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Zen and I competed in Level IIA at the recent Canine Freestyle Federation (CFF) titling event in Virginia. We have trained so hard for this! CFF is not like the costumy type of canine freestyle you may have seen. The focus (and scoring) is on the dog, training, the connection between dog/handler, choreography, and the many concepts taught in the sport. I love the challenge involved and the support of others in this sport. We skipped Level I which is on leash and the only level you can skip as an untitled competitor, so this was our first competiton. We got a 2nd place on the first day of the 2-day event and I was thrilled because there were 8 other incredible teams in IIA and an extremely tough pair of judges. In fact, no one titled in Level IIA or IIB!! We missed titling by 2.5 points (a title requires 65/100 possible points and you earn points rather than lose points in scoring). Hardly anyone earns more than 75 points until you get into Level IV. I thought for sure we would title the next day but I was very sick and could not compete so we'll try again at this level in April at the Tennessee retreat and titling event. Hope you enjoy the photos. For some awesome videos. visit the CFF website at Membership.
P.S. Zen is the only Doberman in CFF (until I start with Bella anyway)!
P.S. Zen is the only Doberman in CFF (until I start with Bella anyway)!
















