Jansim Abbey Rock ORT UD CGC ATD RL-1 BN RATI RE BCAT SWE UD-C BTCA-V Jansim Pup
(proud owner - Barb)
Lets Speak Dog CDSP trials - October 5th, 2024
Abbey completed her CDSP Utility Dog Title with a 94 and first place
West Highland White Terrier Club of America Scentwork Trial, Kimberton, PA - October 2nd, 2024
Abbey and Olive had a great day at AKC Scentwork
Abbey Q'd in Excellent Containers, Exterior (a very challenging setup) and Buried (2nd place)
It is fun to see the difference in working between Abbey and Olive. Abbey is methodical with a great work ethic and rarely gives up..she's not going to earn placements often but judges often comment on what a good worker she is.
Golden Rule School for Dogs CDSP trials - June 8th, 2024
Abbey and Olive had a fun and productive day at Golden Rule School for Dogs CDSP trials.
Abbey earned her second Utility leg and Olive earned her very first Open leg and another Novice C leg.
Thanks for a well run and pleasurable trial!
The weather was perfect as well!
Barb
AKC Scent Work, Wild West City - April 20-21, 2024
Abbey was entered in 2 Excellent Exterior searches and one excellent Interior.
She went 2 for 3. Q'd in one exterior and the interior and almost made it in the other exterior except she ran out of time before the third hide.
She is a meticulous rather than fast searcher.
Barb
CDSP obedience trial - April 13, 2024
Abbey competed for the first time in utility. Utility involves a short heel then silent signals like AKC, then scent articles (only 5 and only 1 discrimination), go outs and directed jumping like regular AKJC, directed retrieve of gloves like AKC with one set at one end of the ring but then they have to turn and do another retrieve on the opposite side of the ring, and finally moving stand like AKC. First try out Abbey nailed it!!! She earned a 192 and second place but the judge apologized to me that she had to take significant points off because of her finish - she uses me as a launching pad to get into position.
It's cute so I don't mind the points off at all. Her second go in Trial 2 she NQ'd signals, the only exercise she doesn't like. She pretended she was looking elsewhere but I could tell she just didn't feel like doing them, silly girl. But the rest of the exercises she nailed even nicer than the first trial and I modified her finish so she didn't bounce off me. Despite jumping 4 inches, she still stutter jumps so I'm really glad I lowered her to that. After all I'm only doing this because she seems to enjoy it..without that, I wouldn't She is an awesome obedience dog..I feel so lucky to have had this partnership with her.
In my mind, she doesn't have to prove a thing..she's already gone above and beyond!! And she is so darn cute in the ring!!
Barb
Abbey earned her Advanced scent work title in November by qualifying in advanced buried and advanced interior
CDSP Obedience - October 14, 2023
Abbey finished her CDX-C with enthusiasm and racked up the cute points as well.
Scent Work - October 2023
Abbey went 5 for 5 at the Westie scent trials this week earning her exterior advanced title with a first and second place, 2 advanced buried Q’s with a second place and one excellent container Q.
She was awesome!
CDSP Obedience - 05 August 2023
Abbey earned her first two CDSP Open level legs with 196.5 in both runs, finishing first and second respectively.
Well deserved recognition
Abbey, following in the footsteps of Barb's pevious Borders, has achieved the requirements for the Border Terrier Club of America Versatility Award.
nice going team Abbey!!!
Dauphin Dog Training Club, Inc. Harrisburg, PA - July 31st - judges Joan Klingler and Betsy Howel
Abbey Q'd in Novice Buried and Novice Interior to give her the complete Novice Scentwork title.
She also Q'd in Advanced Containers and Advanced exterior.
National Association of Canine Scent Work - June 12th, 2022 and Kruisin Kanines AKC Scentwork - Jun 18th, 2022
Last Sunday she passed her NACSW ORT with flying colors. Today she went 4 for 4 in AKC-Novice Exterior (title and 3rd place), Novice Buried, Novice Interior and Advanced Containers.
She is such an excellent worker-not exceptionally fast but methodical and accurate and definitely loving it which is the important thing.
Versatile K9 Scent Work Club of Northern New Jersey - Augusta, NJ - May 22, 2022
Despite a long wait before she could even run, Abbey rose to the occasion and passed both Novice Containers and Exterior.
The Container Q gives her the Novice Container title (SCN).
Delaware Valley Dalmatian Club - Macungie, PA - May 21, 2022 - FastCAT
Two great runs (9.89 and 10.23) and Abbey completed her BCAT title
Southern New Jersey Cocker Spaniel Club, Long Valley, NJ - April 15, 2022 - FastCAT
Abbey had another lovely qualifying run.
Kruisin' Kanines Agility Club of Perkasie, Inc. Scentwork Trials - November 13-14, 2021,
On Saturday, Abbey Q'd in interior and took 3rd place under judge Joan M Klingler
On Sunday she qualified nicely with strong alerts in both containers and buried under judges Betsy Howell and Joan M Klingler respectively
West Highland White Terrier Club of America Scentwork Trials - October 06, 2021,
At her very first Scentwork trial Exterior, Abbey found the hide in 22.56 seconds and took 3rd out of a class of 19 dogs.
The judge (Sarah Cowell) said she was a great worker!
She also qualified in Novice Containers and took 4th place there out of 18 dogs (judge Jane Nadelson). She really looked great!
Good girl Abbey and well done Barb, Scentwork is very much a team sport even if the dog is the team leader.
Irish Wolfhound Club of the Garden State, NJ, FastCAT - September 16, 2021
Cut to the Chase! Abbey returned to the FastCAT track turning in a respectable 11.0 second run clocking 18.59 MPH for an additional 27.88 points towards her BCAT title (150 needed)
Excellent Achievement
June 18th, 2021,
Abbey is happy to announce that she earned her Rally Excellent title at the K-9 Obedience Training Club of Essex County New Jersey trial under judge Nancy Withers
Switching gears...successfully
May 21st thru May 23rd, 2021
Abbey earned her first two Rally Excellent legs on Friday (May 21st) and Sunday (May 23rd) at the Allentown Dog Training Club and
Berks County Dog Training Club respectively under judge Ms. Diane Stout
On Friday she scored 99 with second place
On sunday she managed a very respectable 98 and held her sit stay despite a huge black lab running circles in the beginner novice ring nearby.
Well done Abbey and Barb.
On Saturday (May 22nd) Abbey made her FastCAT debut with two fantastic runs at the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club and Delaware Valley Dalmatian Club tests.
In Barb's words: "Oh my goodness, Abbey LOVED it, took to it like a natural, 2 very nice runs. She started pulling and jumping outside the enclosure!"
Her run times were: 11.55 and 11.47, these translate to 17.7 MPH and 17.8 MPH respectively, thus she has accumulated 53.31 points towards her BCAT title
Debut...and Done!!
December 5th & 7th 2019 - Expo Center, Oaks, PA
Abbey had her Advanced rally debut this weekend and earned her title!
2 trials on Thursday (South Jersey KC, judge Jean Nocilly for both)
2nd place in the first trial with 99 and 2nd place in the 2nd trial with 100
Her 3rd trial was Saturday (Valley Forge KC, Judge Nancy Withers), 3rd place with 99
Utility Title...and yes...First Place
Saturday, May 11, 2019 - Philadelphia Dog Training Club, K9 Jym, Colmar, PA
Abbey completed her AKD UD title, qualifying in first place with a score of 195
Judge: Jean Nocilly
Completing this title in just 5 attempts is an amazing accomplishment and a true testament to the teamwork between Abbey and Barb
Utility Leg # 2 and First Place
Saturday, March 09, 2019 - Shetland Sheepdog Club of Northern New Jersey, Andover, NJ
Abbey earned her second utility leg in fne (and happy) style, qualifying in first place with a score of 195-1/2
Judge: Phyllis Broderick
Utility Leg # 1 and Second Place
Friday, December 14, 2018 - Lehigh Valley Kennel Club, Allentown, PA
Abbey started her Utility career with a-first-time-out success, qualifying in second place with a score of 193
Judge: Barbara Doering
Abbey ROCKS!!! - Starting the year on an amazing note
Sunday, January 19, 2018 - K-9 Essex Training Club of Essex County NJ, Inc, Verona, NJ
Abbey completed her Open Obedience career as she started it, qualifying in first place with a score of 193 to earn her AKC CDX Title
Judge: Phyllis Broderick
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Ending the year on a grand note
Friday, December 08, 2017 - Huntingdon Valley Kennel Club, Oaks, PA
Abbey's Open Obedience debut was a winning one, qualifying in first place with a score of 185
Judge: Bonnie Hornfisher
Friday, December 15, 2017 - Lehigh Valley Kennel Club, Allentown, PA
Proving that the first leg was no fluke, Abbey earned her second CDX leg with a very respectable 188 and second place
Judge: Marilou McCloskey
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..and Done
Saturday January 21, 2017 - Doberman Pinscher Club of the Tappan Zee, Flemington, NJ
Abbey completed her AKC Companion Dog title with scores of 195 (3rd place) and 194.5 (4th place).
Judge Esther Zimmerman
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Good start to a new quest
Friday December 16, 2016 - Lehigh Valley Kennel Club, Inc.
Abbey earned her first AKC Novice Obedience leg with a very respectable 194 and 4th place under judge Sara J Steele
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And Yet Another Title
Thursday September 15, 2016 - Pocono Mountain Kennel Club, Rally Trials - Macungie PA
Abbey completed her Rally Novice title with two first places and scores of 98 and 100 under judges Karen Wrey and Stephanie Podejko
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And Another Title
Sunday July 24, 2016 - Doberman Pinscher Club of the Tappan Zee, trial at Top Dog Obedience School - judge Mrs Marilou McCloskey
In Barb's words:
"Abbey didn't get into the ring until 5 pm. Yikes! BORING!!!!!!! However, she did herself [and me] Barb proud by qualifying for her 3rd leg (and her title) in begionner Novice with a 198.5 and second place.
People said said what a nice working terrier she is and the judge threatened to take her home. She is cute and plays the crowds well I must say."
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Another nice performance
Sunday July 10, 2016 - First Dog Training Club of New Jersey - judge Charles Marcantonio
Abbey earned her 2nd leg in Beginner Novice with a 199 and 2nd place (behind an incredible Golden). Given that they didn't get in the ring until 4:30, the room was crowded with dogs, there was no place to warm up and crates were in another building which was also crowded, Barb was rightly extremely proud of Abbey for holding it together.
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Learning on the job!!!
Sunday May 26, 2016 - Dawns K9 Barn Hunt Trials, East Stroudsburg PA
Abbey earned her first Novice Barn Hunt leg despite still being very new to the game.
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Of course she's a good citizen!
Sunday May 26, 2016 - Lehigh Valley Poodle Club
Despite being described as a "a doggy flower child " bt Barb, Abbey passed her AKC Canine Good Cirizen Test
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Multi-Talented Weekend
Saturday, May 21, 2016 - Allentown Dog Training Club trial, judge Pat Fallon
Abbey made another great debut, this time in AKC Rally Novice B, earning the first leg towards her Rally Novice Title with a score of 99/100 and first place
Sunday, May 22, 2016 - Dawn's K-9 Barn Hunt, judge Karen Cummins
Abbey earned her BHA instinct title readily as she indicated the rat tube pretty clearly
Nice going Abbey
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May 07, 2016, Philadelphia Dog Training Club, Colmar PA - judge Betsy Baird
Abbey made an impressive debut in AKC Obedience earning the first leg towards her Beginners Novice Title with a well deserved 199 and first place.
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March 19, 2016, CynoSport rally at the K9Jym hosted by Oakes K9 Training
Abbey ran in level 1B under judge Traci Isabella and qualified with 207.
In Level 2A she qualified with a score of 209 under Annette Murphy-Wales
Finishing with Excellence - October 24th, 2015
Abbey earned her Cynosport Rally RL-1 title at Oakes K9Rally trial, Colmar PA.
Since her she earned this in 3 classes and her first 3 Q's were 190 or above, she was also awarded a Level 1 Award of Excellence
No Surprise - Abbey is officially a Therapy Dog - October 15th, 2015
Barb sums up the three part process
"Last night Abbey passed her therapy certification!
To attain it, she underwent three nights of testing a a local nursing home which involved observations of her with patients, a small obedience test, handling by a stranger, observations of her interactions with other dogs, and an elevator trip in a small elevator filled with dogs/handlers (and the dogs were all a lot bigger than she is which just made her all the happier!).
I'm very proud of this little girl whose natural personality can be over the top with exuberance when she feels like it!!
She was GREAT with the old folks!"
Abbey is pictured practicing with a younger client getting her ready for the Reading to the Dogs program.
Alliance of Therapy Dogs - October 8th, 2015
Abbey did as well on the second part of her three part test as she did on the first.
This included dealing with a dimly lit room where an oxygen machine was making noises,
Good girl Abbey
Alliance of Therapy Dogs (was Therapy Dogs Inc) - September 24th, 2015
Barb says it best
"Last night was the first night of Abbey's therapy test. In Therapy Dogs Inc (now known as Alliance of therapy Dogs), testing is 3 days rather than 1 as in TDI, and 2 of those test dates must be in medical facilities.
I've done both tests (TDI and this one), and, in my mind, this is a better indicator of how a dog will actually do as a therapy dog.
The dogs first undergo a hands on screening with the tester-similar to TDI to see how they greet a stranger, how they do with ears touched, paws touched , tails grabbed. Small dogs are picked up and hugged closely as some of the patients try to do.
Then you have to show just basic obedience skills: heels, turns, sits. Other dogs are around during these first exams.
Then you go out on the floor to visit patients, and the tester has a checklist of things to look for with you and with the dog.
I can't tell you how proud I was of Abbey...she was a rock star!!!! She has a high spirited nature (to say the least), but, despite some initial excitement over seeing the other dogs(including her basset playmate), she was absolutely wonderful with the tester and even more wonderful with the old folks at the nursing home.
One woman who was crying out for help stopped doing so the minute she saw Abbey and put her arms out to her. I put Abbey on the bed next to her, and she was so gentle with the lady who just loved her and the attention.
Abbey wasn't phased by wheel chairs or any other sights and sounds seen/heard in a nursing home even though she's never been in one before.
Amazing how dogs can sense these things! "
WCRL (World Cynosport) Sanctioned Indoor Rally Trials - K9Jym, Colmar, PA - September 13th, 2015
Abbey made her official competition debut in two Cynosport Rally Trials and a very nice debut it was too.
With a score of 205, and first place in the first trial (she earned the bonus on that one) and 197, second place in the second trial.
I believe this was also Barb's debut in the sport of rally so kudos to a great team.
