Acadia Shelties: Obedience

Showing posts with label Obedience. Show all posts

Showing posts with label Obedience. Show all posts

Congratulations to the 5 new title holders

>> Sunday, January 26, 2020 – Agility, Cassia, Charlie, Dove, Genna, Keeper, Mason, Obedience, Rally, Rocky, Serena, therapy work

Sheltie Pedigree Lines is a great service to sheltie breeders. This site is a historic and current record of sheltie genealogy. I use it constantly to test out possible stud dogs and the pedigree compatibility with my girls.

One of the services of this site is that they keep track of new title holders. I enjoy seeing the new title holders. The site has two lists, one for new Champions, and one for new performance titles. When I just looked, there are 5 Acadia bred shelties on the new performance title holder list. On this blog I updated Lucy's title to reflect her MACH. Congratulations to all!! I am a proud breeder!

Acadia Don't Rain On My Parade, SWN, SCA, SIA, SHDN (Rain)
(Ch. Acadia Rock Star, HT x Ch. Acadia It's My Treat)
Owned/Loved/Trained by: Phyllis Sanders

Ch. Acadia Independence Day, CD, RAE, BN (Mason)
(GCh. Barwood Clearsky Fireworks, ROM x GCh. Acadia Serenity)
Owned/Loved/Trained by: Anita Rhawn

Acadia Teagan Rose,CDX, NF, NFP (Teagan)
(GCh. Solange Surround Sound, ROM, ROMC x GCh. Acadia Presence of Mind)
Owned/Loved/Trained by: Dr. Amy Scheiner

MACH Acadia's Catch Me If You Can, CDX, RAE, BN, XF, GO, T2B, GN, THDN (Lucy)
(Ch. Heart Lake Acadia Le Roi De Couer x Ch. Acadia Peace of Mind)
Owned/Loved/Trained by: LeaAnne Thorne

Acadia's Keep It Simple, CGC, TKN (Muffin)
(Acadia's Stage Director x Acadia Keep It Simple)
Owned/Loved/Trained by: Phillip Meyer & Ann Pomeroy-Meyer

New CD!!! Ch. Acadia Independence Day, CD, BN, RE

>> Saturday, December 21, 2019 – Mason, Obedience, Serena

Congratulations to Anita and Mason on earning the Companion Dog (CD) obedience title. The day he completed the title Anita and Mason earned 2nd place out of 23 dogs! WTG!!! I am So Proud of this team.

Lucy and Mason are on their way to new Obedience and Rally titles

>> Friday, February 15, 2019 – Dove, Obedience, Rally, Serena

Acadia Catch Me If You Can, CDX, BN, GN, GO, RAE, MX- "Lucy" earned her 1st Utility leg and a 3rd place. That is quite an accomplishment.

Ch. Acadia Independence Day, RI, BN "Mason" earned 2 Rally Advanced legs.

I am so proud of these dogs and their owners/trainers. Thank you!

New Year and New Successes! New CDX for Acadia Teagan Rose, CDX, NF

>> Saturday, January 13, 2018 – Cassia, Obedience

New *CDX*
Congratulations Amy and Acadia Teagan Rose, *CDX*, NF. Amy and Teagan earned a score of 193.5 and a 1st Place to complete the title. Amy has had many successes in the obedience ring, and Teagan's new title is just her most recent. Congratulations to Amy and Teagan!

Acadia Teagan Rose, CDX, NF

Bliss- now Tess- New CD Acadia Peace and Quiet, CD

>> Monday, May 15, 2017 – ASSA National, Bliss, Cassia, Manny, Obedience, Rally

Acadia Peace and Quiet,CD is the daughter of GCh. Acadia Prince of Peace, HT, OJP, VC out of Acadia Decibel (a Cassia daughter). I thought Peace and Quiet was a cute name for this pairing- and what would her call name be? Well Bliss of course. When you live with multiple shelties, your idea about "bliss" changes ;-)

Bliss was a beautiful puppy and I showed her when she was in the 6-9 month class. She won a major reserve. I was so pleased with the way she handled herself at shows. She was quietly confident and steady. During the winter her ear tip started to get lower and lower- until I could no longer show her. She had so many qualities that I did breed her, but then she went to live with my friend Penny.

Penny is a remarkable trainer and I knew that she would appreciate Bliss. There was just one problem. Penny has a family member named Bliss- so Bliss got a name change to Tess. Tess is training in Obedience and Rally. I was getting messages from Penny telling me about Tess' high scores in obedience, and she completed all 3 CD legs with scores in the 190's. The highest score possible is 200, so she was near perfect.

At the ASSA National Tess competed in Rally Novice for her first time. There were 43 shelties entered in that class and Tess placed FIRST! I am sure she will finish the RN (Rally Novice) title quickly. I am super excited that Tess will have so many opportunities with Penny. I know that Tess really loves pleasing her- it is obvious in the pictures I get.

New MXJ Acadia Essence of Joy, UD, RE, AX, MXJ

>> Sunday, May 15, 2016 – Agility, Amazing Amy, Cassia, Obedience

This is Amy's birthday week. She will be 93! This weekend she had ALL Qualifying Runs. In February Amy and Joy earned two back to back UD legs with 2nd placements in classes of over 20 dogs. I am so proud to have been chosen by Amy for her shelties.

New CDX Acadia's Catch Me If You Can, CDX, RAE, OAJ, OF, T2B,

>> Sunday, October 18, 2015 – Dove, Obedience

Good Job Ladies!
I think this picture is cute. The English Cocker Spaniel, Boomer, didn't win the toy, Lucy the sheltie did- but sporting dogs just gotta have something in their mouths. Since Boomer also qualified in his Rally class, Lucy let him carry it around.

LeaAnne said she has waited a long time for this title- it just took her too long to get a sheltie ;-)

1st place in Open A for LeaAnne and Acadia's Catch Me If You Can, CD, RAE, OAJ

>> Monday, June 22, 2015 – Charlie, Dove, Obedience

LeaAnne and Lucy earned first place for the 2nd leg in Open A obedience. One more leg and she will have earned the Companion Dog Excellent (CDX). LeaAnne's grandson, Richard, was so proud of Lucy- and of course we are too!

New CDX Acadia Essence of Joy, RAE, CDX

>> Sunday, March 23, 2014 – Amazing Amy, Cassia, Obedience, Quill

(Acadia Essence of Joy) Joy has her CDX Title !!! All three first places !!! Joy was in 4 trials = Goofed one for not coming back over the high jump. Joy's lst leg was at the Santa Clara DTC Jan 19, 'l4, 2nd was Mar 20, '14 3rd was yesterday the 22nd.. The last two trials was at Vallejo and my very good friend gave me a ride. We're celebrating with a large cake at the two classes we train at.

Joy does 80 % of the Utility exercises now

Joy sends her hello. Love, Amy

Amy is the AMAZING owner/trainer of both Acadia Aquilegia, UD, MX, MXJ, RE and Joy and I am so proud to claim her as part of our family. CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU Amy!

Sisters Teagan and Joy had a successful January and a New CD

>> Monday, February 3, 2014 – Agility, Cassia, Obedience

The "sisters" are both owned by Amys- and in January, they both had success, but on opposite sides of the country.
Teagan= Acadia Teagan Rose (pictured)

Dr. Amy (Maryland) wrote: "Teagan had an awesome day at the Oriole Dog Training Club's AKC agility trial at the Maryland State Fairgrounds yesterday! She was only entered in Jumpers (still needs some work on her A-Frame contacts before she's ready for Standard), but she rocked the course--1st Q, 1st clean run, and 1st place in the Novice B JWW 12" class! In fact, her course time was a blazing fast 23 seconds (I blinked and it was over!), but Standard Course Time was 43 seconds. This trial is held in conjunction with a huge pet expo, so there are lots of spectators and lots of noise and distractions--it's known to be a challenging venue for the dogs. The weave poles on Teagan's novice course were practically right up against the gate/bleachers where many spectators gather to watch. Teagan nailed them, no problem."

Meanwhile, in California, Amy and Acadia Essence of Joy, RAE, *CD* (aka Joy)said:
"Joy had a good weekend on January 18th and the 19th. San Mateo DTC AM trial Joy took 4th place (20 competing) lst and 2nd were taken by the two high scoring handlers that always do well and goes onto taking high in trials. The PM trial San Francisco DTC Joy came in 3rd. lst and 2nd were the same two that took earlier . These two legs were for Joy's Novice title. The next day Sunday at the Santa Clara DTC's Open A trial - Joy took first with 194 - 1/2 out of the 22 competing. There were only three of us that qualified. I have her entered at the Santa Clara KC trial on Feb. 15th going for her 2nd Open leg. We are working on her articles (Utility training). Joy is a joy to train. Hope to have another good news soon. By the way Joy came in lst for her lst leg in Novice. That was sometime ago. "

These two successful girls are Cassia daughters.

New CD!- Acadia's Catch Me If You Can, CD, RAE, OAJ, CGC

>> Sunday, December 1, 2013 – Charlie, Dove, Obedience

Lucy finished the obedience title, CD,adding it to her growing list of accomplishments. Lucy is the daughter of Ch. Heart Lake Acadia Le Roi de Coeur (Charlie) x Ch. Acadia Peace of Mind (Dove). It takes 3 legs to earn the title. I have written about the requirements and process of this, and other obedience titles in earlier posts. Click on the label "obedience" to find out more. Lucky placed 1st for her 1st leg and 2nd for the 2nd leg- but this last leg she didn't get a placement. There were 28 dogs competing for this title. Lucy and her owner, LeaAnne, are such a great team!

AMAZING!!! Show Low completes the UD at age 12 !!

>> Tuesday, February 12, 2013 – Obedience, Show Low

U-Ch. Linden Acadia Stacked Deck, HXAd, HIAs, HSBd,*UD* turned 12 years old this month. Penny called to say that a few weeks ago he completed the coveted Utility Degree in obedience. Utility is sometimes called the "futility" class because it is very difficult and demanding. It begins with the dog following hand signals (no verbal). The dog then has to preform a series of exercises at a distance from the handler, and not leaving the spot in which it was placed. This class involves jumping, scent work, and retrieving. It seems there is always some place for a dog to make a mistake.

Show Low had gotten the first 2 legs a while ago, but then he hit a dry spell where he would make a different mistake every time. Penny knew that he knew all of the exercises. She decided to enter him "one more time" to support her local club- and it PAID OFF!!! Show Low finally put it all together again to earn the final leg and attain the UD title.

WAY TO GO SHOW LOW and PENNY!!!

(Show Low pictured at 11 wks of age)

New CDX Acadia Angus Macphangus, CDX

>> Friday, August 5, 2011 – Obedience

This past weekend I was at a dog show in Bloomsburg, PA when I saw John and Acadia Angus Macphangus (aka, "Gus"). John told me that the week before Gus completed the requirements for the CDX title. I was really looking forward to seeing them in the ring together that day, but unfortunately we were both going to be in our respective rings at about the same time, so I didn't get to see them in action. I hope to be able to see them the next time. Congratulations to John and Gus on a great accomplishment.

New UD Acadia Aquilegia, UD, MX, MXJ, RE

>> Sunday, July 24, 2011 – Agility, Amazing Amy, Obedience, Quill

I just found out about this TODAY- but Amy and Quill completed the UD title on JUNE 26!!!!
Amy reports that his scores were 192 1/2, 198 1/2, and 187 1/2. Amy is such an inspiration- she is 88 years old, and still trains, competes and loves her dogs and life!

In that same email, Amy reported that on July 13th Quill took 4th place in the 12" Jumpers class (agility). 18 competed and 7 Q'd. Quill's time was 34.88 sec. and standard course time (STC) was 46 sec, 149 yards. I am so amazed by this team.

2nd UD leg for U-Ch. Linden Acadia Stacked Deck, CDX, HXAd, HIAsd, HSBd, HRD1, HTAD1, Delta Society Pet Partner

>> Thursday, May 12, 2011 – Obedience, Show Low

Penny and Show Low won 1st Place in the Utility A class for Show Low's second UD leg. He needs one more leg to complete the title.
At age 10, while most dogs are stilling on the couch, Show Low and Penny are still successfully competing.
I look forward to reporting the success of another new title for Penny and Show Low.

1st UD Leg for U-Ch. Linden Acadia Stacked Deck, CDX, HXAd, HIAds, HSBd

>> Monday, February 7, 2011 – Molly, Obedience, Show Low

Penny reported that Show Low won 1st place in Utility at the Chicagoland Shetland Sheepdog Club this past weekend. This was a really great weekend for the Acadia Shelties! Congratulations Penny and Show Low.

Puppies, Show Low, Quill

>> Tuesday, February 23, 2010 – Faith, Obedience, Quill, Show Low

These puppies were born on their grandpa Show Low's 9th birthday. Here is to hoping they are as successful in their ventures as he is.

On another note of success:

I got a message from Amy saying that Quill

was High In Trail this past weekend. He was competeing in obedience, Open A. He has already completed the CDX so this was just a "fun" show for him. High in Trial sounds like Fun to me!!!

New CDX for Acadia Aquilegia, RE,MX,AXJ, CDX

>> Sunday, January 24, 2010 – Amazing Amy, Obedience, Quill

From Amy: "Quill did well at the obedience trials last weekend at the Santa Clara fairgrounds. Three trials in one weekend. San Mateo DTC (28 entries) AM Saturday, San Francisco DTC (28 entries) PM Saturday and Santa Clara DTC Sunday (26 entries). There were a few absentees but couldn't get the exact count. Quill took 2nd place at all 3 trials. 197-1/2, 195, 195-1/2. Quill had one leg at the San Mateo KC show several weeks before with 189. Several people had photos taken and I had one taken also so if it should come out I'll send you one. "

New CD- Acadia Aquilegia, OAJ, NA, RN, CD

>> Wednesday, February 27, 2008 – Obedience, Quill

Congratulations Amy and Quill! Amy says that she is working in Open with Quill and they are already competing at matches. Good luck!

New CDX* U-Ch. Linden Acadia Stacked Deck, CDX, HSds, HTAD1s, HRD1s

>> Tuesday, November 27, 2007 – Obedience, Show Low

Show Low completed the necessary 3 legs under 3 different judges to gain the CDX title. In Obedience, the dog and handler has to preform a series of exercises and is scored during the performance of each exercise. To earn an obedience leg a dog can not lose more than 50% of the points allotted for each exercise and when the total score for all of the exercises is tallied, the total must be greater than 170 points. Each dog walks into the ring with a full 200 possible points, and deductions are made for each "mistake" the dog and handler team makes. This is true regardless of what title the dog is competing for in obedience.

To achieve the Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) title, the dog must heal off leash- including a figure 8 pattern; handler calls the dog to them, then commands lie-down while the dog is about 10 feet from the handler, then calls the dog again to come back all the way to the handler; retrieve an object that the handler has thrown; retrieve this object (again) while jumping a jump to get it, and jumping the jump again on the way back to the handler; jumping another jump on command; then finally sitting for 3 minutes while the handler is not in view of the dog, and then lie down for 5 minutes while the handler is not in view of the dog. These last two exercises are called "group exercises" and are preformed by all of the dogs competing in this class at the same time- the dogs in a line- the handlers out of sight.

Congratulations to Penny and Show Low for 3 consecutive successful attempts. That demonstrates consistency and full understanding on Show Low's part, and very through training and clarity on Penny's part.

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