2008

January 4th / 5th 2008

Berkeley and John started the new year with a bang. They completed their Advanced Standard Agility title in AAC today. This gives Berkeley 14 individual titles and her mother Guess 82. Congratulations on a job well done today!!

Tori and Don were attending the same agility trial in AAC. Tori flew around the Masters Standard run completing the course in 41.44 seconds and snagging the first place ribbon in the competitive 22 inch division. This gives Tori 11 Master Std Q's. These guys were not done with their Q's today picking up her 6th Master Gamblers leg with a third place to boot. Very well done and best of luck tomorrow!

Tori kept up her half of the bargain in team today but unfortunately her team mate had a bobble in the weaves. So she and Don continue to search for her last two Team legs in Masters!! They did however, pick up her 7th Master Gamble leg with a 5th place finish accumulating 62 points. Tori had some nice Gamble work this weekend Don, congratulations!

January 26 -27th 2008

Tori and Don were in the Golden Retriever trials at Campaign on Sunday January 27th. This was Tori's first attempt at 4 trials in one day. 2 in open and 2 in utility. Well she did not disappoint. Tori in her first Utility run scored a 196 for 1st place.

She had some bobbles in her open run and NQ'd. However, she bounced back admirably, scoring a 197 for 1st in Utility and a 198 in Open B for 1st and HIT. This double Q gave Tori her 3rd OTCHX leg! Amazing..Amazing...Amazing you two!

Flyer and Gary also trialed at the Golden Retriever Trials. These guys were doing an Open tune up weekend. Flyer Q'd in 3 of the 4 trials with a 195, 196.5 (for 2nd place) and a 197 (for 2nd place winner of the run off). Good job you guys on getting your Open classes warmed up for your double trials.

February 8th 2008

Tori was off playing another sport this weekend. She and Don were in two runs of AAC agility today. They qualified in both runs with some fantastic work. Tori won the 22 inch division in both Master Std and in Master Jumpers. Her Standard run had a course time of 52 seconds and she ran it in 44.52. The second run was Jumpers where the SCT was 33 seconds and they flew through in 28.28 seconds. Don was very very happy with the Little Choo Choo and her accomplishments today!! Hip Hip Hooray,Hip Hip Hooray, Hip Hip Hooray!!!!

February 9th 2008

One down and one to go!! Tori and Don picked up one more Masters Team leg today. They have been chasing this one a little while. When working with a team member it is difficult to have both partners pass on the same run. Well today their teammate passed as well and now they just need one more Masters Team Leg for their ATCHC!!!

February 9th 10th 2008

Some of the home crew were out showing this weekend. Canon and Trinity were entered in the Halifax show for CKC Rally Novice. The two started with a bang. In a class of 25, they placed first and second in their first trial. Canon scored 100/100 and Trinity 99/100. In their second trial they both received 97/100. Canon can blame his mom for making a 3 point handler error. Sorry buddy as this cost you 1st place!! In their third and final run Canon scored 100/100 finishing second by 1 /100th of a second. Trinity although not in the rosettes earned a 98/100. Both of them earned their CKC RN before the snow storm!! This gives Canon 22 titles, Trinity her first title at the other end of her name and Guess 83 on her babies!! Thanks for the fun weekend Guys!! Also Trinity and Colton came second in Jr Handling on Saturday. Trin was a good girl as usual.

February 16th 2008

Quiz and Lisa were competing in Ottawa at the OVGRC trials this weekend. In the first trial the team scored a 197.5 for 3rd place in Open B. In their second run the dynamic duo scored a 198 for first in Open B and the HIT for good measure. Way to go Steady Eddie on your great day!!

Tori and Don were also competing in a trial today in Hamilton. Tori won Utility today with a 195.5. Unfortunately they had a minor miss cue in Open and missed a 198.5. The team is chasing their 4th OTCHX leg. Good Luck tomorrow little Choo Choo!

February 17th 2008

Now for the Don and Tori show!! The team were entered in 2 Open and 2 Utility runs today. The day started with a bobble on directed jumping in Utility under a very distracting ring so no Q :>( However the train started rolling after that. They went in to Open ring and scored a 196 for 4th place. Then off to Open Again and picking up steam. They had a run off for first with a 198 and ended up placing second. Finally their last run of the day. They love to save the best for last. The pair won Utility with a 198.5, HIT, 4th OTCHX leg, High Scoring Golden and The Blanche Cole Memorial trophy!!

Quiz and Lisa had another nice run today in Open B in Ottawa. Quiz scored a 196 and placed 3rd in a competitive class. On Quiz's 4th run he decided a little quick nap on the sit stay might be in order! Congratulations guys on your start to the season! Good thing you guys are not going head to head!

Happy Valentines to me!!

February 23rd 2008

Tori was back playing her other sport again this weekend. She and Don were chasing the last Masters team leg. Well they did it!!! They came home with 2 more titles. They received their Master Team Rally Title as well as their Agility Trial Champion of Canada title!!. This is fantastic and another new title for a Canwin kid. This is title 84 and 85 for her momma!

March 7,8th 2008

Berkeley and Margaret  completed their CKC Rally Novice Title this weekend. The girls qualified in 4 out of 4 trials. This gives Berkeley 15 individual titles and her mother Guess 86. Congratulations ladies on yet another productive and enjoyable weekend.

March 22,23 2008

Diane and Hewitt were back to the Rally rings this weekend. The team were entered in 2 Rally Advanced trials and picked up 2 legs toward their Rally Advanced title with CKC. Rumor has it Hewitt was enjoying himself!!! Congrats team.

March 23 2008

Quiz and Lisa became Canwin team title 87 this weekend. They too were in Bellville for the day. Quiz picked up his CKC RA title. They are also warming up for their Debut in utility in May in Canada. Way to go agent 87!

March 30th 2008

Heist and Colton make their debut in the breed ring this weekend. Heist turned one year old yesterday. Heist was competing in the 12-18 month class. They won winners dog and BOW on their way to their first 3 points towards Heist CKC Championship.

April 13th 2008

Lisa was a busy girl this weekend in the Rally rings. With both Quiz and Shaver in Rally Excellent class. She qualified with both boys in both trials. Quiz placed first in both trials and Shaver placed second. Quiz had the benefit of going second and getting a better more experienced handler. Oh the rivalry between these two boys!!!

April 19/20th 2008

Berkeley and Margaret were entered today in CARO Excellent level. Berkeley placed first in  2 runs today with 197 and a 197. That gives Berkeley her first 2 Rally X legs.

Congratulations on your wonderful day and excellent job in the ring!

Flyer and Gary were at a different Rally trial doing CKC Rally O. This was both Gary and Flyers first time in a Rally ring.  Although the verdict is out as to whether Gary likes Rally O, the team did great getting their title 3 for 3. Flyer scored 99, 95 (Handler error) and 99!! Congratulations on your CKC RN!! Now the pressure is on me to finish the titles! Title 88 with a bunch sitting on 2 legs!

Heist went to a Conformation fun match today. He had a good time and came home with BOB and Group 2 with Colton showing him. He has another fun match next weekend and Colton is coming to work with him for the weekend too.

May 3rd/4th 2008

Flyer arrived this week from Ontario. She is staying in the East Coast until September while Gary is working in the USA. So after 2 x 15 minute practices we were off to our first show. I entered Flyer in Novice C and Open B on Saturday. We have never worked together in the past. We got a 193.5 in Novice C and won the class. We were then in Open B and scored a 194.5 and won the class under Judge Cheryl Bishop. This held out for HIT too. This was Flyer's 34th HIT.

On Sunday I ran Flyer in Open B only, this time scoring a 195 and winning Open B.

Canon also came for fun and was entered in Novice C. The happy veteran scored a 199!!  Flyer won the HIT again today giving her 35!!! Way to go Father and Daughter!

May 10th/11th 2008

Quiz was entered this weekend at Bytown Obedience in Ottawa. He qualified in 2 Open B trials with a 192.5 and a 194.5. All in all not a bad weekend as most of his latest training has been in Utility. Quiz was eligeable for the HIT of HITs in Open however, Lisa was unable to show 3 dogs in the HIT, so Quiz did not show.

May 17th/18th 2008

Flyer and I were entered in one Open b and one Utility trial this weekend. Flyer scored a 190 in Utility on Sunday for first place. This was our first time doing utility together. Good job baby girl. Unfortunately I NQ'd us in open with a bad come command for the drop.

Canon was entered in Open B on Sunday and had a run off for first in class. He had a beautiful run off however, lost it. This was also the score for High in Trial. Too bad young man!

May 24th/25th 2008

Quiz had a good weekend this weekend with Darwin. The boys took the HIT on Saturday as well as 2 other Q's in Open B this weekend. He came away with a 1st (HIT), 2nd and 4th in Open B. Cool weekend boys!

June 8th 2008

Flyer was entered in her first double today. Fly scored a 193 in Open B with 2 marks off for a no finish. She placed in the class. Unfortunately I messed Flyer up on her article so we NQ'd Utility.

June 21st 2008

Quiz and Lisa earned title 89 with their Rally Excellent title today. They also had a great day in obedience scoring 197.5 for 1st in Open B. Way to cross train guys!!

July 6th 2008

Canon and I were entered in outdoor Rally O Today. It was extremely hot outside and Canon and Flyer were Hot in the rings. Canon placed 1st in the first run with a 199. He placed 2nd in his second run with a perfect 100 score but lost in time to his daughter Flyer. This gives Canon his 1st 2 legs in Rally Advanced. Hot stuff kids!

Flyer also hot a smoking weekend earning her 1st 2 legs toward her Rally Advanced title. She placed second to Canon in her first run (Despite her handler costing her a 3 mark mistake. She placed 1st in the second run with a perfect 100 score.

July 4th through 7th 2008

Quiz was trialing down in the USA this long weekend. He had a great weekend qualifying in 3 Open B trials with all scores of 196!!! It was a very loud venue so this was an extra wonderful job!! Happy Independence day Lisa!

July 12th 2008

Flyer and I were entered again in a double trial in PEI. Fly qualified in Open B with a 193 (she decided to not do 2 finishes for 4 marks). She placed second in Open B! Unfortunately we had another Hiccup in Utility when she failed to go on her first go out. This was too bad as she had a pretty run. Happy 7th Birthday baby girl!

Canon was on his mark in Open B today scoring 197 and winning the open B class. He also earned the HIT today!!  He too had a glitch in Utility with the sit signal. No double Q's but a great day just the same. This was especially nice as he turns 11 on Monday!! Happy HIT birthday to you my boy!

To complete the Aviation litter's birthday on a wonderful note, Hewitt and Dave were entered for their third leg toward their JH title. Hewitt became our first home grown JH to which we are very proud! Congratulations go to the boys for completing their 17th title and # 90 for Guessy girl!!

2007  

January 27 /28th 2007  ~ CKC Agility Trial

Tori and Don complete their CKC AGN and  AGIJ Titles. Tori qualified 7/8 and had 5 first places and one second. WOW!!!

Berkeley and John complete their CKC AGN title. Berkeley qualified in 5/8 and had a third place finishing.  Congratulations girls!!!

February 9th 2007

Tori and Don Qualified in their Masters Gamblers run attaining her 1st leg for AAC.

February 10th 2007

Berkeley and Margaret receive their first Utility leg. Awesome job girlies!!!

Flyer and Gary Qualify in Open B with a 196.5 and Utility with a 192 in their first show of the year.

Tori and Don Qualified in Masters Jumpers today. This is her first Masters Jumpers leg for AAC.

February 11th 2007

Berkeley and Margaret receive their second Utility leg today. 2 down 1 to go!!! Congratulations!!

(Berkeley is on her way to being our first home grown CH / OTCH!!!!)

Tori and Don Achieve their MADC (Masters Agility Dog of Canada Title). This is her 14th title!!  Way to go Miss Tori!!!

February 18th 2007

Tori and Don trial at Hamilton Dog Obedience Club in Open B. Tori earned a 197 and won the run off for second place. In the next trial they scored a 198 and won the run off again for second place.

Tori's tail never stopped wagging and the team received many great compliments.

February 23rd 2007

Hewitt and Diane attain a qualify score on their Masters Gamblers run today. Keep up the good work! Congratulations and keep the Q's coming!!!

March 3rd 2007

Tori and Don are repeat winners of Hamilton Dog Obedience Club Memorial Trial. Tori won the Open class 197 earning the HIT. She also won the heeling competition, Rally Advanced class and the team drop on recall competition. Tori won the Memorial Trial last year with a 199 in Novice. What a wonderful repeat!!

March 4th 2007

Tori picks up her second Masters Jumpers leg today. She also ran clear and had enough points in her very difficult Masters Gamblers run but missed the Q by  .3 seconds. The crowds were really cheering for those that were able to do the difficult gamble!!

March 24/25th 2007

Diane and Hewitt earn their first two legs toward their CKC Rally Novice title. Hewitt and Diane received a 4th place today with a 97!!! 1 more Q you two!!!

March 29th 2007

Lisa and Quiz receive the HIT in Syracuse from the Novice B class. The team scored an amazing 199!

Also for good measure Lisa and Quiz earn their first leg toward their Rally Excellent title.

Awesome job team!!!! Were very proud!!!

March 30th 2007

Lisa and Quiz placed 3rd in Novice B with a 195.5 in Syracuse. The team lost marks for two no sits. As you can see he was working on a fantastic score!! Also today the team earned their 2nd leg towards their rally Excellent title. The consistency is amazing....way to go!!

March 31st 2007

Today Lisa and Darwin chose to move Quiz up to Open. This was Quiz's first day in an open ring. In typical quiz and Lisa style, they won the Open A class with a 196.5 For good measure they completed their Rally Excellent title!! Title number 68 (for his mother Guess).

April 1st 2007

A new kid arrives on the obedience seen. Seeker and Sue began their novice career today. In typical Canwin fashion they competed very well. The team scored a 196.5 winning the Novice B class at Credit Valley and were 1 point off the HIT!! What a great start you two!!

Don and Tori placed 5th in Open B at Credit Valley with a 194.5. Tori trialed well all weekend including a 40 out of 40 on heeling on Saturday. Unfortunately her drop on recall went through a metamorphosis this weekend and cost them some nice runs. Nice job you guys regardless!

Quiz attains his 2nd leg in Open A in the USA. In typical Quizzy fashion he got stronger as the weekend came to a close. Lisa and Quiz won the class again with a 198.5!! Just for fun they picked up a 4th leg in Rally Excellent with a second place finish.

Berkeley trialed all weekend at Credit Valley. Although they did not pick up their final Utility leg, they were very close. They missed their drop signal twice and one directed jump in another. You continue to make me proud and jealous. Trinity and I will get there one day!!

April 14th 2007

Quiz and Lisa debut in Open in Canada. In typical form quiz worked fantastic. The duo earned a first CDX leg with a 198 and HIT!!! Congratulations and big hugs to you!!

April 21st 2007

Seeker and Emily made their debut in Rally O this weekend. This was 14 year old Emily's first time in a ring. The team attained two Qualifying legs towards their CARO Novice Rally O title.

Emily and Seeker earned a 1st and a second place rosette with scores of 194 and 186. They are looking forward to their next trial to finish this title and move up to Advanced. Congratulations Emily on your new sport. We are all very proud!!

May 4th / 5th 2007

Berkeley and John qualified in Advanced standard and flew in with a 2nd place finish. This is their first Advanced standard leg. Berkeley was very up and excited.

Tori and Don qualified for their 4th Masters std leg. The team picked up a 4th place finish in the 22 inch division.

Berkeley and John had another excellent run today and picked up their first Advanced Gamblers  leg. The team is picking up speed and confidence each time in the ring.

Tori was greedy today and picked up 2 more titles. She qualified 3 out of 4 runs all with first place rosettes. Tori and Don were awarded their Advanced Games dog of Canada title and Masters Jumpers Dog of Canada title!!! You Rock!!! This gives Guess title 69 and 70!!! This is Tori's 16th title.

May 12/13th 2007

Lisa and Quiz completed their Canadian CDX this weekend at the Bytown show in Ottawa. Quiz also competed in the HIT of HITS in Novice. He has earned the right to attend the HIT in 2008 from the open class as well. Way to go Lisa and Darwin on a great weekend!

May 2007  

It is official, Gary and Flyer placed 10th all breed in Canada for obedience in 2006!!

Congratulations we are all very proud!!!

May 26/27th 2007

Quiz and Lisa were at the Ottawa shows this weekend picking up 3 more Q's in Open B. They scored 196 (2nd), 196(2nd) and 196.5 (3rd) for another very steady weekend. Keep on rolling team!!

June16th /17th 2007

June16th /17th 2007

Quiz and Lisa qualified in 5 out of 5 trials in Rally O for CKC. Quiz picks up title 72 for Guess with his Rally Novice and 2 legs towards his Rally Advanced title as well.

July 8th 2007

Don and Tori competed in agility this weekend. They achieved another leg towards their Masters Gamble. The collected 62 points on their way to her 2nd Master Gamble leg. Keep on jumping Tori!!

July 14th 2007

Title 73 arrives via Darwin and Quiz. The team obtained their American CDX with a 3rd place.

Congratulations Darwin and quiz on your latest title. Onward and upward!!

July 14th 2007

David and Hewitt fetch up their second leg toward their JH title. Congratulations boys!!!

July 2007

Flyer is inducted into the GRCC Obedience Hall Of Fame!! Way to go baby girl!!

July 18th 2007

A mid week agility trial brought Tori and Don another Master Standard qualifier. This gives the team 7 Master Std Q's.  They had a really nice run in the competitive 22 inch division placing 3rd. Keep up the great work you two!!!

July 21st 2007

Quiz and Darwin place second in Open B with a 196. The new team begins to jell together.

July 27th 2007

Emily and Seeker complete their CARO Rally Novice title. Emily a Jr handler completed this title RN MCL honours with scores of 194, 186, 196 and 198!!! She earned three 1st places and a 2nd place!!! Congratulations on your first of many titles!!  Title 74 for Guess!! WAHOO!!!

July 28th 2007

Sue and Seeker enter the UKC obedience trials and pick up 2 legs towards his UCD. Another title approaches keep up the great work guys!!!!!

Don and Tori are entered in their first 2 CARO Rally Excellent trials. The little pistol does it again with 2 1st place finishings and amazing scores of 197 and 200!!! Another title approaching!!

July 29th 2007

Sue and Seeker switch UKC venues and head into the breed ring. Seeker takes 2 Best of Breeds and

2 Group 4ths in stride!!! Emily also shows Seeker in Jr Handling and picks up 2 first place ribbons in her division. Way to be very versatile teams and congratulations!!!!!!

August 12th 2007

Diane and Hewitt have a flawless performance in CKC Rally Novice picking up a 100 /100 score and their third leg!! This is title 16 in 5 different disciplines!! What a nice way to start Rally titles!!!!

Title 75 for Guess kids!!! Unbelievable.......THANK YOU!

August 18th/19th 2007

On Saturday, Quiz and Lisa placed first with a 195.5 in Open B at TIKO kennel club. On Sunday Darwin and Quiz placed 2nd with a 197.5. Great job both of you with Mr. adaptable Quiz!!! Good luck next Sunday.

August 25th 2007

Don and Tori sprinted to their 8th Master Std Q. Tori placed 2nd by 17/100ths of second. They beat the SCT by 11 secs. Keep on flying you two!!! Congratulations!!!!

September 1st 2007

Canon and I decided to come out of retirement for our first Maritime show. It has been over 2.5 years for Canon.

Well he certainly enjoyed himself. His tail was wagging and he had a big smile. He won open B at the specialty. He also decided he would also go High in Trial for the Maritime Golden Retriever Specialty. I'm so proud of this 10 year old. He got so many compliments on how great he looked and how wonderful he looked in the ring.

Darwin and Quiz were competing at SD&G today at strutted away with a 197 in Open B for a 2nd place finish. That a boy!!!

Don and Tori skillfully collected their 2nd Masters Snooker leg. They placed third and competed the course 12 seconds under SCT.  Good going guys!!

September 2nd 2007

Tori the great and her slave Don snapped up their 17th title!!!  They now have their Masters Snooker Dog of Canada Title. She placed 4th today for her title. Keep on trucking you guys ....that ATCH is just a few jumps away. What a gal!!

Quiz and Darwin finished their weekend in traditional Quiz style with a 197.5 for 3rd in Open B and a 195.5 for 3rd as well. Qing 3/4 this weekend is a nice come back. Nice job guys this weekend.

Canon was in the Halifax Kennel club obedience trial today. He continued in his qualifying ways winning Open B with a 195.5. He was a wonderful boy. I'm really proud of him!! He also strutted his self in the parade of veterans at the specialty. He did some heeling and showed off his tricks.

Guess,  yes I said Guess was entered today in Veterans at the Maritime Golden Retriever specialty and Parade of Title holders. She looked wonderful and trotted around the ring in Grand style. She came home with a beautiful title ribbon and had a chance to brag about her kids!!