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.
Lynn Mitro and Clem (Eagle River Oh My Darling)Lynn and Clem have been training in obedience since Clem was 8 weeks old. After passing her S.T.A.R. Puppy class, Clem started learning some of the advanced obedience routines used in Rally. Lynn and Clem, at six months of age, entered their first Rally trial in Winston Salem in November. Clem not only qualified, but earned a first place ribbon! Congratulations! |
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 Jean Tuttle and Deacon (PAM Jericho's Braveheart
RN
HT OAP AJP NA NAJ)Jean and Deacon have earned titles in agility and herding and now have a rally title! They entered the 2008 Concord rally trial and earned their RN title in just one weekend! With the three performance titles, Deacon now has earned a Performance Award of Merit from the German Shepherd Club. Congratulations! |
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 Katie Short and Maggie RN Katie and Maggie began taking Rally obedience classes with us in 2007. Maggie seemed to really enjoy it and did very well. In 2008 Katie entered Maggie in her first Rally trial and they queued! At their next trial in Concord, they queued two more times to earn their Novice title!! Congratulations and good luck in future trials! |
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| Elizabeth Zembry and Paisley (Zembry's
Red Paisley RAE OA OAJ NAP NJP) Elizabeth and Paisley began training with us in 2004 in agility. They have been very successful on the agility field, but since Paisley showed such attention during obedience class, Elizabeth thought that they may also try Rally. Well, Paisley has done fantastic in Rally! They quickly earned their novice, advanced and excellent titles. On February 15, 2008 Elizabeth and Paisley earned their RAE title in Greenville!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
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| Elizabeth Zembry and
Penny (Zembry's Pretty Penny RA) Elizabeth and Penny entered their first Rally trial in February of 2008 and earned their Novice title with exceptionally high scores in just one weekend! Congratulations! |
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| Val Aldred and Mozart
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Mozart RL2X RL1X Mozart RL3 ) Val and Mozart have traveled a challenging path. Mozart was chosen by Val from all of the dogs in the Mecklenburg shelter as the perfect dog. He went home with her with no idea of what he would become. They began in obedience class and moved on to Rally. Obedience seems to be Mozart's forte. Val and Mozart entered an APDT Rally trial and queued in every run earning their APDT level 1 title! After that first trial they now have gone on to earn the10 legs he needed for RL1X and their RL3 title! Congratulations Mo!
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| June Evans and Lad (Ch Misty Mt Clan
Shaw Gallant Lad NJP RE TDIAOV) June and Lad have been a very busy team. They have competed in conformation, herding, rally and agility! Lad is an AKC breed champion, has his Rally excellent title and his novice agility jumpers title. Lad also is a therapy dog in his spare time!
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Evans and Chase (Misty Mt Chase the Clouds RN)Chase is following her Dad's footsteps. She earned her Rally Novice title in the first trial weekend that she attended! Congratulations Chase! |
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| Hisako Dorsch and
Alex (Alexander Ishiguro Dorsch RAE) We first met Hisako and Alex in February of 2005. Alex was about 6 months old and needed puppy manners. Hisako worked hard with Alex attending group class every week. Hisako and Alex's skills grew quickly and they needed more challenges so they tried Rally. As you can see, they did great in Rally! Alex earned his novice, advanced and excellent titles quickly and began working toward their RAE championship. As of February 2010, Hisako and Alex completed their RAE title! Congratulations! |
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| Marylou Kuklentz and Annabel
(ARCH Annabel RE RL3 TDIA) Marylou and Annabel started training with us in 2005 with Annabel. Annabel was a typical terrier and had a mind of her own. Not giving up, Marylou dedicated herself to helping Annabel succeed. They attended our obedience group class weekly and Annabel began to respond. Advancing to Rally classes, Annabel began to shine. They began trialing and earned their novice, advanced and excellent titles! In 2008, Annabel now has two RAE legs in her quest toward her Rally championship and a RL2 title in APDT Rally obedience! Congratulations! |
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Marylou adopted another little Scottie soon after Annabel, Maddie, and she was an even bigger challenge! Since Rally had helped Annabel with developing attention and discipline, Marylou thought she would also try Maddie. With no expectations Marylou eventually entered Maddie in her first trial. They qualified repeatedly and now have earned their novice and advanced rally titles! Congratulations!
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Kuklentz and Maddie (Maddie O'Hare NA NAJ RA)