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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!


   Jim Saxon and Jake (Thornhill's Risky River)

Jim began agility with us by taking private lessons. Jake was a very willing student and learned quite quickly. They advanced through the basics and were performing advanced techniques in just a few months. After only about 6 months of training, Jim entered a matche to see how Jake would do in a different environment. Jake excelled, so in December of 2011, they entered their first AKC trial. Jake qualified in 4 out of 6 classes and earned a first place in three events! Congratulations!
Ken Finch and Blaze

Blaze came to Ken and Rosemary as a friend for Joy, their female sheltie. Blaze as his name indicates was full of energy and speed, perfect for agility. So Ken had his second agility dog!  They began training in 2010, and Blaze caught on quickly. Ken entered Blaze in an AKC FAST class in May of 2011 and he did great!  We will be seeing more of this team in the future! Congratulations!

Christine Lamano and Freddie NA NAJ

Christine has a new boy, Freddie, who she has been training for about 8 months. He is a thinker and wants to please. Christine entered Freddie in his first agility trial in Fletcher in May 2011 with no expectations other than to play with her dog. They only entered FAST for one day and Freddie slammed it!  He was bold, accurate and had a blast. Congratulations Christine and Freddie. I know you will have an awesome agility career together!
James and Kristen Davis and Slo Mo AX AXJ

James and Kristen decided to add a second dog in 2009, Slo Mo!  They began training him for agility right away and he loved it! Mo is now trialing in USDAA and AKC and earning placements and qualifications! Good luck Mo!
  Dolcie Peak and Rika OAP OJP

Dolcie first began training with DogHaven in 2005 with her Boxer, Kira. Dolcie really loved agility, but Kira was not as thrilled. In 2009, Dolcie sadly lost Kira to cancer. Two weeks later she found a dog wandering on the highway that looked so much like Kira that Dolcie felt that Kira had sent him to her to ease her pain. Thus she named him Rika, Kira rearranged. A little later Dolcie tried agility with Rika, and amazingly he loved it! After about a year of training, they entered their first agility trial and Rika excelled. So far they have earned their Open titles in both Preferred Jumpers and Standard! Congratulations to both of you! Kira approves!
Carol Herrington and Sasha OA OAJ

Carol and Sasha began agility training with us in 2008 as an activity for Sasha. They were just having fun in our weekly classes until one week it all clicked for Sasha. She began to participate with vigor and attack the obstacles with speed and enthusiasm. So Carol began thinking about competing with Sasha. In the fall of 2010 Carol and Sasha entered their first agility trial. Sasha queued and came home with first place ribbons! She now has her Novice Standard title and two legs toward her Novice Jumpers title! Congratulations!
 Emma Metzger and Molly OAJ  NA

Emma is the youngest DogHaven student to compete in the agility ring! She and Molly have done a great job! They both have a great time and Emma is always positive and encouraging with Molly. Together they have earned their Open Jumpers title and Novice Standard title! Congratulations!
Elizabeth Zembry and Guyo (Shoreland's Gallo De Los Zembry's NF NJP NFP)

 In 2009 Elizabeth chose Guyo to be the next member of her agility family, joining the Aussies Paisley and Penny. Guyo loved agility and began showing promise almost immediately. When Guyo was 18 months old, Elizabeth decided to enter their first trial to see how Guyo would do. He did great!  Together they have two first place ribbons in Novice Fast! Elizabeth is going to have many years of agility fun with Guyo! Congratulations and good luck in your future runs!
  Becky Bichlmier and Riley MX MXJ

Becky and Riley began training with us in 2009 soon after moving to North Carolina. Riley was a very consistent dog who was exceedingly responsive to Becky which made them a very competitive team. Sadly, Becky lost Riley to cancer in January of 2011. We are very sorry for her loss of this great agility dog.
Jaclyn Doody and Storm OA OAJ NF

Jacyn moved to North Carolina with her parents in 2009 and began training with us soon thereafter. Jaclyn and Storm had some previous training so it didn't take long for them to begin competing. After a fun match last fall, they decided to enter their first AKC trial.  Only two trials later they have earned their Novice Jumpers, Novice Standard and Novice Fast titles! Congratulations to a great team!
C J Heald and Sasha

 CJ and Sasha began training with DogHaven in 2009. Sasha is a fast little girl that is as agile as a deer. They began trialing in NADAC and in October of 2010 and qualified, bringing home placement ribbons as well! Congratulations! Good Luck in your future trials.
Stephan Moody and Kaleb OA OAJ

Stephan and Kaleb started agility to help build Kaleb's confidence around people and other dogs. As Kaleb's confidence grew, so did his skills in agility. He began to love jumping and running with Stephan. So, earlier this year, 2010, Stephan and Kaleb entered their first match and did so well that they entered the next AKC trial that opened. They queued in one run after another. As of September, they have earned their Novice and Open titles in standard and jumpers with weaves! Congratulations!
Laura Morefield and Cassius (Cassius Floats Like a Butterfly OAP OJP)

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.

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Lynn Mitro and Kona OA OAJ OAP OJP OF

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!
Valerie Aldred and ARCH Mozart NFP OAP OJP CL3H CL2 NAC RN
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, CPE and AKC trials and have been in the ribbons! In only two trials they earned their AKC Novice Fast and Standard titles! Congratulations to Val and Mo and good luck in future trials!
Sharee Muench and Birdie AXP AJP CTL-1F CLT1-S CTL2-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 addition to many first place ribbons Sharrie and Birdie now have two CPE titles and their AKC Novice Standard and Open Jumpers 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 MX MXJ OF)
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! 2010 brought more titles with an excellent jumpers title and open standard and fast titles. 2011- their Masters titles!! Congratulations!
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!!

In 2010, Laura retired Ditto at 10 years old. His arthritis began to take the fun out of the run. We will miss seeing the two of them in the ring.
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!!

Bob and Darius lost Kaz Christmas morning, 2011. We will always remember Kaz and the joy that he brought all of us.
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 MX MXJ OF 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 MACH Callie 
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! In 2011 Callie earned her MACH on November 17th! Congratulations Katie and Callie in earning our first DogHaven MACH!!!

 

 
Jean and Abby (Sacred Hearts of Heinerburg HT NAP NJP AX 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 NAP NJP 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, USDAA, and AKC earning their Performance I Standard title, Novice Standard and Novice Jumpers titles along with several first place ribbons.  They are still actively competing in these venues and have a great future ahead of them.

 

MaryLou Kuklentz and Maddie (Maddie O'Hare RA CL1 CL3 OA OAJ AXP AJP OFP NV P4p RAD CGC)

 

 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.

 

 

 

Jan Frick and Traveler (Kachina's Time Traveler AX 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.

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.

 
 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!
 
 
Shannon Graham and Ruby OA OAJ OF
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!
 
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 MX MXJ
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. In 2009 Juno was  injured and had to be retired from agility.

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 Park 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!