Talk smack about me, just not my dogs ... Mmm k?

First off, I don't give a shit if you say something about me - as long as it is too my face and not behind my back. And for the record ... I also hate 2-facers, backstabbers and liars. Um hi my name is Sarah and I can see right through you. oh and P.S. we aren't in grade 6 anymore.

But whatever you do ... Don't say shit about my dogs (especially just to be a mean bully and to try and intimidate me). I can take constructive criticism - but just being a plain old bitch is not cool. Mama bear gets rather mad, well first she gets sad, discouraged then she gets mad - and eventually I try to laugh about it - but it still hurts. I need to learn to have a quick comeback for people like that and learn to call them on it, instead I tend to react to the bear spray and head for the hills and avoid confrontation. I suppose the mature way to react?? Not sure? But like any angry mama bear, one day I might just snap and chew off someones head.

Over the years I've had some very lovely things said to MY FACE (what do people say when it's not to face hmmm) ... About my dogs ... Here are a few gems ...

"there are way better Jack russells than Jane, xxxx is a better, nicer dog"

Says the person who heard about Jane getting attacked in the ring at Regionals "well I guess she got a taste of her own medicine"

Said to me at Nationals in Ottawa "if Kaleb can get the gamble, xxxx can" ... Sorry but your dog didn't get it ... Karmas' a bitch.

"See, now THAT is how you are supposed to do it with a Border Collie"

I am new to the sport of scent hurdle racing and Gyp is a total rookie (YES she is a seasoned agility dog - but this sport she is NEW) and we are still figuring the game out - I really enjoy it and so does Gyp. I don't want to feel like I am holding anyone back, and for part of the night I did. People are always surprised to find out she is a soft dog always looking for reassurance from me - they usually only see the one side of her (the CONFIDENT side) that I worked damn hard to get - its called trust and mutual respect (something human relationships seem to lack). The last statement was said to me during racing on Saturday night - our second race night EVER ... Are people really that awesome - people you thought were maybe even friends? It's been a couple days and I still have a bitter taste in my mouth. Hhhhm maybe some ice cream would help.

On a plus side, here is a photo of our Team from the weekend :)

#10

Here are a couple photos of "Miss #10" from her Scent Hurdle Debut on the weekend. I was very proud of her! She had never raced against another lane - or another team. She was a little perplexed at first, and waited for reassurance at the box from me, but she figured it out and did great!! She even got her first 10 points. We have a great Team, and I am proud to be a part of it - I can't wait to race again!! Well and by that I mean to stand there and watch my dog do all the work :)

Doesn't she look cute in her little vest :)

Thanks Wendy of Paws on the Run Photography for the great shots!