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Yes he was smart enough not to try to train her, and let her train him.

posted by canine277 on November 18, 2004 at 7:21 PM | link to this | reply

canine

I have to agree, she was and still is awesome (her greatness lives on in your memories you share with us)! I would think that her handler had something to do with her being so.

posted by PastorB on November 18, 2004 at 7:17 PM | link to this | reply

Uni

Christa won her share of trophies anyway. She was USPCA Region 2 champion 1992 and 1993, Region 6 champion 1992,93,94,95, Region 7 champion 1993, and National champion 1993,94. Those are USPCA police dog trials in which dogs compete in obedience, agility, scent work, and bitework. In 1993 Christa not only won every trial she entered she won every category of every trial she entered. If you look at my Pets blog there is a picture of her with the first four trophies that she ever won. She was awesome. 

posted by canine277 on November 18, 2004 at 7:07 PM | link to this | reply

well it's too bad

that your unit does not, I'm sure that you two would have amast a great collection of trophies!

posted by PastorB on November 18, 2004 at 6:59 PM | link to this | reply

Uni

Not all units do it. Ours does not. Normally the awards are replicated so that both may have a copy.

posted by canine277 on November 18, 2004 at 1:55 PM | link to this | reply

Thank you Franky

but I was more lucky to have her than she was with me.

posted by canine277 on November 18, 2004 at 1:54 PM | link to this | reply

The emotion in your posts here

is overwhelming. It really touches me.
btw, I've been meaning to ask you; recently they had somewhat of an 'awards banquet' for the K-9 unit here. They honored many police dogs and their handlers. I assume that this is something that all units do? Also, who gets to keep the awards-do they go with the handler and his dog or do those stay at the station to be put on display?

posted by PastorB on November 18, 2004 at 1:11 PM | link to this | reply

Your doggy?

That was very very sweet.  She's a lucky dog, and your a lucky guy

posted by Flumpystalls3000 on November 18, 2004 at 12:57 PM | link to this | reply

Thank you Quirky. And thanks for stopping in. You've made my day.

posted by canine277 on November 17, 2004 at 6:58 PM | link to this | reply

Canine,

another paws-itively beautiful tale, my little doggie pal.

posted by Julia. on November 17, 2004 at 6:34 PM | link to this | reply

HG

All I have are my memories. But I'll never forget her.

posted by canine277 on November 17, 2004 at 10:04 AM | link to this | reply

What a brave partner and wonderful companion.  You remember her well. 

posted by Holy_Grail on November 16, 2004 at 8:18 PM | link to this | reply

Canine277

What a fantastic story, and thanx for making me grateful for  my placid retired lifestyle

posted by WileyJohn on November 16, 2004 at 8:14 PM | link to this | reply

Leaving it alone. What a good idea!

posted by canine277 on November 16, 2004 at 12:30 PM | link to this | reply

Well dear, if you're gonna do it - do it up right, y'know? sheesh.

posted by Hollee on November 16, 2004 at 12:20 PM | link to this | reply

ROFL!!

Boy when you put your foot in your mouth you go all the way don't you?

posted by canine277 on November 16, 2004 at 12:18 PM | link to this | reply

Ok - I wanna come back as one of your dogs - that sounds really bad -

I'd be your bitch then wouldn't I?

Hm...let me rethink this.

posted by Hollee on November 16, 2004 at 12:15 PM | link to this | reply

I've seen some dog owners and don't want to come back as a dog! For every Christa, Kelly, Maisy, Thumper etc there is a stray somewhere, or a dog being abused.

posted by canine277 on November 16, 2004 at 12:01 PM | link to this | reply

I think if we're very good here - we get to be dogs in the next life maybe?

What a great story - Wonderful Christa!

posted by Hollee on November 16, 2004 at 11:35 AM | link to this | reply

Taps

I'm glad that you weren't there, although I could have used the help. You're probably tougher than me.

posted by canine277 on November 16, 2004 at 10:41 AM | link to this | reply

Canine - Wonderful writing. I was right there with you and Christa.

posted by TAPS. on November 16, 2004 at 10:31 AM | link to this | reply

Poet,

Thank you. But Christa deserves the credit for this story, without her it may never have been told.

posted by canine277 on November 16, 2004 at 10:20 AM | link to this | reply

YLF,

Yes she does. More human than most humans that I know. And I miss her awful.

posted by canine277 on November 16, 2004 at 10:18 AM | link to this | reply

Wow

You weave a great story, my friend. 

posted by poetkitty on November 16, 2004 at 10:13 AM | link to this | reply

Well, I'm sure that when such a loyal companion reaches Heaven, they won't be a dog anymore.  That definitely deserves a promotion. 

posted by TARZANA on November 16, 2004 at 10:04 AM | link to this | reply