Dogster Pup Pals Win Big at TDAA Agility Trials
Two Dogster pup pals finally had the chance to meet and play agility together at the Pup ‘N Iron TDAA (Teacup Dog Agility Association) agility trials held on June 13 & 14, 2009. TDAA agility offers competition for dogs 17″ tall and under. It features smaller, more size appropriate equipment, and tighter courses within a smaller area, providing a level playing field and much safer environment for the small dogs to play. Remy, a Toy Poodle, and Andrew, a Maltese, have been pup pals ever since Greatest American Dog aired last summer. And now, not only are they pup pals, they’re agility pals too! The two pups (and their moms) have corresponded regularly since they discovered they both shared a passion for dog sports!
Remy has been competing in agility for the past 3 years and also has competed in rally obedience as well. His mom Pam is an agility instructor and teaches classes at Town and Country Animal Care Center in Apex, NC. Remy and his family traveled all the way from their home in Raleigh, NC to participate in the TDAA agility trials at Pup ‘N Iron Canine Fitness & Learning Center in Fredericksburg, VA. Along with Remy, dozens of diminutive dynamos came from all over the east coast to participate in the event, making it a huge (no pun intended) event! Even though the equipment is down-sized, the courses are just as challenging, if not moreso, than the other agility venues. Even still, both Remy and Andrew scored big!
Remy earned a 1st place and 3rd place gamers score, giving him two legs toward his TG1 title! Andrew earned one 1st and three 3rd placements and both his TBAD and TG1 titles! But in addition to his ribbons, Remy also took home a Limited Edition Andrew Doll. According to his mom’s blog, it was the best prize he received all weekend!
Has your small dog ever participated in dog agility?
Is small dog agility offered in your area?
If it were, would you participate with your dog?
Dogster on the scene!
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Hi Laurie and Andrew!!! Thanks for the mention in your blog!! I can’t wait to tell all my friends!! It was fun playing agility with you!!
Remy and Pam
Congrats Remy and Andrew
Suzy-Q and I are trying TDAA in Wisconsin. There is a trial next weekend and the TDAA Petit Prix in Racine, Wisconsin in October. So are you going to the Petit Prix?
Keep up the great work – keep enjoying your agility adventurers, Have fun – good luck.
Carol Levison and Suzy-Q