Hi Joe

We have a Jack Russell Terrorist! She is now going to be 11 and starting to get a little more mellow. I take her everywhere with me including contests. I don't let her off leash as she has a mind of her own without it, but on she is just fine. It requires a bit more effort on my part as she always wants to go out and explore but I'm happy to do that with her. I have a small trailer that has a "fantastic fan" that keeps it cool enough at temps under about 80F, as well as A/C. She is very happy to stay in the trailer for most of the contest day, knowing she will get some really good sniffs at the end. Most of the guys in D8 know her well. Can you rent a small trailer and will your vehicle tow it? It might be just as cost effective to do that than to rent hotel/motel rooms. Plus you have the added bonus of being at the field the whole time, usually free of cost. Big bonus if the field has power then the A/C will work and you will be very comfortable.

I cannot imagine not having a dog with me. You might want to consider a smaller breed just because of the portability of it.

Go for it!!

Cheers

MJ