Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Mystic Seaport Water Rescue Demo 20May2012

We had a great time at NCNE's water rescue demo at Mystic Seaport this weekend.  The dogs were, in general, a bit rusty since we haven't really begun our water training season yet, but they were awesome none-the-less!  Let's see, we had Keith/Parker, Dejah/Tipper, Molly/Nellie, Erin/Brenna, Kathy/Birdie, and Lori/Tally and the support of many more including Mark and Liz manning the boat.  We caught a few pics to share.

Lori and Tally.  Look at that focus on the bumper!


"Get your own!!!"

Beej looking on.  She was not only our extra newf holder but also was the photographer for all the shots (except this one of course!)

Erin did an awesome job working Brenna who was crazy fast after her bumper.  The rest of the time was dedicated to texting some guy in Michigan. . . .  ;-)

Molly and Lori taking a break before the next demo.

What a lovely place!

And Steve really knows how to engage a crowd.  His narrating abilities were awesome.  We had the kids helping to beach the boat and then throwing bumpers for the dogs at the end.


Dejah is getting Tipper to focus on that boater who looks like he's about to need some assistance.


And here Molly and Nellie are demonstrating the take-a-line exercise.

Birdie took the life ring out to save Erin.

And towed her back safely to shore.

Yes, it was too early to be in the water!12May2012


I can't believe we're in the water already either!!!!  
Yes, we were COLD!  


Brenna is as enthusiastic as ever going out for her bumper.  Look at that wake she creates!

She doesn't like to lose the bumper so keeping the line taught just makes her work harder!

Birdie is doing a very nice delivery to hand!

Sammy still knows how to beach that boat!

Birdie prefers to be treated as royalty and just ride around on the platform.  


The training treats are nice but the playtime afterwards is what they live for!

Relay for Life

Here are some photos of newfs doing what they do best. . . working the crowd.  This weekend was the American Cancer Society's Annual Relay for Life in CT.  The newfie team (aptly called A Newf for Life) was in attendance as usual.  I have heard that the team did an extraordinary job fund raising for this important cause.  In addition, the newfs serve as "Hairy Therapy" giving the walkers a cold nose and warm heart on their breaks.  Thanks to Norman for the photos!  Click on the link for the rest!