dogs in agility, obedience,
conformation, search and rescue, hunting events, as well extensive experience in
television and film. Both Frankie and Chris have competed at the top levels of multiple
dog sports venues with multiple breeds of dogs and are well known for their ability to
customize training to fit each team’s unique strengths and ability."

 At the full day seminar, we learned all kinds of tricks and stretches to keep the dogs healthy and mentally stimulated.  We were too busy to take pictures at the seminar but we started practicing some of what we learned at home with the giant peanut ball.  It takes great balance and strength for the dogs to sit or stand comfortably on the ball and then do tricks on it, like waving while sitting.  Savi and Jam both came with me to the seminar but I primarily concentrated on working Savi.  She learned to catch foam rings around her neck, jump through hoops and various body positions and building body awareness that will help in all the sports we do.  Jam loved when she got to work, as she patiently waited in her crate, watching us work and didn't make a peep.  Jam showed off her balancing skills, doing doggie surfing and pushing the peanut while standing on her hind legs.  All of the skills and tricks we learned will be perfect activities to keep the dogs busy on cold, winter days.

 Trixie, above, and Jam, below, watching Savi work on the peanut until their turn.  Both love working the peanut as they get treats and find it fun.

Back to Saturday. The seminar was an all day affair, from 9-4:30, and dogs and handlers worked hard.  We were exhausted when we arrived home and Savi and Jam were so tired.  They crashed on the couch and didn't move for hours.

 A tired Weim is a good Weim!

Sky's New Champion & Best of Breed Photos!

New CH Grayhart Lightfoot Early Morning Rain JH TD RN NSD NRD VX CGC, what an exciting day this was!

Sky's first time in the ring as a special she goes BOB and earns 2 grand champion points!

Huge congratulations to owner/handler Debbie & Sky!