Bragging Rights

April 05-06, 2014 - Barn Hunt Debut, Wag It Training Center, Lincolnville, Maine

It was fantastic to get together with Dora, Lizzie and Bonus on our mini Maine vacation and despite an incredibly long lay off from any kind of competition. Bonus made his Barn Hunt debut a fun one earning his RATI title.

The Practice paid off

Bonus turned in a polished performance to complete his Canadian Championhsip by going Winners Dog all three days at the Fredericton KC shows on July 25, 26, 27, 2008) (judges John Ross, Margaret Jones and Susan Badick). He also lived up to his working heritage by earning his first CKC JE leg under Maria Sacco at the BTC CKC ED Test on July 26, 2008.

The "Point" of Practice

While "keeping his paws in" in preparation for his Maritime trip, Bonus earned another point towards his AKC title by going Winners Dog at the Penobscot Valley KC Show on June 22, 2008 under Michele Billings.

He's getting there in style

Bonus and Parker attended the Oromocto Kennel Club Shows (4 shows) on June 7-8, 2008 with Bonus taking breed under Gerona McQuaid for one point, then Breed and Group 2nd under Michael Hill for 4 more points!

This bring his total to 7 - nice going!!

One Year Later

Despite all the tragedy and upheavals of the past year, Bonus stayed true to his roots and completed his AKC Junior Earthdog Title at the Greater Boston Earthdog Club Test in Gardner MA on August 13, 2006 (judge Joe Mazur)

Bonus earned a "bonus" leg under Lou Herzog but was not around to collect his prize! In Dora's words
"I left Gardner on Sunday before the awards were hanaded out so Carol Soeldner accepted the award and chose the toy for him. The judge said that if a human chose the toy it had to be with their mouth so here is the photo of the event. "

Leading the way..,.

Bonus capably handled by Mel stepped up to the head of the class by going Winners Dog at the Penobscot Valley KC shows in Cumberland, ME on June 23/24, 2007 under judges R. Cashoudian and Harry Smith to add 2 points to his US tally

Promise Fulfilled

Bonus proved that his "close to qualifying" performance in Fredericton was just a promise of things to come by earning his first American JE Leg at the Greater Boston Earthdog Club Test in Gardner MA on August 13, 2006 (judge Christine Forbes)

Maritime Moments

From Dora

Bonus earned his first 2 CKC points by going Best of Breed at the July 30th Fredericton Kennel Club show under Judge David McIntyre. His win over two lovely bitch specials was due in large part to having an experienced handler (Pam) showing him that day. Thanks Pam!
His Mom (Dora) unfortunately missed witnessing the moment. At that particular instant I was sitting in a chair horizontal to the ground having been toppeled over by Ziggy the Australian Shepherd leaping up to greet a passerby!
Bonus then finished off the day by passing Intro to Quarry under Joanne Frier-Murza. A memorable weekend..

Family Fun

Bonus stepped up to the head of the line at the Vacationland Dog Club show on May 21st, 2006 to earn his first point under judge Barbara A. Innes