It took us a few years, but Riddle finally got her Schutzhund III at our club trial at the end of May. It was a great day for both of us. She scored 98 in tracking, 86 in obedience and 82 in protection. Thanks to my trainer, Gustavo Sanchez (pictured below), Judge Michael Caputo, and the members of the Capital Area Schutzhund Club for making it a great day.
Here we are heeling during the obedience phase.
This is Riddle guarding the “bad guy” during protection. Judge Caputo is in the background.
This is the back transport.
This is Riddle guarding after the long bite.
This is Riddle looking at me. There is nothing better than having a dog I can put in a Halloween costume to pose with a three-year-old, and later take on the field and get a Schutzhund III. I love this dog. Thanks to Mary LaPorte, Katie McClellan and Becky Clinton for the photographs.
In the name of good office fun, Riddle is also now featured on her own page on the Martin Waymire Advocacy Communications Web site. Click here to see the great place we work!
Congratulations Riddle!!!