Team Beagle

Hair Ice discovered on a morning walk with the beagles

2012-01-12T08:31:00.000-08:00

http://my.ilstu.edu/~jrcarter/ice/diurnal/wood/

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T08:37:00.001-08:00

Beagles on their 1st walk of the year

Happy Birthday Brew!

2011-12-29T16:22:00.001-08:00

Brew is 7 yrs old today! Where did the years go?

Happy Holidays from Team Beagle

2011-12-10T19:47:00.000-08:00

Brew at Enumclaw 08.21.11

2011-08-21T18:28:00.000-07:00

Off to another show to see if we could improve our Rally Advanced scores. While we could move up to Rally Excellent and pursue our next title, I decided we should have a few more rounds of practice at the Advanced level. And today, we did do much better with a score of 94. The course was fun and included a lot of different elements. The ring stewards at the show to my surprise were my instructors and training partners so the pressure was on. I'm sure in Rally class tomorrow, Debbie will be pointing out all my flaws. LOL Helen gave me a great complement and said that Brew's attention on me was wonderful. And after watching the video, I was very proud of Brew's attention.

Brew at Portland - Beagle Specialty and Team Rally

2011-08-21T18:17:00.000-07:00

Back in July, Brew and I competed at the Beagle Specialty in Portland. At the Beagle Specialty, we entered in Novice Obedience and got a score of 176/200. Not our best performance but we were the only beagle entered in Obedience so we got 1st. LOL.

In the afternoon, we competed in Rally Advanced. In Rally, we were joined by other beagle competitors, although they weren't in our class at least we had beagle company. We got an 88/100 and our 3rd and final leg towards his Rally Advanced certificate. (So we added some more letters after his name - RA).

On Saturday, our Rally score was 78/100. Brew was just a little distracted - ok he was a lot distracted - he kept looking outside the ring (for you know who...JO!)

On Saturday, we also competed in a new event for us - Team Rally. So our team consisted of a Newfoundland, Papillon, schnauzer, and a beagle. We competed against four other teams. So each team member goes thru the course separately but one right after the other. Our team got 3rd place so not too bad.

On Sunday, we tried again and at least improved our score to an 89. We made Jo go away long before we went into the ring. (Jo would just say that the beagles like her better - sure because she gives them all the good treats and lets them sleep in bed with her.)

To see Brew and me in action:
Portland Videos

Starbuck Torbay Blue Chip Stock "K2"

2011-08-03T08:47:00.000-07:00

At the Portland show, K2 got her championship. Such a pretty girl.

Sophie's Puppies at 11 weeks

2011-08-03T08:27:00.000-07:00

CWBC 2011 Beagle Specialty, Portland, OR

2011-08-03T08:22:00.001-07:00

Brew Howls for Me

2011-07-21T07:36:00.000-07:00

Brew was very upset one day when I took Bob to school instead of him. Kevin was walking the beagles and I met him along the road. As I loaded Bob up and drove away, I could see Brew turning to look back where I had gone. When Brew got home, he began to howl and pace.

Sophie Puppies 3 weeks

2011-06-23T12:45:00.000-07:00

About 3 weeks ago, I watched Sophie's puppies for Lesley. Finally made it through all the pixs that I took. As usual I took about 1,000 pixs, but I was able to edit it down to 161.

Video of pups playing, click to watch

From Sophie Puppies 3 weeks

To see more pictures go to Starbuck Torbay

2nd Day at Puyallup - WE DID IT!

2011-06-12T18:32:00.000-07:00

Today, we were successful and got I believe our 3rd leg in Novice Obedience so we will soon be able to add a few more letters after Brew's name - CD which means Companion Dog or something like that. Again, there were lots of handler and dog errors but we managed to get a score of 179 1/2 which means we passed. Thanks to Jo, Sindi and Darin for coming out to support us. And thanks to Kevin for supporting us yesterday.

Brew at Puyallup Show Jun 2011

2011-06-11T14:44:00.000-07:00

Brew and I tried to get our third leg in Novice Obedience at the Puyallup show today but it was not to be. Everything was going great until just before the heel free (off leash) exercise - a couple of beagles walked in the door and that caught Brew's attention. Needless to say, he kept looking outside the ring for the beagles instead of focusing on me so we NQ. Will try again tomorrow. On a good note, at least he didn't run out of the ring on the recall but it may have been because the recall was away from the gate. His sit and down stay were good as well so just got to work more on off leash with distractions.

Mick's Tricks and other fun videos

2011-05-16T07:36:00.000-07:00

Mick and his tricks (dbl click on pictures to watch videos)

Mick playing fetch unless Bob gets it first

From Starbuck Torbay McKinley - Mick - Mac

Mick and Bob wrestlling

From Starbuck Torbay McKinley - Mick - Mac

Mick performing some of his tricks outside

From Starbuck Torbay McKinley - Mick - Mac

Zoey Puppies visit - K2 & Mick (Mac)

2011-05-01T22:44:00.000-07:00

Today, we met with Lesley and David to see a couple of Zoey's puppies. They are still so cute. K2 is Lesley's next show potential and Mick (formerly Mac) is looking for his forever home. Mick is staying with Team Beagle for a couple of weeks for some tricks training - he already knows sit, working on spin, twirl, rollover and beg. Mick loves to play fetch and he even brings it back to you - pretty smart puppy!

Here's Mick (Starbuck Torbay McKinley)

Here's K2 (Starbuck Torbay Blue Chip Stock)

If you are interested in making Mick a new member of your family, please contact Lesley Hiltz at lhiltz@earthlink.net

Here is a video of Mick practicing his new trick "Down"

From Starbuck Torbay McKinley - Mick - Mac

Tulip named Abba

2011-05-01T22:04:00.000-07:00

Last fall, I found tulips that were named Abba. So of course, I got some and planted them. They are a beautiful red tulip - this one bloomed the other day and with the sunshine today looked great.

Final 2010 Performance Standings for Beagles

2011-04-27T11:22:00.000-07:00

So the final 2010 nation-wide beagle performance results are in and Brew placed 4th with 86 points. Not bad since we didn't even attend that many shows.

Mac & Zac Visit

2011-04-10T22:10:00.000-07:00

Abba's puppies Mac and Zac came for a visit today. First off was a walk and then back to the house for some play time. All had a great time even the humans. It always amazing me how much I can see Abba in all of her puppies - in their looks and in the way they move.

You can see videos at this link
https://picasaweb.google.com/jlkautz/MacZacVisitApr2011#

Beagles have fun in the snow

2011-04-09T10:44:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Kevin and I took the beagles for a walk in the snow.

No comments about my running, I was trying to keep the ropes untangled and not trip over them.

Happy 2nd Birthday Puppies

2011-03-30T13:18:00.000-07:00

Happy 2nd Birthday to

Marbles, Abby, Mac, Jack,

Clover, Loki, Zac, Jazzy, & Bogey

Brew gets a Beginner Novice Title

2011-02-19T10:37:00.000-08:00

Back in January, Brew and I competed at the Portland show. We entered the Beginner Novice trial on Thursday and Friday. On Thursday, Brew got his final leg. While he looked good for most of the run, we did have a little mix up while doing the "FAST" exercise. Brew was thinking "now its time to run and get out of here." We finally got back in control and finished with no more mishaps. Finishing with a score of 189.5 out of 200 and 2nd place.

On Friday, Brew was looking good until missing a sit on the figure eight and the dreaded Recall. Of course, the recall was towards the gate and true to form Brew tried to run out. Although, he did come back when I called him, so I guess we are making progress. But it did result in an NQ. Check out the score until the recall we had only lost 4 points.

Zoey's Puppies

2011-02-13T13:46:00.000-08:00

Back in January, Kevin and I stayed at Lesley's taking care of Zoey's puppies. Here are some pictures that I took. Enjoy!

A couple of the puppies are still available, if interested contact, Lesley Hiltz at
Starbuck Torbay

Goodbye Lily

2011-01-28T19:56:00.000-08:00

Our friends, David and Lesley's whippet Lily passed on this week. She had a great life - she was almost 15 years old.

Starbuck Torbay Morning Star "Echo" and Eric at Portland show

2011-01-26T19:44:00.000-08:00

Our friends entered their first obedience competition this week in Portland. They got a score of 90 out of 100 in Rally Novice. They were both amazing and amazed at how well they had done. Just goes to prove that with a little hard work and dedication a beagle can be a GREAT obedience dog.

The Proud Family

The Proud Dad

Echo - R107, his placement in the group

The official score

Happy 6th Birthday to Brew

2010-12-29T20:59:00.000-08:00

Rain, Sleet or Snow, nothing stops the Beagle Man and his beagles.

Brew celebrated his birthday this morning with a walk in the snow.

Every morning, Kevin and the beagles walk to the coffee shop in downtown Fall City.

Brew started out with his booties on. But on the way home, Brew decided he didn't need those stinkin' booties anymore.

On another note, Lesley just informed me that Brew as of Sept.2010 was the 6th top Obedience Beagle in the nation. Have to check where he ends up at year end.

Way to Go Brew!

Season's Greetings from Team Beagle

2010-12-22T18:42:00.001-08:00

Fun in the Snow

2010-11-27T11:35:00.000-08:00

Bob and Brew enjoyed the Thanksgiving Snow!

Congratulations to Ch STARBUCK TORBAY'S EASY MONEY

2010-11-22T11:45:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Patty who earned her championship this last weekend. Finally tally was 18 points and 3 majors. Maribel and Alberto are very proud parents.

Patty (formerly Maria) spent a month with Team Beagle a year ago before she went off to her forever home.

For more pictures of this cute girl check out:

http://picasaweb.google.com/jlkautz/Maria4th5thWeekWithTeamBeagle#
http://picasaweb.google.com/jlkautz/Maria3rdWeekWithTeamBeagle#
http://picasaweb.google.com/jlkautz/Maria2ndWeekWithTeamBeagle#
http://picasaweb.google.com/jlkautz/Maria1stWeekWithTeamBeagle#

Happy 3rd Birthday - Bob, Bella & Cedar

2010-10-31T08:17:00.000-07:00

Heloise the hound

2010-10-28T10:04:00.000-07:00

We will miss you!

Brew goes High In Trial at Beagle Nationals & Bob gets lots of ribbons

2010-10-11T16:00:00.000-07:00

We are so proud of the Brewhound!

Bobdog loves all his ribbons!

Team Beagle has a Great Day at Beagle Nationals

2010-10-06T22:22:00.000-07:00

Beginning Obedience Scores

Novice Obedience Scores

Brew and I had a really good day as we got High in Trial! Yes, hard to believe but we did! We competed in the Novice Obedience and got a score of 182.5 which turned out to be the highest score.

Brew Novice Obedience B

Brew and I also competed in Beginning Obedience but NQ'd on the recall - still trying to run out of the ring. Luckily for us in the Novice Obedience the recall was away from the exit otherwise it might have been the same outcome.
Brew Beginning Obedience

Rally judging wkst for Brew

Rally Advanced Cours

Brew and I also got 1st in Rally Advanced, however we were the only ones to compete in that group. Our run was not that great but we still qualified.

Brew Rally Advanced

Bob and Jo also competed in three events - Novice Obedience - he did wonderful (I mean outstanding) on all the exercises but NQ when he got up from the sit stay
Bob Novice Obedience B

On Beginning Novice, also NQd due to the recall. He ran top speed right out of the ring and over to where we had the crates. Everyone at the show had a good laugh.
Bob Beginning Obedience

Rally Novice Course

Rally judging wkst for Bob

Then Bob and Jo competed in Rally Novice and they got 1st with a score of 98 out of 100. It was an awesome run.

Bob Rally Novice

Go Team Beagle!

CWBC Obedience and Rally at Nationals

2010-10-04T23:09:00.000-07:00

Judge's Score sheet for Novice

Brew (#339) and Bob (#337) competed in three obedience and rally events today. In Novice Obedience, Bob sniffed his way through the course and then on the recall he ran toward the gate only to be stopped by the stewards. In which Bob's reply was bahrooooo! He made it through the sit stay but not the down stay. He started whinning and the eventually got up and ran to Jo. So Bob NQ'd. Brew did awesome in his Novice Obedience until the recall in which he decided to run toward the gate instead of me. So we NQ'd too. Brew did great on the sit stay and down stay and didn't move even when Bob got up to run to Jo.

Bob Novice Obedience

Brew Novice Obedience

Judge's score sheet for Beg Obed

Next event, Beginning Obedience - Bob qualified and 2nd with a score of 191. Brew however NQ'd because of the recall again. However it might have been my fault this time. It looked like he was going to make a break for it again so I called him again and then moved but at least that resulted in him coming to me. Don't want to make a habit of this running toward the gate.

Third Event - Rally Advance for Brew and Rally Novice for Bob. Brew got a 1st (ok so there were only two of us in the class). This was our first time in advance which is off leash with a jump, some harder and more signs. I did lose his attention several times but I guess he did better than the other beagle. Bob got 4th in his group. Actually, Jo and Bob did awesome. Bob kept his attention on Jo the whole time but they lost 1 point for something and 10 points for incomplete of sign. We are not sure what happened since the camera card ran out of memory near the end of their run. The only thing we can think of is that either Bob didn't down all the way or Jo didn't stop - the sign was a Stop and Down.
Brew Rally Advanced B

Rally Advanced Course

Judge's worksheet for Brew

Bob Rally Novice B

Rally Novice Course

Judge's worksheet for Bob

Overall not to bad for beagles

Gig Harbor/Shelton Weekend Show

2010-09-28T16:13:00.000-07:00

Bob's Rally Score

Rally Novice Course-Saturday

Next time I will read the fine print - for some reason I got the impression that this was an indoor show - well it was for some of the conformation events but not for obedience and rally. Needless to say I got the "stink eye" from Jo. Saturday was a gorgeous day with the temp around 77. The rings for obedience/rally were located in the back of the fairgrounds, next to the sky jumpers take off and landing and the motorcycle park. Luckily, these did not prove to be too much of a distraction for the beagles.
Jo went into the Rally ring 1st and other than lots of sniffing by Bob they got a qualifying score for Rally Novice (96) and 2nd place. Not bad for a beagle outdoors!
Bob Rally Novice

Brew and I were next and while he was doing lots of sniffing as well I thought we had a good run until when the judge called everyone back into the ring and he didn't call my number. Right there, I knew that I must have missed a sign and thus NQd. Sure enough, I had blown right past the sit/down walk around sign that was located right after the figure 8 weave. This is no excuse but the sign was located off to the right and not directly in the path so when I came out of the weave all I saw was the sign at the end of the ring (a left turn). In the future, I guess I will have to start counting the sign numbers to make sure this doesn't happen again.
Brew Rally Novice

Both beagles already have their Rally Novice title but practice makes perfect!
The beagles were also entered in Obedience Novice B for the first time. Yes, we were going to attempt off-leash activities with a beagle outdoors (I can hear all you beagle owners saying "Have you lost your mind!"). Bob's turn in the ring did not go so well and after an attempt at the stand for exam when he decided to sniff his way out of the ring, the judge very kindly asked Jo if she wanted to be excused which Jo very promptly replied YES! We have to laugh because the score sheet says "not under control - NQd".
Bob Novice Obedience Part 1 Click on picture to watch video

From AKC Shelton Sep 25-26, 2010

Bob Novice Obedience Part2 - Click on picture to watch video

From AKC Shelton Sep 25-26, 2010

Here is the big surprise, Brew qualified (182.5) and got 3rd place (so what if there were only 3 dogs that qualified- I got the ribbon that says 3rd LOL!) While Brew was not perfect, I think he did pretty well for a beagle outdoors. In fact, I think his off leash work is better than on leash work. For the sit and downs, he was between two large dogs but he stayed right there with only an occasional sniff here and there and a look around. Will post video later.

Rally Novice Course-Sunday

Sunday turned out to be very wet and the rings were soaked. The Rally course was redesigned to avoid the lake in the middle of the ring. Both beagles qualified -Brew got 89 and Bob 87. So again, we qualified but no placement ribbons. The score sheet had lots of marks off for slow to respond (str) and poor sits. I ended up redoing the 1,2,3 sign because I couldn't remember if I had done the 2nd step correctly and then the judge marked me for another redo on a 270 left because Brew ran out in front of me past the sign so I had to call him back. I guess the judge took that as a redo.

Bob Rally Novice Sunday

Brew Rally Novice Sunday

Bob and Jo then entered the Obedience Novice ring. While they still NQ'd they at least made it through all the exercises except they were excused from sit/down stays. On the recall, Bob decided running outside of the ring would be more fun. Brew and I also NQ'd - on the heel free when the judged yelled Fast, Brew decided it was time to run past me and out of the ring. The judge was nice and let us do the recall anyway. So I sat Brew down, left him, walked to the end of the ring, called him - Brew took off running toward me but about halfway through decided that whatever was near the gate was more interesting so off he went out the ring (well the stewards were ready this time and caught him). Both beagles were very interested in the stewards area since they both ran that way or maybe it was the gate to freedom that attracted them.
Brew Novice Obedience Part 1- heeling, figure eight, heel free exercises

Brew Novice Obedience Part 2- recall exercise

Jo gets in the RING @ the Wentachee show

2010-09-22T14:03:00.000-07:00

Yes, I know this is a shocker but Jo finally decided to show Bob herself. And as I predicted Bob did much better in the ring with Jo than me. We entered in three events on Saturday in Wenatchee- Beginning Novice Obedience B, Pre-Novice Obedience B and Rally Novice B. Jo showed Bob in the Obedience ring and I showed Bob in the Rally ring, but she is studying the signs and next week will take Bob into the Rally ring as well.

This was a challenging show on two fronts - 1) an outdoor show - need I say more with a beagle and 2) The beagles had had no training or practicing for the last two weeks prior to the show while we were on vacation. Instead they had been on their own vacation at the Hiltz's place having a blast running around playing with all their beagle and whippet friends. I guess Bob took a liking to Abby and Brew thought Sophie was pretty cute.

In the Obedience ring:
In Beginning Novice Obedience B, there were 5 dogs. Jo and Bob (#1851) took 2nd place with a score of 193.5 of out 200. Brew (#1852) and I took 3rd place with a score of 191.5. Beginning Novice Obed is basically all on lead except for two variations: on the sit stay you drop the lead and then walk around the whole ring and the recall is off-leash from 25 ft away. Jo had to go out first (although I had ask that they switch us but I guess the stewards forgot to do that). Luckily, Jo had watched the Beg Novice A group so she kinda knew what was going to happen. The judge was very friendly and helpful.

Bob & Jo Beg Novice Obed

Janet & Brew Beg Novice Obedience

The 2nd event was Pre-Novice Obedience - the exercises are all on lead plus group sit and down stays. Before the group exercises, both beagles weren't doing too bad (Bob lost 16 points and Brew lost 8.5 points). Although, I think the beagles were getting tired as their performance was better in the Beg Nov Obed. There were 7 dogs competing in this group.
Bob and Jo got a 124 out of 200. The group exercises were their downfall. Bob hasn't had much experience with these exercises. On both the sit and down stay, he got up so he lost all the points for those exercises (60 of them) and he tends to whine especially in the down because it was 3 mins long. He kept looking at Jo saying are we done yet and where is my treat. I'm suppose to get a treat after every exercise, what is wrong with you people? Brew was great as when Bob got up, he just stayed in place. Go Brew. Brew got 3rd in the Pre-Novice group with a score of 191.5. Hmmm, that score looks familiar, well at least Brew and I are consistent.

Bob & Jo Pre Novice run

Brew & Janet Pre-Novice Part 1

Brew & Janet Pre-Novice Part 2 (camera mulfunction so here is the last exercise)

Rally Rally Rally - not one of our better performances. I didn't get a chance to walkthrough the course before hand as we were in the obedience ring when that was going on. So I studied the course map and then went for it. I was afraid I was going to miss a sign since I didn't get to practice and the beagles were not on their best behavior. Additionally, another dog had peed in the ring so that was another obstacle we had to contend with on the course.

This was Bob's first outdoor show so he was more interested in smelling than paying attention to me as well as looking for Jo - poor sits (really out of position), lagging and the handler messed up the 1,2,3 step sign (too many steps) resulted in score of 78 out of 100.

Brew did much better, he got a 92. However, he was completely distracted as well. At one point, another dog outside of the ring caught his attention and I thought it is all over with now - thank goodness the next sign was a 270 and that got us going in the opposite direction of the distraction. Right at the end of the course, I seem to have gotten his attention back and even managed to cross the pee spot without him sniffing (hooray).

Bob & Janet Rally Novice

Janet & Brew Rally Novice B

Thanks Lesley and David

2010-09-19T12:20:00.000-07:00

Thanks Lesley and David for taking care of team beagle

Brew at his 1st Outdoor Obed Competition

2010-08-30T14:22:00.000-07:00

All I can say is BREW IS AWESOME! He did great for his 1st outdoor show. We entered two events Beginner Obedience Novice and Rally Novice.

Brew at Marymoor Beginner Obedience Novice B
The Beginner Obed Novice is a new optional titling class. There are only a couple of parts that are off leash - the sit stay (well the leash is still on him but no one is holding it) and the recall and there are no other dogs in the ring. Our score was 192.5 out of 200 and we got 2nd place. 1st thru 4th place was very close (Scores were 1st-194, 2nd-192.5, 3rd-192, 4th-192). We lost 4 points in the heel on leash exercise and 3.5 points on the figure eight exercise which I'm assuming was either because of Brew lagging or a tight leash due to the lagging. But he did great on the sit for exam and the sit stay exercises which were the two I was most concerned about especially at an outdoor event.

Brew at Marymoor in Rally Novice B
The course was more challenge than past AKC courses but was very cramped. I'm not sure the spiral left or serpentine weave cones were the appropriate distance apart but luckily I have a smaller dog.

So the judge dinged us twice for incorrectly performing a station (10 point deduction x 2). On sign 1, apparently I didn't pause long enough after circling my dog (give me a break, I completed 99.9% of the sign correctly) and the second one was on the the last sign which was a Slow (truth be told I actually didn't see this sign - it was placed out of the way) which I didn't go slow on. So if the handler (me) hadn't made so many errors, we would have gotten a 100 (well I can always dream). Our final score was an 80 out of 100.

Here is the Rally course:

Hooray for Team Beagle- A 1st Place & New Title

2010-08-22T15:31:00.000-07:00

Another day at the dog show but it was a great one. Brew got a 98 and 1st place just beating the 2nd place dog (a rottie) by 1/4 second. And Bob got his third leg with an 88 and now he has his Rally Novice title.

Here is Brew's run (We are so proud of him). May have to move him up to Advanced.

And I think Bob will be staying in Novice for a little while longer or at least until he gets his nose off the ground. Additionally, Jo may have to leave the room as you can tell he is looking for her throughout the course.

Here was the course:

Brew & Bob Enumclaw Rally Novice runs on Aug 21

2010-08-21T18:29:00.000-07:00

Brew's run. He got a 96 and fourth place. Even though Brew has his title, I decided to show him in the novice class until I feel comfortable that he can do this off leash.

Bob's run. He got a 95 and his 2nd leg towards his Rally Novice Title

Here is the Rally Course for Aug 21

UKC - MVDT Rally Competition (Bob & Brew)

2010-08-02T16:28:00.000-07:00

Bob (1009) and Brew (1053)
competed in a UKC Rally competition. First off, the UKC courses are much more difficult than the AKC courses at least the ones I've competed in. This was good as I felt challenged. Saturday's performance was not so good - Bob got a 77 (his nose on the ground and all over the place) and Brew NQ'd because of handler error (that's because of me). On Sunday, they both did much much better - Bob got a 94 and Brew got a 96. They both watched me throughout the course with only an occasional sniff here and there.

So Bob has 2 legs and Brew has 1 leg towards their UKC RO1 title.

This is the course

Brew's Run

Bob's Run

Bob & Brew @ Portland Show - Rally Trial

2010-07-28T16:33:00.000-07:00

This last weekend, Bob and Brew competed in Rally Novice down in Portland. They both got qualifying scores. I think the judge was very generous.

Bob had his nose to the ground the whole way. He got a 90 and his first leg in Rally Novice. Lots of work to do with this one. Treats would make it so much easier!

Brew got a 93, but I think he looked better at the Puyallup show. This was his third leg so he now has a Rally Novice title which means we move into the Advanced group where it is off leash (OH NO!) We better get to practicing especially on the paying attention to me part!

Bob (R64) and Brew's (R61) group scores

Bob's score .................................................................Brew's score

Abba, we will miss you!

2010-07-26T18:15:00.000-07:00

Sadly, Abba passed onto the Rainbow Bridge last Saturday night. We are grateful for the joy she gave us in her short life. Abba came to stay with us in Nov 2005 while David and Lesley were vacationing. We fell in love with her and she came to live with us permanently. We had great times with Abba: dog shows, training, raising her two litters of puppies, long walks and watching all the beagles play together.

Hikes with dogs

2010-07-09T10:14:00.001-07:00

A couple of hikes with dogs!
John Wayne Trail June 2010

Twin Falls March 2010
Bob's 1st hike. He did quite well lots of dogs and kids but he trotted right along following Jo with the treats.

Here is a video of Bob and Jo at Twin Falls. Look at the great attention he has on Jo of course she has treats and he is a beagle, need I say more. click on the movie icon.

From Twin Falls

In Memory of Glady

2010-07-07T13:43:00.000-07:00

Sadly, Team Beagle lost a friend last week. Glady came into our lives in 2006. She stayed with us for a month and stole our hearts. We were so excited when our friends Libby and Herbie adopted her because we knew that we would get to see her often. With Libby and Herbie she got to experience the good life. Libby and Glady would go on long walks and Libby often took Glady to work with her. With Herbie, Glady enjoyed every evening on the couch with him until it was bedtime. She had a wonderful personality, friendly to all. She will be sorely missed. Glady is playing with Browny at the Rainbow Bridge.

Brew at 2nd Rally Competition

2010-06-14T11:27:00.000-07:00

Sunday, Brew and I competed in our 2nd Rally trial. We got a 91 out of 100 and our 2nd leg towards Rally Novice A title. We did pretty well until the last sign and then I guess Brew was uncertain of what I wanted so we had to redo the sign but still lost 5 points (ouch!)

Below is the video or go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0-w_4qZiVs

Here are the scores for our group:
And here is Brew and my individual score

Brew at his 1st Rally Competition

2010-06-12T21:00:00.000-07:00

Today, Brew and I competed in our 1st Rally competition. We got 91 out of 100 and our 1st leg of 3 towards a Rally Novice Title. As you can see Brew was a little distracted at the beginning as he was looking for Jo who had the treat bag. Next time, I won't let him see her and the treat bag. We placed 5th just missing 4th place ribbon by one point. Below is the video from today.

Here are the scores for my group, we were number 2116.

These were the Judge's marks for us.

Congratulations Jack A Roo! You're A CHAMPION

2010-06-10T11:03:00.000-07:00

Another Abba puppy becomes a Champion! Jack joins Bella and Bob in the championship halls.

Brew & Bob at the Renton Fun Match!

2010-05-29T14:28:00.000-07:00

Today, Jo and I got up early for the Renton Fun Match. Below are videos of their Rally runs. I learned outdoor rings are a huge distraction for the beagles. Brew held it together until the 8th sign and then he was all beagle - smelling and sniffing the ground. Bob also smelled everything as well as jumping all over the place. Overall, they both did pretty well after all they are beagles and so they should get extra credit. I've entered Brew in Rally at the June Puyallup show so I can see we need to do some extensive training in the next two weeks without treats.

Brew

Bob

Team Beagle in Training

2010-05-15T13:43:00.000-07:00

Brew and Bob in the Riverdog Outdoor Excursion class. Here we are at Tiger Mountain a few weeks ago, lots of off leash dogs and smells in abundance which meant BIG challenges for beagles to remain calm. And yes, that is Brew in the background barking.

Abba at Obedience II class with Positive Dog Training School. Abba showing her heeling skills.

Brew practicing Rally at Positive Dog Training School. This was a few weeks ago as well.

Congratulations Jack!

2010-04-24T19:59:00.000-07:00

Jack A Roo won a 5 point major yesterday (Friday) at the Lewiston, Id dog show. Go Jack - just heard that he won another 5 point major on Sunday.

Abba turns FIVE today!

2010-04-19T18:18:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday, Abba!

It's OFFICIAL - Brew gets his CGC

2010-04-12T11:55:00.000-07:00

Brew visits Hiltz Beagles

2010-04-11T19:51:00.000-07:00

Brew and I drove south to visit with David and Lesley. And Brew got his teeth cleaned and ended up having to have four teeth pulled - OUCH! Maybe now he'll stop chewing on those rocks. LOL

It's the Puppies 1st Birthday!

2010-03-30T20:21:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe that Abba & Jazz's puppies are a year old. Looking back at their pictures when they were younger than 3 months old brings a smile to my face every time.

Brew goes to the Enumclaw Fun Match

2010-03-01T13:53:00.000-08:00

Well, I wish I had lots of pictures to show you, but both of my photographers bailed on me: Jo (because of Bainbridge Island Cherry Pie - an UNACCEPTABLE EXCUSE) and Tonya (because Eavan was sick - an acceptable excuse).

Brew did quite well on the show grounds after he settled down. However, in the ring from my perspective, it was not so good. There seem to be lots of white spots on the ground that Brew just had to sniff and all the distractions constantly had him looking everywhere except at me. He also seemed to have forgotten that when I stop he is also supposed to stop and sit next to me, not continue forward and then turn around and look at me. We didn't have any warm up time for the pre-novice obedience so I guess I'm partly to blame.

In the Rally ring, (which was in a horse ring with very soft dirt), I think he did a little better just got a bit dusty. However, I think the handler (me) needs a little more work. The judge keep saying the sign is supposed to be on your right. OK, I get it! No one ever told me that before or maybe I wasn't listening.

On a whim, I decided to try the Good Canine Citizen(CGC) test. Brew passed with flying colors.

This was the only video I got of Brew at the show, a true beagle

Jack A Roo was also there with his family. Sarah showed Jack in the conformation ring. Go here to see the video (it wasn't uploading for some reason)
http://picasaweb.google.com/jlkautz/EnumclawFunMatchFeb29#5443735725262070258

Oliver visits Team Beagle

2010-02-25T10:03:00.000-08:00

Our friend Tonya brought her beagle Oliver over to visit Team Beagle last weekend for a little playing and walking. All had a great time.

Brew really likes the Bike Tow Leash, Abba & Bob are not sure yet

2010-01-14T15:52:00.000-08:00

Brew at full speed. He loves to run.

Bob was ok until turning at which point he pull backwards and got out of the harness. So now to find a harness that won't slip off.

Here's Abba learning how to walk along side the bike. She doesn't like turning either.

Brew learns to use the Bike tow leash

2010-01-12T15:37:00.000-08:00

That's Abba in the background barking saying "ME NEXT, I WANT TO TRY IT!"

Come see Jack-A-Roo start his show career

2010-01-10T11:20:00.000-08:00

Jack (Abba & Jazz puppy formerly known as Roo) will be starting his show career next weekend at the Western Washington Cluster (Puyallup Fairgrounds). Come cheer him on!

Show times are:
Jan 16, Saturday 1 pm (Ring 9)
Jan 17, Sunday 8 am (Ring 14)
Jan 18, Monday 8 am (Ring 8)

Links to show programs:
Premium List
Judging Program

It's Brew's Birthday

2009-12-29T05:29:00.000-08:00

It's a day of celebration! Brew is FIVE today!

Happy Holidays

2009-12-22T19:12:00.001-08:00

Maria's 4th & 5th week with Team Beagle

2009-12-22T15:16:00.000-08:00

Maria is now back at home with Lesley, but she had a grand time while visiting Team Beagle. Lots of walks and car rides to new and strange places. She did well in her conformation classes and we had a lot of fun doing it. Bob misses his playmate. She learned a few tricks as well (Spin, Twirl, Down and Capsize (rollover). I will post a video later of Maria performing her tricks.

Looking for a new way to exercise the beagles

2009-12-14T17:34:00.000-08:00

Has anyone ever tried these products?

Springer
http://www.springeramerica.com/

Walky Dog
http://www.thedogoutdoors.com/walkydog-dog-bike-leash.html

Running Dog Bike Tow Leash
http://www.thedogoutdoors.com/dog-bike-leash.html

Maria's 3rd week with Team Beagle

2009-12-05T08:49:00.000-08:00

Maria's 3rd week included more walks and playing around with Team Beagle. We tried to go to conformation class but the instructor wasn't there. Try again next week and hopefully get pictures of Maria in class.

Maria's 2nd week with Team Beagle

2009-11-28T09:54:00.001-08:00

Maria had a busy week again with lots of walks and conformation class. Everyone in class thinks she is beautiful with good movement. This week we even got off the city streets and hit a trail. It had lots of wonderful smells for Maria to sample. On Saturday night she was out on the town with a visit to Glady the beagle's house. Then more playing in the backyard and in the house with Team Beagle.
Starbuck Torbay Easy Money

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-26T12:32:00.001-08:00

Maria's 1st week with Team Beagle

2009-11-20T11:03:00.000-08:00

Maria had a busy 1st week with walks, playing with the big beagles and conformation class. She did well in her conformation class - met some new people and dog friends (weimaraners & papillons). Once she got used to the place, she pranced around like a star just need to work with her on the table. On one of her walks, we encountered a downpour. We ran for cover under an eave until it lightened up but we were still soaked to the bone.

(Starbuck Torbay Easy Money (Cookie/Thomas pup))

Maria's 1st day with Team Beagle

2009-11-15T10:35:00.000-08:00

Maria (Cookie-Thomas pup) is visiting with us while Lesley and David are away. On her 1st day, we went to the Monroe show to watch Maria's dad, Thomas, in the ring. Thomas won the beagle group and then placed 3rd in the Hound Group. And what a nice surprise for Jo and I - Roo (now Jack (Abba-Jazz puppy) was there as well with his family. Jack has grown into a handsome young beagle and will be starting his show career in January 2010.

Sophie (Cookie-Thomas pup) visits Team Beagle

2009-11-09T12:41:00.000-08:00

Bob's 2nd B-Day Oct 31, 2009

2009-11-01T15:52:00.000-08:00

Happy 2nd Birthday - Bella, Bob & Cedar

2009-10-31T11:21:00.000-07:00

Brew's Camping Trip Around the Olympic Peninsula

2009-09-17T20:37:00.000-07:00

Last week, Kevin and Steve rode around the Olympic Peninsula. I was to follow in the Sienna van with all of their gear. At the last minute, I decided that Brew should come along so I switched vehicles and reloaded all the gear and Brew into the Get Away Van. Brew had a grand time - lots of new smells and things to see as well as bark at. Here are pixs of Brew on the trip

Portland Show July 17-18 2009

2009-08-01T23:25:00.000-07:00

What's been happening to Jo, Kevin and Janet

2009-07-28T09:18:00.001-07:00

Check out Team Beagle Travel & Adventures
http://teambeagletravel.blogspot.com/

Abba & Jazz Puppies (MEL) (Wk of 06.29.09) (13 wks old)

2009-07-04T11:50:00.001-07:00

Abba & Jazz Puppies (MEL) (Wk of 06.22.09) (12 wks old)

2009-07-04T11:23:00.001-07:00

Abba & Jazz Puppies (Wk of 06.15.09) (11 wks old)

2009-06-25T11:57:00.000-07:00

Abba & Jazz Puppies (Wk of 06.08.09) (10 wks old)

2009-06-12T13:19:00.000-07:00

UPDATED PHOTOS 06.17.09

Puppy Tricks

2009-06-10T21:31:00.000-07:00

From Puppy Tricks

Click the film icon to play movie
And the album has more movies

Abba & Jazz Puppies (Wk of 06.01.09) (9 wks old)

2009-06-09T00:18:00.000-07:00

Another pup leaves the nest

2009-06-08T15:42:00.000-07:00

Ozzie and Kevin are flying to Ontario, CA today. Tomorrow, Ozzie will meet his new mom and dad - Patricia and Luke.

We miss you already, Ozzie!

Big Brother Bob plays with pups

2009-06-05T21:38:00.000-07:00

What a good brother Bob is!

Puppies at 9 weeks old

2009-06-01T22:05:00.001-07:00

Five of our puppies have gone to loving homes. We miss you Surfer (now Bogey), Matilda (now Clover), Roo (now Jack), Maccas (now Mac), and Zac.

Spinning Puppies

2009-06-01T07:28:00.000-07:00

Larry, the challenge is on! Puppy tricks competition next Friday.

Pups wk of 05.25.09 (8 weeks old)

2009-05-30T14:50:00.000-07:00

Finally got caught up. Here are the pixs from this week.

Pups from wk of 05.18.09 (7 weeks old)

2009-05-29T22:44:00.000-07:00

We took 1,500 pixs during the week of the 18th so I finally managed to cut it down to 260 or so.

Now I need to work on this week's photos.

Puppies at 8 weeks old

2009-05-26T21:55:00.000-07:00

Puppies @ 7 weeks old

2009-05-21T11:31:00.000-07:00

Abba & Jazz Puppies (wk of 05.11.09) (6 weeks old)

2009-05-19T23:32:00.000-07:00

More pixs from wk of 05.04.09

2009-05-10T00:44:00.000-07:00

Puppies @ 5 weeks old

2009-05-06T17:21:00.000-07:00

For information about puppies contact Lesley Hiltz

Puppy Pixs from week of 04.27.09

2009-05-05T23:49:00.001-07:00

Ohh Nooo, MR BILL!

2009-04-29T10:31:00.000-07:00

Is that Mr Bill on Claire's head?

http://www.mrbill.com/

More pup pixs (wk 04.27.09)

2009-04-29T08:22:00.000-07:00

Puppies (wk of 04.20.09)

2009-04-27T16:51:00.000-07:00

If interested in a puppy, contact Lesley Hiltz

Snag enjoys a Puppy Pedicure!

2009-04-25T23:12:00.000-07:00

More photos from last week

2009-04-23T00:06:00.001-07:00

It's Abba's 4th Birthday!

2009-04-19T21:24:00.000-07:00

Puppies (wk of 4/13/09)

2009-04-17T21:49:00.000-07:00

If interested in a puppy, contact Lesley Hiltz

And it's Superbeagle...

2009-04-17T18:22:00.000-07:00

well not really, just Brew relaxing!

Team Beagle

Hair Ice discovered on a morning walk with the beagles

Happy New Year!

Happy Birthday Brew!

Happy Holidays from Team Beagle

Brew at Enumclaw 08.21.11

Brew at Portland - Beagle Specialty and Team Rally

Starbuck Torbay Blue Chip Stock "K2"

Sophie's Puppies at 11 weeks

CWBC 2011 Beagle Specialty, Portland, OR

Brew Howls for Me

Sophie Puppies 3 weeks

2nd Day at Puyallup - WE DID IT!

Brew at Puyallup Show Jun 2011

Mick's Tricks and other fun videos

Zoey Puppies visit - K2 & Mick (Mac)

Tulip named Abba

Final 2010 Performance Standings for Beagles

Mac & Zac Visit

Beagles have fun in the snow

Happy 2nd Birthday Puppies

Brew gets a Beginner Novice Title

Zoey's Puppies

Goodbye Lily

Starbuck Torbay Morning Star "Echo" and Eric at Portland show

Happy 6th Birthday to Brew

Season's Greetings from Team Beagle

Fun in the Snow

Congratulations to Ch STARBUCK TORBAY'S EASY MONEY

Happy 3rd Birthday - Bob, Bella & Cedar

Heloise the hound

Brew goes High In Trial at Beagle Nationals & Bob gets lots of ribbons

Team Beagle has a Great Day at Beagle Nationals

CWBC Obedience and Rally at Nationals

Gig Harbor/Shelton Weekend Show

Jo gets in the RING @ the Wentachee show

Thanks Lesley and David

Brew at his 1st Outdoor Obed Competition

Hooray for Team Beagle- A 1st Place & New Title

Brew & Bob Enumclaw Rally Novice runs on Aug 21

UKC - MVDT Rally Competition (Bob & Brew)

Bob & Brew @ Portland Show - Rally Trial

Abba, we will miss you!

Hikes with dogs

In Memory of Glady

Brew at 2nd Rally Competition

Brew at his 1st Rally Competition

Congratulations Jack A Roo! You're A CHAMPION

Brew & Bob at the Renton Fun Match!

Team Beagle in Training

Congratulations Jack!

Abba turns FIVE today!

It's OFFICIAL - Brew gets his CGC

Brew visits Hiltz Beagles

It's the Puppies 1st Birthday!

Brew goes to the Enumclaw Fun Match

Oliver visits Team Beagle

Brew really likes the Bike Tow Leash, Abba & Bob are not sure yet

Brew learns to use the Bike tow leash

Come see Jack-A-Roo start his show career

It's Brew's Birthday

Happy Holidays

Maria's 4th & 5th week with Team Beagle

Looking for a new way to exercise the beagles

Springer http://www.springeramerica.com/Walky Doghttp://www.thedogoutdoors.com/walkydog-dog-bike-leash.htmlRunning Dog Bike Tow Leashhttp://www.thedogoutdoors.com/dog-bike-leash.html

Maria's 3rd week with Team Beagle

Maria's 2nd week with Team Beagle

Happy Thanksgiving!

Maria's 1st week with Team Beagle

Maria's 1st day with Team Beagle

Sophie (Cookie-Thomas pup) visits Team Beagle

Bob's 2nd B-Day Oct 31, 2009

Happy 2nd Birthday - Bella, Bob & Cedar

Brew's Camping Trip Around the Olympic Peninsula

Portland Show July 17-18 2009

What's been happening to Jo, Kevin and Janet

Abba & Jazz Puppies (MEL) (Wk of 06.29.09) (13 wks old)

Abba & Jazz Puppies (MEL) (Wk of 06.22.09) (12 wks old)

Abba & Jazz Puppies (Wk of 06.15.09) (11 wks old)

Abba & Jazz Puppies (Wk of 06.08.09) (10 wks old)

Springer
http://www.springeramerica.com/

Walky Dog
http://www.thedogoutdoors.com/walkydog-dog-bike-leash.html

Running Dog Bike Tow Leash
http://www.thedogoutdoors.com/dog-bike-leash.html