This weekend Emma and Kaitlyn have carted Aspen, Quiz, and Brego to Waco for a NADAC trial. An hour after seeing Emma off, I called her. The first thing she said is "Guess what I forgot!" She had driven off without a folding chair. Since an incident like this is a common occurrence for us, I thought that I would bring up the idea of making a trial checklist.Next time you find yourself at a trial, start making a list of all the things you wish you had brought with you. If you are one of those rare people that never forgets anything, simply start listing everything you brought. My favorite way to make sure I've packed everything is to make two lists; one for me and one for my dog(s). Here is an example of a trial checklist I made earlier today:
- dog food
- water
- dog dishes
- crate
- crate cover
- ground mat
- folding chair (if only Emma had had this list!)
- towels
- baby wipes
- water bottle
- cooler with human food
- dog treats (our trial treats are super special, like chicken or beef)
- slip lead
- poop bags
- sweatshirt/jacket
- dog vaccination records
- first aid kit (for humans and dogs)
- trial conformation
- venue registration card
- height card
- THE DOG
This list is much shorter than our usual trial checklists, but I hope it helps!
Happy Trialing!
--Olivia
