National Dog Day

 It was appropriate that our last 4H dog Dog Show of Excellence activity for the season be held on National Dog Day. The new year starts September 1st. Any dog that was able to get a blue ribbon at the fair was invited to participate in this second show. Since Einstein only got a blue ribbon in Obedience, that is what he was able to participate in. During the fair Kenzie was allowed to use a tab leash on him during the agility and trick shows. He totally bombed them. He grabbed onto the tag leash and crouched down so that Kenzie would chase him. Needless to say he got disqualified. At the Show of Excellence they let her do an exhibition round in agility for no points. He again grabbed onto the tag leash and was ready to play. Pam (the 4H leader) told Kenzie to just take it off and see what he does. The song Livin on a Prayer by Bon Jovi started blaring on the overhead speakers and once that leash came off he immediately sat down and was ready for the treats Kenzie had for him. She took him perfectly through the course and the whole crowd cheered. We may have just found his theme song. It was SO EXCITING!!! I wish I got it on video. This was just the boost Kenzie needed to prove that the fair performance was just Einstein being a stinker. Thankfully next year she has been in the program long enough that she can do the courses with no leash. She also got a dog pin, leadership zipper pull, and first year dog pin. For being a teen leader this year she got a bag of fun dog accessories and M&Ms. She had been debating about whether or not to continue next year because of so many disappointments and obstacles, but I think she is convinced it was all worth it. 

After the dog show that was from 8 to 6, we headed over to the ward party from 6 to 9 pm. We played 9 square, water volleyball, ate dinner and enjoyed great company. We were totally exhausted by the end of the day.