This will give anyone who has ever been in an obedience trial sweaty palms. Maybe I should explain that a C.D. stands for "Companion Dog" and you must get 3 legs with passing scores to earn the title. Then you go for a C.D.X. "Companion Dog Excellent". This might be what your dog is thinking as you go into the ring. ************ ON GETTING A C.D.X. Today's the day, a leg for sure, I'll see how much she can endure. Retreiving is my specialty, Today I'll do it sloppily. I'll sit there looking so confused, And then I'll act like I'm abused. When she is just about to faint, I'll run and grab it, dumb I ain't. Now on the recall I won't drop, Until her heart's about to stop. My heeling's good, (if somewhat quaint,) Today I'll stick to her like paint. I like the jumps so I'll be swift, And do a front without a drift. The finish I'll do just half way, Can't have her getting too blazé While on the sit, I'll yawn and frown, I'll bet she'll think I'm going down. I know that's next, I'm not a sap. I'll lay right down and take a nap. We got a leg, now if I may I'll let you know t'was planned that way. I learned in class and kept it stored, Don't let your handler get too bored ! ~©B.J.M. 2004~