In December I tried to run both dogs in Open JWW. It was mentally taxing for me. I do a lot more CPE right now since I am driving hard for Molly's C-ATCH, and Perri is now full-time in the "345C" class of coursework. That means that I have to run Perri and Molly close together if I wish to run them each in the same game. They are in different height classes in both CPE and AKC, and any venue that I wish to do actually. That is a help, but it doesn't seem to be enough of a help for me. It's not enough mental recovery time and it certainly doesn't solve the problem of doing a walk through for two different-running dogs.
I gave running both dogs in Standard 45C class a try and that was that. I absolutely can't do both of them in Standard, no way! I over think and don't like Standard enough as it is (for now.), there is so much intensity in my brain over Standard (what with needing only 3 more Qs for Molly's C-ATCH and all.) so Perri is on CPE Standard hiatus until then. I had them both in Fullhouse and Wildcard class this past weekend and it's official: I find it totally annoying and un-fun to run both my dogs in the same class, no matter what class. And I am done doing it for future entries!
Maybe it's that I'm too new to agility trialing. Or maybe it will forever be a joy-sucker for me. I like to get my dog's joints and muscles warmed up, I like to do tricks before our run and get my dog focused on me. I like to not feel rushed. And I certainly like cooling my dog back down and having the "good dog" meatball party before returning her to her crate to rest again. Right now I feel like I am spinning us all through the motions too quickly and it doesn't feel like a whole lot of enjoyment. I see plenty of other people running two or three dogs in one class, it's just not for me. Not right now.
Is Molly old enough to veteran in CPE? That would give you a whole lot more time. Aint no shame in going veteran. It'll save her joints lots.
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