Our Dogs
Please note, due to competing in multiple organizations that differ on how they list titles as prefixes or suffixes, I have decided to reserve prefixes for championships or grand championships and all other titles as suffixes despite how the parent organization typically displays their titles.
Pogo
Pogo
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November 21, 2018 -
November 21, 2018 -
Pogo is my gateway into dog sports. Pogo came to us as a puppy as a foster through a rescue. Shortly after taking him, the rescue closed and Pogo stayed with us. With the paperwork that came with him when he was surrendered to rescue, we were able to track down his breeders and figure out his actual birthday. Pogo is a very willing partner who puts up with always trying new sports. While he isn't super flashy or fast, he is a very consistent worker.
Other Brags: Competed in the 2019 Corgi Races at Canterbury ParkSecond Place in the Small Dog Division in the 2020 Best in the MidWestPersonal Best in Weight Pull: 484lbs- ~20.1x his body weight UKC Rally High in Trial WinnerMultiple UKC Obedience High in Trial Winner
Trax
Trax
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June 14, 2020 -
June 14, 2020 -
Trax came to us as a foster in December 2020 through a local rescue after he was surrendered for being too much dog. Shortly after we took him, the rescue closed; leaving us with yet another addition to the household. Trax is very much a work in progress that teaches me a lot about working with a little higher caliber of dog than I am used to. He is very much a go first, think later dog.
Other Brags: Personal Best Jump for Dock Diving: 28 feet, 2 inchesWe've started IGP together which has been an exciting experienceMultiple Time Winner Most Weight Pull in UKC Weight Pull Trials (PB: 2,050 lbs - ~36x his body weight) Won Multiple High in Trials and Best in Breed at his first NASDA Urban Locating trial
Nova
Nova
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November 2, 2020 -
November 2, 2020 -
Nova was purchased from a breeder and attended a training facility where I work for puppy and basic obedience classes. When her previous owner decided it wasn't working out, we held onto Nova until she could find a new home. Turns out, that home was ours. Nova is my husband's dog and his first sport dog. She is a very happy and goofy girl.
Other Brags: Personal Best in Weightpull: 2,110lbs (24.5x body weight)Our first Conformation Champion (UKC)Multiple Time Most Weight Pull Winner in UKC Weightpull
Mara
Mara
Mara came to us as a foster through a rescue. She was approximately 1-2 years old at the time. She was so sweet and such an easy keeper, that she never left. While Mara arguably has the best manners in our household, she has probably had the least amount of training out of any of the dogs. We recently started dabbling in obedience to see if she can compete there, but still looking for the sport she excels in.
Other Brags: The Best at Making Faces When You are Taking Group PhotosBest of Breed (Mixed Breeds) at her first NASDA Urban Locating Trial
Funfetti
Funfetti
Funfetti, or Fetti for short, is a Stabyhoun that we imported from Kennel Malentha out of Norway. While we've been having a lot of fun in puppy conformation shows, I am excited to see what else our future holds for this happy, prancy fellow.
Other Brags: Our first imported dog.
Kovu
Kovu
Kovu was brought into an impound facility where I worked after being left tied up at a gas station in the middle of February. He was estimated to be 2-3 years old at the time by the vet. I couldn't help but bring him home. In 2022, my youngest sister reached out. She thought she was ready for a dog and wanted to try Kovu out. He now happily lives with her and I think is excited for endless comfy and warm spots to snuggle in, undivided attention on him, and not being trampled by the bigger dogs. While if anything happens we will always take him back and we do continue to pay for his expenses, Kovu will likely spend the rest of his days with her - although rest assured, we see him at all the family gatherings.
Other Brags: A+ Class Snorer
Gone, But Never Forgotten
Gone, But Never Forgotten
Weston
Weston
Weston is where my love for dogs started. Weston came into our lives as a young puppy after being tossed out a car window. Our vets estimated his birthday as April of 2009 and we've always celebrated on the 13th. Although I didn't get into dog sports until he was older, Weston is always a willing partner for whatever I ask of him. He started Dock Diving at almost 11 years old and earned his championship that year. He won a trick competition at 12 years old.
On probably the worst day of my life, we had to make a quality-of-life call for Weston on December 17, 2024.
On probably the worst day of my life, we had to make a quality-of-life call for Weston on December 17, 2024.
Other Brags: Obedience and Agility Demos at the 2011 & 2012 Minnesota State Fair for Rio GrandeCompeted in the 2019 Corgi Races at Canterbury ParkWinner of the 2020 Pandemtrick Trick Competition hosted by Whispering Echos FarmCelebrated his 14th birthday in 2023!
Caliban
Caliban
Caliban was the first dog we ever got from a breeder (albeit we have learned more about what to look for out of a breeder since then). Caliban was my husband's dog and his best friend. He was a great dog that got along with everyone and everything. He never ran off from our unfenced home and he got along with all the critters. Sadly, Caliban was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in April of 2021. We tried our best to fight it with the amputation of his leg, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and homeopathic care. But, unfortunately, we ended his fight with cancer on September 17, 2021.
Other Brags: Being the Most Non-Husky Husky
Star
Star
Not Registered
Not Registered
2006(?) - January 30, 2016
2006(?) - January 30, 2016
Embark Results - Not Done
Embark Results - Not Done
Star came to us as a foster dog at 8 years old after her owners surrendered her to a high-kill shelter in KY- no place for a blind dog to be. We almost didn't take her, as we were nervous about what kind of care she would need, but saved her just before her deadline. Star was so easy and such a sweet and friendly dog. We adopted her later that year in 2014. Shortly after adopting her, Star started having medical issues. A MRI found a tumor in her spine at the base of her neck. The doctors gave her only a month or two left, but Star gave us over a year of time together before it was her time to go.
Other Brags: Opening Up Our World That Special Needs Dogs Are Not That Scary
Lemon
Lemon
Lemon came to us in April 2023. She was a special needs puppy that needed a special home. Lemon had an undiagnosed spinal issue. As she aged, her mobility decreased and she became incontinent. But, she had a sassy and spicy personality to make up for her other shortcomings. Sadly, we had to make a quality-of-life call when Lemon was no longer able to move, even with the assistance of a wheelchair.
Other Brags: Has an opinion about everything
Honorable Mention
Honorable Mention
Cascade
Cascade
Cascade came to us as a foster in February of 2017. Her breeder surrendered her to rescue as there was something wrong with her and they weren't able to sell her. While we don't know what happened to her, it left Cascade incontinent. We fostered Cascade for four years, even after her rescue closed. Eventually, due to a work change with the pandemic, I was away from the home for too long to care for her needs. We found a rescue in North Dakota that was willing to take her on, For Belle's Sake. We transferred Cascade to them in June of 2020- which was a very heartwrenching day. Cascade got adopted from them a few months later and, according to the last update we received, is doing well in her home.