Epic Dobermans

Epic Dobermans ~ Beauty, Brains and Heart

Big News & Brags

July 15-16, 2006 Mountain Dog Sports NADAC Trial (Golden, CO)	Merlin competed in his (and mine) first agility trial! At this NADAC trial, Merlin was entered in Jumpers and Tunnelers. We had a clean run in Jumpers but went overtime. However, we not only qualified in Tunnelers but also earned a wonderful 3rd place ribbon! This is our first Tunnelers leg and we look forward to doing more agility in the coming months!
May 6-7, 2006 Mountain States Dog Training Club (Brighton, CO)	Abba earns her final two legs for her Rally Excellent title - good girl, Abba! (Of course, we won't talk about those two non-qualifying scores in Novice Obedience...lol...why 'sit' when you can lie down?!)
Mar 24, 2006	Abba is now, officially, a volunteer at Swedish Medical Center (a hospital in Englewood, Colorado). She has completed all her training, shadow visits and evaluation and will begin visiting the hospital weekly. As a Delta Therapy Dog, Abba will visit with patients, staff and visitors - showing how much joy can be found in four legs and a wagging tail. In just her first two visits, Abba has already logged 20+ patient visits and around 40+ visits in the hallways, waiting rooms and lobby.
Mar 18-19, 2006	Congratulations to Isis for earning her International Champion title from the IABCA in four consecutive shows! Click HERE to read the judge's critiques.
Mar 18, 2006	Abba was one of three pet partner teams assigned to the Englewood Public Library PAWS TO READ program. This is a new program for the library and Abba enjoyed having three children (ages 5-10) read her stories about dogs...and she liked the treats they gave her, too! Abba will be visiting the Englewood Public Library on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
Mar 3, 2006	Abba participated in the Literacy Day activities at Holly Hills Elementary School. Working as one of twelve Delta Pet Partner Teams present, Julie & Abba went to a local elementary school where several students from the 2nd grade class had an opportunity to meet Abba and to read her a story. The kids were very impressed with how big Abba was! Each child took a turn reading Abba a short story (making sure she got to see all the pictures on each page) and then they all took turns giving her treats and having her perform sit, stand, lie down, etc. She also got to say hello to several first grade students and staff members at the school. Abba was brilliant!
Feb 16-20, 2006 Plum Creek & CKC Dog Shows (Denver, CO)	The Denver shows were certainly good to us... Merlin: He competed for three days in Excellent and walked away with 3 qualifying scores. He is now Merlin, RE! Abba: Our dane girl earned three consecutive qualifying ribbons in Rally Advanced and is now Abba, RA. On Monday we moved up to Rally Excellent (having completed her Rally Advanced Title) and she earns her first Excellent leg by scoring a 97 out of 100 points! Isis: Our co-owned dobergirl had a FAB weekend. In five shows (each show was worth two points) she went Reserve Winner's Bitch twice and she also went Winner's Bitch twice! So, this weekend earned her 4 more points toward AKC Champion title and she is now singled out! Isis has 12 points (including one major) and is now just looking for that final major that will make her a Champion. All her points were owner handled by Kathryn...WAY TO GO!