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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!


Laura Morefield and Cassius (Cassius Floats Like a Butterfly NA NAJ)

Laura's newest little boy began competing early in 2010. He loves agility and his mom, and is extremely willing to please. In his short career thus far Cash has earned his AKC preferred novice standard and jumpers titles! I am sure we will see more of this boy. Congratulations!
Lynn Mitro and Kona NF

Lynn acquired Kona from German Shorthair Rescue two years ago. She was very underweight and so stressed that she could not be still. Lynn took her time working with Kona on obedience and then later agility. Kona was a crazy girl on the agility field. She could lap the field faster than any dog I had ever seen. Still, Lynn stuck with it and helped Kona settle and learn to trust her. Kona and Lynn are now trialing in AKC, CPE and NADAC.  They have earned legs toward titles in all three venues and a title in AKC Novice Fast. Congratulations Lynn and Kona!
 
Shannon Graham and Ruby NA OAJ

Shannon and Ruby have been with us about a year now and are already competing! They have been very successful in AKC, ASCA, and NADAC trials. So far they have earned their AKC Novice Standard title and have legs toward titles in ASCA and NADAC. Congratulations!
Sharee Muench and Birdie NAP NJP CTL-1F CTL1-R CTL1-H

Sharee and Birdie began training with us in agility in 2007. They entered their first trials in AKC and CPE this year, 2009. They have been very successful. In only one AKC trial they have three first place ribbons and in two CPE trials they have earned two titles! Congratulations to Sharee and Birdie!
Susette Aquino and Marea (Manafi's Miracle of Life OA OAJ AAD)
Susette and her two dogs, Marea and Mochie moved to North Carolina from New York this year and began training with DogHaven right away. Marea is an accomplished agility dog in USDAA earning quite a few titles and has now started in AKC agility. Since joining us Susette and Marea have earned their Novice and Open titles in both Standard and Jumpers and are now working at the Excellent level. Susette is also handling one of our Dobermans, Roxie, and together they have earned her Open Jumpers title and two legs in Standard, leaving only one more leg to have her Open Standard title! Thank you Susette!

We are sad to say goodbye to Susette, Marea, Mochi, and Archie. They are moving to Michigan in June of 2010. We will really miss them.
  
Susette Aquino and Mochi
Mochi is Susette's second dog to compete. He started his career in USDAA and will be trying some AKC soon. He began with us about a year ago and is turning out to be a very competitive agility dog!
Donna Guyton and Jester (Touchstone's surely You Jest OA AXJ NAP NJP)
 Jester came to Donna a ready made agility dog with titles and ribbons, so now Donna has to catch up! They have been training together for about a year now and are becoming a great team. Donna entered Jester in an AKC trial in July 2008, and experienced her first rush of agility trialing. She is hooked! Good luck to both Donna and Jester in the future!
Ken Finch and Joy (Jumpin for Joy NA NAJ)
After training with us for about a year, Ken and Joy entered their first AKC agility trial in Concord, 2009, and came home with a qualification leg in Novice Jumpers and Novice Standard and two placement ribbons! What a great team they make!
Grattan Foy and Luna NAP NJP

Grattan and Luna entered their first AKC agility trial in Fletcher this month, 6/2009, and had two glorious runs. With perfect performances, they bought home two blue ribbons! Congratulations to both Grattan and Luna!
  Laura Morefield and Ditto ( Razor's Mini-Me Ditto AXP AJP)
Laura, Dwayne and Ditto have been training for this big event for a year now! Laura and Ditto entered the 2008 Concord AKC agility trial and came home with two first place ribbons!!! Since then they have gone on to earn their novice and open level titles! They are an awesome team and will do well in everything they do. Congratulations!!
Darius Holloway, Bob Young and Kaz (Ch Simcha's Kazmisha CD NAJ NJP NAP)
Darius, Bob and Kaz began training with us in 2008. Kaz has a wonderful attitude on life and expresses it  boldly every time he runs. In January 2009, Darius and Kaz earned their AKC novice jumpers title with a first place ribbon! Since then they moved Kaz to preferred and earned their novice preferred jumpers title and two legs toward their novice preferred standard title! We are very proud of the progress that they have made. Congratulations!!
 Christine Lamano and Jack (Christmas Gallant Jack NA NAJ NF)
Jack is a fireball on wheels, and it takes everything that Christine has to keep him pointed in the right direction. Christine and Jack have been training with us in agility since 2006 and they just started competing in both NADAC and AKC trials. In the 2008 Concord trial Jack and Christine earned two jumpers legs and a first and second place ribbon! Since then they have earned both of their novice titles and are working in Open! They will be a team to watch! Congratulations!
Valerie Aldred and ARCH Mozart CL3H CL2 NAC
Val and Mo have been training with DogHaven since 2004 in obedience and agility and they have become quite the team! Mozart has proven to be a great rally dog, earning many titles. Recently they have been trying their hand at agility, competing in local NADAC  and CPE trials and have been in the ribbons! Congratulations to Val and Mo and good luck in future trials!
June Evans and Chase (Misty Mt. Chase the Clouds RN NAP NJP)
June and Chase starting agility training with us in 2007 and rapidly progressed in skill levels. They entered their first AKC agility trial in October 2008 and earned a first place ribbon in JWW!  Congratulations to both of you!

James and Kristen Davis and Harley NA NAJ NF PD2 PJ3
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 is a consistent performer who is usually in the ribbons every time she runs! Congratulations!
Katie Flatt and Callie MX MXJ
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!

Elizabeth Zembry and Paisley (Zembry's Red Paisley RAE AX OAJ AXP AJP)

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!

 
    Elizabeth Zembry and Penny (Zembry's Pretty Penny RE NA NAJ)
 Penny was found wandering in South Carolina. She was looking for a family that would lover her and welcome her to their home. When Elizabeth went to see her, there was no question. Penny went home with Elizabeth. Since that time, Penny began working in Rally and Agility and entered her first agility trial in January of 2009 where she earned legs toward her novice standard and jumpers titles and even placed in the ribbons! Congratulations Penny and Elizabeth!


 

 
Jean Tuttle and Deacon (PAM Jericho's Braveheart RN HT OAP AJP 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 HT NAP NJP OA AXJ)

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!
Craig Kuhstoss and Bailey (Bailey PS1 PJ1 NAC TN-N)

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 OA OAJ)

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.

Due to injury, Jan had to retire Travie from agility in 2009. She is now training Travie's sister Daisy for agility. We hope to see her in the ring soon.

 

 

MaryLou Kuklentz and Maddie (Maddie O'Hare OA OAJ)

 

 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 are now competing at the AKC excellent level and level 3 CPE.

 

 

 
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.
Lorelei Ross and Brodie (Brodie's Haven Fun OA OAJ NAF)
Lorelei and Brodie moved to North Carolina from Ohio in 2008 and found DogHaven soon thereafter. They have been successfully competing in AKC agility and have earned their novice titles in standard, jumpers and fast. Congratulations!

  

 

 

 
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.

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!