A dog day afternoon

Published 2:14 pm Thursday, August 11, 2016

Border collies and German and Australian shepherds strutted their stuff, and occasionally goofed off, during the 4-H dog show at the Grant County Fair Wednesday afternoon.

Despite the heat, dogs went head to head in obedience and showmanship to figure out who really was a “good boy.”

Trainers led their animals through a series of courses, answered assorted dog trivia and demonstrated their dogs obedience during the long sit portion of the show, in which the dogs were required to remain seated. Despite distractions ranging from cotton candy to a plethora of other dogs, the hounds seemed quite content to relax in the shade, some even looking close to napping during the heat of the day.

Over half a dozen female handlers competed at varying levels, and all walked away with at least one ribbon.

Reitta Wylie: 274

Maggie-Justice: 264

Megan Mcmanama: 270

Taylor Osgood: 266

Jaydon Hoffman: 275

Lucy Moody: 269

Rowdy Israel: 263

Reiita Wylie: 274

Megan McManama: 270

Taylor Osgood: 266

Reitta Wylie: 274

Maggie Justice: 264

Jaydon Hoffman: 275

Lucy Moody: 269

Rowdy Israel: 263

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