Hi Everyone!

I realized it has almost been a year since I've given you an update on Baker!  We have accomplished so much in 2013!

Baker earned his Canine Good Citizen, passed the ATTS Temperament Test, was herding instinct certified, became the 25th AKC Canine Partner to achieve the Coursing Ability Advanced (CAA) title and the 6th AKC Canine Partner (in the world) to achieve the Coursing Ability Excellent (CAX) Title!   He became Certified Therapy Dog.  We were interviewed by Jim Cantore of the Weather Channel.  We have performed in 3 talent shows. We educated a Girl Scout Troop about dog training and care.  Baker has been my training partner for 2 Ironman Triathlons and continues to be the best running partner. We are currently training for a half marathon.   We also biked 100 miles on the C&O Canal last May. (I had a special dog trailer on the bike so he could ride if needed.) Oh, and we have started playing agility too! 

I guess you could say we like to keep busy!

This year we are working on earning our Rally Obedience Novice title and still pursuing the Coursing Ability Excellent 2 (CAX2) title (only 9 more qualifying legs to go). We are also going to try Barn Hunt and K9 Nosework this year.  Thank you again for letting me bring this dog "who be the person at the party with the lampshade on his head" into my life!  We are having a blast and will continue to pursue fun dog sports!

Kate and Ingomar Di Mancini Torsione Pane CAX, CGC, TT  (Baker)