Gus gets a Ribbon!

Hi family,

First, I want to say I've been having technical difficulties so I'm sorry this is late.

There are only a few things that are new since I last wrote. I have been experimenting with DoTerra Essential Oils trying to find something to help my anxiety. I wouldn't stop taking my meds but I would add it onto it. So far the most effective oils I have found is two blends called Serenity and Balance. I like to diffuse them or place them on my pressure points. I at first thought the whole essential oil thing was a bit weird but it has helped me so I'm all for it now.

The most exciting thing that has been happening lately is the Sunflower Cluster Dog Show. I returned to showing for the first time since I was 18. It wasn't to obedience or anything I've ever done before but Gus and I now have our first ribbon.

We participated in a lure coursing ability test. Basically, Gus chased these white bags that looked like rabbits all around a field. He LOVED it. He got so excited before we started that he literally pulled me off my feet and drug me across the ground. That was pretty humiliating.

I'm going to post a video at the end of the post. It's about a minute and a half and he disappears for a few seconds but I promise he comes back. It's worth watching. I've never seen him run like that. He received a qualifying ribbon for continuing to chase the rabbits.

Also, at the dog show today Gus received his first massage. The woman was extremely nice and I spent our thirty minutes learning a lot from her. As a result I will be adjusting Gus's vest to make it more comfortable for him and maybe ordering a different one. He was very sore where it rested on him. After she worked on him I can literally feel the difference in his muscles. He is so much less tight. I do have to ice him for a few days so I have some bags of frozen vegetables to hold onto his back and shoulders.

I probably will be taking Benny to this massage therapist at some point in the future. She lives in Colorado but is out here about every six weeks. She knew a lot about epileptic dogs and even though Benny isn't always the most predicable these days she was more than happy to try working with him. I really think he'll enjoy it as he loves being petted and fussed over. The car ride over to Wichita will just be a trick since Benny throws quite a fit in the car.

Hope everyone is doing well!
Love,
Kate and dogs