Corgi Corner: April 2010

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

A Doggie day at the river

Well today was surprisingly amazing. What more can I ask for 80 degree weather, well 77 but close enough, 6 dogs, a cool river and family time? I spent the whole day at my parents out on the river visiting and doing laundry. Jasmine got the best part of the deal though, a full day of fun and swimming with her favorite "siblings".

Her day started with an hour of ball time! With 6 dogs, it takes a while to get them all their ball time and semi-warn out. Jasmine as you can see needs more mouth, ball co-ordination ;P

Then since everyone was nice and warm we walked a little ways down the driveway to the river. Jasmine thinking she's a Labrador dove right in.

Then when "grandma" found a stick it was time for fetch time! As you can see the Shorted-Brains LOVE to play fetch! Jasmine on the other hand would rather be digging up rocks, which on this beach there is definately no shortage of them.

From left to right- Jacob's behind, Dali's behind, Samson (My boy and old man!) in front, Moses (hiding behind Blue), and Blue (who really really wants the stick)

My wonderful Ol' man Samson.

Dad and Samson on the other beach.

Hmm seem's rocks no longer held her intrest so off to chase the Shorted-brains.

Moses & Blue

These boys are ALWAYS together, what else would you expect their brothers.
*I do love how when they bring back a stick they're always striding in unison.

Oh wait she found more rocks!

This one especially was HERS and NO ONE was going to steal it from her.

Thankfully the shorthairs don't care about silly rocks, mainly because they sink and they can't be retrieved.

And this is what the Princess said when it was time to go home for the day. Bratty lil girl ;)

Now my stinky, muddy, sandy dog is sleeping on her bed, passed out from her days adventures. Too bad it's raining now otherwise tomorrow would have brought another day of swimming.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

It's official!

Baledwr Sn Jasmine Fishstick NA !!!!!!!
I received her Certificate today in the mail! Only 1 more to go for her NAJ.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Ask Ohio to repeal "pitbull" in their BSL

From my AKC News email today.

Ask the Ohio House of Representatives to Repeal BSL!
http://www.akc.org/news/index.cfm?article_id=4095
[Thursday, April 15, 2010]
House Bill 79, sponsored by Representative Barbara Sears of Lucas County, removes the term "pit bull" from Ohio’s statutory definition of dangerous dogs. All Ohio residents are encouraged to contact the Speaker of the House and their legislators to ask them to support this important measure and end 20 years of discrimination against responsible dog owners in Ohio.
Ohio is currently the only state to have enacted statewide breed-specific laws. The current law states that if a dog "belongs to a breed that is commonly known as a pit bull", then it is automatically considered vicious and dangerous. Owners of these dogs must submit reports to the board of health and county dog warden whenever there is a transfer of ownership.
Breed-specific language in state law has also enabled local Ohio municipalities to enact strict ordinances regarding ownership of "pit bulls" and has led to the ban and euthanasia of numerous dogs in communities throughout the state.
The American Kennel Club strongly supports House Bill 79 and recognizes that dangerous dogs should be defined by their deeds, not their breed. The AKC urges communities to establish a fair process by which specific dogs may be identified as "dangerous" based on stated, measurable actions, impose appropriate penalties on irresponsible owners, and establish a well-defined method for dealing with dogs proven to be dangerous.
The AKC strongly opposes any legislation that determines a dog to be "dangerous" based on its breed or type, and applauds the Ohio representatives who seek to remove this discriminatory language from state law. The AKC encourages Ohioans to contact their legislators and members of the House Agriculture committee and ask them to support this measure.
Read AKC talking points on breed-specific legislation.Read AKC article "Why Breed-Specific Legislation Doesn’t Work".
How You Can Help
· Contact the Ohio Speaker of the House, and respectfully ask that he allow the House of Representatives to consider House Bill 79. His contact information is as follows:
Speaker Armond Budish77 S. High Street, 14th FloorColumbus, Ohio 43215-6111Phone: (614) 466-5441Fax: (614) 719-0008E-mail: district08@ohr.state.oh.us
Contact your state legislators and ask them to support House Bill 79 and request that leadership allow them to vote on this bill. Visit the Ohio General Assembly’s web site to find the names and contact information for your legislators.
For more information, contact AKC’s Government Relations Department at (919) 816-3720, or e-mail doglaw@akc.org.

American Kennel Club Government Relations Department
8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100
Raleigh, North Carolina 27617
Phone: (919) 816-3720
Fax: (919) 816-4275

WOO HOOO!

Ok it's official! I am officially an Emergency Veterinary Technician!!!!!!
I just accepted a job at my old Emergency Clinic as a night technician. Its great for me as I hate getting up early in the morning and I stay up all night long anyway. And I only work 3 days a week! That means 4 full days including the weekend to do whatever I want ;) Most importantly I get my own paycheck, which means MORE DOG SHOWS!
Ok now I must got back to sleep as I have a long night ahead of me today.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Emerald City Comic-Con

So Ben, Mitch, Noel and I went to the Emerald City ComiCon convention last month and I'm finally getting around to posting some pictures from it. We had a TON of fun there, finding great deals on comics and of course statues ;) The boys spent two whole days at the convention while Noel and I slipped off on Saturday to go watch the Seattle Kennel Club show, which I regret I didn't enter Jasmine in the Agility competition.. arrgg. But either way my friend Kim's bitch Fifi got Best in Group on Saturday and I couldnt be happier as she is SOOOOO beautiful.