After our poop failed attempt at the SJP Rhenoy – Lotte and I had the opportunity to make our true premiere at the SJP A in Delft Monday the 16th of September.
Conditions were not easy – eastern winds and a terrein with high plants and many distractions
Lotte started very well on the first cast, a few corrections and the first blind of 100 meters came back.
After the first blind we were up for the second – most difficult of all. 130 meters crossing a walking path, a ditch and situated up against a wall of water plants. Lotte listened very well and I managed to keep her out of the water. All up until the ditch she did very well and then the whole thing collapsed and she ran full speed ahead to the place first dove.
One may argue that it was a poor ending – I went home with a big smile. She did very well for 85% of the time. This is certainly not bad for a first time.
14 participants on the double blind (I proef) and no one passed.
I am feeling very hopeful with Lotte and our work together. Good girl she is.
All photos by Sanne Romijn “Dog Portret”
Flatastic flatcoated retrievers 