Nut is retiring from Agility today!!

[immortaldobes]

Just wanted to let everyone know (not sure why, just seemed to be appropriate) that my 9 yr old rescue DAl "nut"
MacBeths Out Damn Spot NA, NAJ, CGC is retiring, today was his last trial. The trial before this on new years day, he was really slow and seemed as though he was limping a little (someone that was watching was nice enough to let me know) I didnt notice while he was running. So given his age I decided to put him on some Glucosmine/Chondroitin supplements to see if it would help and then try him one mre time. So we had him on the supplements for a month and today was his first trial since.

He did well, would have qualified standard and jumpers I think but knocked one bar in each class which is really not like him. After the standard run, one of the stewards told me it seemed like he was favoring his right rear leg while he was jumping. This is the same lthat was bothering him last time even though I couldnt tell during the run. So rather than take a chance on him injuring himself (he would keep going if I asked and maybe pull something trying to protect whatever hurts) He is retiring after a good and fun run.

He stared doing agility last summer at almost 9 years old, earned his novice standard and jumpers titles less than a year of training and practicing. And everyone may remember he is also a seizure dog, former parvo dog, and former bladder stone dog, not to mention he wasdump to begin with!

He will still be going to finish his CD (he has one leg) and maybe Rally.

I will be putting together a retirement video- i will post the link if anyone is interested in seeing.

 

[MyBuddy]

Aw, he's a beautiful dog and really showed his stuff! I think you're doing the right thing for him though. If he's 'off' he might be hurting and no doubt he would keep going, if you asked! So here's to you, NUT, for all your accomplishments and to a relaxing retirement! :cheers:

 

[immortaldobes]

Aw, he's a beautiful dog and really showed his stuff! I think you're doing the right thing for him though. If he's 'off' he might be hurting and no doubt he would keep going, if you asked! So here's to you, NUT, for all your accomplishments and to a relaxing retirement! :cheers:

Thanks MyBuddy, he is really a great dog and has never questioned anything I have asked of him. I will give him an extra treat just from you!!

 

[Apollo]

he looks great and its a bit sad, it was his last trial, since he came a long way.
but its the best and there are other things he can do. Give him a big hug from me.
i love the pic's, you both look great

 

[JanS]

He's certainly done a lot and earned his retirement, so I'm glad he can relax in his forever home now for the rest of his life.

 

[swiftK9s]

congrats to you BOTH! What a wonderful 9 yrs he has had so far.. wishing Nut a Happy retirement from agility and many more happy healthy years in whatever you both choose to do next

 

[BreesMom]

Congrats to you both!! Hope Nut enjoys his retiremnent!!! He is a beautiful dog and has packed a lot into his life with all the health issues and still managing to compete in agility!!

 

[hrd2gt]

Wow, surprised you had him jumping 24. I know quite a few people who still run their older dogs, but have them in preferred at lower heights. He looks great in those pics!!

 

[immortaldobes]

Wow, surprised you had him jumping 24. I know quite a few people who still run their older dogs, but have them in preferred at lower heights. He looks great in those pics!!

thanks everyone, and Hard, he was my first dog ever to compete so I didnt know how the preffered thing worked butmit wasnt a problem for him till now. he got hos novice titles now it's up to the Dobes to pick up the torch!! until then I still have some of my clients dogs that I run for them.Ari wont be able to run until July :-(

I will still compete with him in something, he would be very sad to be left home!

 

[hrd2gt]

The funny thing is... I actively compete in agility with Karma now... BUT... I am planning on saving OB for when karma gets older and retired (really i can only afford so much! lol) But you can always do rally and OB...

 

[immortaldobes]

The funny thing is... I actively compete in agility with Karma now... BUT... I am planning on saving OB for when karma gets older and retired (really i can only afford so much! lol) But you can always do rally and OB...

ya money is definitely a show stopper!! we dont have many "local" ones that I dont have to get a hotel for unfortunately. Nut already has a leg on his CD so I will let him finish that, but I want to get the dobes going. End of feb is a 3 day show in del mar (about 2 hours from me) so another hotel expense. hopefully they can both get CD's that weekend!

But Nut is such a good dog, even if not competing he will still go for the ride to most of them. he loves hotels!!

how is Karma doing???

 

[hrd2gt]

all i can suggest is LA QUINTA... and join the points program... think it averages about 8 nites?? or so... and you get a free nite... may as well get something out of it, and they allow dogs everywhere i been and dont think i dont get up at 5 in the morn to drive 2 hours to save on a nite in a hotel.

as for karma, she is pretty amazing, she really does surprise me. (my dogs have to work hard for me to trust them, took blue forever to earn it!!) she has great distance and good focus. I got her novice titles and i think we have one leg til we get her open jumpers... (haveta look at her curtain) I wish i could get a second job to enter more shows!! Blue is in his prime and karma is getting good, would do more shows all the time if i could! gonna be entering a few shows coming up, actually having some in town that dont require hotel! (enter all the days for those!!!) will keep ya posted

 

[immortaldobes]

all i can suggest is LA QUINTA... and join the points program... think it averages about 8 nites?? or so... and you get a free nite... may as well get something out of it, and they allow dogs everywhere i been and dont think i dont get up at 5 in the morn to drive 2 hours to save on a nite in a hotel.

as for karma, she is pretty amazing, she really does surprise me. (my dogs have to work hard for me to trust them, took blue forever to earn it!!) she has great distance and good focus. I got her novice titles and i think we have one leg til we get her open jumpers... (haveta look at her curtain) I wish i could get a second job to enter more shows!! Blue is in her prime and karma is getting good, would do more shows all the time if i could! gonna be entering a few shows coming up, actually having some in town that dont require hotel! (enter all the days for those!!!) will keep ya posted

I will have to live my dobe agility dreams through you for now!! make us proud Karma!!!!!!