Canines show their skills

Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Taylor Bailey leads her dog over a bridge obstacle during Monday morning's agility portion of the dog show. Bailey earned purple ribbons in the senior (14 years and older) division of the agility competition and the senior (14-19 years old) showmanship division. (Michael Pommier/Tribune)

A.J. Hagerman helps his dog leap over a hurdle during the medium-size dog portion of Monday morning's agility contest at the 2011 Bourbon County Fair Dog Show. Hagerman earned a blue ribbon in the beginning (7-10 year old) division of the competition. The fair continues through July 30 at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds.(Michael Pommier/Tribune)
Anna Gulifoyle leads her dog over a bridge obstacle during Monday morning's agility portion of the dog show at the 2011 Bourbon County Fair. Gulifoyle earned a purple ribbon in the beginning (7-10 year old) division of the agility competition. She was also awarded a purple ribbon for showmanship in the junior (4-13-year-old) division. (Michael Pommier/Tribune)
Christin Gulifoyle waits for the judge's cue to head to the next obstacle during the agility portion of the dog show. Gulifoyle earned a Purple ribbon in the beginning (7-10-year-old) division of the agility competition, she was also awarded a purple ribbon for showmanship in the junior (4-13-year-old) division.(Michael Pommier/Tribune)