Meet Raymond - Rescue JRT

Why hello there, I am Raymond. I am a laid back and quiet fellow who just wants a place to share all my love and play and cuddle. I am nine years old, and love to play with my foster brother and my toys.. I love to go for my walkies, but also love to hang out and watch tv with you on the couch. I can sleep in a crate, but would way prefer to cuddle on your bed if you let me. I like to play with toys and can do so with you or alone... I play soccer with my tennis balls sometimes and it makes people laugh! I try to get in a good wrestling work out of two with my foster dog brother... we have a GREAT time together! I walk great on a leash and hardly ever bark. I even pop my head into my leash for you to make it easier to get ready to go! I am an all around wonderful calm lad who would make a great companion for almost any household! Maybe not really little kids, they might overwhelm me, but otherwise, I am a loyal, obedient, well trained, quiet, loving boy ready to move on and get over this horrible year in my life! 

***Please consider some of us more experienced jacks! We have SOOO much love to give, and come as a great package deal! For a reduced adoption fee, you not only get more lovin' than you can handle, but we come already trained, housebroken, calmer, and with some little surprise tricks and talents sometimes! We love to cuddle, and aren't always as concerned with what's going on our that window...we are just happy to be in your warm loving home or on your welcoming lap! We've seen the other side of the fence and are just so very thrilled to be on this side! More mature poochies usually settle in faster and easier as well, and won't overwhelm you with needing to be taught everything! Please don't pass us by just cause we aren't teeny puppies anymore...like wine, we only get better with age!

Raymond is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed/neutered.

Visit Raymond's page for more pictures:

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15360875

Visit Russell Rescue for more information on adoptions, JRT's in need and fostering.

www.russellrescue.org

Meet Amber - Rescue JRT

Hello, my name is Amber, and I am a dainty little lady of 8 years old who needs a new home due to grankids' allergies. They are very very very sad to have to send me away too! I am a good girl who likes other small dogs, cats, and I really like nice kids! I am sweet and loving, and love to be a part of everything my people do! I am housetrained, leashtrained, and like to ride in the car as well! I can even play soccer with you, or your kids! I am just your all around good nice pooch with no issues and I just want to find a nice happy new home where I can stay for good!

Amber is up-to-date with routine shots, house trained and spayed/neutered.

Visit Ambers page for more pictures:

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15019177

Visit Russell Rescue for more information on adoptions, JRT's in need and fostering.

www.russellrescue.org

JRTCC 2009 Nationals - Paris, ON

They were calling for rain the entire day, so I was skeptical about how things would go. As I drove in at 7:15 in the morning, the closer I got to Paris, the darker the skies got, bringing threats of an umbrella and rain-coat clad day. But low-and-behold, it held off and turned out to be a mainly cloudy, rather nice day to play at this national event.

I situated myself at the agility ring, and spent the entire day there. I got some nice shots shots of a few of the dogs running, but gave up after a while. It was too much to volunteer, run a dog, and photograph. Have I ever told anyone that I am uncoordinated?

And that uncoordination followed me into the ring, trailing behind me like a wet piece of toilet paper stuck to the bottom of my shoe without my knowledge.

Describing our runs as spastic, entertaining and crazy at most, is being generous. To be completely honest, they were flailing and erratic at best. The little dog was slightly nutty, cooler weather and grass will do that to Brandy, unfortunately. But I'm loosing my mind on course. I know it's my fault, I wish I could blame the little dog, but I can't, and she'd talk her way out of it some how anyway. Reviewing the runs in my head, all my turns were off, my signaling, well, picture a jelly fish trying to signal to someone to make a left turn. Chicken with it's head cut off comes to mind when describing these runs, and my timing was like that of a broken clock with no second hand.

That all being said, the little dog pulled up her shorts and managed to take the Small Dog Steeplechase Challenge, a new event added for this years nationals. A 1st place ribbon and wonderful gift basket was a great surprised after the less-than-perfect runs that we produced. I feel I say that phase far too much - I think it really needs to be removed from my vocabulary. Re-thinking my strategy and game plan for agility may be in order. Unfortunately, no pictures of Brandy running this time, as my "personal photographer" was not with me at this event...a shame it was her birthday.

I'm not in it for the fame and glory, I'm in it for fun, so even botched runs are ok with me, though Brandy may have a differing opinion.

Over all, the day was a blast, volunteering with the ladies that run the event was lots of fun, and entertaining in itself. The weather held out, I got to talk to people that I hadn't see in a while and I got to spend the day with my favorite little dog. What more could I ask?

Coming together ... slowly

Progress is slow, and sometimes tedious, but progress is progress none-the-less. I can now say that things are coming together for the re-vamp and progressing (I know, too many progresses) at a better rate than before. I've managed to get a lot of drawing completed over the past couple weeks, and it looks like I may be able to roll this out sooner than later - we'll see.

And the mighty printer, you ask? Well, it really is quite something. I'm still learning, and probably will be for the next 20 years, but I think I've got the hang of a few things on this beast, and again, the quality that it produces is excellent. So, needless to say, I'm pretty excited.

So keep an eye on the website in the next week or so for the new changes. But first, Brandy and I will be attending the JRTCC Nationals this coming Sunday. The event is being held at the Paris Fairgrounds, in none other than Paris, Ontario. The weather network has been toying with my emotions for this event, rain then no rain, cloudy with sun, then rain. Please, no rain, please...my little dog doesn't compete well when she's wet, and she looks ridiculous. It's no excuse, but it's the truth.

If you want more information about the nationals, please visit: www.jrtcc.com

Oh Brandy!

After some pondering yesterday, I've come to the conclusion (although grudgingly) that it was 98% my fault that we totally pooched the trial on Sunday. Reviewing in my mind, all of our outdoor trials, it seems it's only the AAC ones that give me an issue. CPE and JRTCC, no problem. CPE and JRTCC, no stress. AAC, though I like to deny it, there is some stress that surfaces. The little dog picks up on moods a bit too easily and I think she realizes that my confidence is down on these AAC runs, and she takes over ... and advantage (brat!). 

My handling definitely did not help the situation either. I felt like I was flailing around like a fish out of water during every run.  I'm sure I was throwing off some interesting instruction to the little dog while I ran around like chicken with my head cut off, my arms feeling like rubber bands, and my mouth not working fast enough to get commands out. It's really a shame that people were watching the performance that I gave. Though I suppose the entertainment value was high for the spectators. 

I still think that the weather played some roll in Brandy's insanity that day. And she was insane, you could see it in her eyes. The teeter fly-off proved that. 

Conclusion, bring a bottle of wine and a massage therapist to every AAC trial. That'll reduce stress!

JRTRO Trial Parade of Rescues June 6th

Some great little dogs were present for the Parade of Rescues at the JRTRO trial June 6th. Great dogs, and wonderful people who've opened their homes and adopted these little guys from the Jack Russell Rescue of Ontario. My sister and I were lucky to capture some great pictures from this event. (the images marked J.Deans were taken by myself and the ones marked G.Deans were taken by my sister)

All who attended the parade were awarded ribbons for their participation. As well, they got to tell the judge all about their little guys. What a great way to get people to learn more about the rescue, and the fantastic dogs that come through its doors.

How could you resist this face? Or any of the others for that matter. Thanks to the JRTRO for putting on a great trial!!

For more information about adopting a JRT or donating to the Russell Rescue please visit:

www.russellrescue.org

JRTRO Trial June 6th

On a beautiful sunny, spring Saturday, this Saturday just past actually, Brandy and I competed in the JRTRO half of the JRTCC/JRTRO Twin Trials (June 6 & 7). It was the perfect day to be outside for 9 hours in a row. Lots of friendly faces, lots of food and lots of fun.

*Edit* The JRTRO is the Jack Russell Terrier Rescue of Ontario - helping unwanted jacks find new forever homes. Proceeds from this trial and the raffle go to support the rescue. A Parade of Rescues was held before the conformation began, and my sister and I were able to get some great shots of the rescue dogs, some of which will be featured in the rescue newsletter. We were also able to help out by volunteering to assist with agility for the day. Photos of the parade of rescues  and others from the trial will be posted a little later. www.russellrescue.org

We competed in barn hunt for the first time, placing 3rd in her division. Actually, I was quite happy with her performance as she ran right to the tube that contained the rat. Unfortunately, since we haven't played before, I made her check another tube before calling time, increasing her time and decreasing her placing, but she did well. Now I am aware of what to look for when she's signaling, so we will play again!

Trailing and locating anyone? Yes, we played that too, but we shall never speak of it again. Let's just say that the grass was too prickly for the princess and she wasn't into following a scent, but rather following me and waiting to be picked up - yeesh. I could see it in her face, "come on, let me get into the arms ... into the arms? Oh pleeeaaasssee?"

(*Note: "into the arms" really means into the arms - she's been taught to place herself on outstretched hands to be picked up, and believe me, it's come in handy during an outing in the woods when I got caught on a rather large log and needed to get her over it somehow - that, in itself, is another story.)

And agility ... oh agility. The little bugger ran perfect (or as close to perfect as one can get), taking Trial Champion for agility on the Saturday! First in Agility II, 2nd in Gamblers and 3rd in Jumpers. She looked happy, comfortable and like she was really enjoying herself - yeah for the new knee! 

(Please note all agility photos, excluding the ribbon photo, are courtesy of Gabrielle Deans, sister, and personal photographer)

Looking very happy

The perfect "drop" on the table - she is a table genius

Reward for a job well done!