We have a champion* in our midst at Belrose Country Club Retirement Village 🐶! Under the tutelage of resident Tricia, Abbey the Cavvie [Cavalier King Charles Spaniel] entered her very first obedience competition last month.
Trish adopted Abbey four years ago, when the pup was just six months old. Abbey’s breeder no longer wanted her, as she was too small to be a show dog and her markings were considered imperfect. [She may not win ‘best in show’ but she sure looks perfect to us! 😍]
Trish has been involved with obedience training for many years, and said Abbey was timid at first. But over the years, Trish has worked hard on Abbey’s confidence. She’s taken Abbey to dog clubs and socialised her with the Belrose Country Club community, and recently felt that Abbey was ready for formal competition.
And boy was Trish right. She and Abbey scored a whopping 99 out of 100, tying for second place! 🥈 For Abbey’s first competition, this is a fantastic achievement. We prescribe lots of tasty treats for this very good dog.
Congrats Trish and Abbey!
* Ok ok, we admit that technically speaking, Abbey may not have won – but she’s a champion in our eyes.
