So here is my 2 cents on volunteering at trials. If people dont volunteer, the trial cant run. If you want to go to trials and run your dog, you have to volunteer. Ive never been to a trial where the 20 inch dog class took 4 hours, like Steve stated on his blog. I would hate to work that class. I have worked a 20 inch class that lasted 2 hours. They gave us double coupons for working. That was nice. Have I worked every trail I have been to? No. Why, usually I wait until I get there and fill in as needed. But they never called for workers needed. Or when I got over there, someone else wanted to do it. It didnt have anything to do with the "thanks" or rewards offered. I dont find working stressful. I like being ring crew, to get an up close view of things. Leash runner is easy and anyone can do it. But you have to be careful. Some people fling their leash and Ive seen someone almost get hit in the face with a leash. It definitely made me more aware of where I drop my leash when Im at the line. At our trials we offer worker coupons for working. It can be very busy and I think most people in charge of the coupons, try really hard to give out the coupons and thanks. But if I didnt get my coupon, I would go ask for it. I wouldnt sit there mad that I didnt get it. I think people working trials, work very very hard to do the right thing. At our trials we also give out worker gift bags for people who go over the top to work. We usually give out about 15 worker bags on a weekend. They have dogs treats, human treats, poop bags, first aid kits ect... in them.
Here is my week three weave pole challenge. I did it last week. I dont know why I cant catch up. It was 95 degrees out, so we are kinda slow. LOL
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