Courtney's Story:

I became interested in purebred dogs when our family added our first English
Mastiff, Lizzy to the household. Shortly after that, we bought Fiona, our
first show dog. Watching Fiona train for competition, I realized that
showing dogs was something I was very interested in.

At six months of age, we entered Fiona in her first dog show. I took her in
to the Junior Showmanship ring at that show and we got 3rd in our class!

As Fiona grew, she became too big for me to show. I then was given a black
lab puppy, which we named Raven, for my very own Junior Handling dog!! Raven
obtained her Championship, handled exclusively by me, in March of 2006.

Raven and I were invited to the Provincial finals, where we took runner up
in our class. Since then, we have achieved multiple placements together.

I have also begun to show for other people. I showed a Cairn Terrier to his
Championship in just four weekends!

                                                                        I am very proud of these accomplishments and plan to continue growing as a
                                                                      handler!

My first 3rd in Jr. handling with Fiona.  My First 1st in Jr. handling with Raven.

In 2007, I moved to Intermediate Novice Class in Jr. Handling.

Alberta Kennel Club Show Feb 2007:

    3rd in Jr. Handling with Raven.                      2nd in Jr. Handling with Fiona.

Below is the Photo of the Cairn Terrier that I championed at Indus, AB July 2007.

 
Moved to the next level on March 2nd, 2008

Raven and I were invited to the Provincial finals again this year 2008 which will be held on July 12, 2008 at Springbank, Alberta.

This makes it three years in a row we have made the Provincial finals. We did not make it in our group but 

Raven and I did Recieved the Teranjo Labrador Award. This is awarded to the person that placed the "Highest" while handling a Labrador. 

In Junior Handling Competition - Fiona & Raven & I all made it to the best overall competition.

But it was Fiona & I that got our first Best Overall working as a great team. In the below photo you will also see all the competition

for Best Overall in Yourkton on Aug 23, 2008. I'm are very proud of both girls.

The below photo taken on halloween day 2008.

The Witch and her Cat last seen at the Red Deer Show.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERY ONE.