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Arizona Pointing Dog Club Trial 2015

AZPDC Field Trial ‑ August 8 - 9, 2015

Flagstaff, AZ

Cory, Josie and Nellie participated in the August AZPDC trial held at Kendricks Park near Flagstaff, Arizona. While Cory had already qualified to run in the 2015 Tournament of Champions, this was Josie's chance to be among the finalists, and it was Nellie's first experience in a trial. All of the dogs hunted with enthusiasm but field conditions prevented many dogs from finding birds this particular weekend. Heavy rain the night before and intermittant showers kept the birds hunkered down, and high pollen interfered with the dogs' ability to catch scent. Overall scores were low for most dogs, including Cory who managed to place third in the Shooting Dog class on the first day. Josie gained some points for her efforts, but not enough to place. Nellie (and Linda) were there for the fun and photos!

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Beautiful setting, beautiful weather, beautiful dog work.

Don and Cory's first run was with Seth and Sammy, one of Rosie/Titus's 2013 pups.
Don and Cory's first run was with Seth and Sammy, one of Rosie/Titus's 2013 pups.
Cory hunts with a joyful attitude!
Cory hunts with a joyful attitude!
Cory placed third on Day 1.
Cory placed third on Day 1.
Nellie was surprised by a quail that flushed behind her.
Nellie was surprised by a quail
that flushed behind her.
Nellie stayed steady as the bird flew.
Nellie stayed steady as the bird flew.
She watched it land and waited for direction.
She watched it land and waited for direction.
Steady, steady
Steady, steady
Then the point!
Then the point!
Steady through the shot
Steady through the shot
Nice retrieve for Nellie!
Nice retrieve for Nellie!
Good Girl!
Good Girl!
Day Two offered partly cloudy skies and gorgeous scenery.
Day Two offered partly cloudy skies and gorgeous scenery.
Josie runs like the wind.
Josie runs like the wind.
Josie did her best to find birds.
Josie did her best to find birds.
Josie honoring her running mate's point.
Josie honoring her running mate's point.
Josie
Josie
Josie pointing
Josie pointing
Retrieving
Retrieving
Time for a water break
Time for a water break
Cory is a stylish runner.
Cory is a stylish runner.
Always smiling, even though the birds were elusive
Always smiling, even though the birds were elusive
Picture perfect
Picture perfect
The agony of defeat … no birds this time.
The agony of defeat … no birds this time.
Nellie
Nellie
Nellie's last fun run.
Nellie's last fun run.