Don't Hate Me Because I'm Beautiful!

The weekend shows were good to MMN!  Several of the MMN group were at Springfield and they made us proud!  Nellie got reserve winner on Saturday, Ellie got winners bitch on Sunday and Miss Abbey got 3 new grand champion points!  We are so proud of all of the dogs and handlers!

Abbey makes an impression on the judge

Kiko and Molly think she's awesome too!

I did so brush my teeth today!!!-
-Nellie

Tracking Clinic on 16 April

Today we went to a tracking clinic.  Kathy with Birdie, Suzanne with Ellie Mae, and Kiko with Louie.  It was great fun.  Birdie's first run was ok but you could tell that she really didn't understand what she was supposed to do.  I tried dropping cheese along the track for the second run.  That was no good.  Then, suddenly, she seemed to realize that she was following a trail and every run she did after that was beautiful.  Miss Ellie Mae was also terrific.  She took to the first track like a pro.  I'm sure Louie was too but he was too far away for me to watch.  Birdie being in season and all, we were banished to the far, up-wind section of the event but we got to partner with Suzanne and Ellie so it was wonderful.

Louie following the track

Birdie was doing great quartering the track

Ellie Mae knew exactly what she was doing

Nose to the ground!

Found it!

Longer track this time and still got it!

Draft Training in Wrentham April 3

The group had a fabulous, spring day draft training.  Not a speck of the white stuff in these photos if you'll notice.  We are so happy for that!  See below for some of the highlights.

I think Ellie Mae is getting a talking to.  OK, really she's being told to back up.  In draft work they have to be able to back up 4 feet in a fairly straight line.  It takes some practice!

Look at this awesome attention while heeling!

Harness and Hitch - Bruin

Liddy with her two buddies

Ellie Mae is moving in on Nella's fella!

Xena and Gabby (I think).  You've heard that Newfs are like potato chips. . . you can't have just one.

Group sit/stay

"I think I see Spring!"