After watching one of the runs on the USDAA website I thought I give my hand a try at editing a dog agility run. I never really gave it any thought before. As I didn't think there was any need for it. 

As it turned out I'm very pleased with the result and it didn't take very long to do. Now when I watch an unedited run I'm actually kinda of bored with it. The edited version keeps my attention, and I want to see more. The only part I wasn't sure about was the slow motion. 

So I plan on incorporating this into future video projects.

I only saw two classes this year, Steeplechase and Grand Prix Finals. But I thought the judging was impeccable. This video demonstrates the arduous task of judging the dogwalk for the big dogs.

Several times I've heard Scott Chamberlain say that a lot of judges give up on trying to judge both ends of the dogwalk. I reckon because they are overweight and not fit for the task at hand (my words not his). And that he prides himself on judging both ends.

Well he caught 3 big name handlers on the upside. The course seemed to be specifically designed for this purpose, with a straight approach to the dogwak coming from a tunnel.

Some people in the crowd questioned these calls, so I thought I'd check it out. And boy where they close calls. Indeed these three dogs missed the up contact by the slimmest of margins.

Winners of the 2007 USDAA Grand Prix are

12" Eve

Here are the four winners of the 2007 Steeplechase Finals in Scottsdale, AZ.

The end is my favourite part; she sure does love that water!!

Agility Champion Cories Ruby Tuesday AW (gold).