BRAG TIME!
We all enjoy hearing about a brag!
A new title, a new puppy, a great training moment?
​Go ahead and send your brags-with photo to Desma Dunne



A customary small donation to the CLUB is appreciated for brags-Thank You!

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Star Earned Some Prime Rib!! 

November 29th Star earned her CDSP Utility title in trial 1.  In order to practice her go outs. I also entered her in the Versatility class. In trial 1 she won High Combined. In CDSP you can win.H.C. From any two classes unlike AKC where it’s from utility and open B. In trial 2 she once again won HC and was in a runoff for H.I.T.  which she also won!  She also earned 15 points towards her OTCH. Luckily, I had some leftover prime rib from Thanksgiving to add to her dinner.  -Ingrid Butt

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April Debuted in the Ring with 4 Q's!! 
Big girl April made her WCRL Rally debut and kicked some booty! She competed in the Intro Level and Level 1, and she Q'd EACH RUN, and placed against some awesome (and older) dogs! At not even a year old, I am so proud of her... 4 runs for a first timer in the ring is not easy! We had so much fun out there and she was extremely brave🐾💜
​-Allison Rittenhouse

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MEET JJ THE NEW
​B & B  THERAPY DOG! 
JJ got his Therapy Dog Certification with Rosemary Laurback at BCDC
I am so proud of my boy he’s finally growing up
-Brenda Fluet

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JJ EARNS HIS AXJ TITLE!!! 

Congratulations to Brenda Fluent and JJ on achieving his AXJ (excellent agility jumper) title!
Handled by Alison Matous, he also took home a 3rd place ribbon! Judged by Andy Melon 
-Loved by Brenda Fluet ,
​Submitted by Alison Matous

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Luna Earns her RA Title!
This weekend at Lower Camden Luna took home 2 first place ribbons, with 2 high scores of 97, and her Rally Excellent Title! 
~Jen Diorio 

ATLAS EARNS HIS FastCAT!! 
We only just started FastCAT in late March and Atlas received his FCAT Title this weekend! His fastest time of the season was 7.5 seconds.
​We can’t wait to see how fast he runs next year!
-Kaitlin Bengtson

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BOOMER TAKES HOME
RIBBONS IN AGILITY & RALLY !! 
Boomer received his Master's Fast Agility Title recently after being off for 8 months.
He then got his First QQ at the Bayshore Agility Trial. He was in the Bayshore Rally Trial and took home 2 First places in Choice with a 99 and 100!!
-Marge Larsen

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INIS EARNS NW2
​WITH HONORS! 
Inis earned his NW2 and placed in 3 out of 5 searches!
He also received 
First Place Overall out of 20 dogs!! 
-Kathy O'Connor 

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BROOKE SAYS SENIORS CAN SCENT TOO! 
Last weekend 11 yr old Brooke earned her AKC Novice Buried title, placing in one trial. 
​Old dogs like new tricks!
- Trudy Kawami 

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Brags From the Bayshore Rally Trial on Friday 
 
Jake Scored a 99 and a 97 in Rally Advanced B.
 
Luna scored a 97 and a 98 in Novice earning her Novice B Rally Title. 

I would like to dedicate her title to "Pretzel"

While my dogs were competing that day,
the Reiss family were saying goodbye to their beloved Pretzel.

-Joann Sarni 
 

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​SORA EARNS HER BCAT & RIKU'S FIRST FASTCAT!! 
So proud of my girl Sora! She got her BCAT in her annual Memorial Birthday Run
​in honor of my son SSG Maiquel Bryan Carrasco’s Birthday 11/3/94.
She’s been running for him since 11/2022, that’s 4 years!!! She runs for him!!-Liza Carrasco

Riku debuted on Sun at our FastCat trials! He needed help in his first run and NQd but once he got it- he got it! Lol! His second run he Qd and ran his heart out!- Liza Carrasco 

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JAKEY DOUBLE Q'S BOTH DAYS AT OUR AGILITY TRIAL & LUNA DEBUTS!

​Jake had some great runs at our agility trial this weekend.  On Saturday he and Willie placed 3rd in Novice Fast 20" and placed 2nd in Novice Standard which earned him his Novice title on the 20" course.  
 
On Sunday I ran him and he placed 1st in Novice Fast 20" and 1st in Novice Standard 20" with a perfect score of 100.     Jake will make
his Open Standard debut next week at the Horse Park of NJ.
-Joann Sarni

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Honorable Mention  
Luna made her unofficial agility debut as an FEO in Novice Fast 16" and did very well handling the course in a competition environment-Joann Sarni 

LEO & IZZY TAKE HOME A BUNCH OF SCENTWORK RIBBONS!

This is late but it’s been a busy week. These pups made me so proud this weekend Leo qualified in six out of six runs with five placements!
He got two legs in buried novice with a first and second place. Two legs in advance interiors with second place and his title leg in exterior with second place and advance container with a fourth place.

While Izzy qualified in her first excellent interior and got her tittle in advance containers. Good times..❤️🐾
-Glady Stern

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Lil’Clove Bearded Collies

Represented at

AKC FASTCAT INVITATIONALS!!

The top 3 bearded collies invited to the AKC FASTCAT invitationals were Lil’Clove Beardies bred by myself . 

Owned, trained and loved by Kristine Snyder (Fisher)
and Melissa Smey  (Sparky)

Melissa and Sparky came home with the Best of Breed Ribbon!!
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-Trudy Wisner  
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Kristine S & Fisher, Melissa S & Sparky (also Ruth B -NM) Oct 2025

Mellisa Smey & Sparky Oct 2025

STAR IS UNSTOPPABLE! 
After two days at the Terrier Obedience and Rally Trials,
Star’s final results were 4 first places in Rally Choice and Master.
Two High in Trials and Two High Combined in four separate trials.
Very proud of my little girl!
-Ingrid Butt 

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DOUBLE BRAGS FOR OZZY!!!
1. Ozzy used his big boy nose and earned his NACSW ORT title at our training club few weeks ago!  I am so proud of him!

2.  At our ICKC conformation show last weekend, Ozzy blew me away!  He earned 4 Best Opposite Sex awards and even got his first BEST OF BREED!  There were a ton of amazing Shilohs there, and Ozzy made sure to stand out!  His favorite thing was to give the judges kisses! -Allison Rittenhouse
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ANNIE EARNS ORT TITLE!!
Annie took the ORT test 
( odor, recognition test )and titled for the NACSW 
Birch, Anise & Clove
My girl was on fire and I’m so proud of her. 
But most of all we had so much fun.
Huge thank you to everyone that was rooting for us ( you know who you are ) 
With so much love and gratitude .
-Love, Carmela & Annie Rae 💜💜

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STAR GOES HC!!
Star won High Combined at the Airedale Club’s Obedience Trial!!
​-Ingrid Butt

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LUCY IS CRUSHING SEPTEMBER!!!
Lucy and I are beyond excited and proud to announce that we earned first place, our second leg towards our Beginner Novice title, and our BCAT title! 🎉🐾 
We are so grateful to everyone who has supported us along this journey—it truly means the world. ❤️✨ Congratulations to all the amazing pups who participated in the recent trials. Keep reaching for the stars, and stay PAWSome! 🫶🏻🙏🏻
-Love, Maryanne and Lucy 

ATLAS & KAITLIN'S FARMER'S DOG DEBUT! 

Just had a little brag for Atlas and myself. We did a video/photo shoot for The Farmer's Dog and have been featured in the article below! Here are a few photos from the shoot. They are still working on the videos; so I share once they are released -Kaitlin Bengtson

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We Asked 11 People What It Means to Be a Dog Person. Here’s What They Said.

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SHINE & STAR EARN ORTS PLUS! 

In addition to both dogs earning their ORTs Star has an additional brag.  The day before the ORT she was competing in CDSP obedience and finished her CDX-C all 3 legs with 1st places.  She also earned her first Utility leg in the afternoon trial.  Shine was a VERY SILLY boy and went 0 for 2 in Utility.
 
-Ingrid

Pam & Scout Sept 2025-BCAT

SCOUT GETS BCAT!
Scout participated in The Maine Golden Retriever Club’s Fast CAT 9/20 and earned enough points for his BCAT.-Pam Kelter

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BROOKE EARN'S HER CDX-C AND  PROVES THAT AGE IS JUST A NUMBER!

​Last weekend all Brooke's practicing paid off & she earned her CDSP CDX-C title. Though I really like the photo with the judge, I loooove Brooke's broad jump. Not too bad for a dog who turned 11 3 weeks ago
-Trudy K

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SHINE & STAR EARN THEIR SWN!! 
I spent 2 days at the Metropolitan Baltimore Doberman Pinscher Club's scent work trials in Lancaster Pa.
Entered Shine in Novice -all except for Interiors which he has already from his last two SICDTC Trials.
Star was entered in Advanced except Interiors where she was in Novice.  
Shine's BIG brag he Q'ed in Exterior in all 4 trials and never even thought of lifting his leg! 
Both dogs finished their SWN - Scent Work Novice Overall Title and earned Advanced legs.
No photos because the trial secretary forgot to order ribbons!!!!!
-Ingrid 

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Luna August 2025

Luna is a Double Certified Good Girl!
 
So proud of my girl for successfully earning both her CGCA and CGCU this weekend. Well done Luna!
~Jen Diorio 

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Corky Mines Krings FETCH Intermediate Title Aug 24 2025

CORKY FETCHES A NEW TITLE! 

At the First Dog Training Club
of Northern NJ
Corky earned her FETCH Intermediate title.
She had a wonderful time!!
-Janet Mines Krings

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Scout Kelter ATT 8/2025

SCOUT EARNS HIS ATT TITLE!
He was the “first to go” in both trials and had perfect scores in both too!  
​He is now enjoying a colossal  Bully Stick.
-Pam Kelter

Luna Diorio Aug 16-17 2025

LUNA EARNS HER RALLY ADVANCED TITLE AND MORE!
Luna wrapped up her Rally Advanced title this weekend with the Schenectady Dog Training Club held at the Working Dogs NY facility with a 95 for her third leg…
and then turned around and scored a perfect 100 in her first Excellent B run!
I'm so proud of this amazing little dog!
-Jen Diorio

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Bolt Kawami Aug 2025

BOLT LOOKS GOOD IN FLAMINGO PINK!
Bolt went to an agility trial on Paradise Island (aka Doggie U),
met a VERY big flamingo (float)
and
came home with a leg in Standard
​& in Colors.
He was very impressed with the flamingo.
-Trudy K

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LUNA ROCKS HER RALLY ADVANCED DEBUT!
Lunabelle made her Rally Advanced debut
August 10th at SICDTC
and
walked out of the ring with two
high scores of 97 and 95!
So proud of this little dog!
~Jen Diorio Aug 10, 2025

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BOLT WORKS FOR TREATS! 

Dachsie Bolt went to the DACLI AKC scentwork trials this weekend and came home with his Handler Discrimination Novice A title and his Advanced Containers title.
​Now he expects extra treats with each sniff.
-Trudy

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LEO'S FIRST NOVICE LEG & SECOND PLACE!!
Leo earned his first Novice B leg today. I really wasn’t sure if we were ready yet but off, we went. He got a 196 and a second place! I was shocked when the judge called dog and handler 60 -I was literally looking around the room then realized it was me! It was a field of 14 good competitors too-Good Boy Leo! -Gladys Stern

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Lucy BN leg 1 July 2025

LUCY EARNS HER FIRST BN LEG
 & A ROSETTE TOO!! 
Lucy and I are thrilled to share that we earned our first leg and placed fourth in Beginner Novice!
​We are so excited and incredibly grateful for everyone who has supported us on this journey. Your encouragement and belief in us mean more than words can express. Thank you for being part of this special milestone—we couldn’t have done it without you!
Love, Lucy and Maryanne Zaccheo ❤️🐾🙏🏻

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Lucy TDA July 2025

One word: Blessed
Lucy has earned her AKC Therapy Dog Advanced title. Having the opportunity to share your beloved pup with the world is truly a gift.
I came across a quote by Jay Shetty that perfectly captures the heart of this journey:
“Your passion becomes a purpose when you use it to serve others.”
I am so proud of all we have accomplished together—from working with children in schools and libraries to visiting rehabilitation centers and workplaces. Along the way, we have spread so much PAWSitivity. I feel blessed to have made so many meaningful connections. These visits haven’t just touched others—they have transformed our own lives as well
Stay PAWSitive, -Lucy & Maryanne

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Cherry NW1 July 2025

LITTLE CHERRY BRINGS HOME A BIG NACSW TITLE! 
Cherry earned her NW1
in Delmar NJ on 7/7!!
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-Maryanne Santomauro
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Xan NW3 ELITE July 2025

XAN BRINGS HOME
NW3 ELITE ROSETTE!

Xan earned his NACSW NW3 ELITE title today!!
Many thanks to our coach Ana Cilursu  who not only taught us all the skills we needed to achieve this title, but always offered her support and encouragement along the way❤️
 
-Faith Beiser

FYI for those who may not know:
The NW3 Elite title requires qualifying performances in all four elements (interior, exterior, containers and vehicles) in three different trials for an ELITE title! It's a BIG deal! 

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Peaches June 2025 P-Novice

GREAT WEEKEND FOR
PEACHES & HOPE!! 
Peaches earned her Preferred Novice Obedience title, with a first place ribbon, on Saturday and returned on Sunday as our star in the Rally Excellent ring, earning scores of 96 and 99 and 3rd and 4th place ribbons. 
As our Rally judge, Anne Rosenberg said,
​"We love Peaches"! 
She is now CH Darby's Gummi Peaches CD PCD BN RE BCAT SWN SCA SIA SEA WDX.
 Not to be outdone, my older girl Hope (no photo) came home with 5 more Master points towards her RACH title after taking 2nd place in the Rally Master class. 
It was a very good weekend for the Darby dawgz!
 
-Sharon Spellman

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Peaches Rally June 2025

BOSTER PACK FETCH TWO TITLES!! 

Brothers Jax and Cash both earned their Fetch Title and had an awesome time doing it!
​I could not have been more proud. 
 
-Donna Boster

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DJIMI WINS 1st PLACE 
WITH a 195.5 & 14 Ch Pts!!
Djimi won the Utility B class at the SICDTC June 21st Obedience Trial, under judge Kathy Walker. 
So proud of my boy!
-Regina Steiner

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Sora Rally June 2055

​Soo…Who rocked it this weekend??
Earning her first leg in Obedience Beginner Novice with a FIRST Place win, scoring a 194.5 out of 200 on Sat!!!
​Then on Sun Rocking her Rally Advanced runs, scoring a 97 in the first run earning her Rally Advanced Title and then a PERFECT score of 100 in our second run!!!
Sora that’s who!!
She rocked it TWO days in a row!!!
It was a BIG weekend for her!!
-Liza Carrasco

Sora Obedience June 2025

ANNIE GETS HER 1st FETCH TITLE!
What a blast we had at the clubs first fetch test. Annie earned her Novice FETCH Title!
It was a joy seeing her in action.
I’m so extremely proud of my girl.
Thank you Desma for adding this to our club 
-Carmela Verrengia

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Leo June 2025

​LEO SHOWS THE JUDGES THAT HE LOVES TO FETCH!! 
This young pup did what he loves and got his Novice FETCH Title on his first attempt.
But most of all he had a blast..
-Gladys Stern

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BACI GETS HIGH COMBINED! 
Baci earned HC at the SICDTC June 21st Obedience Trials under Judge Kathy Walker,
with a WHOPPING 392 points
out of a possible 400!!
​Congrats to Terry & Baci!!

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Paddy June 2025

PADDY EARNS HER CD JUNE 2025!

Paddy took 1st place in Nov B and earned her Companion Dog Title with a score of 192/200
-Kathy LaRosa

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​RALLY MASTER TITLE

​ FOR TESSIE!! 

Tessie earned her Master's

Rally Title

and also earned 2 more

triple Q's

this weekend!!!!!!!

-Kathy LaRosa

Tessie June 2025

TESSIE & PADDY FETCH IT UP!!
Tessie earned her Fetch Title and had sooo much fun doing it!!!!
Paddy earned her Fetch Title and had a blast doing it!!!!!!!!!
-Kathy LaRosa

Roulette & Bolt FETCH June 2025

FETCH-ING DACHSHUNDS!

Roulette and Bolt fetched home a title a piece on Friday - and slept in the next day.
Win-win!
-Trudy Kawami

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SARNI PACK HIT A TRIPLE PLAY AT SICDTC's JUNE RALLY TRIAL!
The Sarni Pups had a very successful day at Sunday's Rally Trial! 

• Nova got 2 more legs towards her Choice title scoring a 94 and first place in trial 1 and scoring a 93 and second place in trial 2
• Jake went totally off leash this time scoring a 95 in trial 1 and scoring a 99 and earning his Advance title in trial 2
• Fourteen month old Luna made her rally debut in the Novice B division with a perfect score of 100 and second place in trial 1 and a 95 and fourth place in trial 2
  
• - Joann Sarni

NOVA JUNE 2025

JAKE JUNE 2025

LUNA JUNE 2025

JANET & CORKY RECEIVE THE FIRST SICDTC FETCH TITLE!!
​Just days after turning 9 years old, Char-Will's Fetching Timber Maiden UDX, BN, RM, RAE, JH, CGCA, TKP, Therapy Dog--known to most of you as CORKY-- joyfully showed us why FETCHING is part of her Registered name by earning the first of the evening's Novice Fetch titles on June 20th.  She was an old pro--holding rock steady between throws, even when the throw fell short and she had to wait for a re-throw. I could not have been more proud--and I think the judges were mighty impressed with my old girl. Now--on to the next levels of Fetch. 
Thank you Desma for setting this up. 
Photo credit: Marsha Jones-Ho
 
-Janet Mines Krings

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Pryce-May 2025

​PRYCE LAUGHED AT THE WEATHER! 
It was a rainy, cold, muddy miserable Saturday morning trial but NOT FOR US!!
Pryce got his Novice Hydro Dash title and Junior Advanced Dock Diving title. A great start to the opening Dock Diving season.
​-Laura Piro

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STAR'S SNIFFING BRINGS HOME THE RIBBONS!

Star went 5 for 5 at the BCDC Scent Work trial yesterday. Qualifying in Novice A both trials in Containers (first place trial 2) and Buried (second place trial 2).
Second try at Handler Discrimination finished fifth just out of the ribbons.
​-Ingrid Butt

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TWO BRAGS FOR

​THE

PIRRO PACK! 

#1
I put the last point on Favor, she is now (AKC pending) a Champion.
I put all but one point on her. My daughter helped with that one point.
 
#2
​My Clifford is recovering from his bloat surgery.
Thank you for all the prayers and well wishes 
 
 -Tina Pirro 

OZZY BRINGS HOME ANOTHER TITLE!! 
Ozzy earned his Starter Novice Title this weekend in CDSP Obedience!  At not even a year and a half old, this was such an accomplishment! 
We definitely have things to work on for the next level, but I am just so proud of my little babydog! 
-Allison Rittenhouse

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​RIKU GRADUATES BEGINNER 1!!

My boy Riku graduated OB-(Beginner) 1 last night!
He even got a second-place ribbon from his run in the OB Rally course we had to run (even though all he wanted was to drink water)
Thank you, Donna, for being a great trainer along with the other ladies who assisted her!
Now we start OB-II next Thursday wish us luck!
Hope my boy goes far in his training!
-Liza Carrasco

NOVICE PADDY GOES
HIGH IN TRIAL!!
Paddy took First Place in Novice B
with a score of 196/100
and went on to win
High In Trial
in regular classes!!!!!
-Kathy LaRosa

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Leo Stern April 2025

LEO FINISHES HIS BN IS STYLE!!
Leo gets his beginner novice title and a second place
with a 193!
-Gladys Stern

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PRETZEL GETS A PRIZED AND
HARD-EARNED
​UD LEG!! 
Pretzel and I got our First UD Leg with a First Place and 193 1/2 at our April show -Donna Reiss

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SARNI PUPS ROCK THE RALLY TRIAL!!
The Sarni pups had a great time at our Sunday Rally trial.
 Nova kept her excitable barks to a minimum in Choice and scored an 85 in the first trial and 90 in the second trial.
 Jake went off leash for the first time in Advance and scored a 98 in the first trial. 
​He had a perfect score of 100 in Intermediate in the second trial.
 -Joanne Sarni

WILLIE & JAKE TAKE 1ST PLACE!
We have a brag!   Willie and Jake placed first in the Novice 20" Standard division today at the SI-Hound cluster this weekend.  Jake also ran a qualifying run in Fast Cat for a time of 8.77   -Joann & Willie Sarni

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​​LUNA COMES HOME WITH A NEW RALLY TITLE!! 
Exciting update! Luna and I received a high score of 95, taking 2nd place and earning our Rally Intermediate Title at Bayshore this past Sunday, March 30th! I couldn’t be prouder of my amazing Lunabelle and all her hard work. 🏆👏 A huge thank you to everyone who cheered us on and supported us along the way-Jennifer Diorio

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ALLISON & OZZY HAVE A BUSY TRIAL DEBUT WEEKEND!!
Ozzy and I had a very successful trial weekend!  On Saturday, Ozzy earned his first 2 legs for Level 1 in WCRL Rally and placed 1st and 2nd in the trials!  On Sunday, Ozzy earned his first 2 legs in the Starter Novice level of CDSP Obedience, placing 2nd and 4th in the trials!  I am so proud of him, considering it was our very first trial weekend as a team and I give him a lot of credit for getting out there and giving it all he's got for his first time in the ring!  
-Allison Rittenhouse

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Annie & Carmela Feb 2025

ANNIE GETS HER TITLE AND A 1ST PLACE TOO!

A little late, but always a good time to celebrate my girl.
Annie got her beginner novice title along with a 1st place ribbon under judge Barbara Doering who promised I wouldn’t die lol
I don’t even have the words to express my gratitude to everyone who cheered me on from my home away from home 
-Carmela & Annie 🩷

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OZZY HAS A LITTLE SISSY!!
Meet April! (named after our sweet Canyon's birthday month🌈🐾) Ozzy is so excited to have a little sister (even though she is technically his cousin).  They are getting along so awesomely on their first day together and love each other so much already ❤️
-Allison Rittenhouse

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OZZY OHIO WINNER!!!
Ozzy & I competed in the 2025 IABCA Buckeye Winter Sieger in Xenia, Ohio. Ozzy earned multiple Shiloh Shepherd Breed Champion points and finished his majors! There were hundreds of dogs competing.  In show 2, Ozzy placed 2nd in the Open class and got Reserve Winners Dog. In show 3, Ozzy won 1st place in the Open class, Winners Dog AND Best of Winners in the ISSDC Champion Breed Ring. In show 4, Ozzy won 1st place in the Open class, Winners Dog and won 3rd place in the IABCA Best of Breed shiloh shepherd ring! 
-Allison & Ozzy

​THE TRIPLETS ARE STARS!!
The triplets are all STAR puppies! 
Squire John, Matilda Mary and GeorgiaJeanne!
-Janice & Geri

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MEET RIKU -A PUPPY STAR!!

My boy Riku graduated AKC Star Puppy Class on Friday!
He is moving in to Beginner I this Friday!
So proud of him!
-Liza Carrasco

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​We Did It!
​Luna and I Achieved
Our Beginner Novice Obedience Title! 
 I’m so excited to share that Luna and I have earned our third leg and Beginner Novice Obedience title at Top Dog today! We began showing in BN in January, and Luna’s enthusiasm and energy helped us achieve our goal in no time!
 A huge thank you to everyone who supported us along the way. We’re looking forward to many more successful adventures together! 
~ Jen Diorio
Feb 23, 2025
 

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Rainn Kawami Feb 2025

TINY RAINN NOSE KNOWS!
My 8+ lb mini Dachshund Rainn, whose nose is longer than. her legs, earned her NACSW NW1 title yesterday - before the weather turned. Wish I had a photo of her on her hind legs trying to reach the hide on the wheel of the big SUV!
-Trudy K

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DOBBY SNIFFING HARD IN FLORIDA!
Some of you know that I’ve been doing scentwork down here (Florida) with a Chinese Crested (of all breeds!). While we didn’t get a detective leg😢, we finally did finish our Novice Handler Discrimination!  That took a year because very, very few trials offer HD. 
So I’m proud to introduce Dobby
 GCH CH Kaylen’s Ministry of Magic, FDC SWM SHDN TT TKN ,  UKC titles too- Ch, nosework Master and just needs elite vehicles to finish nosework Elite which is UKC’s highest nosework level.  Even prouder to say all titles are owner handled. 
Yes, he’s wearing a coat.  It was 45 outside!! -Louann Curry

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Jan 2025

​Misty Gets Her BN & 2nd Place TOO!
I have a huge brag!!! We did it! Misty earned her title in beginner novice obedience on Sunday, January 12 at Top Dog! She came in 2nd place with a score of 192 1/2. I am beyond proud of her!
It took her a while, but we did it!
-Marlene Bernstein

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Inis Dec 2024

SANTA SAYS INIS WAS A GOOD BOY!
Inis earned his NACSW
NW1 title
​with a 3rd place in exteriors
at a December 15, 2024 trial in NJ.
-Kathy O'Connor

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WYATT IS A STAR!
I have a brag for my Wyatt
Keep an eye out for a Kohls holiday Commercial starting Wyatt
 Although it’s only 15 seconds … dog people will see that the skills include :
 A search  for treats in the box
A sit stay while holding a box
Same sit stay while holding the box 15 feet away 15” release of the box
And a release while sitting
 Shows how handy regular training skills come in super handy 
-Trudy Wisner

Rascal Dec 2024

​RASCAL DOES IT IN HIS OWN SPECIAL SYTLE!
On December 8, 2024 at the Dog Agility Club of Long Island my true blue British Norwich, Ragus Kiss of Fire, aka Rascal, got his Handler Discrimination Elite title placing 3rd. Along with this title he received his Handler Discrimination ADVANCED title placing 2nd.
What does he say in typical British fashion....Keep Calm and Carry On!!  
All in Rascal's stride.
-Joy Cappucci

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Gypsy Dec 2024

GYPSY PASSED HER THERAPY DOG TEST!!
Very grateful for the dedicated team and SICDTC.  With their support, guidance, and much patience they helped move Gypsy and I through Beginner 1, Beginner 2, and Therapy Dog Certification Class.
​Special thanks to Janet, John, Desma, and Maryanne
​-Julianna Tramontana

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Leo Dec 2024

LEO GETS TWO
1st PLACE ROSETTES!
Leo completed two titles this weekend in scentwork with an outstanding performance. I could not be prouder of this young pup! He now has his interior novice title and containers novice title. He finished with two first places with a five second search and six second search. I am so excited to see what the future holds for him
​-Gladys Stern

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Marlene B & Misty TD Test Dec 2024

MISTY IS THE NEWEST B & B THERAPY DOG!!
On Sunday 12/8 Marlene & Misty attempted and PASSED the Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dog Test! 
For those who may not know, this is a great accomplishment, not easily achieved. 
Congrats to this fabulous new Therapy Dog Team who sure to win a lot of hearts on their visits! 

Ozzy Dec 2024

​OZZY MAKES IT A  DOUBLE !!!

"Ozzy passed his Therapy Dog test this weekend, not only with me but with my dad too!  Two tests in one day!  Talk about a long day for such a young pup.  He did an amazing job and I can't wait to start bringing him on therapy visits and do some fun programs at my job at the library!  Now he is officially certified to give endless love & kisses!" -Allison Rittenhouse

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IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR!
The CDSP obedience trial at Bayshore last month was a family affair. Brooke took 4th place in Novice C and her son Bolt took a first in Starter Novice C. Yes, I got the ribbons switched in the photo. It was hard enough to get them to sit still.
They wanted to hunt for mice in the hay bales.
-Trudy K

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Peaches November 2024

PEACHES GETS SOME RIBBONS FOR  HER  BIRTHDAY WEEKEND!! 
Peaches' 4th birthday weekend started off with a bang!
She earned her second Preferred Novice leg, in second place, and her very first Novice B Obedience leg, finishing in fourth place, at the Lower Camden County Dog Training Club before judge Dave Brobst. 
I am thrilled! It's been a long road because she wants to go off, sniff and explore every ring. Keeping her focused and on task is a challenge. Huge thanks to Regina Steiner, our Monday Obedience instructor, and hooray for Peaches!
-Sharon Spellman

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Costello NW Trial Oct 2024

MOM SENT ME WITH A BRAG!
 
Yep, Costello Baby Boy did it! He got 2 Titles in SCENT Work at the Trial this past October. One in Interiors and One in Containers... He's got a special kinda 'Le Nez' that's Nose/Snoot in French Bulldog speak... He was so happy to Sniff out those titles... 🐾🐽🐾
-Ana Sanchez
 
 

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Misty November 2024

MISTY TAKES HOME 4th PLACE!
​Misty earned her second leg in obedience, beginner novice, with a score of 192/200 in 4th place.
​I am beyond proud of her!
-Marlene Bernstein
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JJ DOES IT AGAIN!
Yesterday Nov 10th,  JJ got his BN & CD with Placements!! 
What an amazing teammate! -Brenda 

JJ Nov 2024

JJ RACKS UP PLACEMENTS AT SICDTC NOVEMBER AGILITY TRIAL!!

JJ takes 1st Place in both Novice & JWW
He also got 1st place in Open Standard and 2nd Place in FAST
last weekend at SICDTC Agility. -Brenda Fluet

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JAKE TAKES HOME ROSETTES FROM NOVEMBER AGILITY TRIAL!

I have an Agility brag from our trial last weekend.  I ran Jake for Willie on Sunday.  Jake and I double Q'd!  He got his Novice JWW title and his first leg in Novice Standard.  - Joann Sarni

SAILOR!! MAKES A  BIG  SPLASH!!

It’s official!
Sailor is the BEST OF BREED for NADD 2024 Dock Diving
With a personal best of 13’ for distance jumping!
​-Heather Gacho

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REV SNIFFS HER WAY

TO HER

1st NW3 TITLE

AT ROTTS-N-NOTTS
​
1st NACSW

TRIAL !


Rev earned her NACSW NW3 today
​Nov 11, 2024 at the
Rotts-n- Notts NACSW Trial
in Mays Landing, NJ

This was a very special day not only
because it was Rev's first attempt
at this title
but also because it was the
first NACSW trial hosted by
our wonderful coach
Ana Cilursu
to whom we owe our success💚💜
​- Faith Beiser

LUNA EARNS HER 1ST RALLY TITLE!!

I have to brag because I am SO SO SO very proud of my little NOVICE A dog! We competed in our first Rally Trial at SICDTC in September and received 2 legs towards our Novice title. In October we went to a double Rally Trial at Lower Camden Dog Training Club and got TWO qualifying runs, TWO 1st place ribbons with scores of 95 and 98! And our Rally NOVICE TITLE! I was tearing up for many reasons. I am SO PROUD of Luna! A year ago I never would have thought we would be attending dog shows and killing it! She went from being a scared, anxious dog worried about the world, to a confident, sassy, force of nature. Luna has taught me so much and is just amazing! 
~ Jen Diorio 

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IZZY AND LEO SNIFF OUT SOME Q's & PLACEMENTS AT OUR OCTOBER TRIALS!!

Izzy trialed for the first time in advance containers and advance interiors -she got 3 out of four with a third placement.
Leo debut in his first trial ever in novice containers and novice interior. He got four out of four with second, third, fourth, and fifth place. 
I am so happy with both their performances! ❤️
-Gladys Stern
 
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RAINN SNIFFS OUT CONTAINERS AND COMES HOME WITH DOUBLE Q & A BLUE ROSETTE TOO! 

Rainn Qualified in both Excellent Container classes at our October scentwork trials and  placed first in one.
Just a good nose on little legs!
-Trudy K

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Strummer Oct 2024

Someone sniffed out
​3 Q's! 
Strum did! 
He earned his first Q in Interior Novice and two Q's towards Container Novice Elite with placements-Gloria McCrave

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​DOUBLE THE FUN AT THE OCTOBER SCENTWORK TRIAL!

Cherry finished her Novice Interior. Q'd & placed in both Novice Interiors & Novice Containers. All placements.
 
Ace finished his Novice Exterior title.  He picked up another Advance Container & Q'd in Excellent Container & Excellent Interior.  First time he's ever competed in Excellent level.
-Maryanne Santomauro

October 22, 2024

INIS SUPER SNIFFER!
Inis qualified 7 out of 8 runs.
He placed in 4 of those and placed 5th and 6th in the other runs.  
He had a great day in a great show we should all be proud of
- Kathy O'Connor

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Posted October 10/21/2024

GINGER Earns a New Title and then some! 
After not trialing in a while, Ginger and I were so happy to be entered in the SICDTC Scentwork Trial Oct 19-20.
​Ginger Qualified in 3 out of 4 runs on Saturday, earned two 4th Place Rosettes and
a NEW TITLE in Advanced Exteriors! 
Then on Sunday, she debuted in Excellent, qualifying in 3 out of 4 runs!
I am so proud of my little 12y old senior sniffer!
​-Desma Dunne

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Inis and  Friends at Golden Nationals
Inis O' Connor was entered in the Scentwork Trial and had 3 Excellent runs-Placed 2nd in interior, 5th in containers and 8th in exterior
​-  Kathy

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OZZY!! GOOD BOY AT NJ DOG SHOW!
Ozzy & Allison attended their first ICKC show in NJ, making this their second conformation show ever.  Ozzy did so great and placed 1st in his age group of all 8 shows, he won multiple Best Jr. Dog in Group and was chosen as Winner's Dog & Reserve Winners Dog.  His biggest accomplishment this weekend was winning Reserve Jr. Dog in Show! 

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SWEET SORA DEBUTS IN RALLY ADVANCED! 
"On Saturday we ran double runs in Advanced Rally A!
Sora was perfect and Q'd in BOTH runs!!!
Coming in 4th place in her first run!
One more Q and she will get her
Advanced Rally Title!"-Liza Carrasco

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INTRODUCING RACH SPINNER!!
At SICDTC show 9/21 Spinner finished her RACH in style!
I am so proud of my dancing partner-Brenda
We send Super congrats to a great team!

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YODA TAKES HOME SOME PLACEMENTS AND A NEW TITLE TOO!
Yoda earned his Rally Intermediate title at the SICDTC trials this past Sat (9/22/24) with Dr. Karen W. Tucker judging. What a great day and Thanks to Sam S (instructor) and support from all. -Susan Gray

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​INIS EARNS HIS TITLE WITH A FIRST PLACE !!
Inis earned his Open Standard Title Aug 18 th!!
-Kathy O'Connor

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FIONA COMES HOME WITH SECOND PLACE ROSETTE FOR BEGINNER NOVICE!!
Fiona would like to make a brag about how she won Second Place in Beginner Novice A at Up Front in NJ. It was only her second time being in a trial. And her first time ever being inside Up Front!
-Rita Butera

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RAINN GETS A NEW TITLE!!
This past Sunday little Rainn, a small dog with a big nose, earned her AKC Scentwork Novice Container Elite.
(Yes, DACLI went overboard on their tropical-theme photo set-up.)
-Trudy Kawami

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PUPPY LUNA JOINS THE SARNI FAMILY!!
Meet Luna Sarni (Emerald-Views Baptised in Holy Water)!  She is a 15 week old Australian Shepherd that we picked up last week in upstate NY. -Joann & Willie Sarni 

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THOR WAS RESCUED!!
This gorgeous fellow, was in a bad situation, was rescued and found a loving home! Thor is the small bi-color guy in the pix. The big black and red is his adoptive big brother Zeus. They get along so well, and his human mama and papa love him so much! It’s little things like this that make my heart happy! -Liza Carrasco

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INTRODUCING
"MACH" CASEY!! 
A huge congratulations to Linda and Casey on finishing their MACH!!
It has been a wonderful experience watching this team grow together. Such a huge accomplishment and well deserved.
I’m so proud of both of them! 
                           -Donna B 

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The Sarni family has a very special brag to share!

​Willie and Jake placed 3rd in their Novice Jumpers w/ Weaves class yesterday!  What makes it so special is that Willie has waited a long time to have a dog to run agility with.  The last time he qualified in an agility competition was 16 years ago with our red Aussie, Brandy (Tuff Outback Barmaid).  Congratulations Willie and Jake on a nice run.
​-Joann Sarni

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MISTY COMES HOME WITH 4TH PLACE &
A NEW RALLY TITLE!!
I am super proud of Misty!
She earned her Rally Intermediate Title
on Sunday July 13!
Go Misty!
-Marlene Bernstein

CONGRATULATIONS to this hard working team!!!

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SWEET LUCY EARNS HER AKC THERAPY DOG TITLE! 
Lucy brings comfort to children in NYC's Comfort Dog Program & is a Certified Therapy Dog with Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs-Maryanne Zaccheo
Good Work Lucy! 

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SUPER CONGRATS TO ANOTHER AWESOME TEAM!!

RACH SHINE!!
Shine joins his sister in the RACH club.
He earned both High QQQ & High Combined at BCDC’s morning trial July 13th, 
Then in the afternoon trial High QQQ.
       
​-Ingrid Butt
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ANNABELLE GETS HER
NW 1
IN THE BLAZING HEAT! 
Not only did ANNABELLE & BARBARA get their NW1 in the heatwave yesterday,
July 7, but they also got 2nd place in the vehicle search!
PLUS OVERALL PRONOUNCED!!
​This is awarded by the judges to teams that demonstrate exceptional teamwork! WOW!! What an honor for this team who just jumped into NACSW-their first trial! 
Super CONGRATS to an Exceptional Team!

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REV NOT LETTING HER LITTLE BROTHER GET ALL THE RIBBONS!
Not to be outdone by Xan, at the NACSW trial in Mt. Laurel yesterday July 6, Rev earned her NW2 with a 3rd place in containers and 4 out of 5 searches Pronounced!
Many thanks to our awesome coach Ana Cilursu!
-Faith Beiser

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A MAJOR BRAG
​FOR  XAN!!
Today Xan earned his NW3, NW3-V, NW3-I, NW3-C and 2nd place overall at the NACSW Nosework trial in Mt. Laurel, NJ
   A million thanks to our incredible Nosework coach Ana Cilursu who is responsible for Xan's achievements!!
-Faith Beiser
Super Congrats to an AWESOME Team!

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JOANN & WHISKEY
SHOW THEM HOW IT'S DONE
IN
​WESTERN DRESSAGE CHALLENGE!
Whiskey (Smoken Red Badger) and I entered the WDAA Western Dressage Online International Challenge, which is a global competition.   We placed 14th out of 40 riders in one of our tests with a score of 71.75% and placed 6th out of 16 riders in the equitation class.   We will be receiving a Top 10 jacket for the Equitation class at the end of the summer. -Joann Sarni

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SORA EARNS HER RALLY INTERMEDIATE TITLE!!
Sora has earned her Rally Intermediate Title in the June double trial!
We came in Third place on our first run with a 92 and Fifth place on our second with a 93!!! Woohooo!!
​I have to thank my Sam who has steered me, guided me and never held back when I needed it!
So with all that on we go to Rally Advanced!!!
-Liza Carrasco

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!!!RACH!!! CONGRATS SUSAN & LYRIC!!!

BIG BRAG! 
​Lyric received Her RACH on Saturday June 29th.
Two trials with FIRST place in both!
SUPER CONGRATS TO THIS AMAZING TEAM!!

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MISTY GETS HER FIRST OBEDIENCE LEG!!!
I am super proud of Misty! We did it!
​It took alot of perserverance, but, Misty earned her first leg in Obedience Beginner Novice A on June 22 nd. I am so grateful to our instructor Annette for always believing in us and coming up with new idea’s and encouraging us to keep going!we are also thankful to so many friends, classmates, and SICDTC members and BOD for keeping us motivated to keep trying, now, we have to do it 2 more times!

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SMALL BUT MIGHTY BERKELEY GETS HIS PACH!! 
A huge congratulations to Melissa and  Berkeley on earning his PACH today at the Bay Shore agility trial. This is Melissa's very first agility champion. It's been quite the journey & this is an amazing accomplishment.
A very proud, 
Kristine & Trudy 

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PEANUT SHOWS HE IS A CHAMPION!!
Claire Cifarelli and her Beardie Peanut earned their MACH - agility championship this weekend!!
I am super proud of them both , an incredible team! 
​Super proud “ grandma!”
-Trudy W

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PUPPY OZZY & NOVICE HANDLER ALLISON ROCK THEIR FIRST DOG SHOW!!
This weekend Ozzy & Allison attended their first EVER conformation dog show! Ozzy did great and placed 3rd twice, and even won 1st place.  He also won Best Male Junior Puppy and Best Overall Junior Puppy against all the puppies that competed aged between 6-12 months! He also earned his CGC while there! Super Congratulations to this new team on a great start! Can't wait to see what wonderful things you will do together! 

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LYRIC IS ON FIRE!!
Lyric got her third qualifying leg in Utility B with a 194 for first place and was High in Trial 
After getting HIT in obedience, she went on to get High Triple and High Double in Rally.
-Susan Kwiatkowski
Good job Lyric & Susan! Congratulations!

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HANDSOME INIS EARNS NOVICE JUMPERS TITLE!!
Inis received his Novice Jumpers title thanks to MaryJane. - Kathy O
And a 1st Place too-BIG Congrats!!

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Member Meeting April 2024

"
What does a well socialized dog look like?
When our students want to "socialize" their dogs, they think that means that they have to interact with every dog and human. Going to dog parks and greeting everyone who walks by.
Infact, it's just the opposite.
Instead, we tell them to "teach your dog to be calm around other dogs and humans".
This is what it looks like :)
Thank you to Donna Reiss for the photo

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SCOUT TAKES HOME A NEW TITLE & BIG ROSETTE!!
American Scout Trail CD, PCD, CD-C, RAE, CGC, Received his Championship CD Title in CDSP today (April 27, 2024) - CD-CCH
-Pam Kelter
Many Congrats!! 

ACE EARNS TWO MORE NW TITLES!!
It turned out that at our last nosework trial, Ace finished 2 titles. Advanced Containers & Advanced Interiors.
I only realized it when I received the 2 certificates in the mail yesterday.
-Maryanne S

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LYRIC GOES HTC AT SICDTC RALLY TRIAL!! ​
Lyric achieved her third high triple at our afternoon trial on Sunday 4/14 at Upfront Farm.
She just missed high double and high triple by 1 second at the morning trial! Thanks to the judges-Susan K

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BEARDIES CAN DO RALLY TOO!!!
YES! Four Beardies = Four New Rally Titles!!
Wyatt Advanced Rally title 
Dolly Novice Title 
Hazel and Mac also Novice Rally Title 
-Trudy W & Kristine S

SARNI PUPS HAVE A SUCCESSFUL RALLY TRIAL!!
Nova earned qualifying runs in Advance with a 95 (barking) and a 77 in Excellent (ran off to sniff the back wall).  Jake got at 96 and his title in Intermediate and a 98 in Novice.  This was Jake's first rally trial away from the club and he did great with all the distractions. -Joann S

JayJay Comes Out of Retirement And Wins BIG!!
Last month JayJay came out of retirement for the big Dachshund specialty show in Edison NJ hoping to beat her brother Ace. She did, but then went on to win Best Veteran, and after that Best female wire-hair Dachshund in the show. She will be 10 next month!
Trudy K

IZZY ROCKS HER FIRST NOSEWORK TRIAL!! 

Izzy -loved by Glady S

At the SICDTC March Nosework Trial, Izzy got her Novice Containers Title with not one, not two, but THREE 1st place ribbons!!!
She also got two legs toward her Novice Interior Title with one 4th placement!!
AND this was her FIRST NW Trial! Proud Mom, Gladys Stern

I AM SMALL BUT MIGHTY!
Don Vito Franco 'COSTELLO' 
 
Our first NoseWork trial ever & we got four Q's -1st Place in Containers (6.53 sec threshold hide) a 3rd Place in Containers, then a 3rd Place in Interiors and a 5th Place in Interiors.
Can't wait for the next trial to get our Titles! WhoooHooo 😂
-Ana M Sanchez & Don Vito Franco COSTELLO
CONGRATS COSTELLO & ANA!!  

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GO!! WYATT GO!!!!
Wyatt earned his
DCAT
​at our FastCAT trial!!
-Trudy Wisner

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XAN DOES IT AGAIN!
Another good day today!
2nd place in both
Utility B and
Open B 
-Faith B

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JAKE is on his way!! 
JAKE got his first leg and 3rd place in Novice Jumpers!   
​After that, he had the zoomies on the standard course 🙄.  -Joann Sarni
Congrats JAKE & Joann!

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XAN DID IT!! UDX IN THE BOOKS!!!
March 29th, Xan finished his UDX title!! 
He's the second Dutch Shepherd in AKC history to earn this title.   
He is currently ranked #1 Dutch Shepherd in AKC obedience. 
Many thanks to our wonderful instructor Annette for her support and encouragement ❤️ -Faith Beiser

​SUPER CONGRATS TO THIS SUPER TEAM!! 

SUSAN K AND LYRIC EARN HTC!!!!
Lyric went high triple at the Rally trial  at Lower Camden County Dog Training Club on 3/30/2024  with a score of 300!!
-Susan K
Woohoo! Way to GO!!
Congratulations!

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​CHERRY EARNS HER CDX!! 
Cherry finished her CDX at the Biewer Terrier Club of America obedience trial, held at Doggie U K9 under Judge Larry Wilson.  She was the only Qualifier!
-Maryanne Santomauro
CONGRATULATIONS to a great team! 

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My sweet Ginger who spent hours in a crate for 4 days in a row! Love you my little leprechaun

​WE DID IT!! WOOHOO! 
It was my first time planning a Nose Work Trial from the beginning to the end. Well, they say ignorance is bliss and that's true. I happily went into this thinking "how hard could it be?" Well, a slap of reality took me from happy to despair very quickly! I was completely ignorant of all the little endless details that go into this sporting event. Halfway through, I told myself (and anyone who would listen) "I will never do this again!" But, luckily for me, I had some awesome people to help make this trial a success! Our NW Committee was awesome, planned some great search areas and supported me all the way. Susan F coaching me from her new digs in NH (bless her patience with my endless questions), Sarah C, our judge, was so kind to help me and kindly pointed me in the right direction, Ana C our visiting instructor, gave me great suggestions and guidance, John R had my back the entire time-helping me physically measure & plot out search areas when I had to see it, to believe it would work. Barbara M my cheerleader-chanting WE CAN DO IT! kept me from throwing in the towel.
The army of volunteers at the trial was impressive and made everything run as smoothly as it possibly could! Hospitality was just outstanding and delish (even though we had to put the kabash on the corned beef and cabbage! LOL)
Ashley T our trial secretary was amazing and so kind to our exhibitors! What a gem! (Thanks Faith for finding her)
​My MANY MANY heartfelt thanks to all of you! YES! WE DID IT! 
And now I'm feeling alittle like Brittany Spears "oops, I did it again" because we will do it again for October with Barbara taking the wheel with me as co-pilot. Wish us luck! 
EDIT TO ADD: I want to shout the unsung heros of this club-The Trial Cleaning Crew! Before every event we break down the rings, put away equipment and then Frank with the scrubber, John with the leaf blower, Barbara cleaning and vacuuming everything that doesn't move, refilling Poop Bags, Toilet Paper and Paper Towel supplies. Then everyone helps to set up for the trial. Other members volunteer when they can, but these three are ALWAYS there! Thank YOU!

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BIG Congrats to our own Louann Currey with Vicki & Dobby Earning Titles and Ribbons in Florida! 

Louann is in Florida but is still very much a part of our club. She Teaches, Exhibits, Judges, Breeds--and misses her friends and partners here on Staten Island. She loves reading about our events and achievements.  Here are some of her most recent Brags -submitted by Janet Mines Krings
"Vicki is my 12th CD and 13th Rally dog. She finished her CD, PCD with HIT and her RA at this show.  Boy that makes me feel old! 
 My little guy, Dobby, finished his Excellent Buried title to complete his overall Scentwork Excellent. He also earned his first Masters legs. This weekend he made it off the waitlist and got into 1 day of the trial. He finished 2 Master scent titles."-Louann 

Mamaraldo Cockers Going to the Agility Nationals!!
"I qualified for the AKC Agility Nationals in Perry Ga with THREE of my dogs, Chyna, Liza and Pearl!!
They needed 7 QQ's and 550 MACH Points to make it, which is A LOT!
 I am leaving next month with the three girls and am very excited about it! 
It's an honor to qualify with one, but three!   :) "
-Michelle Marmaraldo
Congrats and Good Luck at the Nationals! 
(Love those flying ears!)

RILEY ADDS ANOTHER "UD" TITLED
​GOLDEN TO OUR CLUB!!​

​Riley finished his UD at our SICDTC Obedience Trial on February 4th at Up Front Farms- Karen Hagstrand

AND I'm seeing that he did it with a
1st PLACE too!!
Congrats Karen and Riley!! 

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YODA EARNS 1ST RALLY INTERMEDIATE LEG!
No picture from the Rally trial but Yoda got his 1st Rally Intermediate leg at the Rally trial Feb.2, 2024. He did fabulous but his mom made a handler error that cost him 10 points and put him out of placing...but so proud of him. He did everything asked with a wagging tail and a prance in his step. Love my boy🥰❣️ -Susan Gray

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​Sora Earns Her First Rally Intermediate Leg!!
Sora showed in the February SICDTC Rally trial and earned her first leg in Intermediate!!!!! We were tied for fourth place with a score of 93!!! It went to the other handler and dog team because their run time was faster than ours by 14 seconds. All good fun!! So happy she Q'd and only needs two more Qs to get her Rally Intermediate Title (hope to get them in our next trial)!!! Thanks Sam S. for being an amazing teacher and trainer because of you we have come this far!! -Liza Carrasco

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WOW!!! INIS EARNS HIS UD!! 

Kathy O'Connor and Inis did a thing!
Just in time for Valentine's Day, this handsome Golden boy, Inis, earned his UD!!
What a great team!
​Congratulations to them both!







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LIL'CLOVE BEARDIES CONVERGE ON SICDTC RALLY FEBRUARY TRIAL
​TO EARN PLACEMENTS IN ALL RUNS!
Dolly 1st Place Novice B
Mac 3rd Place Novice B
Wyatt 4th Place Advanced 
Hazel 4th Place Novice B
CONGRATES TO EVERYONE!!

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Our own Bertha Spellman is a Rally Debutante!
My young girl Bertha, only 21 months old, debuted in the Rally Ring at SICDTC Friday Feb 2, 2024.
Scoring a 94 and second place in Novice B!  
Her tail never stopped wagging the entire time she was in the ring! 
Huge thanks to Sam for her fabulous instruction. 
-Sharon Spellman

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SICDTC NEWEST RALLY MASTER!! Izzy Stern 

​Izzy is now retired from Rally-On to the fun stuff-Scentwork!

Izzy RM-RALLY MASTER!!
This brag is very special, because many of us have followed their Rally journey from the start.
Gladys had a goal- to earn a Rally Master title with little Izzy. Now those of us who know Izzy, know that she is the sweetest little senior rescue that you will ever meet! BUT whenever her terrier genes came to the fore front, she could be really -well, shall we say, "distracted"-making Gladys WORK REALLY HARD for this title!! Yes, Izzy had some great moments, which we all applauded. However, she had other moments which made Gladys have to sweat through a run (But we still applauded because Izzy is so darn adorable!) They went into the ring at our February Rally Trial needing that final 10th leg to earn their Rally MASTER & achieve that long awaited goal!
We all held our breath as they completed each sign.
THEY DID IT!!! THE CROWD WENT WILD! SUPER CONGRATS TO A FABULOUS TEAM! Lesson to be learned here is that hard work and determination is how you do things in dog training and in life!
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Sarni Pups Work Hard at the February Rally Trial! 

Jake 3rd place Rally Intermediate

Both Sarni
​pups had qualifying runs in their classes.   Poor Nova did 3 classes (Masters, Excellent and Advanced)  that night and was out of gas by the last class. She qualified in all 3 classes though.    Jake was his goofy self but managed a 94 for 3rd place and second leg in Intermediate. -Joann Sarni

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Nova-Triple Q's in Master, Excellent & Advanced!!

Saffi earns her Championship! Loved by Trudy Kawami

​"Saffi" Finished the Year like the  Champion She IS! 
 My young dog Saffi ended the year with a flash. On December 14 she got her 2nd Beginner Novice leg, and on December 15 finished her AKC conformation championship. On December 25 she got a big yummy bone!
~Trudy Kawami

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Lucy Loved by Maryanne Zaccheo

LUCY IS A NEW BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL THERAPY DOG IN THE SICDTC FAMILY! 
So we did a thing!
We passed our TD exam. Special thank you to EVERYONE who supported and guided us along the way. It takes a village from family, friends and most of all…all of the amazing trainers we had the privilege to have worked with. We are very thankful for everyone. We couldn’t of done it without you! 🩷🙏🏻 I Love Lucy 🫶🏻 we can’t wait to share our love and joy with everyone! 🩷🩷🩷 truly blessed!-Maryanne Zaccheo POSTED 12/18/23

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Cherry-loved by Maryanne Santomauro

Cherry is on Santa's Good List! 

Cherry earned her 2nd CDX leg and took 1st Pl in Open A on 12/14 at Lehigh Valley KC obedience trial.
​-Maryanne Santomauro
POSTED 12/18/23

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BROOKE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT RAIN!
This last rainy Sunday Brooke earned her second Earthdog Master leg.
​It was the last trial of the season so now we wait for next spring!
-Trudy K

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Bolt loved by Trudy Kawami

Bolt had a good time at Saturday's Scentwork trial, but it wasn't until I got home & checked the AKC website that I realized he had earned his Scentwork Interiors Novice Elite title.
​Yes, he got an extra chewy that night!
Trudy Kawami

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Judge Nancy Withers with Ingrid and Shine Oct 2023

​OMG!! SHINE GOT HIS OGM!!
Shine finished his OGM title under judge Nancy Withers. Who was my very first judge back in the dark ages.
OGM stands for Obedience Grand Master.
The dog must earn 2000 points: 600 from Utility B - 600 from Open B plus an additional 800 from either class. Points are given for scores of 190 and above. Starting with 6 points for a 190 up to 15 points for 197 to 200.
He is the 2nd SFT to earn the title- the first male.
​Such a wonderful partner! -Ingrid Butt

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Berkeley loved by Melissa Smey

Berkeley is Ready for His CLOSE-UP!! 
This brag is like something right out of 
Entertainment weekly! 
Melissa Says 
​"Guess what?! The movie Berkeley made last year will screen later this month as part of the 2nd annual Canal Street Film Festival.
He was expertly handled by Trudy Wisner - this was shot on East 72nd Street in Manhattan.
He was such a star"-Melissa Smey

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Luca & Yoda Earn MORE FastCAT Titles! 
Congratulations 🎊 to my boys-Susan Gray

Yoda earned his FCAT#4 at the Tail Blazers Agility Club run, on October 8, 2023. Now he has extra points to continue for FCAT#5 next year.❣️-Loved by Susan & Anna Gray

Luca earned his FCAT#4 last weekend at the Bayshore Club. He also has extra points to continue next year❣️-Loved by Susan & Anna Gray

Xan-loved by Faith Beiser

XAN
IS PROUD TO ANNOUCE
HE HAS A NEW
​TITLE!
On September 30 at the NACSW trial in New Paltz Xan earned his NW2

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Bolt-Loved by Trudy K

BOLT DIDN'T CARE ABOUT THE WET WEATHER!
Yesterday October 1, in the sodden fields of western New Jersey my boy Bolt earned his first field points - hunting rabbit - at the Dachshund Assoc. of Long Island's 2023 field trials. What a good boy!
-Trudy K

SORA GETS HER RN TITLE WITH A 2ND PLACE!!
This past Saturday Sept 23, Sora came in second place in BOTH runs getting her Qs and achieved her Rally Novice Title!!!!
Sora was bit of a jumping bean in the first run she was so excited to show but she did wonderful enough to take second place and get her 3rd Title but this is her first in Rally!
We hope to keep getting Qs and going as far as Sora wants to go!-Liza Carrasco

Sora-loved by Liza C

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Honorary Member Louann Currey has a Rally Brag!
Louann sent us a Rally Brag
all the way from Florida!
Her Beautiful Standard Poodle "Vicki"
BISS GCHB CH Blu Majic's Once Upon A Dream BN RI FDC RATN CGC ATT Earned her Rally Intermediate Title with a First Place
PLUS  2 legs towards her RA!! 
Louann said, "if I’ve counted correctly,
​she’s the 14th dog I’m putting rally titles on"-
but she still took a photo.
​OF COURSE SHE DID!
Wouldn't you?
CONGRATULATIONS!

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Nova styling with her new title ribbon

Jake looking very proud to show off his 1st Place Intermediate Rosette!

SARNI PUPS
NOVA & JAKE
BRING HOME SOME TREASURES FROM SICDTC SEPTEMBER RALLY TRIALS!!
Nova qualified in both her classes to get her Excellent title
Jake had a disastrous first trial by taking a nervous 💩
in the ring 🙄. 
However, he came back in the second trial with a perfect score of 100, earning 1st place and his first leg in Intermediate!
 

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Steve Reiss with Pretzel and Judge Tibby Chase

​Steve Reiss and Pretzel Earn HC/HTC at SICDTC Sept Rally Trial
This amazing team earned 599 points out of 600 , in our double Rally Show this weekend with 5 first places perfect scores and one 2nd place with a 99 , 2 High Combined in Advanced B and Excellent B , and High Combined Triple score in Ex,B Adv,B & Masters
Thank you to all the workers and
​to the Judge Tibby Chase . 

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Lyric loved by Susan Kwiatkowski

LYRIC GOES TO SCHOOL
Lyric and her mom Susan Kwiatkowski went to
Readington Middle School and did a canine presentation.
Their presentation included Obedience and Rally demonstrations in 3 one-hour sessions.
It was called a "University Day" 
and there were all sorts of demos,
including some with horses and race cars!
The children just LOVED it!
Susan says, "Lyric slept well that night and
we got invited back for next year's special day"

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Sprig Snyder & Sprout Wisner on AKC TV!

Here are Sprout & Sprig on AKC-TV!
These adorable, lucky pups went from a rescue- to being adopted by Trudy Wisner & Kristine Snyder -to TV stars! 
We can only imagine where we will see these
​ cuties show up next! 

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Wyatt-loved by Trudy & Bob Wisner

OHHHH WYATT YOU HANDSOME DUDE!
Wyatt Wisner in the money shot for a Cole Haan Ad! 

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Piper BN -loved by Heather Harris

ANOTHER TITLE BRAG! 
PIPER AND HEATHER HARRIS
EARNED THEIR
BEGINNER NOVICE TITLE
WITH A SECOND PLACE
ON AUGUST 5, 2023  
PIPER TRAINS AT SICDTC
WITH ANNETTE FLIPPEN PIERCE
WHO MUST BE VERY PROUD OF
​HER ADORABLE STUDENT.

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Saturday-Open 1st Place

CONGRATULATIONS TO
DONNA REISS & PRETZEL
​WHO EARNED THEIR CDX TITLE
AT THE AUGUST SICDTC OBEDIENCE TRIAL WITH A FIRST PLACE ON BOTH DAYS
BLUE LOOKS GOOD ON YOU GUYS!

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Donna & Pretzel get another 1st Place and New Title Ribbon on Sunday!

Inis loved by Kathy O'Connor

CONGRATULATIONS
TO KATHY O'CONNOR & INIS!!
THIS HANDSOME BOY GOT HIS
CDX TITLE AT SICDTC
AUGUST OBEDIENCE TRIAL!
WELL DONE!

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Baby SKOR loved by Marie Kapetanakis

WELCOME
TO THE NEWEST MEMBER
OF THE
KAPETANAKIS FAMILY!!
MINIATURE POODLE
"SKOR"
HAS ARRIVED!!!
LOOK AT THAT CUTE FACE!
WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU 
 

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Terry & Baci at SICDTC with Judge Charles M

 WE PROUDLY INTRODUCE
"OTCH" BACHI! 
Terry Papineau and Baci finished, the much coveted, OTCH Title this weekend at "Home" -STATEN ISLAND COMPANION DOG TRAINING CLUB- where their journey began.



SICDTC sends a BIG CONGRATS to this fabulous team!

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Sora-Loved by Liza Carrasco

Sora did it!!
She passed the CGC-A and earned another title!!!
​Woohoo!!
-Liza Carrasco

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Skylar - loved by Donna Pollifrone

SKYLER DID IT!
He passed his CGCA Test today at the SICDTC Agility Trial! 
Thank you Janet! 
-Donna Pollifrone
(and we see a nice Second Place ribbon too!)

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Lucy Zaccheo-loved by Maryanne Z

​Lucy passed her CGCA today! Yay!
​A BIG thank you to everyone at the club for all your support and guidance!
​A BIG thank you to Janet!
With gratitude and love,
Maryanne Z & Lucy 

Brooke loved by Trudy K

I just learned that my little Brooke is eligible for the AKC Obedience Classic in Orlando in December - Novice division.
She earned her title on New Year's Day!
​Now I really want to celebrate.
Trudy Kawami

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"PEPPER" THE BORDER TERRIER HAS ARRIVED!

WELCOME TO OUR SICDTC FAMILY
SWEET LITTLE 
PEPPER 
ALREADY LOVED
BY HER MOM
SUSAN FRIEDENBERG 
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Piper -loved by Heather Gacho

Sandy Piper (Piper)  on Island Beach RN CGC is one of the models for the August BarkBox!!! She is a rescue, from Trudy W, that is very active in the canine actor world-Heather Gacho 

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Piper on Island Beach RN CGC-Heather Gacho

Sora has one Title and one qualification for a future title.
Her first title she received when she was only 8 months old was her CGC (Canine Good Citizen) title.
This past Fri she qualified with 84 points and came in third place for Rally. She needs to compete 2 more times and qualify each time to get her Rally Title!! 
With that said we are in the Aug trial and hope to enter the Sept trials! Wish us luck-  Liza Carrasco

Congratulations to SICDTC member
​Ingrid Butt & Star for winning
THIRD Place in The Terrier Group at the
​AKC National Obedience Competition! 
WOO-HOO!!

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Brooke Kawmi proudly poses for mom Trudy with her third place Rosette and Q ribbon for her first CDX leg!! Woohoo!

​​This is Reynard's Salix Brooke, CD, SE, RE, TKI, CGC
 
who earned her first CDX leg at the club trial last Sunday.
 
Trudy K

CONGRATULATIONS TRUDY & BROOKE!!

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CONGRATS to Carmela & Annie-NEW Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dog Team!

​"Annie passed her therapy dog test, she is now a certified therapy dog."
So proud of my girl
-Carmela & Annie

Dolores Reig & Chi-Chi get their First Title! Rally Novice with a Second Place! Nothing like a Novice A dog

CONGRATULATIONS to Dolores Reig and Chi-Chi!
"​Chi Chi won his Novice Rally Title.  
​First title for both of us!"
Dolores Reig

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Baci-loved by Terry Papineau June 2023

CONGRATULATIONS to Baci posing with his Ribbons from SICDTC June Obedience Trials earned with a perfect -200 points in UTILITY !! 
​Submitted by Terri Papineau 

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​Submitted by Sharon Spellman-Kathy and Tessie got their CDX title and Hope and I got our CD title yesterday.  Also, photo of Open A dogs who won first through third place, all SICDTC members. It was a very exciting day!

Sharon Spellman & Hope earn their CD Title with FIRST Place under judge Karen Wrey at SICDTC June Obedience Trial

CONGRATS To our members who earned placements in OPEN A SICDTC June Obedience Trial under Judge Karen Wrey. Trudy Kawami (3rd Place) Kathy LaRosa (w/Tessie 2nd Place & CDX Title!), Donna Reiss (w/Pretzel 1st Place))

Nova-Joanne & Willie Sarni

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Jake-Joanne & Willie Sarni

At our Rally trial 2 weeks ago, Jake won his Novice B class with a score of 98, First place and got his Novice Title.
 Nova got her first leg in Rally Excellent with a score of 98 as well.

Silly Corky! (Janet Mines Krings)

​My Flat-Coated Retriever Corky just turned 7 years old on 6/12/23--an official Veteran!
And she is still as silly as ever! To keep us entertained, she retrieves any and everything in the house, including all my shoes. Happy Birthday Corky!
Char-Will's Fetching Timber Maiden UDX, BN, RM, RAE, JH, CGCA, TKP , Therapy Dog, and the best Test Dog and Demo Dog EVER!

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Steve Reiss & Pretzel

​Without any practice these two competed in a Rally competition and  pull off 3 First places with perfect scores. It’s hard to plan Competitions with Steven being away weeks at a time but when they get together it’s fun to watch ❤️ just a few more and they get their RACH (  Rally Champion Title) 

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