Brags
This space is to discuss ours, our dogs, and our puppies accomplishments. We are extremely proud of our program and the puppies we produce. We are happy to share ours and their successes!
A Good Nose!
We are so thrilled for Cascade
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for her success in Nosework this weekend. Cassie earned both her Novice Interiors and Exteriors titles, after finding 4/4 scents. The judge gave her extra points for enthusiasm! Without question this Torch x Summit puppy loves and lives to work. Congratulations Cassie and Trish!
Conquered Edmonton
This past weekend (Nov 16-17th, 2024), Summit and I attended an agility trial at Dynamo Dogsports! Summit had a GREAT weekend getting another Q towards her Standard Excellent title, and getting 2 Q's towards her Masters Jumpers title. This was our last trial of the 2024 year, but we are so excited to return to competition in January. 2025 will mark the run towards Summit's Masters Agility Championship title. We will see how many points we can accumulate before her Fall breeding to Rio <3
Cassie's Nose
Nov 2, 2024, our first-born Cassie, attended her first scent trial. She went 2/2 finding both of her hides. Her mom sent us videos of her search and you could tell she was having the absolute best time! Cassie's mom has been told by very dog-experienced people that Cassie is the happiest dog they have ever met. We love to see her loving life whether it be cuddling on the couch, hiking, training or competing. This girl is up for it all!
Scent Detection Novice
Today (Oct 13, 2024), we are celebrating 7-month old Maui, who just earned his first CKC Novice scent title with his dad, Owner of Canines by Chris (https://www.caninesbychris.ca/). He is a stellar dog trainer, and is proving it with his Rundlemtn puppy, Maui. I have no doubt this is the first of many titles they will receive together! So proud of our Rundlemtn puppies and their families!
Scent Detection Excellent
Oct 5, 2024 Summit earned her Scent Detection Excellent title at the Alberta Portuguese Water Dog Club trial in Bruderheim, AB. She had a clean sweep getting her Excellent Containers, Interiors, and Exteriors all in one day! Now we are starting our prep for the Masters level of scent detection. We'll have to keep our eye out for any upcoming trials. But tonight, we celebrate!
The Next Generation
This past weekend (Sept 28-29, 2024), two puppies from Summit's second litter had great success! Icy (pictured above) from Uprise Retrievers got her Working Certificate. And Maui from Canines by Chris got his scent interiors and containers qualifiers towards his Novice Scent title. Such impressive work from 6.5 month old puppies. I love seeing the product of genes x rearing x training and great homes!
Fall Success!
Sept 6-8, 2024 we attended the Rocky Mountain Agility Club trial at WetNoses - one of our favourite places to compete! Summit brought home two new titles - Excellent Jumpers with Weavers (JWW) and Steeplechase! We are now at the Masters level in JWW, and starting her run for a Championship.
Alberta Kennel Club Summer Classic
August 1-4, 2024 we attended the AKC Summer Classic. Summit got 3 jumps & tunnels Q’s, 3 steeplechase Q’s, 1 jumpers and weavers excellent Q, and our first excellent standard Q! Before our last run, the photographer who had been there all weekend stopped to tell me that she thought Summit and I made a beautiful team 💕. I was deeply moved by her compliment! The courses by judges Jan Skurzynski and Dale Mahoney were absolutely gorgeous! The Alberta Kennel Club put on an incredible event. On top of it all, it was so great seeing and cheering on my fellow competitors, and sharing a tent with Cydweli Corgis. I want to do it all over again!
Steeplechasing
June 8-9th 2024, Summit earned 2 more points towards her Steeplechase title. She now has 6/10, and will have a chance to earn this title at an upcoming CKC trial in August! Although she would have to get all 4 clean runs... This month is all about practice, practice, practice to get her ready for the upcoming trial. Yahoooo!
New Title!
Summit earned her Intermediate Points and Distance title at the FSACA CKC Agility Trial in Edmonton, Alberta the first weekend of June 2024.
Structure and Movement Seminar
May 18, 2024 I helped the Golden Retriever Club of Alberta put on a structure and movement seminar led by CKC/AKC judge Nancy Talbott. Often performance breeders are criticized for not prioritizing structure. But, goldens need to be properly balanced for long and successful careers in dogs sports. I pride myself in my continuous learning and promotion of proper golden retriever structure, movement, and coat. This remains a high priority of my breeding program, despite not currently breeding goldens specifically for the show ring.