Thursday, October 21, 2010

Alfredo Rivera of Las Vegas DockDogs Wins at National Championships!!!




1. How was the drive?
It was a beautiful drive out. We left a day earlier just in case of any vehicle issues that may arise. We had no issues so were able to enjoy the scenery. I drive a 24 foot RV so it was very comfortable for us. On the way back home - 60 miles from Denver, we hit a deer. Funny, I have noticed the deer signs on the side of the road warning motorists of deers stepping into the highway for many years but never ever seen one. When I did see one it was dead center in my lane broadside staring at me just like in the movies. Wooooaaah, we nearly rolled the RV. I swerved so as not to hit it head on and hit its hind quarters moving at 75 miles per hour (actual speed limit). It sounded like I hit a car. We swayed dangerously for some time and I accelerated pulling it out straight. Man that was close. It was really dark out there - poor deer. :(

2. How did you and your dog(s) do?
Saber - 1st Veteran Division - 2010 DockDogs Big Air National Champion Veteran Division
Puma - 2nd Iron Dog and 2nd Extreme Vertical
Lobo - Made finals out of 90 dogs - 8th place in Seniors Division

3. What was your favorite thing about the National Championships?
My little girl Saber winning a national championship!

4. Did you enjoy the evening festivities?
The evening festivities were great. The bowling competition was awesome! DockDogs always puts on a great show of past and present competitors. DockDogs rock!!!

5. Would you attend a National Championships Event again?
Absolutely! The DockDogs community is made up of a wonderful group of people, you really get to see it at Nationals where you have three pools running at the same time - although our Las Vegas DockDogs club is the greatest club of them all. We absolutely have the most giving, generous and supportive members out there. Go Las Vegas DockDogs!!!!

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