We introduced Jet to a few working tests this summer - the first of which was on the 1st May and was held by the Golden Retriever Club at Addingham Moorside, Nr ilkley, North Yorkshire.
There was an entry of 20 dogs in total on the day. After running well in the morning - Jet made the cut at dinner and was in the walk-up with 8 other dogs for the afternoons tests - which she completed with ease so she was then in the run-off for first place. Jet proudly gained 2nd place but we was very pleased with this result, as this was only her first ever working test that she had been entered into.
On 2nd May we entered Jet into another Novice Working Test held by the Pennine Training Area of the Northern Golden Retriever Association at Adlington, Nr Chorley, Lancashire.
There were 35 dogs in total on the day. Jet gained a Certificate of Merit and again we were very pleased with this result as this is only the 3rd Working Test that she has been entered into.
On 8th May we went along to a training and Informal match day held by the URC Linc's Area at Atterby, North of Lincoln. Boss enjoyed the Open training session in the morning which was a walk-up and water retrieving, and then Jet was entered into the Novice Informal Match in the afternoon. She gained 55 points out of the maximum of 60 points which placed her in the run-off for second place - which she won.
On 13th June we entered Jet in a Novice Working Test held by the Pennine Training Area of the Northern Golden Retriever Association at the Hoyles Farm, Strines, Nr Sheffield. There was an entry of 29 dogs in total, Jet proudly gained 3rd place. There was 2 tests in the morning ,1 was a straight marked retrieve at around 200 yards, the 2nd test was a mark and a blind, you had to retrieve the blind first. Then we had a break for lunch, and in the afternoon there was 3 more tests, first a water test ,then a walk-up with a retrieve front and back,and the last test was a blind down a hill side.
All in all a very good day which was run extremely well, with good tests to match. I think everyone thoroughly enjoyed the day.
