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Jim Nashed[Click on photo to see enlargement]   |
My name is Jim Nashed. My experience with agility began 4 years ago when I purchased a sweet little Border Collie named Joey. We had finally moved into our new house and we had 5 acres of land. I really felt we (my wife and I) finally had the time for a dog. I wanted a larger dog, but she wanted a smaller dog. After much research we finally settled on the Border Collie breed. We had the land, and the time for an active dog. I eventually found a breeder selling a couple of adult dogs. We met three dogs that day. The first two I loved, but my wife thought they were crazy. The breeder said "I have another, but she is kind of my favorite" She then brought out Joey, a 2 yr old Tri-Color BC who we renamed Josie. Josie was sweet as could be but a little skittish. She eventually grew to trust us and I started to train her to play with a tennis ball. I was amazed at how fast she was and how high she would jump to catch that ball. I knew I had to use her talents for something. I took an agility lesson, where she immediately was the best in the class, learning things in 5 minutes that took other dogs 6 weeks. The rest is history. In a year with limited trials Josie earned her AX, and now MXJ. She is currently training at A Click Above. About a year ago another dog fell in to our hands. Rusty is his name. A red Border Collie with a brown and a blue eye. Bigger and faster than Josie. He is our fast dog. I learned quickly how spoiled I was with Josie. He turned out to be a real fun dog. He is another quick learner, and always trying to please. He is currently in Open Jumpers and just received his OA title. In addition, Rusty has a affinity for herding and has his junior herding title, and is still training for his next AHBA title. More importantly both dogs have become the loving pets and companions we had always hoped for. Otherwise, my wife and I live outside of Winchester, Virginia. I am originally from Florida and my wife is originally from Michigan. We are both doctors at Winchester Medical Center. Obviously our work cuts into the training and the trials, so both dogs far exceed the handler. I hope to do more USDAA events and really enjoy the TAG trials. [Click on photos to see enlargements ] |
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