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Kudos and Brags of K9 Shrink Clients and Dogs

Who has been doing well doing good

Ferry Wins High In Trial

posted Feb 2, 2012 7:22 PM by Jon Richards

Karen Nutter and her Portuguese Water Dog Ferry pose after Ferry got the Highest Scoring Dog in the Longs Peak Dog Training Club Obedience Trial on January 14, 2012 in Greeley, Colorado. Ferry is "one in a million" and proves it every day. Ferry scored 199 out of a possible 200 in Utility B, an incredible score, rarely seen in AKC Obedience Trials.
Karen Nutter's Portuguese Water Dog wins High In Trial at Longs Peak Dog Training Club Obedience Trial, Jan 14, 2012

Milo Enters 1st Utility Trial

posted Jan 18, 2012 6:09 PM by Jon Richards

Judy Scherpelz and her Australian Shepherd Milo entered Milo's first Utility trial at the Longs Peak Dog Training Club Obedience Trials in Greeley, January 14-16, 2012.
"Milo, Swing!"
"Milo, Swing!"

"Are you ready?"
"Are you ready?"

Milo brings the metal article in the Scent Discrimination Exercise.
Milo brings the metal article in the Scent Discrimination Exercise.

Navio Wins 2nd CD Leg

posted Jan 18, 2012 4:39 PM by Jon Richards

Barbara Giampoala's Portuguese Water Dog Navio qualified for the 2nd leg towards his CD title and received 2nd place in Novice B on Sunday 1/15/12 at the Longs Peak Dog Show in Greeley, Colorado.  Navio looked bold and proud after his achievement.

Brinker wins Rally Novice Title and 1st Leg in Beginner Novice

posted Jan 18, 2012 4:29 PM by Jon Richards

Brinker, the 11-month old Kooikerhondje owned by Jennifer Methlie, won his Rally Novice Title and his first leg in Beginner Novice at the Longs Peak Dog Training Club Rally and Obedience Trials held in Greeley, Colorado at the Island Grove Regional Park on January 14-16, 2012. Good Boy!!!

Jennifer's Australian Shepherd Sydney managed not to faint when Gail took her into the Utility ring ;^). Brave little girl!

Kerry Blue Terrier Gracie Wins UD Title

posted Jan 17, 2012 9:28 PM by Jon Richards   [ updated Jan 18, 2012 5:44 PM ]

Gracie, the Kerry Blue Terrier owned by Ann Chinnock, won her Utility Dog (UD) Title at the Longs Peak Dog Training Club Obedience Trial on Saturday, January 14, 2011.

Ann Chinnock and her Kerry Blue Terrier discuss Gracie's winning her UD Title

The event held at Island Grove Regional Park in Greeley, Colorado was perfect for Gracie who showed balance and poise as she qualified and won that hard to attain 3rd UD Leg. Congratulations, Gracie.

Kerry Blue Terrier Gracie wins Utility Dog (UD) Title

Popeye Wins CD Title

posted Jan 16, 2012 9:38 PM by Jon Richards   [ updated Jan 24, 2012 11:45 PM ]

Susan Forman's Portuguese Water Dog Popeye (CH Odyseas Reel Sailors eat Spinach CD) won his Companion Dog (CD) Title at the Longs Peak Dog Training Club Obedience Trials in Greeley Colorado on 16 February, 2012. Popeye was entered in three trials, qualified in each trial to win 3 legs and thus his CD Title. One. Two. Three. In one weekend. 

Portuguese Water Dog Popeye and owner Susan Forman at LPDTC Obedience Trials, 2012
 Way to go, Popeye!

Portuguese Water Dog Popeye receives his CD Title

Ferry Wins Highest Scoring Dog In Trial

posted Jan 16, 2012 8:39 PM by Jon Richards

Karen Nutter's Portuguese Water Dog Ferry scored 199 (out of a possible 200) points Saturday, February 14th in Utility B at the Longs Peak Dog Training Club obedience trial to take First Place in UB and to win High In Trial score!!!

Brinker wins Best of Breed

posted Dec 6, 2011 9:33 PM by Jon Richards   [ updated Dec 6, 2011 9:35 PM ]

Jennifer Methlie's Kooikerhondge Brinker won Best of Breed at the UKC High Plains Kennel Club Dog Show on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora, Colorado. Outstanding, Brinker!
Jennifer Methlie's Kooikerhondge Brinker wins Best of Breed

Seawitch Invited to National Championships

posted Nov 29, 2011 9:38 PM by Jon Richards

Gail Clark's Portuguese Water Dog Seawitch (CH Blackjack Timbermist Seawitch Ways Best CD) has been invited to the next two AKC/Eukanuba National Championships!  Seawitch is eligible for both the 2012 and 2013 events.

Seawitch won both her Championship and Companion Dog Titles on the same day at the Rapid City Kennel Club Dog Shows and Obedience Trials in Rapid City, South Dakota, in October, 2011.

Rapid City Dog Shows, 2011

posted Nov 29, 2011 8:37 PM by Jon Richards   [ updated Nov 29, 2011 9:31 PM ]

Rapid City Kennel Club
Rapid City, South Dakota
October 20-23, 2011


A major force arrived in Rapid City, South Dakota, from Fort Collins, Colorado in October, 2011, consisting of Dr. Gail Clark and several of her clients and their dogs.
Part of K9 Shrink's crew
Dr. Gail Clark, K9 Shrink, and some of her students at the Rapid City Kennel Club Dog Shows, 2011


Ann Chinnock's Kerry Blue Terrier Gracie was awarded her Second Leg toward her Utility Dog (UD) Title, taking first place in Utility A.
Gracie 2nd UD Leg
Ann Chinnock and Gracie


Nancy McNair's Cairn Terrier Emma (CH Cairncroft Elegant Emmaline ME) won her Rally Novice Title.
Nancy and Emma
Nancy and Emma


Babara Giampoala's Portuguese Water Dog Navio placed second i Open Class and qualified for the first leg of his CD title on Friday. Navio placed first in Open Class and achieved Reserve Winner on Saturday.
Navio in Rapid City Park, 2011
Navio


Deborah Badillo's Australian Shepherd Kona earned his Rally Novice Title with a score of 99 and a extra leg score of 100 and 2nd place. Debbie says Kona "won me pen to make up for the ones he has chewed up as a puppy."'
Gracie and Kona
Gracie and Kona


Karen Nutter's Portuguese Water Dog Yacht won 2 Majors toward her Championship!! Yacht got Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex along the way!
Yacht in Rapid City, 2011
Karen Nutter and Yacht


Jon Richards' American Cocker Spaniel Callie had a wonderful time competing, winning 2 First Place, a Second and a Third Place in the Puppy Class, and taking Reserve Winners Bitch in a Major competition.
Callie in Rapid City, 2011
Callie


Jennifer Miethle's Kooikerhondje Brinker made his Rally Novice Debut with a perfect score of 100!
Jennifer and Brinker
Jennifer and Brinker


Gail Clark's Portuguese Water Dog Seawitch had a fantastic time!  Seawitch won both her Championship and her Companion Dog (CD) Titles as well as Best of Winners, Best of Opposite Sex and a Group 1 Bred-by!!  Seawitch is turning out to be a star! She won both her Championship and Companion Dog Titles on the same Day!
Seawitch, Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite Sex, Major Win Rapid City, 2011
Seawitch, Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite Sex, Major Win

Seawitch, Best Opposite Sex, Best of Winners, New Championship Title
Seawitch, Best of Opposite Sex, Best of Winners, and New Championship Title

Seawitch, CD Title, Rapid City, 2011
Seawitch wins her Companion Dog Title

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