Alfredo Rivera and Power 'Puma' share what its like to be going to the 2010 Stihl Dogs & Logs World Championships...How do you feel about being invited to the 2010 Stihl Dogs & Logs World Championships?
It’s an incredible honor – there are so many talented dogs across the country. To be included in an elite class of athletes is a tremendous feeling.
What disciplines are you invited to for this years Stihl Dogs & Logs World Championships?
'Puma' and I have invitations for; Iron Dog, Extreme Vertical and Big Air.
Which DockDogs World Championships invitations will you be accepting?
All of them.
'Puma' has a very good chance at winning Iron Dog. He can also do very well in Extreme Vertical and Big Air. You never know – anyone can win it.
How did you earn your invitations this year?
'Puma' is the 2009 DockDogs Iron Dog National Champion which earned him the Iron Dog invitation. He placed second in Extreme Vertical at the DockDogs National Championships – that gave him the Extreme Vertical invitation. His Big Air rankings earned him his Big Air invitation. Not to mention that he also earned his Iron Dog and Extreme Vertical invitations – a second time – by winning Iron Dog and Extreme Vertical at the Puyallup Washington, World Qualifier.
Do you have a sponsor for the World Championships?
Yes – Sit Means Sit Dog Training http://www.Sit Means Sit.com
Are you happy with the location for Stihl DockDogs World Championships this year?
Absolutely YES! Not as far as traveling back east. Also, the weather will probably be nicer.
Have you been to a World Championship event before?
Yes, last year – 2009. 'Puma' placed 3rd in Extreme Vertical, 4th in Iron Dog and 5th in Big Air – his rookie year!
What were you invited for in the past and what did you accept?
I was invited for Iron Dog, Extreme Vertical, Big Air and Speed Retrieve in 2009. I competed in Iron Dog, Extreme Vertical and Big Air.
How did you do in the past?
'Puma' placed 3rd in Extreme Vertical, 4th in Iron Dog and 5th in Big Air in 2009.
What are some of your favorite things about the Stihl DockDogsWorld Championships last year?
You get to be on National TV!!! It’s an amazing feeling when they interview you and your dog on TV when you do well in any event. The spectators/crowd is awesome!!!
What DockDogs titles does Puma have?
BA – Super Elite, EV – Top Gun, Speed Retrieve – Turbo. Iron Dog – National Champion 2009.
What are Puma's current rankings in each discipline?
Extreme Vertical – 1st, Iron Dog – 2nd, Speed Retrieve – 11th, Big Air – 16th.
What kind of music do you and Puma prefer on the dock?
Raegeton (Spanish – Salsa/Raegae)
What do you tell Puma when he’s on the dock?
Let’s win this. Go Puma!!!
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