2010 PCA National Specialty Agility Trial Results

On May 3rd and 4th, Team Alasera competed at the 2010 PCA National Specialty Papillon only agility trial in Des Moines, Iowa. All four adult dogs participated and everyone brought home ribbons. Here are each dog’s accomplishments:

Abby had nice runs both days. A few dropped bars (very unusual for her) kept her from qualifying in some otherwise super runs. She did manage to get an Open FAST qualifier which involved some distance work, so that was a pleasant surprise. In addition, she managed a second place finish in that run. She showed good progress in trying to overcome those pesky stress responses.

Ace enjoyed some nice runs as well. He earned his Novice FAST title and took 4th place and received really nice ribbons. In Jumpers with Weaves, he took 3rd place and another leg towards his MXJ. His teeter issues surfaced, so no Standard legs were earned. He vows to do better next time.

Ripley had some surprisingly good runs. He earned his final Open Standard leg to get his OA title and the very next day, got his first Excellent A leg toward his AX. Didn’t think that would ever happen! He also had a nice clean run in Jumpers but didn’t make it under course time. Go Ripley!!

Mellie was the star of Team Alasera. She earned High Phalene in Trial both days of the trial, getting some very nice ribbons, a travel carrier and a dog bed for trophies. She double Q’d both days of the trial and placed in all her runs. She earned an Open FAST leg toward that title and took first place with a score of 78 out of 80. She earned two first place ribbons, and three second place ribbons and 100 MACH points. Best of all, her speed is improving with almost every run. Look out world, here she comes!!