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Congratulations to Sandi
& Alexis for passing the ORT 1 test!!
Hi Cathy,
On May 31 Alexis and I
took our ORT 1 test. The exciting thing was that the founders of Focus Nose Work were here to Judge the test. There were
28 dogs taking the test. Alexis and I were number 5 to go. I was so nervous but Alexis knew what she was there for
and was ready to go. We had three minutes to find the scent. I gave her the command "Alexis are you ready to work....
Find It".. and we were off. Alexis chose the left side of the boxes to start her search. We are going down the line
of boxes at the 5th box she did a quick head turn and stayed on the box. I called Alert and the judges said we were
correct. Alexis found the scent in 9.75 seconds. (Well she actually found it quicker but I wanted to make sure she
was right) She was. I was soo proud of her. She is just too awesome. I have attached some pictures of Alexis and I with Amy
and Jill (the co-founders) and then one with them and my instructor Gail. Below is the information on the test.
Have a great day.
Sandi
(Alexis is out of Zella & Axel)
ODOR
RECOGNTION TEST (ORT)
Trial
entry requires that handler/dog teams must have passed the appropriate Odor Recognition Test (ORT) in advance of the trial.
The purpose of the ORT is to verify that the dogs know the target odor (scent) used in competition. Successful passage of an ORT requires a dog to identify the location of
the target odor and the handler to correctly call an ‘alert’ (or equivalent) within a three-minute time period.
The Odor Recognition Test must be judged by an NACSW sanctioned certifying official, who could be an approved K9 detection
handler, a CNWI and/or other qualified person at the discretion of the board of NACSW. A Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI)
may judge an ORT as long as it is not for current students. A listing of officials is available through NACSW.
Congratulations to the
following people who passed the STAR Puppy program on 5/29/10! Maddie Duggan & Oakley (German Shepherd) Maryann Dineen & Coal (Pembroke Welsh Corgi) Rachel Lees & Jetty (Chesapeake Bay Retriever) Robert Herceg & Emma (German Shepherd) Caroline Luddy & Addie (German Shepherd) Alanna Manouk & Rowley (German Shepherd) Sandra Gent & Alex (German Shepherd) Thomas Palin & Max (German Shepherd) Taylor Serafini & Taiga (German Shepherd) Jen Harrington & Ava (German Shepherd)
Congratulations! to the following people & pups who
passed the S.T.A.R. Puppy Program on 1/23/2010! Andre
Aoun & Lila (German Shepherd) Anthony
Puleio & Luna (German Shepherd) Frank
Price & Henry (German Shepherd) Peggy
Stone & Bruna (German Shepherd) Eileen
Galeazzi & Thea (German Shepherd) Dan
Sherwood & Chica (German Shepherd) Martha
Campbell & Dieter (German Shepherd) Dave
Conroy & Marvin (German Shepherd) Liam
McGeown & Sidra (German Shepherd)
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Congratulations
to Janine & Rex! On March 27, 2010 Rex passed
his Therapy Dog International test at Finlayson's Pet Center in Concord NH with flying
colors! He has been to an Assisted
Living Home in Tewksbury, Ma. and they just love him. (Rex is out of Kasch & Panzer)
Congratulations to
those who passed the CGC test on 6/13/10! Jeannie
Jenson & Zara (German Shepherd) Nathan
Roberts & Jeep (Husky mix) Christine
Candia & Amber (Terier mix) Cathy
Seale & Sam (German Shepherd) Peggy
Stone & Maddie (German Shepherd) Robert
McCullough & Sadie (Shepherd mix) Sarah
Brussard & Leo (Shepherd mix) Cathy
Seale & Raina (German Shepherd) Sal
& Dina (German Shepherd)
Congratulations to Teresa
& Kasch! Teresa & Kasch passed the Therapy Dog test 4/10/10
at Performance Plus in Taunton, Ma. This enables
Teresa to continue her therapy work. (Kasch was already certified in my name) Teresa tells me Kasch was the best dog there!
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Congratulations
to Salem!
Hi Cathy-
Just
wanted to let you know that Salem earned his HIC today at a herding test in Lebanon, CT. He took 2 tests under 2 different
judges and passed both! :) The judge told us there was no doubt he has the ability to herd and that he quickly
understood what was expected of him. Today’s tests were actually on courses geared more for border collies, aussies,
etc. She was impressed that Salem did so well on this style course as shepherds herd in a different manner and typically
run German ‘border’ style courses. We had a great time learning about herding and watching Salem &
the other dogs work the sheep.
Here are some photos from today! (see photo album) Hope all is well-
Barbara & Chris (Salem is out of Chevelle & Panzer)
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