Tori and I attended Dog Scout Camp in St. Helen, Michigan and we were proud to come home with 10 total badges.  The first badge that any dog has to earn is the Dog Scout Badge, and then Tori also took home badges in First Aid, Backpacking, Art of Shaping, Frisbee, Obstacle Courses I, II, and III, and Agility I and II.   The Art of Shaping badge was earned by Tori learning to paint a picture, which she really enjoyed.  I will try to scan in her paintings, and get some pictures from camp soon.

Tori earned her first AKC title, the Pre-Trial Tested title on sheep.   She did very well, especially considering she had very little training.  She is very biddable and maintains a good distance from the sheep.

Pirate got his first PT leg, but got a little too excited the second time around and was called off for gripping.  It was my lack of knowledge in how to handle a powerful dog like him, and our lack of practice.  We will work on it some more and hopefully try again in June.

Tori is now Omegan’s Secret Angel PT HCT

We took Faith, Pirate, Tori, and Sadie to the AHBA (American Herding Breeds Association) Herding Capability Test. Each of them got their first leg toward their HCT title. We will be going to another test in July to get their second legs (which earns the title).