Acadia Shelties: Quill

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Showing posts with label Quill. Show all posts

Amy's 94th Birthday- and she is running Agility!

>> Sunday, May 7, 2017 – Agility, Amazing Amy, Quill

Amy turned 94 today, and she ran Joy at an Agility trial to celebrate. Twelve years ago my friend Pam called and said her 82 year old friend wanted a sheltie to train in obedience and agility. Pam said that she would be the co-owner and take the dog should anything happen to Amy. I sent her Quill, who became Acadia Aquilegia, UD, RE, MX, MXJ, MJB, MXP, MJP2, under Amy's guidance. Last month, at age 12, Quill passed away. So much for worrying about an 82 year old owner.

Joy

Five years ago Pam called me again and said that Amy wanted a "faster" dog- and did I have anything for her? Quill was steady and consistent, but Amy wanted speed. Since Pam was the one on the phone and not Amy, I know that I laughed. Not a condescending laugh, but a "what a great request from an 89 year old women." sort of laugh. I sent her Joy. Amy worked her magic again and now Joy is Acadia Essence of Joy, UD, RE, AX, MXJ. Joy only needs 1 more qualifying run for the MX.

Joy is fully trained and she and Amy are on "auto pilot" and Amy's only other dog is a retired Border Collie. She is ready for a new training challenge. Why not. I think the dogs, the mental challenge of training, the physical activity, the responsibility, keeps her young. I will send her another sheltie and look forward to writing about Amazing Amy for years to come.

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!

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.

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 MX title: Acadia Aquilegia, CD,RE,MX,AXJ

>> Tuesday, October 20, 2009 – Agility, Amazing Amy, Quill

Amy and Quill have just complete the requirements for the Master Agility (MX) title. This past weekend, Pam called to tell me about Amy and Quill's big day. They got another Double Q (which means they qualified in both the standard and jumpers classes on the same day). When you are competing at this level of competition, the dog is not allowed to have ANY mistakes and still qualify. A "mistake" is something the DOG dose wrong- not the handler. The handler can have all of the mistakes they want- AS LONG AS the DOG dose it right! Pam called to tell me that the courses were very complicated, and during one of the runs, Amy forgot the course. Quill came over and sat down next to Amy while she gathered her thoughts and remembered where to go next. Amy was able to remember and the two of them continued on - completing the course in under the time allowed! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

I must admit, last year I was out in Calif. judging a specialty sweepstakes and visiting Pam and Amy. Pam had asked me if I wanted to run Valerie in agility- which I accepted. I got lost on one of the courses and there was NO WAY I was going to recover. Valerie had just completed a beautiful set of weaves and I looked up and all I saw was a sea of jumps. So...... Amy- I am SO IMPRESSED that you were able to figure it out- KUDOS to you!

Year In Review- 2008

>> Tuesday, December 30, 2008 – Agility, brags, conformation, Dove, Herding, Molly, Nicky, Quill, Rally, Show Low, Valerie, WIT

As I looked back and reflected on the year, I was amazed at how successful it had been for Acadia. I hadn't realized it until I began compiling, and then I was surprised to see that some of the fun and "eventful" things I had done had not even made the blog!

One example of a missed blog entry- I showed at Westminster! I can't believe I didn't write about it. It was a wonderful experience and I have Chris and Madeleine Griffin-Cone to thank. I showed the lovely Ch. Gryphyn The Aviator for them. He was a pleasure to show, and they were a pleasure to show for.

Another happening that I didn't write about- I was elected to serve as an American Shetland Sheepdog Association Regional Representative. I attended my first ASSA board meeting in September in St. Louis. It is exciting and also a responsibility to serve this breed I love so much.

I had two sweepstakes judging assignments- one for Three Rivers Shetland Sheepdog Club of Greater Pittsburgh and one for the Northern California Shetland Sheepdog Club. I enjoyed both assignments and noticed that both times Blue merles were Best in Sweeps. In Pittsburgh a Bi-color was Runner-up and in No. Cal a sable was Runner-up.

While in No. Calif. I got to meet and stay with Amy- Quill's mom. That was a pleasure.

A Fun and exciting surprise was when I discovered that I had been quoted on Shelties On Line (see June 7th). What a thrill!

The magazine ShowSights asked me to participate in the "Tell us about the Herding Group" for a second time this year (I participated in 2007 as well).

Dogs In Review accepted an Opinion piece I had written and it is in the Annual Issue due out this month. I couldn't believe it when I found out that I would get paid for my opinion. My husband says that I have so many opinions, if I could figure out how to get paid for even a fraction of them I would be rich!

Then of course there were the many successes of the dogs and their owners- these are the ones I am most proud of. All-in-all, in 2008 Acadia shelties earned:

5 new Rally-O titles

23 new Agility titles (I think I got them all- if not, then there are more than 23!)

1 New Obedience title

5 New Herding titles

1 Canadian Championship

and I finished 1 champion for Ken and Gloria Hansen- Belaire Shelties

The titles that were earned in 2008 are in italics.

Sunburst Bright Sunny Day won a 5 pt. specialty major (I bred her). Shown by her owner Sharon Crawford, Sunburst shelties (and also a co-breeder)

Belaire's Little Bit Country won a 5 pt. specialty major (I showed her). Owned by Ken and Gloria Hansen, Belaire Manor shelties and corgis.

Acadia Aquilegia, RN,RA,RE, CD, AX,AXJ Owned, loved, and trained by Amy

Acadia Catcher In the Rye, CDX, NAJ, TN-N, WV-N Owned, loved and trained by Dr. Amy

Linden Acadia Stacked Deck, HIAd Show Low is owned, loved, and trained by Penny

Acadia Cierra Like a Rock, OAJ, AXJ, HT, RN Owned and loved by Merrylee and loved and trained by Arlene.

Acadia Sweet Emotion, AXJ, OF, PT, OA both Molly and Valerie are now owned, loved and trained by Pam

MACH 4 Acadia Color of Passion, HSAds, MX, MXJ

NATCH, V-NATCH Acadia Rally Round The Flag, O-TN-N, S-WV-E, S-HP-N both Rally and Rumor are owned, loved and trained by Phyllis

Acadia Rumor Has It, NAC, NCC, NJC, TN-N,O-TN-N, HP-N

Acadia Paint The Town, O-EAC, NATCH-Jump, HP-N, S-WV-O, NATCH-Reg Both Hannah and Hope are owned, loved and trained by Sharon

Acadia I Hope Ewe Can, NAC, NJC, O-TN-N, TG-N,HP-N

Acadia What Ever It Takes, OA, OAJ, AD, OAC, OJC,OCC,TG-O,TN-O, TN-E, HTAD II-s, HTAD III-s, HRDII-s, OTDs Both WIT and Kaibab are owned, loved, and trained by Morene

MACH, ADCH, NATCH2, V-NATCH Acadia's Candidate, MS, GS-E, JS-E, RS-E, HSAs, STDs

Acadia Livana Heirloom Jewels, RN Lizzy is owned, loved and trained by Luann

Acadia Sweet Confection, RN Candy is owned, loved, and trained by Jan

Can. Ch. Grandgables Acadia Accolade Allie is owned and loved by me, but was loved and shown by Guy.

Ch. Belaire's Town N' Country Owned and loved by Ken and Gloria Hansen and shown and loved by me.

PLEASE- If I missed any of your great accomplishements- let me know!!!

And finally- 2008 ends with 7 healthy puppies born on Dec. 30. What a great ending- really, a beginning.

THANK YOU to all who have made 2008 so memorable, successful, and fun.

New RE- Acadia Aquilegia, RE, AX, AXJ, CD

>> Tuesday, November 4, 2008 – Amazing Amy, Carrie, Quill, Rally

Amy emailed me to report that this past weekend she and Quill completed the Rally Excellent title (RE). Congratulations! Amy reports that the Vallejo Dog Training Club had two rally trials in one day. At the morning trial, Quill placed 1st out of 21 dogs that qualified. In the afternoon trial, Amy and her other dog, Sophie, were 1st in the Advanced class. Way to Go Amy!

My Trip to Calif.-Part 3- Amy and Quill Double Q

>> Monday, November 3, 2008 – Agility, Amazing Amy, Quill

I was SO Happy to have witnessed BOTH runs the day Amy and Quill got their FIRST double Q. Just look at the judge Smiling in the picture at the weave poles!

My trip to Calif - Part 4- Total Devotion

>> – Amazing Amy, Quill

Quill loves Amy so much. Pam recounted the story of taking Amy to the airport to pick up Quill. She said that when they opened the crate door, Quill walked out, looked at Pam, looked at Amy- and very clearly said, "oh I hope she is mine". Luckily, she was. He has been devoted to Amy ever since and it is so obvious when you get to see them act as a team.

Acadia Aquilegia, OAJ, NA, CD, New RA

>> Saturday, October 4, 2008 – Quill, Rally

Amy reports that Quill took 1st place with a perfect score of 100 for his final Advanced Rally leg. The next day Amy moved Quill up to the Excellent level and the two of them Qualified for his first Excellent leg with a score of 94.

In a few weeks I will be going to California to judge Sweepstakes and I will be staying with Amy and Quill. I am very excited to finally meet Amy, and of course to see Quill again. I will take pictures while I am there.

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!

Acadia Aquilegia, OAJ, NA, RN & 1/3 CD

>> Tuesday, January 22, 2008 – Quill, Rally

Amy reports that at Quill's first attempt in Novice B obedience, he placed 2nd with a score of 197 (out of a possible 200). That is a VERY impressive score! Three "legs" are needed for the CD title. One down, 2 to go.

At the same trial, he placed second in Novice Rally with a perfect score. This can happen in Rally because not only is the dog and hander team scored on performance, but they are timed as well. A dog with the same score, but a better time wins.

In Amy and Quill's other two Novice Rally attempts they had perfect scores and 2 1st places.

Congratulations Amy and Quill!

New OAJ title- Acadia Aquilegia, OAJ, NA

>> Tuesday, June 12, 2007 – Agility, Quill

"Quill" completed the Open Jumpers with Weaves title in fine form this past weekend. Amy was even complemented by Kathy Legett on her lovely run. Congratulations Amy and Quill! Amy reports that she will not be attending anymore agility trials until October.

New Novice Agility title- Acadia Aquilegia, NA

>> Monday, May 14, 2007 – Agility, Quill

Aquilegia- the scientific name for the plant Columbine- Columbine is "a beautiful plant with graceful flowers that are highly attractive to hummingbirds, Columbines are a great addition to any garden. Aquilegia have a lot to offer with being drought-tolerant once established, partially shade tolerant and adaptive to a variety of soil conditions"- from Sooner Plant Farm.

All of that describes "Quill"- a Beautiful dog, who is graceful and highly attractive to humans, he is a great addition to owner Amy's household and he has a lot to offer as he is very adaptable.

This weekend Amy and Quill earned the Novie Agility title (NA) and one leg towards the open agility title. Congratulations and Good luck to both of you.

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