I have been involved with AAC since before it was AAC and was called ADAC.  Wow that was a long time ago.  I went to the first judging clinic before we even had masters.  I went to the first masters clinic.  There were only three of us there.  I led the committee for one of the first AAC rule books.  I am a course approver and have been since their inception.  I have judged all across Canada, with my first away assignment being in Halifax.  I got on the plane and thought, what am I doing?  I am going to stay with people I don't even know?  It turned out wonderful and only increased my pleasure in judging.  I have been judging for I think about 15years (wow, that dates me).  During that time I have traveled from Halifax to Vancouver and had a wonderful time meeting fabulous people and dogs everywhere.  I was thrilled to be asked to judge the Regional for Nova Scotia, Quebec, Alberta and last year Ontario.  I was honoured to be asked to judge the Nationals in Montreal and now in New Brunswick.  How terrific is that!

 

When CKC started doing agility I became a CKC judge and have met many new people.  I have judged for CKC from Moncton to Vancouver Island and even up to Grande Prairie in Alberta.  Although the judging is different the people are the same.  Everywhere I have judged, the people have been warm and friendly and crazy about their dogs and agility.

 

Four years ago I was fortunate enough to be asked to judge in Puerto Rico for FCI.  That was a fabulous trip.  It was very exciting to see the differences in the dogs and handling styles.

 

As you can see I have judged all over and have met many, many new dogs and new handlers.  I have friends (I hope) all over the country.  It is a thrill and a privilege to be able to travel and visit old friends and new with their dogs.

 

One thing they all have in common is their love for their dogs and the sport of agility.

 

Good luck to all the participants this year.  New Brunswick is sure to show you the hospitality that the east coast is so well known for.