The trials of Elmo and Tully
flying Stafford!
Some photos from our trials... all photos are thumbnailed, click to see full size version.

This is the same photo seen at the top of the main agility page, here is a larger version.  It was taken at a May, 2002 NADAC trial, by Matt Sachs.   We didn't qualify in this run... Mr. Excited couldn't wait for the teeter to drop.
jump!
June, 2002 found us at the Mount Bachelor Kennel Club trial in Redmond, OR.  Several photos were taken by Cloud 9 Photography
the tunnel
the weaves
the dog walk
August, 2002.  This photo is a bit of an embarassment to me, because yes, Elmo is wearing his studded Stafford collar.  The studs are not allowed in AKC agility and would have disqualified him.  But, we didn't get caught.  Shhh!  I believe this was the 2nd leg on his OAJ.  Photo is by Creative Indulgence.
Photos taken at a Portland Agility Club trial in September of 2002.  These photos are by Matt Sachs.
Elmo on the table
Elmo in the weaves
go Elmo!
Go, Tully!
These aren't the best photos, but I cherish them, as it was Tully's first trial. (and both dogs are winking at me!)  May 2003, Columbia Agility Team NADAC trial:
Tully's first AKC trial followed in June, in Puyallup. (site of the Terrier Triumph the preceding year!)  We didn't qualify, and some of us had more fun than others (okay, Tully had more fun than anyone), but we got some photos from Tien Tran, a fantastic agility photographer!

Tully jump!
go Elmo weave!
probably looking at a tunnel
Elmo at the starting line
A few weeks later found us back in Redmond, OR, for the MBKC trial.  I bought several photos from Cloud 9 Photography.
Elmo on the A-frame!
"Look Ma, no legs!"
Elmo on the teeter
sometimes I'm with him for a while...
Check out Tully's Aframe action!
Tully in the tire
the pup can weave!
and Tully's fave, the tunnel!
Labor Day weekend, 2003, we were in southern Oregon for the Rogue Canine Agility trial.  Ann Clayton photography got this excellent picture of Elmo.
Not quite as exciting, but a few brag photos of their winnings.
Elmo's first agility trial
great weekend in Sequim
another great weekend- Gig Harbor
and then there were 2....
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April, 2004 this nice photo of Tully was taken by Standing Stones photography, in Sequim, WA:
Cloud 9 Photos got some more good pictures of Elmo in June of 2004, at the MBKC trial in Redmond, OR:
Elmo's first QQ, July 2004
Peterson's Photography got some pictures of both Elmo & Tully at an August trial in Vancouver, WA.  It was very muggy this day!  The photographer got arty with the prints, and "posterized" some of them, though by the time I scanned them in, you can't tell which those were:
Elmo. (posterized)  I love this expression!
Elmo blasting out of the tunnel!
Tully so feminine (posterized)
Tully's tongue
posterized.  Elmo through the tire.
September, 2004 we were back in Vancouver, and Peterson's  again got some photos.  The weather was terrible, but this run finished Elmo's MX!
Spring, 2005; Columbia Agility Team NADAC trial.  Just Elmo this weekend, Matt Sachs and Joe Camp each got some photos:
by Joe Camp
also by Joe Camp
by Matt Sachs
also by Matt Sachs (and a personal favorite)
by Matt Sachs
by Matt Sachs
by Matt Sachs
This trial was held at the Oregon State Fair, by the Doberman Pinscher club.  Elmo & Tully both participated... Elmo finished his MXJ at this trial!
Elmo in the tunnel!
Tully in the tunnel!
Elmo weaves
Tully weaves
Tully in International JWW
October, 2005, in Union Gap, WA.
May, 2006.  This amazing composite photo of Tully was done by Creative Indulgence photography:
June, 2006.   Pictures by Joe Camp, who was a bit hampered by poor lighting
This nutty dog is almost 10, and still overjumps!
September 16, 2006.  More photos by Joe Camp, at our first CPE trial:
Elmo unclear on the 8" concept
love this pic of Tully
September 23, 2006.  Photos by Matt Sachs at an AKC trial by PAC
Nice 10 yr old dog, eh?
I am not about to hit him.
Not yelling at her, despite appearances
October 19th, 2006.  These photos of Tully were taken by Joe Camp at an AKC trial held by MHDPC
a little dark, but I love the intensity!
December 2nd & 3rd.  Elmo at the first ever AKC Agility Invitational, in Long Beach, CA:
Tully, January 2007, at the Rose City Classic.  Photos by Matt Sachs.
First FAST class for us!
the patriotic agility Stafford
Tully, February 2007, at the MHDPC trial.  Photos by Matt Sachs & Joe Camp
photo by Matt Sachs
photo by Matt Sachs
Tully sees Joe Camp, and prepares to leave the weaves
"But mama, there's a man there!  I have to go see him!"
And now she's winking at him...
"okay, okay, I'll weave!"
photo by Joe Camp
photo by Joe Camp
Tully, March 31st, at a Fleet Feet CPE trial.  Photos by Joe Camp
Checking the light conditions in the AM, Joe took this photo which I like
June 2nd, GSD club of Oregon trial in Canby.  Photos by Joe Camp again- finally with some light!  It was very hot....
"There you are!"
"Where am I going?"
"Woo-hoo, weaves!"
June 16th-17th.  More photos by Joe Camp.  PAC trial, in Canby again, in the indoor arena.  Also, see the page on How Not To Do a Table
August 18th-19th, we were at a CPE trial hosted by CAT.  Joe Camp got some more great pictures of Tully.
September 22nd, AKC trial held by PAC.  More pictures by Joe Camp!
November 17th, 2007; AKC trial hosted by MHCPC.  Joe Camp photographing again!  Also, this was Tess' first trial, see Baby's First Trial
Tully appears to be fighting with the chute
Tully won!
Tully at the 2nd annual AKC Agility Invitational!  Photo by Doghouse Arts:
Tess jumping, and foaming at the mouth because she was choking for awhile
Tess weaving, and still foaming at the mouth
Tess weaving with tail action
Tess jumping, Sunday the 6th
the amazing Tess jumps
Tully on the walk
Tully on the frame
Tully jumping
Tully backing out of the chute
Jan 2008 PAC trial.  Photos by Joe Camp again.  By now, I believe he should be referred to as "official agility photographer to the Staffies"
Rose City Classic, Jan 2008.  More pics from Joe Camp.
Such focus from Tully!
That's my Tully!
good Tully again
Tess runs amok!
check out the flying dirt!
MHDPC trial, Feb 2nd 2008, Joe Camp got a couple more pictures of Tess:
"didja get my good side?"
WAG USDAA trial, March, 2008.  Just Tess competing, Tully was on the injured list.
Tess taking no chance on the double
Tess in Pairs, after her splat
Continuing on, I think she wants the baton....
Frothing at the mouth, as she so frequently does
I think she still wants the baton
A little fuzzy, but she's so beautiful..
Sno-King trial, May, 2008.  Creative Indulgence did this fabulous collage of Tess!  Check out the A-frame!
GSDCO, May31-June1st, 2008, in Canby.  More Joe Camp photos!
Flying piglet!  (Tess)
Tess dogwalk #1
Tess dogwalk #2
And she's airborne!
Tess... what the heck is this jumping style?
Tess, still flying
Now I see why Tess keeps popping out of the weaves....
Tully, cleared for landing!
Tully can still fly!
PAC trial, June 2008, in Canby.  More photos from Joe Camp!
Tully's evil eye
nice teeter, Tully!
Tully reading the cones
Tess does SO have a start line!
goober Tess
nice teeter, Tess!
Tess can fly
Fleet Feet USDAA trial in Turner, August, 2008.  Joe Camp got more photos of Tully:
PAC trial, September '08.  I bought many pictures of the girls from Joe Camp!
Tully dogwalk series, #1
Tully dogwalk series, #2
Tully dogwalk series, #3
Tully dogwalk series, #4
Tully and her cute little tongue
Tess chute series, #1
Tess chute series, #2
Tess chute series, #3
Tess dogwalk series, #1
Tess dogwalk series, #2
Tess dogwalk series, #3
Tess dogwalk series, #4
Tess frothing at the mouth
Tully chute series, #1- The Eye
Tully chute series, #2
Tully chute series, #3
Tully and her 2 UKC HIT awards, Oct '08
UKC trial held by PSK9s in October of  '08!  Charley McGee photographing, hampered by low light conditions.
Tess in the hoop tunnel
Tess drops the teeter
Tess on the sway bridge
Tess in the crawl tunnel
Tully through the window jump
Tully on the swing plank
Tully over the flowerbox jump
Jan, 2009, PAC trial.  Finally our long dry spell of no Joe is over!  More Joe Camp photos of Tess & Tully.
Tess jumping with her eyes closed
Tully, no paws touching
Tully does not appear to trust her handler
Rose City Classic, Jan '09.  More Joe Camp photos!
goober Tess in the chute
Tess the bowling ball
ok, make that the flying bowling ball
beautiful Tully in the chute
isn't she pretty?
Just one Joe Camp photo of Tully from the MHDPC trial, 1/31/09
CRAC trial, June '09.  A few Joe Camp photos of Tess.
dirt flying!
June 14, 2009.  Tess can fly!
August, 2009.  A lovely Tess collage by Creative Indulgence
September, 2009.  More photos of Tess from Joe Camp!
November, 2009.  Joe Camp got photos of both my girls!
Happy Tully!
Zany Tully!
Tess on a mission
Tess winning 1st place in Excellent B!
Tess running with our friend, Heidi
uh oh, naughty Tess!