This is the premier national conference for dog trainers who come from all over the US and many other countries to learn from the best trainers, behaviorists and vets. Some of my heros spoke at the conference including Suzanne Clothier, Pam Reid, Sue Sternberg, Terry Ryan, Ian Dunbar and two of my personal friends, Teoti Anderson and Hannah Branigan. I was very jealous that I couldn't go but it is a people training conference and Barbara was very busy there since she is on the conference committee and had work to do.
San Diego looks beautiful and I would like to see a palm tree. I don't think that we have many of those in Chapel Hill.
I was a bit shocked when I saw pictures of chickens at the conference! I understand that people practice their timing by training chickens. I do not see the point in bothering to train chickens as I would prefer to eat them.
It wasn't all work and studying at the conference. Dog trainers are very into socialization and there were activities every night. The beach party looked like great fun and I was disappointed that I wasn't there to see the surfer dog.
But the thing that has caused the most commotion here is that we found out that Barbara met our blogging friend Murphy!
Murphy lives in San Diego which seems like a very cool place. If you read his blog you know that his person is always taking him to the dog beach and Great Dane meet ups and other fun dog events. What a life! Anyway, the conference committee needed demo dogs for some of the workshops and Murphy was one of them. We are sick with jealousy that Barbara got to meet him and Ambrose and I did not. He is such a big handsome guy and did very well as a demo dog.
We are glad she is home now though. The best part is that Barbara always brings us new treats and toys from the trade show at the conference. She bought so many this year that they wouldn't all fit in her suitcase and she had to ship some of the loot. This box came today and I can tell you it smells very good.
We can't wait to see what is inside and to perform our yearly research to find out which is the most delicious treat.
5 comments:
oh boy! Me & Mom were so excited to be able to meet your human. It woulda just been icing on the cake if you'd have come too!
wags, wiggles & slobbers
Murphydog
Wow! Look at the size of that treat-filled box! We bet you'll forgive your mom as soon as she slices the tape and you can get inside!
Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
Chicken training, eh? Sounds a bit daft to me. However, one does sometimes need a break from their humans and I am glad that your Barbara found a way to occupy herself whilst you enjoyed your camping adventure.
Slobbers,
Mango
A whole FedEx box of treats! Almost wrth having her go away for....
Woofs,
Tommy
Hello Niamh, sounds like your Barbara is very busy. What she does always amaze us.
So....... what do you get in the box? :) :)
Your friends,
Momo & Pinot
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