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RR #3, Orton E-mail: jim@spiritridge.net "........ because sit happens" Spirit Ridge K9 Training & Rescue is not just about rehabilitating dogs with behavioural issues and educating handlers how to help change their dogs' behaviour. Our sanctuary also does more than rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs-in-need of a 'fur-ever' home. We know how to have fun while preparing our dogs for competitions as well to give back to our respective communities. Below, are some examples of the hard work and associated rewards that our students' dogs (and our own) have achieved since Spirit Ridge K9 Training & Rescue opened its doors in 2005. Enjoy our success stories ... we are very proud of all the handlers and dogs that have taken the time to 'trial' and 'certify' their dogs ..... On January 2, 2010, Spirit Ridge's "Jesse" (and our Agility Instructor Suzanne Adams) earned her Starter Games Dog of Canada title under the AAC. (see picture below)
On September 13, 2009, Suzanne Adams' dog 'Jesse' (agility instructor at Spirit Ridge) and our client and friend Helen H.'s dog 'Cooper' (of Cedar Valley) completed perfect qualifying runs (at an agility trial hosted at TAMSU Learning Centre) in their standard agility courses and under the Agility Association of Canada rules. Click here for the complete story and pictures!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OWN 'SONIC BOOM' At the same time, Sonic Boom also earned his CKC Herding Instinct Certificate (HIC) on Thursday June 4th in Ingersoll Ontario. Following up on those successes, on July 7, 2009, Sonic went on to qualify two more times (with one 1st place and one 2nd place finish) at the CKC sanctioned Rally Obedience trials in Blyth, Ontario and achieve his Advanced Rally Obedience title. Since he is still not even 1.5 years old, we expect a long competition career ahead of him while he simultaneously helps out by being Spirit Ridge's main demonstration dog in classes as well as helps rehabilitate dogs with behavioural issues. As a result of Sonic's successes, he is now officially named N' Sonic Boom Van Arek, HIC, RN - MCL (CARO), RN, RA (CKC).
Lori
T. of Erin, Ontario, who entered
her rescued dog 'Dini' (Jack Russell Terrier cross) at the same trials and
received his Rally Novice title! Lori and Dini's story is truly a
remarkable one. So remarkable, that it appears on the Canadian Association
of Rally Obedience (CARO) website in the 'brags' area. If you have a
moment and wish to read this uplifting story, please click here.
I would recommend reading it, although make sure you have a tissue on
hand. It is a truly uplifting story and we, here at Spirit Ridge, and all
her classmates are really proud of both of them! Joan
R. of Georgetown, Ontario who entered her Collie 'Ryder' in the Rally
Obedience Georgetown trials and received his Rally Novice title with distinction
(MCL - average score over 190/200). Joan also
qualified her Collie 'Indy' at the London Ontario Rally Obedience trial the week
prior and achieved two qualifying scores (note: three are needed to be
awarded a title) towards Indy's Rally Advanced title. Linda M. of Georgetown, Ontario who entered her Border Collie 'Leaper' and received two qualifying scores at the November 2, 2008 London Ontario Rally Obedience trials and "finished" her dog with a successful entry at the Bowmanville rally Obedience trials on November 22nd! Note: Joan R. intends to 'finish' her dog Indy and get her Rally Advanced title for Indy in the Spring of 2009. We wish them both good luck and have no doubt we will once again be 'bragging' about them in the Spring! CONGRATULATIONS
TO OUR OWN SPIRIT RIDGE DOGS: Spirit Ridge's 'Zorro' our 9 year old Belgian Malinois who received his CARO Rally Novice title with distinction on November 8, 2008 at the Georgetown CARO Rally Obedience trials. 'N' Sonic Boom Van Arek our Belgian Malinois puppy who at the age of 8 months also received his Rally Novice title with distinction at the November 8, 2008 Georgetown Rally Obedience trials. Both 'Jesse' and 'Sonic' (Boom) will be training for the Rally Advanced title trials over the winter in addition to their other regular duties of helping with Obedience and Agility Training. Our senior dog 'Zorro' will retire from the trial ring and continue to be our number one assistant when it comes to both teaching group obedience classes as well as helping rehabilitate clients' dominant and aggressive dogs.
CONGRATULATIONS
TO SPIRIT RIDGE'S STUDENTS: Congratulations Spirit Ridge's
Koukla! At nine years of age, Koukla will resume her nursing home visits in an Orangeville area nursing home and will spread her usual good mood and joy to all residents that allow her into their hearts. Below are select pictures from the certification process that took place in the Avalon retirement residence in Orangeville. Way to go Koukla!
CONGRATULATIONS
TO 'Outlaw' & Tressa P. of Rockwood!
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