Thursday, January 31, 2013

Find Your Passion, Make It Successful

Last year in English class, we were asked to come up with a six worded phrase that was relative to a way in which we like to "live our life". Here's mine...
"Find Your Passion, Make It Successful"
I wish more teens worked towards finding that "niche" that lights their fire everyday. Without the hard work and time I have put forth in working towards my career path, I am not sure sure what I would do with all my spare energy! I've been exploring all areas within the dog field throughout my high school career. From therapy dogs to service dogs to agility and conformation, kennel staff and dog groomer, you could say I've touched upon all bases. Within the past year, I have really started feeling comfortable and confident with where my dog life has taken me. I really owe a huge part of that to the Unique family; without their support, love, guidance, friendship, advice and mentorship, there is no way I would be as far as I am today. The feeling that overwhelmes me after a weekend out showing or trialing is just unexplainable. With or without ribbons in my hand, ending that day symbolizes one step closer to my career path. Some roads have been rocky, but outweighed by accomplishments thus far. 
This year I am expecting bigger and better things. As the official day approaches that will remove me of the label "junior handler", I am mentally prepared to take things to the next level. I am most looking forward to more dedication to dog shows and agility on a more frequent basis, and working in our dog grooming shop on a full time basis. Best of all, I am beyond ready to show the world what Lacey and I can succeed in both the conformation and agility ring.
November 2012 Philadelphia National Dog Show- Oaks, PA
AKC 2012 Junior Agility Invitationals- Orlando, FL
photo credit- GreatDanePhotos






Thursday, December 27, 2012

2012 Milestones

1) Recieved Seeing Eye Puppy #2
March 16, 2012
2) Attended my first PCA National Specialty
April 23-27, 2012


3) Added to the Rivkin clan
GCH Unique Anticipation CGC "William"


4) Toured Europe (England, France, Switzerland)
June 22-July 3, 2012








5) Survived annual family vacation
August 17-26, 2012
Myrtle Beach, SC



6) Made it through 4 wisdom teeth removal

7) Began senior year!
senior portraits photo credit Stephanie Adrian







8) Won Lacey's & my first point towards conformational championship
September 24, 2012       Kimberton, PA


9) Competed & Q'ed in Willow's and my first rally trial
4th place with score of 93/100 pts
September 24, 2012     Kimberton, PA


10) Competed in the National Dog Show
Kennel Club of Philadelphia    Oaks, PA   November 15-18, 2012
Final novice senior win

Lacey won her second single point! WB and BOW



11) Roadtripped it with some awesome people & dogs to Orlando, FL





12) In Orlando...showed Lacey in conformation, junior showmanship and junior agility invitationals
I did my best spray up and top knot ever! So proud. Just ask Gail!

Won 3rd overall in superior 20" division





photo credit--GreatDanePhotos

13) Made some amazing junior friends and grew closer to the one and only Unique family! Love you guys!
Realized I really really love conformation.



Monday, November 5, 2012

official first pointed day!

On Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 was the Valley Forge Kennel Club show in Kimberton, PA. Being a local show (and by local I mean less than ten minutes from home), I was just pleased to show nearby and for friends and family in the crowd. I was not expecting the results my day ended with!
Our first point! Winners bitch & Best of Opp Sex

Willow and I's first rally trial...Qualifying score with a 93/100 pts and a fourth place! 
good day with my girls


love this baby dog

senior time?

'Tis the season...for senior portraits! Sports, singing, acting...nope. Got mine done with the doggies :) Here are just a few
photo credit- Stephanie Adrian