The World is my Bitesuit

Not all those who wander are lost…

I always love those IPO threads where people are weirdly proud that they drive four to six hours one way to a club. That is such a huge time commitment!

Martin doesn’t prioritize IPO highly enough to be willing to drive four hours one way to a club; he travels across Canada too much for his job. You can’t attend a Wednesday night training session in Calgary, AB when you are sitting at the airport in Halifax, NS.

I drive 30 minutes and I’m exhausted. We have people that drive 2+ hours to get to us, but I couldn’t do it.

Same. I wouldn’t want to drive more than 30-45 minutes for regular lessons. Gotta say, IPO seems to be the only sport I observe where there are regular discussions of driving hours for training like it’s a bragging point. I don’t get it.

I don't brag about it (I think), but I drive 45 minutes to a PSA club on Saturday and 2.5 hours to an IPO club on Sunday. I think it's an interesting topic. There were closer IPO groups, but the one I go to is my favorite. It's a huge time commitment and I originally said I was only going to go once a month or so, but honestly, I have a blast and the drive is worth it. But where I live, I drive an hour to do /anything/, except go to Walmart lol.

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“For the time will soon come when Hobbits will shape the fortunes of all.” 

Friends that derp together stay together.

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Couldn’t pose nicely for the ONLY group photo? Thanks.

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They fly.  @leffew4116

A day at the falls.  (with @leffew4116 & crew)

Not pictured: the audible buzzing of electricity that coursed through the area.  @leffew4116

Today’s second adventure included a forest fire (reported it) and saving a turtle from said fire (the dogs helped).

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Floyd the turtle is chill. A++ 10/10

Natsu’s Protection Dog 1 title video, including obedience and bitework. 17 months old. Judge: Trace Sims OB: 83/100 Protection: 85/100

I loooved watching this! I especially like his bouncy, enthusiastic heel. Definitely training inspo.

Good job Natsu!

I like Trace Sims, he was actually out here in TN last weekend judging an FO only trial. He seemed like he hard a sharp pen, though, lol.

Here’s the video of his BH! You can see the puppy come out every now and then, he’s such a dorky boy sometimes but I love him.

omg have I mentioned lately how much he reminds me of Freya? This looks so much like what Freya did during her BH, lol.

Congrats! Great job. Very nice sit out of motion!