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    Agility Trial Pictures

                                

What is a Title?

Not just a brag, not just a stepping stone to a higher title, not just an adjunct to competitive scores, a title is a tribute to the dog that bears it, a way to honor the dog, an ultimate memorial. It will remain in the record and in the memory, for about as long as anything in the world can remain. And though the dog herself doesn't know or care that her achievements have been noted, a title says many things in the world of humans where such things count.

A title says your dog was intelligent, adaptable, and good natured. It says that your dog loved you enough to do the things that pleased you, however crazy they may have sometimes seemed. In addition, a title says that you loved your dog. That you loved to spend time with her because she was a good dog and that you believed in her enough to give her yet another chance when she failed and in the end your faith was justified.

A title proves that your dog inspired you to that special relationship enjoyed by so few, that in a world of disposable creatures, this dog with a title was greatly loved, and loved greatly in return. And when that dear short life is over, the title remains as a memorial of the finest kind, the best you can give to a deserving friend. Volumes of praise in one small set of initials after the name. An obedience, agility, flyball, herding, etc. title is nothing less than true love and respect, given and received and recorded permanently.

--Author unknown.

 
    Congratulations!


James and Kristen Davis and Harley PJ1
James and Kristen started training with us in 2007 and are competing in USDAA! Harley is being run by both James and Kristen and is doing very well. Harley received two third place ribbons in the NADAC trial in Mocksville, Nov 2007, and has recently gone on to earned her USDAA Performance 1 Jumpers title!  Congratulations!
 
Katie Flatt and Callie NA
Katie and Callie also began training in 2007 with DogHaven and have progressed quite quickly. They entered the November NADAC trial also and received two first place ribbons and a second place along with a qualifying run! Since then Katie ran Callie in an AKC trial and earned her Novice Standard title, two novice jumpers legs and EIGHT first place ribbons! Congratulations!
Beth Belluardo and Heather (Moores Froach MX MXJ AD SSA SJ PS1 PJ1)

Beth and Heather started training with DogHaven in 2004. They are a very consistent team and have qualified and titled in USDAA and AKC events. Heather now has her AKC Masters titles and is working toward her MACH. Due to life changes, Beth and Heather will be moving to Arizona this year (2007). We wish them good luck in their future pursuits. We will miss them.

Elizabeth Zembry and Paisley (Zembry's Red Paisley RE OA OAJ NAP NJP)

Paisley and Elizabeth have been training with us since 2004. They earned their AKC Open level titles in 2007 and have recently been competing at the Excellent level. Due to a great job opportunity, Elizabeth and her two dogs, Paisley and Penny, will be moving to South Carolina in February 2008. We wish them the best of luck and hope to see them at the trials!

 

 

 

 
Jean Tuttle and Deacon (Jericho's Braveheart OAP OJP NA NAJ)

Jean and Deacon started training for agility in 2004. They have earned their AKC novice and open titles in a very short time. Deacon did very well at the German Shepherd Nationals in 2006 earning many first place ribbons and trophies. In 2008 Deacon has earned two legs toward his Excellent Jumper's title and has placed first in both runs! Jean and Deacon are also pursuing a herding career.

 

 

 

 
Jean and Abby (Sacred Hearts of Heinerburg NAP NJP)

Jean and Abbey started trialing in 2006 and earned their novice titles almost immediately! Abbey is a very honest dog and always wants to please. They have a great future ahead of them!

 

 

 

  

 

 

 
Karen Owens and Juno (Juno OA OAJ)

Karen and Juno have been training since 2004 and competing since early 2006. Karen took a little break to welcome a new baby into their home in 2007, but is now back competing. Karen and Juno recently earned their Open level titles and will be entering the AKC Excellent level ring.



 

Craig Kuhstoss and Bailey (Bailey PS1 PJ1)

Craig and Bailey started training in agility with us in 2005. Because of their incredible ability to work as a team, they advanced quickly as they gained knowledge and skills. They have successfully competed in NADAC and USDAA earning their Performance I Standard title along with several first place ribbons.  They are still actively competing in both venues and have a great future ahead of them.

 

Jan Frick and Traveler (Kachina's Time Traveler NA NAJ)

Jan and Traveler have been with us since 2005. They are having the time of their lives in the ring. Traveler wants to please and has a great time doing it. Jan and Traveler earned their AKC Novice Standard and Jumpers titles this year (2007) and have moved on to the AKC Open level. They are also competing in NADAC trials.

 

 

 

MaryLou Kuklentz and Maddie (Maddie O'Hare NA)

 

 MaryLou has taken one of the biggest challenges in running a terrier in agility! They started training with us in 2005 and are doing great! After only a year of training, they earned their AKC novice standard title in only two trials! They will be a team to watch!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Robert Cox and Cody
 Robert and Cody started training early in 2007 and entered the NADAC trials in November! They had two qualifying runs with first, second and third place ribbons! Congratulations!

 

Christy Crouch and Trinity (Trinity CD RN NA NAJ)

Christy and Trinity are a very consistent team. They place almost every time they compete earning mostly first place ribbons! They started with us in 2006.

 

 

 
 
Ann Frye and Mystique (Rough Seas' Mystic Light OA NAJ AWD)

Ann and Mystique began training with us in 2004. In 2005 they entered their first USDAA trial and did very well. They then tried AKC and have been very successful earning titles and placement ribbons. After their great start, Mystique took a little time off to have a family. They will be back soon!

 

 
Kandi West and Bailey (Champagne Super Nova OA OAJ)

Kandi and Bailey also started with us in 2004. They have competed solely in AKC and have earned their Open titles. Bailey is now retired and Kandi is running his little sister, Scarlett.


 
Laura Isaacs and Joker (Diamond in the Ruff NAJ), Angel (Von Ri Shantels Angel Eyes) and Fletch (Little Misdemeanor NA)

Laura  attended our classes beginning in 2002. She has seven shelties and has worked with all of them in either obedience or agility. In the fall of 2003 Joker earned  his NA title.  This March Fletch qualified for his Novice Agility title.  Due to age these guys are all now retired from agility, but Laura is now running a new boy, Chico. Good luck with your little speed demon!

 

 

 
Priscilla Collins and Kris (Priscilla's Kris Kringle NA NAJ)

Priscilla and Kris came out strong in the fall of 2003. In just two trial weekends, Kris earned her Novice Agility title and her Novice Agility Jumpers title. Kris and Priscilla proved to be a team that was hard to beat! They earned nothing but first place ribbons for both of their titles. After moving up to the Open level, Kris showed signs of not performing as vigorously as she had in her past trials.  Concerned by this, Priscilla had Kris checked out by several medical teams only to find that Kris has a partial tear of her Cruciate ligament.  Unfortunately this means that Kris can't compete again until she is totally healed. Our best wishes go out to Priscilla and Kris that Kris will have a complete recovery and that they will return strong in the future!