Well, I finally decided to make a blog for us. Now hopefully interesting things will happen so I can blog about them. 
So, to start things off, I guess I’ll introduce you to my two dogs and myself.
Rafe CGC, BH
This is Rafe, my psycho dog. Well, actually I suppose they’re both psycho in their own way… Anyway, I got Rafe at 6 months old in June of 2007 from the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. He is supposedly a Boxer mix, which I could see as being a possibility. I could also see him being an APBT mix, which is what a lot of people automatically assume he is. He has a very odd tail – it’s curled over his back, and he has a half purple tongue. Odd boy. But he is a great dog. He passed his CGC and his BH (schutzhund) and is currently working on his Schutzhund 1. Rafe is a very intense dog, but he’s just such a “good guy.” People that have never seen him work can’t believe that he does bitework! He’s pictured here at Purina Farms (Grays Summit, MO) trying out being a disc dog.
Soda CGC
Soda has a very similar story to Rafe’s. She also came from the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. She was 4 months old when she was adopted. She was listed as a Greyhound mix, but she’s definitely not big enough. I’d guess maybe Whippet, but there’s probably some pit bull in there somewhere. She is a very different dog from Rafe. She’s very affectionate, though she has her crazy moments with Chris, my boyfriend. She’s just a very happy dog. I’m hoping to eventually get Soda’s BH, and maybe even SchH1, but I won’t push it.
Me
My name is Ashley Allstun and I am addicted to dogs. That should explain a lot! I’m currently a student at Southeast Missouri State University majoring in Animal Science. I am also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and am a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator. I instruct several obedience classes throughout the year. In the spring, summer, and early fall I usually instruct classes for Deer Ridge Animal Hospital, where I also work as a technician. Currently I am teaching a class for the Continuing Education program. I hope to eventually have my own facility for obedience classes, but that still a few years in the future.
