Hogpen gap to Neel Gap

Short because I had another obligation. Still lots of ice in places but Boozie and I need more heat acclimation.

Neel Gap to Woody Gap

Lots of people walking today. Not sure if some section (maybe spring break) hikers vs thru hikers but hope all accomplish their goals.

Snow and ice still present but Boozie and I both were hot at mid-50s.

Second time playing NSTRA game, first place amateur division

Fun time

More GAK9 training fun

 Huge thank you to instructors Sinead Imbaro and Kirsten Moore, host Cheryl Phillips, and my fellow students. I learned so much from each of you. The temperature went from hot to cold, dry to wet, relatively still to super windy. We worked woods and urban. We worked mornings, mid-day, and to nearly midnight. The dogs were quite diverse - Boerboel, Patterdale, Doberman, Labrador, and Malinois. Boozie and I got to do a GAK9 "Stairway to Heaven" (blind). I thought he was being "crazy" because it was relatively short aged and in virginal woods unlike our long aged concrete jungle trails but nope, it was all the scent cones and back tracks, and other scent challenges along the way.

Boozie and I attained GAK9 urban level 3 and urban level 4 during this training period. I am especially thankful of Hunter, a local fireman who hung out during the 4 hours with intermittent rain for the level 4.

First place open obed

Best amateur owner handled. I got frazzled by a GSP in standing heat right near us. I always have the best of intentions to train more around in season females but it doesn't get priority. 

Obedience was decent. Still working to perfect balance of interested and excited to work but not over the top.

Second place day

First open obedience leg, second place out of a big class. Reserve breed gun dog. 

Championship points at Maryland Sporting Dog

Had a nice time with a helpful judge.