First UKC Judging Assignment

I survived. Yesterday (03/11/07) I completed my first UKC judging assigment at For Your Canine in Schiller Park, IL. It was a great trial, nice building, excellent organization, etc. I really couldn’t have been luckier for a first time judging. Despite literally being next door to O’Hare airport, the aircraft noise wasn’t bad, and certainly didn’t bother the dogs.

The teams were also pretty darned good, including former National Obedience Champ Lynn Heidinger, who handled with her usual precision and grace. That was fun to judge.

In any case, I made it through the day without too many goofs, and I honestly don’t think I messed anyone up. Judges probably should borrow that part of the Hippocratic oath - “First, do no harm.”

Becky and Riker also tried for their 3rd UUD leg, but didn’t make it, and Molly was a bored diva most of the day, poor girl.

Anyway, it was a great experience, but now, the day after, my legs are almost as sore as they used to be after a marathon.