Debbie Quigley and OTCh Tejas Just One More Time UDTD

"Solo"

"Solo" has been a real joy to train. His sire was Nancy Patton's famous OTCH Locknor B Fifty Two Bomber, UD. I had the opportunity to raise Solo's litter from newborns so "Solo" has lived with me his entire life.

He was a very gifted puppy - always walking on obstacles instead of climbing over them - but he has yet to tackle his agility career! I started tracking with Solo at the age of 7 weeks and he was certified at 6 months and earned his TD at 7 months.

Solo was the first dog that I used a clicker with and we concentrated on attention for the first year, then gradually built his foundation for competition. In Novice, Solo placed first in every trial with several High in Trials. At the Pupperoni Classic in Houston, Solo placed 1st in the Novice Division with only 1/2 point off in each of his three runs. He went on to win High in Trial on Sunday after a marathon of run-offs with Jane Jackson's wonderful Labrador. To avoid competition with house-mate Easy, Solo showed only 4 times in Open - beating Easy for HIT in one of those trials. Solo finished Utility in five shows then took some time off to polish while Easy finished his career. I think Solo knew he had some big paws to fill. He finished his OTCH in nine shows with a number of High in Trials. He went on to win the Utility Division at the World Series in Detroit and will be competing at the last Classic in Kentucky.

Solo has never disappointed me - he tries so hard and his enthusiasm is unbeatable!! Ditto, my youngest Border Collie, will have a tough act to follow !!