Maggie Hayes’ Snap and Miss Trip the red dawgs and I had at the Carolina Australian Shepherd Club's obedience trials on July 21 in Mebane, NC. There were two trials in one day. Snap is working on his ASCA OTCh so I had him entered in Open B and Utility B in both trials. Just for grins and giggles, I decided to drop Miss Trip into Novice B to see what she could do! Well, the little bitch worked a 200 her first time in the ring and earned her first High in Trial! Not to be outdone, Snapper won both OB and UB and took High Combined. In trial two, Snap won Open and Trip won Novice with a 198 1/2 earning her second High in Trial. She turns one on July 26! The red dawgs worked five first places, two HITs, one HC and had six perfect heeling scores! I am blessed and honored to be their partner! Hmmmm, I think maybe Trip is aptly named...this is going to be an Incredible Journey, indeed!

Lynne Harley's 21 month old Irish Setter 'Captiva's Cassiopeia' went Winners Bitch and Best of Breed on Saturday in Chesapeake, VA! On Sunday, she repeated the Breed win and was honored to receive a Group Four! This young girl gets better every show!

Molly, BrynMoor's Breaking My Heart, RN, completed her Rally Advanced title, with scores of 86, 97, and 98, earning a 1st & 2nd place at the Cherry Blossom Circuit in Timonium, MD. She also earned her CD at the same Circuit with a 3rd and 4th place ribbon. This bold girl has completed all 3 titles in 3 straight trials... quite an accomplishment for an Irish Setter! Lynne has always had a soft spot for Labrador Retrievers, and was asked to show Ch Holland's Rhythm N Blues, an awesome black dog. They took Best of Breed honors both days at Chesapeake, and Lynne is anxiously awaiting a litter, due May 11th, sired by this magnificent young male. She has her fingers crossed for a black boy, out of the lovely yellow bitch, Ch Canvasback's Looking for Quakers. Lynne will continue to special "Otis" at upcoming shows, and will hopefully be back in the Labrador ring with her new puppy. What an Awesome April!!!

Sherri Lilley’s, 3-year-old Diva,(Reggae's daughter) Shalyn's Queen of the Opry NAJ RN CGC TDI, owner-handled by Merrimac Junior member Erika Bebout,and bred by Sherri Lilley took Winners Bitch both days to win two points, giving her 11 points with a major! In Hampton,VA, May 26 & 28, 2007.

Sherri Lilley’s, 6-year-old Reggae, Ch. SR TLC Shalyn Rhythm O' The Island *CDX* RN JH AX OAJ NAP WC CGC (Cosmo x. Ashley), owned, trained and handled by Sherri Lilley (VA), finished her CDX title with 194.5! Then she debuted in Rally Advanced, and earned her first RA leg with a score of 100 and third place! In VA, at Hampton Roads Obedience trial, April 29, 2007

Sharon Wright’s Razor was HIT and HC 3 of the 4 days at the Memorial Day Cluster in Hampton and Razor was HIT and HC Sunday at the VA Kennel club show with a 198.5 in both classes. On Saturday he was second in the classes , He earned 2 UDX legs now needin one more for his UDX5, How SWEET

Mary Jo & Tony Sweany, & Meg Lockwood’s Ch Martone Amethyst at Locklan (Amy) earned her Championship at the Hampton shows in May. She was handled by Mary Sweany through the Bred-by class.

Mary Jo & Tony Sweany’s Ch Martone Precious Silver, JE earned her first Sr earthdog leg in May. She is quite the hunter.

Roberta and Meredith Garrett's Border Collie, Ben (Tystar's Ben Waiting for Ewe) passed his Herding Instinct Test with flying colors on June 9th. It was Ben's very first time in the pen with sheep. The tester called him "a natural" saying that he was very biddable: responsive to guidance, readily adjusts and did everything asked of him. Tester also said that he had good balance and a medium eye. So it looks like sheep are in Ben's future!

Maggie Hayes’ Snap (OTCh GOCH SHR SR Fireside Snap N Crackle UDX3 JH WCX ASCA-UD JJ OBHF) did the Skyline circuit in style! On Friday, 6/8, at the Skyline KC trial, Snap won the Open B class with a 198 and took second in Utility B. This gave him a UDX leg, High in Trial and High Combined. On Saturday, 6/9, we went back and did it again! Snap won Open B with a 198 and took second in Utility B. This gave him another UDX leg, another High in Trial and another High Combined. On Sunday, 6/9, at the Shenandoah KC, he placed in both classes and earned another UDX leg. On Monday, we went back and won both Open B and Utility B, picked up another UDX leg and another High Combined! All this despite the heat, the bitches in season and the, how should I say this, farm animal stink! He's a very good little red dawg but, pulleeze, don't tell him I said that...LOLOLOLOL!

Silke Satzinger’s Heady (U-CH Lyndobe’s Head Of The Class CGC, RE) got her Rally Excellent title on 6/1. That was one day before her 15 month birthday :o)…now we can take a summer brake…

Julie Morrison- Frickert’s Ch Terrerturf Steal My Heart CD SE AX AXJ RE "Earnie" May 13th Palmyra, VA first Master Earthdog leg, May 20th Stokesdale, NC 2nd Master Earthdog leg, May 26th Hampton, VA 3RD leg of RALLY EXCELLENT with a 97.

Dolly Wright’s Saylor was entered in ASCA trials is MD. She earned her ATDc (Advanced Trial Dog - Cattle) title as well as her Open Trial Dog titles on sheep and ducks. But best of all, Saylor was High Combined Other Breed winning some very nice prizes plus a huge, silver belt buckle. Not to be outdone by her daughter and figuring she better get some more initials after her name or she'd be replaced, Spring earned her third Open leg and CDX title, finally, at the Gloucester Kennel trials Memorial Day Weekend. Then the third weekend of June my collies and I traveled to PA for another round of ASCA trials. What a weekend! Saylor earned on Saturday her Advanced title on sheep, with a first place, and HIT Other Breed. She also had a very nice score in advanced ducks. Sunday we just needed to qualify in Advanced ducks again and we'd have our WTCH (Working Trial Champion)!!! Of course the pressure was on and Saylor was pumped and the ducks weren't as cooperative as on Saturday. Even though Saylor got the warning, "WATCH IT!" from the judge because of a weee pounce on a duck, we qualified with a HIT Other Breed again. And that was our WTCH. What a LUCKY DUCKY DAY!!! Saylor is now: WTCH Sunnyside's Wind in My Sails HSAdsc, ATDdsc, CGC, TDI.

Spring is: Ch. Millknock's Spring Fever HIAd, HSAs, HSBd, CDX, RN, OA, NAJ, VX

Joanna Simonsen’s Dolly , (golden retriever) earned her 3rd leg and CD at the Hampton Roads trial Saturday, 4/29 So she is now Hollybank Hello Dolly, CD, TD... Thanks to all who helped along the way.

Maggie Hayes’ Snap (OTCh GOCH SHR SR Fireside Snap N Crackle UDX3 JH WCX ASCA-UD JJ OBHF), did a fabulous job at the Hampton Roads OTC's trials on 4/28 and 4/29. He went High in Trial out of Utility B with a 198.5 on Saturday, went HS Golden and HS Sporting Dog both days. Came home with OTCh points, rosettes and lotsa loot! Great weekend!

Sharon Wright’s Razor, was HC at the HROTC shows 4-28-07 and again on 4-29-07. Today at the Tidewater Dog Performance Club UKC Agility Trial Razor handled by Anita Ramsey qualified in all 5 runs and was HC in trial one and HIT in trial 2. Thanks Anita for a special weekend. Razor was HIT and HC at the Gloucester KC on Friday May 25.(195/198). On Sunday May 26 at the Gloucester KC he was HIT and HC (198/198). What a special boy!!!!

Lynne Harley’s Cassie, Captiva's Cassiopeia,, finished her UKC Championship today by taking Winners Bitch in the morning show at the UKC Shows in Chesterfield, VA. She then competed in the Champions class in the afternoon show, took the Champion of Champions ribbon, went Best of Breed and then finished off with a Group 2!!! If I figured the points right, this will move her to the #2 spot in the Top Ten!! UKC is a very easy-going, relaxed environment, and I've been delighted as it gets Cassie out in the ring, and her confidence level is just growing and growing. She is such a pretty girl, and each show finds her getting just that much better! Thank you, Jill Taylor, of Captiva Irish, for entrusting this lovely girl to me!!! Thanks for letting me brag a bit!!

Heather Tyler’s Skyler , (an australian shepherd) is my first agility dog ever. She has breezed through her novice titles earning her NAJ, and her first OAJ leg on March 10th at the TPC show. She earned her NA title on April 7th at the MDTC show. On April 15th at the HROTC show she earned an OA leg. I am so proud of her!! She is a very shy dog and is slowly gaining confidence.

Penny Garwood’s Halle, a Standard Poodle, earned her Open Standard Agility title at the Gloucester Kennel Club Agility trial with a first place.

Sharon Wright’s, Razor is currently ranked number one in open and number one in Utility with the UKC. Love this boy.

Zella Bronakowski’s Golden Retriever “Rocky” outdid himself during his UKC Open Obedience debut this year. He is currently ranked #14 in the country in UKC Open for all breeds. “Rocky” also finished three CDX’s in two months. On 1/20/07, at the PCOTC AKC trial, he won second place in Open A with a 194. On 1/28, at the James River Kennel Club trial, he took second place with a 195. On 3/3 & 3/4, at the MD Sporting Dog trial, he finished his AKC CDX title and a bumper leg, both with first places. (Rocky’s proofing was tested as he held his sit stay as another dog took Rocky’s large stuffed toy from Rocky’s crate and shook it in front of the entire stay group.) On 2/3 & 2/4 at the Belroi Agility Club UKC trial, he got 2 legs, both with first places, and won a run-off. On 2/10 & 2/11 at the Dulles Gateway trial, he finished his U-CDX title and 3 bumper legs all with first places. On 3/10 & 3/11 at the Garden State ASA ASCA trial, he took second place and third place in Open B. On 3/17, at the BRASC trial at Weyer’s Cave, Rocky won first place in Open B, beating fellow MDTC golden, Snap. Rocky also won a HIT ribbon for the run-off for Highest Scoring Other Breed and earned his ASCA-CDX title. Finally, on 4/15 at the RDOC AKC trial, Rocky got another bumper leg with a first place, highest scoring sporting dog and highest scoring golden in Open A with a 196.

Maggie Hayes’ Snap OTCh GOCH SHR SR Fireside Snap N Crackle UDX3 JH WCX ASCA-UD JJ OBHF, took home his 43rd High Combined with a first place in Utility B and a third In Open B at the Greater Fredericksburg Kennel Club show on April 6th,. This double Q completed his UDX3 which means he has qualified in both Open and Utility at thirty different AKC trials. Hmmmm, that means he's held still on that blasted sit/stay all those times, too! It's a miracle, I tell ya! : )

Sherri Lilley's Flatcoat Ret, "Reggae", Ch SR TLC & Shalyn's Rhythm O'the Island, CD JH AX OAJ NAP WC CGC VFCR1 earned her second Agility Excellent Jumpers leg with a first place in the 24in class at the Merrimac agility trial in Gloucester in April in the snow.

Her daughter, "Shayla", Ch Shalyn's Not Just A Pretty Face, CD RN NA NAJ WC CGC earned her first Open Standard and Open Jumpers legs(double Q'd)in the 20 in class with a second and third place at the Merrimac trial. Shayla also earned her Working Certificate hunting title in Movrovia, Maryland the following weekend at the Potomac Valley Golden Ret hunt test.

Dolly Wright’s "Spring," (Ch. MIllknock's Spring Fever HIAd, HSAs, HSBd, CD, RN, OA, NAJ, VX) was awarded one of the highest awards the Collie Club of America gives. At Nationals the last week of March, Spring was presented the Versatility Excellent Award. Up until that day there had been only 31 such awards presented since its inception fifteen years ago. Needless to say, I was thrilled. At Nationals Spring also earned her first Novice FAST leg with a third place. In February she completed her OA agility title at the Tidelands Poodle Club trials with a first place and 19 seconds under SCT and a second place with 11 seconds under SCT!!! Not bad times for two senior citizens (or "two old bitches!)!

Penny Garwood’s Halle, a Standard Poodle earned an open standard leg, 3rd place and a open jumpers leg, 1st place at the Merrimac Agility Trial On April 7. On Sunday, April 8, Halle earned her second open standard leg with a 2nd placement.

Gwen Gore’s Showcase Blade Runner won winners dog and Best of Winners at the Leesburg show October 28th. At the Virginia Beach Kennel Club November 5th won Winners and Best of Winners. At the Salisbury Show on November 10, won winners dog, November 12 – winners dog and best of winners won a group 3 in the Puppy show. At the Sunday show, winners dog and Best of Winners, bringing his total points for Salisbury weekend to 5, with a total of 12. At the Upstate CSC Sweeps he won “Best in Opposite Sex” and finished his 4 point major at Del-OTSE-NANCO Kennel Club on November 16th & 18th…He’s FINISHED!!!!!

Chris McClung’s Fireside Rhythm & Blues RN has had a fabulous fall. In Raleigh over Labor Day weekend, handled by my friend Lori Walker, Jazz took his class, Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a 3 point major! At the same show Jazz and Chris earned a Rally Novice title. On December 16th at the TKC show in Virginia Beach, Jazz, again handled expertly by Lori took his class, winner’s dog and Best of Winners for his 2nd 3 point major!

Maggie Hayes’ Snap (OTCh GOCH SHR SR Fireside Snap N Crackle UDX2 JH WCX ASCA-UD JJ OBHF) had a wonderful time at the Merrimac DTC trials. He qualified in all four classes, placed in two, earned two UDX legs, one HS Sporting Dog and went High Combined on Sunday, 10/22. On Friday, 10/27, Snap went High in Trial out of Open B at the Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac Valley specialty in Rectortown in spite of the rain and the wind. He's a good one, he is!

Maggie Hayes’ Snap (OTCh GOCH SHR SR Fireside Snap N Crackle UDX2 JH WCX ASCA-UD JJ OBHF) had a wonderful weekend at the VBKC show in Jamestown on 11/4 and 11/5. He took first place in Open B and Utility B both days, went High in Trial and High Combined on Saturday and High Combined on Sunday. He's a keeper, he is, he is!

Lisa Hundley's rottweiler, Casey, finished her CD at the Williamsburg shows with another placement, 2nd place in Novice B. Although she finished her RA two weeks prior she remained in the Rally Advanced class where she picked up two bumper RA legs both with placements, a 1st and 4th! YIPEEEE! She's now.....AKC/UKC Ch Quail Run's Eager To Flirt, CD, RA

Carla Kopp's Dusty (Harley's Golden Dust CGC, TDI, RN, and now CD) earned his CD at the Merrimac Trial in October. Dusty came in second both days in spite of mom stepping on his foot on Saturday. Thanks to Maggie for making me see what a great companion I've got. This is my first brag and I hope for many more to come.

Julie Morrison-Frickert and Sansy Harrell’s Earnie got his 3rd leg of Agility Ex Standard and a first place at Gloucester KC trial on Oct 15. Oct 21 and 22nd Rally Advanced 1st and second legs at MDTC trial. Nov 4th 3rd Advances Rally leg at VA Beach KC trial. Just before that Rally run he was in Novice Junior. Handler and his co-owner Sany Harrell won first place. Ch Terrerturf Steal My Heart CD SE AX AXJ RA owners Julie Morrison-Frickert and Sansy Harrell.

Ragan Smith’s 30th Haven (Khymeras Dweller Within at Virtu) took WB under Dr. Robert Smith on Saturday, September. Haven was only entered one day of the cluster and now has 8 points. She is hunting down those elusive majors that are nowhere to be found so far in the area this year for IG's. :-) On Sunday, October 1st at the SHOT AKC Lure Coursing trial Haven had a beautiful run and came home with the first leg of her Junior Courser title (JC). This is the first time she has attempted a JC leg. Way to go Haven!!!

Maggie Hayes’ Snap (OTCh GOCH SHR SR Fireside Snap N Crackle UDX2 JH WCX ASCA-UD JJ OBHF) went High in Trial out of Utility B with a 197 at the Old Dominion KC show in Millwood, VA on Sunday, 10/1.

Maggie Hayes’ Snap (OTCh GOCH SHR SR Fireside Snap N Crackle UDX2 JH WCX ASCA-UD JJ OBHF) won first place in Open B and first place in Utility B at the Old Line State KC's UKC trial in Bel Air, Maryland on 10/14 taking home both High in Trial and High combined. Snap is currently nationally ranked sixth in goldens for High in Trials and seventh for High Combineds for the first half of 2006 according to the Golden Retriever Club of America. Proud of my red boy!

Lynne Harley’s Captiva's Cassiopeia, 14 mth old Irish Setter went Group 1 at the Chesapeake Match today, and darned near took the Green & Pink rosette home. She showed like a dream, and I'd especially like to thank Kris Day and the Tuesday Morning Handling Gang. They made a huge difference in this little girl's life!! BrynMoor's Breaking My Heart, my Molly-Molly-Wild-Child, has been doing exceptionally well in her Advanced Basic Obedience Class, and she earned her first set of initials today! Molly, my silly girl, passed her CGC with flying colors! I realize it's not a huge deal to many, but it's the first 'title' of any kind that I have put on an Irish. To say I was pleased would be an understatement! Thank you, Leslie, for believing in her!!!!

Gwen Gore’s Showcase's Blade Runner, earned a 5 point major at the Southern New Jersey Cocker Spaniel Specialty on Oct 8th - the day he turned 10 months.

Aleta Channell’s Splash (Shalyn's Grand Entry AX OAJ SJ) on Oct. 15, 2006, at the GKC Agility Trials, earned his Excellent A Standard Title (AX) with 2nd Place. Beat by a Border Collie, what can I say. ;)

Lisa Hundley's Casey completed her Rally Advanced title at MDTC's rally trail earning a 1st and 3rd place. At MDTC's obedience trail she earned her first two CD legs in Novice B one of which she placed 3rd. She is now, AKC/UKC Ch Quail Run's Eager To Flirt RA.

Sharon Wright’s Razor was HIT and HC at the MDTC Saturday show. What a great day. Sunday won OB but lost the run off for HIT. Still he was super!

Sharon Wright’s Razor entering his first AKC show weekend this year did well. On Sunday at the Lynchburg trials he was HIT (with a 199) and was HC. What a wonderful weekend. Thanks for allowing me to brag on my super boy.

Sharon Wright’s Razor is ranked in the top 100 dogs in the country!!!!! This is a Front and Finish feature. The scores are based on First and Foremost point schedule. I don’t show as much as I would like to, so this honor is very special. This information is published in the August issue of Front and Finish. Razor is a once in a lifetime dog.

Evelyn Martin’s Weezie (EbbieMar's Weezie ICU) Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Aug.23 Second Leg and Fourth Place Yorkshire Terrier Club of the Nations Capital, August 24, Third Leg and Title CD Watchung Mountain Yorkshire Terrier Club August 26, Fourth Leg and First Place This was our 2006 Sunflower Specialty in Reading, PA

Wendy Keene's Bernese Mountain Dogs have been busy these last few weeks. Tank (Von Engel's Let's Just Say), just over three months old, was Group 2 at the Colonial Terrier Club Match on September 9, 2006. On September 16, 2006, Tank traveled to Walkersville, Maryland for the Potomac Valley Bernese Mountain Dog Club All-Berner match and was Best of Opposite Sex Puppy. Not to be outdone by her little brother, Future (Von Engel's Catch the Wave) also traveled to the PVBMDC match and was Best Adult in Match. Well worth the trip!

Maggie Hayes’ Snap (OTCh GOCH SHR SR Fireside Snap N Crackle UDX2 JH WCX ASCA-UD JJ OBHF) finished his ASCA UD on 7/30 at the Blue Ridge Australian Shepherd Club trial in Weyer's Cave. He went first in Utility B, first in Open B and took home High in Trial and High Combined. Was a good day!

Maggie Hayes’ Snap (OTCh GOCH SHR SR Fireside Snap N Crackle UDX2 JH WCX ASCA-UD JJ OBHF) is currently tied for fourth in the country for High Combineds accumulated by golden retrievers from 1/1 through 4/30 according to the Golden Retriever Club of America. In UKC, Snap is currently ranked second in the country in both Open and Utility for all breeds.

Maggie Hayes’ Snap (OTCh GOCH SHR SR Fireside Snap N Crackle UDX2 JH WCX ASCA-UD JJ OBHF) took back to back High Combineds at the Triangle Obedience Club's UKC trials in Durham, NC on August 26th and 27th with two first places, one second and one third.

Lynda Fairchild’s Brady, Ch. Brookhaven Bear With Me At Lynsfaire, won Best in Breed at the Berryville AKC Show on Sunday, 16 July 2006 and Amber, Krystle Miss Rheingold Of Lynsfaire, took Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite at the same show. Guess it was worth showing in the 90+ degree heat for those wins! Very proud owner is Lynda Fairchild, Lynsfaire Cavaliers.

Evelyn Martin’s Weezie won the first leg in UKC at MDTC, Tidewater Performance Club with 180 score.

Aleta Channell’s Splash (Shalyn's Grand Entry "Splash" OA OAJ SJ), earned his Open JWW Title (OAJ) on August 27, 2006 in Morgantown, WV taking First Place in Open JWW with a clean run. Course time 40, he did it in 26.35. Then (his first time Qing in both classes in the same day) he took First Place in EA Standard. Course time 67, he did it in 56.35. So proud of my boy. Finally out of Open, Yippee!!!

Aleta Channell’s Splash (Shalyn's Grand Entry "Splash" OA OAJ SJ(Senior Jumper))beat his personal best and did a jump of 18’4” on August 18 – 20, 2006, in Frederick MD . On one of the jumps he left 4 ft. on the dock, so if you measure from take off, he would have had over a 20’ jump! The record is 28’10” for the horizontal Big Air Jump, held by a Greyhound mix. He did his first vertical jump the same weekend. The judges said it was phenomenal how FAST he picked up the concept of vertical jumping. He was the smallest (shortest) dog doing the vertical, but boy can that yellow dawg jump!! He did a 5’ jump up to release the bumper from the extended bar. He was within an inch of getting the 6’ jump! With more practice and a good release from me at the proper distance, I know he will get it! The record is 7’8” on vertical, held by the same Greyhound mix.

Maggie Hayes’ Snap (UOCH SHR SR Fireside Snap N Crackle UDX2 JH WCX ASCA-CDX JJ OBHF) took first place out of Open B and went High in Trial at the Southern Maryland Kennel Club show on July 1 picking up two more OTCh points. He's a good one, he is, he is!

Maggie Hayes’ Snap (OTCh GOCH SHR SR Fireside Snap N Crackle UDX2 JH WCX ASCA-CDX JJ OBHF) finished his OTCh on Sunday, July 23 at the York KC show in York, PA. He did it in grand style by winning a 26 dog Utility B class and earning 24 OTCh points putting him well over the required 100! We did it, we did it, we did it!!! So proud to be his partner and what a partner he has become!

Wendy Keene's Bernese Mountain Dog Future, also known as von Engel's Catch the Wave, was Best of Opposite Sex to Best Puppy in Sweeps at the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America/Potomac Valley Bernese Mountain Dog Club's supported entry at the National Capital Kennel Club show in West Friendship, Maryland, on Sunday, July 9. She was expertly shown by her breeder/co-owner, Sherry von Engel. She also placed 2nd in her regular breed class. There was a total entry that day of 49 Bernese Mountain Dogs in all classes.

Shalyn's Wildwood Flower CD AX AXJ CGC "Lily" (Flat Coat Ret) owned, trained and handled by Anne Fisher and bred by Sherri Lilley took Winners Bitch in Charlottesville two of the four days to earn two points. She took Winners Bitch in Richmond to earn another two points. Lily only needs one more point to finish her Championship. Lily earned her AX title in Lynchburg on July 1st with 2nd place in the 24in class. She earned her AXJ title with first place in Winchester July 8th with a first place in the 24in class. Lily double Q's on July 9th to earn her first MX and MXJ legs and points towards her MACH title. Lily is only 2 yrs old.

Meredith Garrett's Australian Shepherd, Sarah (OTCh UOCH ASCA-OTCH Garrett's Sarah Noel UDX3 ASCA-UDX RE) had a wonderful weekend at the Southern Maryland KC and Rock Creek KC Rally trials held in Bel Alton, MD from June 30th to July 3rd. On Friday Sarah earned her Rally Advanced title under Ed Whitney and then moved up to the Excellent class for the next three days where she earned her Rally Excellent title on Monday under Nancy Whithers with a score of 100 and first place. For the weekend Sarah earned two first places (with a 99 and a 100) and a fourth place with a 98.

Rachel Springer’s Squirt (CH Cabochon Red Corvette of Raestan) earned his Ch March 23 in Raleigh NC. When I got Squirt three and one half years ago for a Christmas present for my husband, he was to be a “Pet”. I lived in Virginia Beach and enrolled him in an obedience class in Virginia Beach. I had such a good time I enrolled him in agility in Chesapeake because of Lynda Fairchild’s insistence I enrolled in MDTC advanced obedience where he earned his Companion and Therapy Dog Certificates. Again, with Lynda’s insistence I began to show Squirt. I also enrolled him in conformation because I needed it and agility because it was so much fun for Squirt and I. After the judge in Virginia Beach gave Squirt a 4 pt major, she told me my dog was Magnificent but I was a lousy handler. After the show, I asked the judge what I did wrong. I explained to her that my friends told me “this was a handlers show, and not to expect anything” I also told her I was in school for conformation. The judge's advice was to “pay no attention to my friends and more attention to my dog”. Thanks to Lynda Fairchild’s encouragement, Pat Harris, Jim and Wendy Swimme’s advice Squirt now has his Championship.

Sharon Wright’s Razor went HIT and HC at the UKC/TDPC trials on 7-15 and 7-16. This was his first show after being sidelined with an injury. Welcome back Razor.

SR Shadowglen Shalyn's Danser CDX JH OAP OAJ CGC WCX "Danser" (Lab Ret)owned, trained and handled by Sherri Lilley earned her Rally Novice title at the Memorial Day shows in Hampton,Va in May. She moved up to Rally Advanced and earned her first leg with a perfect score of 100 and first place.

Meredith Garrett's Australian Shepherd, Sarah (OTCh UOCH ASCA-OTCH Garrett's Sarah Noel UDX3 ASCA-UDX RE) had a fun weekend at the TDPC UKC trial on July 15th and 16th. Sarah placed second in all four classes she competed in and earned two Grand OCH legs. She now has a total of 5 Grand OCH legs so she has earned one-third of a Grand OCH. Pretty good for an 11 year old that is just out having fun!

Ch Shalyn's Not Just A Pretty Face, CD RN CGC "Shayla" (Flat Coat Ret) owned, trained and handled by Sherri Lilley earned her Rally Novice title at the Memorial Day shows in Hampton, Va. She moved up to Rally Advance and earned her first leg with a 100 and fourth place. Shayla also took Best of Breed over 4 male specials in Richmond, VA in June.

Maggie Hayes’ Snap(GOCH SHR SR Fireside Snap N Crackle UDX2 JH WCX ASCA-CDX JJ OBHF) completed the requirements for his UKC Grand Obedience Championship at the C2P2 UKC trials in Apex, NC on July 15 and 16 and now sports the acronym GOCH in front of his name. He did it in smashing style taking three first places, one second, two HS Gundog awards, 2 HS Dog with a Hunting title awards, two High Combineds and one High in Trial! Very pleased with my little red dog!

Ch SR TLC Shalyn's Rhythm O'the Island CD JH AX OAJ CGC "Reggae" (Flat Coat Ret) has been out on maternity leave since May 16th 2006. Introducing our newest family member, Shalyn's Night for a Moondance "Jazmine".

Shalyn's Queen of the Opry, RN CGC TDI "Diva" (Flat Coat Ret) owned, trained and handled by merrimac junior member Erika Bebout and Anne Irby earned her Rally Novice title Memorial Day weekend in Hampton, Va. Diva took Best of Winners handled by friend Pam Simmons for two points the same weekend.

Maggie Hayes’ Snap (UOCH SHR SR Fireside Snap N Crackle UDX JH WCX ASCA-CDX JJ OBHF) had a fabulous weekend at the Memorial Day Cluster in Hampton, dated 5/27-5/29. He took HIT with a 199 out of Open B on Saturday, 5/27, at the MDTC trial. On Sunday and Monday at the Gloucester KC trials, Snap won four first places, two High in Trials and two High Combineds! Loving my little red dog! Then at the Charlottesville-Albemarle KC trials in Charlottesville, June 3 and 4. Snap(UOCH SHR SR Fireside Snap N Crackle UDX JH WCX ASCA-CDX JJ OBHF) took back to back High in Trials out of Open B

Anne Bright’s Bentley (the Cavalier King Charles) got his 2nd and 3rd Advance Rally legs - giving him his Advanced Rally Title. Bentley (registered name OPIE!!!!-didn't name him) is not quite a year old yet!!!

Mary Sweany’s Amber(Amber Lynn Sweany) received her 1st Advanced Rally leg at the spring trial at MDTC and her 2nd Advanced Rally leg at the Hampton Convention Center. It has been a learning experience to find out my dog would rather be on lead. What a concept. I would like to expess great thanks for the tips, patience and encouragement from Mary Anne Mullen and Anne Bright. They have both been wonderful.

Mary Sweany’s Silver (CH Martone Precious Silver) completed her first leg of her Junior Earthdog title in Stokesdale NC in May.

Mary Sweany’s Henry (Martone Eden's Bear With Me Henry, JE) received his Jr Earthdog title at Stokesdale in May a the ripe old age of 8 months. The judges expresses great amazement at his age and note this may be a first. He is a real hunter.

Mary Sweany’s Rock (Martone Eden's Solid As A Rock) received two conformation points on May 26th at the Hampton Convention Center and two conforamation points June 2nd at Charlottesville, VA show.

Mary Sweany’s Amy (Martone Precious Amethyst at Locklan) received Breed at two shows, June 1st and 2nd at Charlottesville, VA. She really works the ring

Aleta Channell’s Splash, on May 28, 2006 at the NCBCC Agility Trial in Woodbridge, Va., earned his OA Title (Open Agility Standard) with a clean run and 1st Place! He is now: Shalyn’s Grand Entry “Splash” OA NAJ SJ

Evelyn Martin’s Yorkshire Terrier Weezie earned the 1st leg of Novice A STD Agility at the Gloucester Kennel Club Show on May 20th, and on May 26 the last leg of Novice B Obedience with a First place At MDTC.

Meredith Garrett's Australian Shepherd, Sarah (OTCh UOCH ASCA-OTCH Garrett's Sarah Noel UDX3 ASCA-UDX RN) made her debut into the world of Rally at the Merrimac and Gloucester trials held in Hampton,VA on Memorial Day weekend. Sarah earned her RN with three straight scores of 100, earning two seconds and a first in placements. On Monday she moved up to Advanced and earned her first leg with a second place. We had a lot of fun and are looking forward to getting back in the ring.

Mary Ann Mullen’s Jetson (the Tibetan Spaniel) got his last CD leg and a fourth place at the Skyline Shows. He also in the same weekend got two Rally Excellent legs. He was EXTREMELY lucky he qualified on Saturday under a wonderful Rally Judge Sandy Walroth but had 3 extra points to spare, so it was close. Jetson's Mom is still surprised at how much fun she is having training this little dog. Then at the Richmond shows Jetson (the Tibetan Spaniel) completed his Rally Excellent title. I have only had Jetson one year and he got his Rally Novice, Advanced, and Excellent titles as well as his AKC Novice Obedience title (CD). The Foo Foo little dog is not only a lovable little dog, but smart too!! So much for my mis-conception that little dogs were just for cuddling!!!

Emily Adham’s Barkley picked up the last leg for his CD at the RDOC Trial. He also got his first RA leg there. At the HROTC Trial, Barkley earned two RA legs and got his RA title. At the MDTC Trial Barkley earned two RE legs. Go Barkley!

Chris McClung’s UAG Skye’s Doc Holiday earned his AXP and AJP titles in Perry Georgia in April with 2 first places!!

Wendy Swimme's Keeshond, Ch Vandys Kest, took his third novice leg to finish his CD. Wendy's pom, Ch Wenkest Aubrey the Terrible, took his first rally Novice leg on his first outing in obedience.

James Swimme's Keeshond Ch Vandys Abrasax CDX, RN (A.K.A. "Picabo") took his second Advance Rally leg with a 100 score for first place in Advance B. He came within one handler error of a utility leg too. My little pom girl, Wenkest Jewel, took her third novice rally leg to finish her RN with a score of 100 in Novice B. Unfortunately there were six 100 scores and her legs (the ones she has four of already) were too short to get a fast enough time to place. HOWEVER, Jewel did also take her third leg in novice B to earn her CD. She got her CD and RN on the same day! I call this a very good day!!!!!!

Maggie Hayes’ Snap won Utility B and Open B at the HROTC trial on 4/29. He went HIT with a 199 out of Utility B and also took High Combined picking up 18 OTCh points. On Sunday, 4/30, Snap took second in Utility B and first in Open B picking up another 9 OTCh points and another High Combined. Way to go, little red dawg!

Maggie Hayes’ Snap took High in Trial (199 out of Open), High Combined and HS Golden at the Mattaponi KC show in Manassas on Saturday, May 20 picking up eight more OTCh points. We are getting close! : )

Kelly Hair’s Aodhán completed his CD title. I know most who have attended classes with us at MDTC will find this unbelievable, but Merry Dancers’ Aodhán McAston, aka Aodhán the Irish Terrorist (Terrier), finished his CD title at three consecutive shows 21-23 APR 06. On Friday 21 April 06, he won first place in the Novice A competition at the Columbia Terrier Association trial in West Friendship, MD, he was also highest score in both Novice A&B with a score of 190. Mrs. Nancy K. Withers was the judge. What made the win remarkable was that during the down, the Cairn Terrier that was next to Aodhán decided to get up and stand over his nose. Aodhán did not move at all even when the Cairn’s handler came over and picked her up, Aodhán stayed in the down position with his head to the floor and did not flinch, the judge told me it was the one of the most amazing down stays she had ever seen! On Saturday, Aodhán also had a great trial at the Old Dominion Show. All of the Irish Terrier breeders who were at the conformation show came over to cheer us on (I think most were amazed that I had trained an Irish Terrier in obedience and wanted to see if it was really true!). We were the only terrier in the Novice competition. Aodhán placed third out of eleven. He was beaten by a Doberman and a Pointer. But would have scored enough points for first place if it hadn’t been for the Tibeten Terrier special in the next ring finishing and the crowd clapping at the very moment Aodhán was doing the recall exercise. When he heard the clapping he turned around to see what was going on and then stacked in a perfect show pose (as if to say, yes I am beautiful), the judge, Mrs. Jean Porter Lynch, then remarked, “My husband is Irish, so I understand that!” however, she docked us 5 points anyway and we ended up with a 187.5, (the margin between the winner and us was only 3 points). On Sunday, we were at the same location with the Baltimore Kennel Club, the first thing the judge, Mr. Harold Doan, said to me when we went into the ring was, “unusual breed you chose to train obedience, I’ve never qualified an Irish Terrier before.” We had another great run and qualified with a score of 184.5 , despite my many handling errors. We placed 5th out of 14 dogs and Aodhán received his AKC Companion Dog Obedience Title and solidly convinced the judge that an Irish Terrier can do obedience! Thanks to all at MDTC, especially Marilyn and Meg for helping me train Aodhán.

Lisa Hundley's Casey (AKC/UKC Ch Quail Run's Eager To Flirt, RN) got her first two Rally Noivce legs at the Richmond Dog Obedience Trials Easter weekend. Two weeks later she picked up her last RN leg at the Hampton Roads Obedience Training club trail at MDTC. She moved up to Advanced the very next day and picked up her first RA leg.

Kathy Routten’s pug Molly earned her second open obedience leg at the Hampton Roads Obedience Training Club trial held in the MDTC building. Not only did they earn their second CDX leg, but they did so with a second place finish to boot.

Lynda Fairchild’s Brady finished his AKC Championship today in Chesapeake. He only needed 1 point, but got a 3 or 4 point major. His registered name is: Brookhaven Bear With Me At Lynsfaire or now it is AKC Ch. Brookhaven Bear With Me At Lynsfaire. Boy am I proud of that accomplishment since some of the best paid handlers were also at the show.

Wendy Keene's Bernese Mountain Dog, Xoie, (Magic Mtn's Xoie v Adlerhorst RA) attended the Potomac Valley Bernese Mountain Dog Club's Regional Specialty on February 26 and placed 4th in the AmBred class. She went on to compete at the Richmond Dog Obedience Club's Rally Trials on April 14 & 15th. She qualified on Friday in Advanced A and finished 3rd in her class. On Saturday, she qualified again in Advanced A for her second leg and while she didn't place in the ribbons, she did win a lovely stainless steel bowl "trophy" for High Scoring and Best Time Bernese Mountain Dog in Rally Advanced A. Xoie then traveled to the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America's 2006 National Specialty show in Frankenmuth, MI to compete in Rally. On May 2, Xoie qualified in Advanced A with a score of 84, one point out of the ribbons and her 3rd leg for the RA title. In between the competitions, she found time to perform her first freestyle demonstration at the geriatric ward at Eastern State Hospital and also perform her first therapy dog visit at the same time. Xoie has been a busy girl!

Wendy Keene's Bernese Mountain Dog, Future (von Engel's Catch the Wave) has been busy as well. She also attended the Potomac Valley Bernese Mountain Dog Club's Regional Specialty on February 26 and placed 3rd in her class. She attended the shows in Fredericksburg, Virginia and Prince Frederick, Maryland on April 7-9. She was Reserve Winner's Bitch on Friday and Sunday from the 12-18 month classes. Future also traveled to the National Specialty in Frankenmuth, Michigan and thrilled me beyond words by placing 2nd in the 12-15 Bitch Futurity Class, shown by her co-owner, Sherry von Engel.

Maggie Hayes’ Golden Retriever "Snap" (UOCH SHR SR Fireside Snap N Crackle UDX JH WCX ASCA-CDX JJ OBHF) went down to Hickory, NC on 4/1 and 4/2 for the UKC Carolina Classic. The little red dog won three first places, one second place, picked up two double Qs for his Grand OCH and took back to back High Combineds and one High in Trial. On Saturday, 4/8, Snap went High Combined winning both the Open B and Utility B classes at the Fredericksburg KC show despite the torrential rains. On Sunday, 4/9, Snap again went High Combined winning the Utility B class and taking third in Open B at the Chesapeake KC show in Prince Frederick, MD. Snap won the Utility B class at the Richmond DOC trial on Sunday, 4/16, picking up 10 more OTCh points and also went High Scoring Golden in the trial. He's a good one, he is, he is! -- Maggie

Mary Ann Mullen’s Tibetan Spaniel "Jetson" got his first Rally Advanced leg and his first Novice B Obedience leg with a 3rd place and his second Novice B Obedience leg with a 1st Place at the Richmond Dog Obedience Trials on Easter weekend. Totally surprised his Mom!

Aleta Channell’s Lab "Mousse" (UOCH ASCA-OTCH SR Channell's Chocolate Mousse UDX JH MX MXJ JJ FMX TDI) on April 1st & 2nd at the 2006 UKC Carolina Classic in Hickory, N.C., Mousse earned his UKC Obedience Trial Champion (UOCH) with a 2nd place in Utility, 1st place in Open, and winning the run-off in Open against MDTC member Maggie Hayes and her Golden Ret. “Snap” to take High in Trial. What a great way to end his Obedience Career! Thank you Maggie for ALL your help and hanging in there and encouraging/supporting us!!

Maggie Hayes’ Golden Retriever "Snap" (Fireside Snap N Crackle UD JH WCX ASCA-CDX JJ OBHF) took back to back High Combineds at the Hilltown DTC UKC trials in Quakertown, PA on 2/25 and 2/26 picking up two more double Qs for his Grand OCH. Only five more to go . . .
. . . And then . . . Snap took High Combined with a second place in both Utility and Open at the MD Sporting Dog trial on 3/4. He was also High Scoring Golden, High Scoring Dog with a Field title and finished his UDX exactly one year from his Novice debut in 2005 at the same show! He's quite a dog!
. . . And yet again . . . Snap picked up two more GOCH double Qs (only three more to go) with four second places at Belroi's UKC trials dated 3/11 and 3/12. On 3/18, Snap went High in Trial out of Utility B in Trial 1 at the Blue Ridge Australian Shepherd Club's trial in Weye's Cave. In trial 2, Snap won the Open B class with a very nice 198!

Sharon Wright’s Border Collie "Razor" had a super weekend at Belroi's UKC obedience trials on 3-11 and 3-12. He went HIT and HC for all three trials. Love this boy.

Marylen Melton's Basset Hound "Bugle Bay's Jalapeno Pepper" Ch. (UCD), CD, TD, CGC, TDI, now has a CDX! The AKC Certificate came yesterday. Thanks to all of our friends at Merrimac who supported us.

Maggie Hayes’ Golden Retriever "Snap" (UOCH SHR SR “Fireside Snap N Crackle” UD JH WCX ASCA-CDX JJ OBHF) took second place in both UB and OB picking up his seventh double Q towards his Grand OCH. On Sunday, we won UB with a 199, won the runoff for first in OB with a 199+, went High Combined, picked up his eighth double Q and then won the runoff for High in Trial!, at the Triangle OC's UKC trials in Durham on Saturday, Feburary 11th, Hooligan makes good!

Meredith Garrett's Australian Shepherd, “Sarah” had a wonderful time at the Triangle Obedience Club UKC show in Durham on Feb.11th and 12th. On Saturday, Sarah won High Combined by winning both the Utility B and Open B classes. In so doing she picked up her 5th double Q and 14 points which earned Sarah her UOCH (United Obedience Champion) title. On Sunday she picked up a second place, another double Q and 11 points for insurance. Sarah is now a triple obedience champion and her formal name is OTCh UOCH ASCA-OTCH Garrett's Sarah Noel UDX3 ASCA-UDX. Very proud of our Novice A dog!

Sherri Lilley's Flat-Coated Retriever, Shayla, took Best of Opposite Sex and Best Bred By Exhibitor at the 2006 5th Annual AKC Eukanuba National Dog Championship in Tampa, Florida on January 14th, 2006. Shayla is bred, owned, trained, and handled by Sherri. Also, Shayla's mother, Reggae, earned her first CDX leg with a third place at the Portsmouth-Chesapeake Obedience trial on January 22nd, 2006.

Jean Conroy’s Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Sunny, qualified for his 1st and 2nd legs towards his CD. On Saturday and Sunday February 21 & 22.

Sharon Wright's Border Collie, Razor, had a great weekend, 2 seconds in utility and 2 thirds in open, at the PCOTC trials.

Maggie Hayes’s Golden Retriever, Snap, had a wonderful time at the PCOTC trials dated 1/20 and 1/21 at MDTC building. We picked up two UDX LEGS and some OTCh points, placed in all four classes, went HS Golden and HS Sporting Dog both days and was HS Dog with a Hunting Title on Sunday.

Emily Adham’s Border Collie, Barkley, earned two NAJ legs at the MDTC Agility Trial January 14-15. He had clean runs both days and got first place both days, too. At the PCOTC Obedience Trial Barkley earned one CD leg and finished in third place.

Sharon Wright’s Border Collie, Razor, went HIT at the Gloucester trial, Nov 6th, and at the Mispillion trial on Nov 13th. He was HC at the Salisbury trial on Nov 12th. Razor came in fourth in both his classes after run offs at the Penn Treaty trial on Nov 17th. At the Greater PA show on Nov 18th, Razor earned a third in Utility and a second in Open B with a 199.5.

Lisa Hundley’s Rottweiler, Casey, completed her UKC Championship in December and is now AKC/UKC Champion Quail Run’s Eager To Flirt.

Meredith Garrett’s Australian Shepherd, Sarah, showed at the CDOTC UKC trial in Harrisonburg, VA, on Nov. 12-13, earning a first place, two third places, a fourth place, and High in Trial on Saturday with a 199 and picking up 19 points towards her UOCH. At the DOTC UKC trial in Lynchburg, on Nov. 26-27, Sarah picked up six first places, one fourth place, three High in Trials, three High Combineds--earning three double Q’s, and 42 points toward her UOCH.

Sherri Lilley’s Flat-Coated Retriever, Reggae, won first place in the 24” class and finished her Agility Excellent title at the Tidelands Poodle Club trial on Oct. 9. Her other Flat-Coated Retriever, Shayla, earned her 2nd and 3rd CD legs and CD at the Merrimac obedience trials Oct 22-23.

Melody Daniels’ Flat-Coated Retriever, Cosmo, earned his 2nd and 3rd RN legs and RN title at the Merrimac rally trials earning a 100 and third place on Saturday and 99 on Sunday. He showed on Thursday and Friday at the Virginia Beach Convention Center shows, winning Best of Breed both days and a Sporting Group 4 on Friday.

Lynda Fairchild’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Mandy, earned her Rally Novice title at Merrimac’s Obedience trials 22-23 Oct and Kelli earned two legs toward her Rally Novice title. Austin won Best Senior Puppy Dog and received a large silver bowl at the Cavalier Speciality Show in York, PA, on Nov 12-13, going on to win Best Puppy Dog in Show and receiving another large silver chalice, qualifying him to compete in the annual Puppy of the Year Sweepstakes held annually in the October. Mandy completed her 2nd and 3rd legs and her Cavalier Rally Novice (C-RN) Title at the Specialty with the highest score in her class both days; she was also 2nd high in trial (97) on Nov 13.

Meredith Garrett’s Australian Shepherd, Sarah, went to the ASCA Nationals held in Conyers, GA, October 22-28th. Sarah was invited to compete in the National Obedience Finals in the Superdog Division and placed 7th competing against Aussies from all over the United States. At the Triangle Obedience UKC Trial, August 27 & 28, Sarah earned two seconds and a third, picking up 20 UOCH points and one double Q toward her UOCH.

Maggie Hayes’ Golden Retriever, Snap, earned three first places, one High Combined, two High in Trials, and some OTCh points at the Middleburg KC shows at Leesburg, Oct 29-30. Snap is now eligible for induction into the Golden Retriever Club of America’s Obedience Hall of Fame and has earned the acronym OBHF. Snap took first place in Utility B, second in Open B, earned UDX leg #7, picked up a few OTCh points, and went High Combined on Nov 6 at the Gloucester KC show in Virginia Beach. At the CDOTC’s UKC trials in Harrisonburg, Nov 12-13, he picked up three first places in Utility B, two seconds and one third in Open B, three High Combineds, and three double Qs for his Grand OCH!

Lisa Hundley’s Rottweiler, Samson, earned his first Rally Novice B leg at the Salisbury MD shows. Yeah for the ole’ guys! At the same shows, her other Rottweiler, Casey, attended her first UKC show and won multiple Best of Breed’s and a Group 1 and Group 2. Casey is now in the top 10 UKC Rottweilers.

Mary Ann Mullen’s Tibetan Spaniel, Jetson, earned his Rally Novice title at the Salisbury, MD, show in Maryland on Nov 11. He earned his first two legs at the Capital shows in October.

Mary and Tony Sweany’s Norfolk Terrier, Silver, completed her Championship starting in May, 2005, at Chesapeake Shows and ending with a bang at the Norfolk Terrier Regional Speciality in San Antonio, TX, with Best of Winners and a 5 pt major. A special thanks for the training and handling help from Marilyn Sanders and Meg Lockwood—Kisses from Silver (CH Martone Precious Silver). Silver’s kennelmates Emerald received a 4-point major at Jamestown in May and Ruby earned her first Rally obedience leg at Pinehurst NC (thanks to the wonderful training from MDTC instructors).

Maggie Hayes and her Golden Retriever, Snap, attended the Golden Retriever Club of America’s national specialty at Gettysburg, PA and on Sept 28th their team took first place out of nineteen teams in the team obedience competition. On Oct 2, Snap earned second place in Open B and Utility B, High Scoring Golden, and High Combined and his fifth UDX leg at the Old Dominion KC trial. Snap won the Utility B class (196.5) under Tommy Winn at the Catonsville KC trial in West Friendship, MD, on Oct 15, picking up six OTCH points. Snap finished his UKC Obedience Championship at the Old Line KC show at Bel Air, MD, on Oct 22-23 with two first and second places, one High in Trial, one High Combined, and his first double Q for his Grand OCH.

Dolly Wright’s Rough Collie, Spring, earned her third HSBd leg with a first place for her HSBd title on Sept 10 at the AKC herding trials at Breezy Hill Farm, Gladys, VA. She is now CH Millknock’s Spring Fever HSBd, HSAds, CD, RN, NA, NAJ, U-AGI, HRD-Is, HTD-Is, STDds, TT, CGC VA, VCX. Spring’s daughter, Saylor, earned her first Herding Started Course A duck leg with a first place and went High in Trial the same day, and on Sept 11 she earned a second HSAd leg and fourth place as well as her first Started A Course Cattle leg and second place.

Sherri Lilly’s Flat Coated Retriever, Reggae, earned first place and her Excellent agility title on Oct 9th at the Tidelands Poodle Club agility trial.

Julie Morrison-Frickert’s Parson Russells Jazz got her Junior Earthdog title at the Border Terrier Club trial in Crosswicks, NJ, on Oct 10th and Earnie got a EXA standard first place on Oct 6th and an EXAJWW first place on Oct 7th at the Montgomery All Terrrier Trails in Kimberton, PA. On Oct 15th at our trial he earned his CD and a bonus leg and got his first two Novice Rally legs.

Diane Ducote’s Papillon, Dandy, earned his CD and two Rally legs at our trial.

Sharon Wright’s Border Collie, Razor, earned two High Combineds, one High in Trial, and a first leg and first place in Rally Excellent B at our trial.

Barb Foley’s Papillon, Chablis, temporarily put her retirement aside and earned her first Rally leg at our trial.

Trish Gautier’s Belgian Malinois, Cain and Czar competed in Novice B Rally at our trial. On Oct 22, Cain and Czar earned first and second place, respectively, both with 100s, for Czar’s first RN leg. On Oct 23, Cain won the Novice B class with a 100, completing his RN title. Czar earned his second leg with a 99. Cain had a wonderful time being back in the ring. Thank you to everyone involved in putting on this trial; you did a great job!

Mary and Tony Sweany’s Norwich Terrier, Jordan, completed his Championship title starting in May, 2005, at Chesapeake Shows, Jamestown Shows, and Charlottesville Shows with several majors. Jordan is now CH Martone Eden’s Treasure Box.

Meredith Garrett’s Australian Shepherd, Sarah, earned her UUD title at the Tidewater Dog Performance Trial on July 16th with a first place (197.5) in Utility B, another first place in Utility B on July 17th, and picked up her first UOCH points.

Maggie Hayes’ Golden Retriever, Snap, went HIT from Open B at the ASCA trial in Warrenton on July 30th. followed by High Combined and his first ASCA UD leg on July 31st. Snap earned two first places, two second places, two double Qs, one High Combined, and 26 OCH points at the Obedience Training Club of Harrisburg’s UKC trial on August 13th and 14th.

Judy Brett’s Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Lucy, earned her new title TDIAOV from the Therapy Dogs International on August 25th, completing 150 visits. Lucy’s new title is, Bretts Little Miss Lucille, CGC, TDIAOV.

Lisa Hundley and her Rottweiler, Casey, have been very busy the past two months. Casey went Winners Bitch both July 30th and 31st in Greenville, SC, picking up back-to-back 4 point majors; Winners Bitch/Best of Winners on August 20th in Easton, MD; Winners Bitch/Best of Winners Sept 3rd in Raleigh, NC; and Winners Bitch/Best of Opposite on Sept 4th in Raleigh, NC, to finish her Championship after a short, four-month campaign, completely owner handled. Shown as a special for the first time, Casey went Best of Opposite on Sept 5th in Raleigh, NC. Wow, what a summer! Casey is now Ch Quail Run’s Eager To Flirt.

Sharon Wright’s Border Collie, Razor, completed his UOCH at the Triangle Obedience Trial on August 27th, also going HIT and HC. The next day he was HC and earned his first DQ toward his G-UOCH. At the Belroi UKC Agility Trial on Sept 10th, Razor was HIT in trial one. At the Tidewater Dog Performance UKC trials on Sept 11th, Razor (handled by Anita Ramsey) was HIT in both trial one and two. Thanks Anita!. At the Lynchburg AKC trials Sept 17 Razor got two firsts and High Combined and on Sept 18 he earned a first and third to complete his UDX3.

Diane Ducote’s Papillon, Dandy, earned his second Novice leg and third place at the Raleigh KC trial on Sept 5.

Mary Ann Mullen’s Australian Cattle Dog, Dixie, earned her CDX on March 26th, her RN title on Feb 20th, her RA title on March 26th, and her RE title on April 30th.

Julie Morrison-Frickert’s Parson Russell Terrier, Earnie, finished his UCD at the Tidewater Dog Performance UKC trial on July 16th.

Sharon Wright’s Border Collie, Razor, went HIT three times at the Tidewater Dog Performance Club UKC trials with a 199.5, 199, and 198.5.

Maggie Hayes’ Golden Retriever, Snap, picked up three first places, one fourth, two double Q’s, 26 OCH points, and back to back High Combineds at the Hilltown DTC’s UKC trials in Quakertown, PA, on July 23 and 24.

Sharon Knapp’s Australian Cattle Dog, Johnny, finished his championship at the Virginia Kennel Club shows in Richmond with three majors. He is now CH Lassic Johnny Come Lately.

Lori Canaday's Shetland Sheepdog, Tracy, went reserve winners on Thursday and winners bitch on Sunday for a 3-point major at the Jamestown shows! She only needs one more point to finish her Championship.

Sherri Lilley's Flat Coat Retriever, Reggae, earned her fourth and final leg towards her Junior Hunting title, Saturday, June 11, in Elkton, MD, at the Keystone Retriever Club hunt test. Reggae is taking a break for the summer and hopes to finish up her last AX leg and AXJ title and possibly her CDX in the fall before she is bred again.

Maggie Hayes' Golden Retriever, Snap, took first place in Utility B (196) at the Shenandoah Valley KC show on June 12 for his second UD leg. He took second in Open (197.5) and earned his first AKC High Combined. On June 13, Snap again won the Utility B class (197.5) for his third leg and new UD title. He took third in Open B and again went High Combined. Snap finished his ASCA CDX on June 19 at the MAASC trial in New London, PA, (198) out of Open B for first place and High in Trial. And so now the OTCh journey begins...

Lisa Hundley's Rottweiler, Casey, (owner handled) won Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, and Best Of Opposite Sex at the Virginia Kennel Club show in Richmond on June 25th and Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex on June 26th.

Sharon Wright's Border Collie, Razor, was HIT and HC at the Virginia Kennel Club trials on June 25 and 26.

Julie Morrison-Frickerts' Parson Russell, Jazz, got two 3-point majors at the Virginia KC dog shows June 25 and 26.

Wendy Keene’s Bernese Mountain Dog, Klarsson, earned his Novice Rally title at the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America National Specialty May 9 through May 14 so he is now Kasablanca’s Making Thyme RN. Wendy’s other Berner, Xoie, earned her second Rally Novice leg.

Julie Morrison-Frickert’s Parson Russell Terrier, Earnie, got his first Agility Excellent Jumpers leg (100) and second place on May 15th at Colonial Schipperke Club (the day before his third birthday!). On May 21st, he finished his Junior Earthdog title at the Parson Russell Terrier Earthdog trial in Stokesdale, NC, making him eligible for Versatile Dog Award with his breed club. Julie’s Parson puppy, Jazz, earned her first Junior Earthdog leg the same day.

Lisa Hundley’s Rottweiler, Casey, took Winners Bitch at the Williamsburg shows over the Memorial Weekend.

Dolly Wright’s Rough Collies went herding on May 21 and 22 at the Austrailian Shepherd Club of America Herding Trials at Breezy Hill Farm, Gladys, VA. Spring qualified in both runs Saturday, earning the Started duck title then she moved up to Open ducks on Sunday where she earned a second place with one leg. Saylor was entered on sheep, ducks, AND cattle. She qualified and placed in each run, including a second place on cattle, and earned the STDdsc title the first day. Saylor qualified in Open cattle with a fourth place. I’m very happy that I apparently have "a cowdawg" or even better a "cowcollie!" There aren’t many Collies in herding and expecially those who will herd cattle

Maggie Hayes’ Golden Retriever, Snap, finished his CDX, with a fourth place in Open B, at the Mattaponi KC trial on May 21st. On May 26th, Snap won the Open B class and earned his first AKC High in Trial at the Middle Peninsula KC trial. On May 30th, at the Virginia Beach KC trial, Snap took first place in Utility B, earning his first Utility leg and his second AKC High in Trial!

Evelyn Martin’s Yorkshire Terrier, Weezie, earned her second AGI leg and second place on May 7th in the DAC at Gloucester and she earned her second Agility Jumpers leg and first place at the Gloucester KC trial on May 22nd. Evelyn’s Betzie earned her UKC AGI title and first place at the Tidewater Dog Performance Club trial on May 8th at Gloucester

Lori Cannaday’s Shetland Sheepdog, Tracy, took WB, BOW, and BOS for one point at the Raleigh shows.

Janet Wiggs’ Yorkshire Terrier, Tara, received her Novice B Standard Agility title on Apr 9th at MDTC’s agility trial (100 and First Place).

Evelyn Martin’s Yorkshire Terrier, Weezie, earned her first Jumpers (Novice) leg and first place at MDTC’s agility trial.

Melody Daniels’ Flat-Coat Retriever, Cosmo, placed third in Veteran Sweepstakes 9-11 Years, second in Working Retriever Dogs, fourth in Stud Dogs, and was just out of the ribbons in Veterans Obedience at their National Specialty Apr 2-8 at Perry, GA. Cosmo also sired the Flat-Coat Field Steady Singles Champion.

Sherri Lilley’s Flat-Coat Retriever, Reggae, earned a versatility award at their National Specialty Apr 2-8 at Perry, GA, by winning ribbons in breed, field, obedience, and agility! Reggae earned her second Junior Hunter leg, passed the Working Certificate test, and earned an Award of Merit in Unsteady Singles in the field. She won the Excellent A 24" Standard agility class and qualified in Novice B obedience. In breed, she placed third in Working Retriever Bitches, won the Brace class with her daughter Shayla, and placed second in Brood Bitches. Shayla placed second in Puppy Sweepstakes 15-18 Months, won the Brace class with her mother Reggae, earned her first CD leg, and won an Award of Merit in Best of Breed competition! She was one of two bitches considered for Best of Breed. Her littermate, Lily, earned her first CD leg by winning the Novice A class. Reggae earned her Open Jumpers agility title, her second Excellent Standard leg (100’s), and two first places at the Hampton Roads Agility Trial April 16.

Wendy Keene’s Bernese Mountain Dog, Klarsson, earned his first Novice Rally leg at Prince Frederick, MD, on April 10. I’m very proud of my big, shy boy. It was a rough start at the beginning of the course, but we kept trying and were rewarded at the end with a qualifying score. Two more legs and he will have his and my very first title.

Sharon Wright’s Border Collie, Razor, finished his Rally Novive title (all first places). On Apr 30, Razor went HIT and HC at the Hampton Roads Obedience Training Club trial with 198 in both classes and second places. He also obtained his first advanced Rally leg (with first place).

Dolly Wright’s Rough Collie, Spring, earned her Novice Rally title at the Spartanburg KC, Henderson KC, and Greenville KC trials held at Greenville, SC, on Feb 18-20.

Sharon Wright’s Border Collie, Razor, went High in Trial in Trial 1, 2, and 3 and High Combined in Trial 1 and 3 at the Belroi Obedience and Agility Center UKC trials on Feb 12 and 13.

Julie Morrison-Frickert’s Parson Russell Terrier, Earnie, got two UKC Novice B legs on Mar 12 at the Belroi Agility Club trial.

Meredith Garrett’s Australian Shepherd, Sarah, earned her ASCA UDX and went High Combined and HS Australian Shepherd at the Blue Ridge Australian Shepherd Club trial on Mar 19 and 20 at Weyers Cave, VA.

Sharon Wright’s Border Collie, Razor, was HIT and HC at the PCOTC trial on Jan 22nd, and at the Roanoke Obedience trial on Jan 28th, he was HC and earned his UDX2, followed on Jan 29th with HC at the New River Valley obedience trial.

Julie Morrison-Frickert’s Parson Russell Terrier, Earnie, earned first place and his third leg of Open Jumpers with a score of 100 at the Tidelands Poodle Club Trail on Feb 19th. They went the next day just for fun and got first in both Open Standard and Open Jumpers (both with 100s).

Barbara Liebchen’s Toy Poodle, Preslie, earned first place and his second Open Standard leg, first place with his third Open Standard leg, and his title. He also earned an Open Standard bonus leg (second place). Preslie earned his second Novice B Touch N Go leg (second place), his third Novice B Tunnelers leg (third place), and his title with all clean runs at the Tails Up NADAC Agility Trial at Chesapeake on Feb.26th and 27th.

Janet Wiggs’ Yorkshire Terrier, Tara, earned her Novice JWW title at the Tidelands Poodle Club trial on Feb 20th.