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Tales from Triplecreek
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Latest News and Upcoming Events
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Dazzle came out of retirement at the Thanksgiving Cluster to play Preferred Agility. She went 3 for 3 all with placements to start & finish her Novice Jumpers Preferred title, and threw in a Standard leg also with a placement for good measure. Brazen is now playing at the Excellent level and shows occasional flashes of brilliance. He took first place on his final run of the weekend on a very difficult jumpers course!
Brazen, Jack and Flyer entered Rally Excellent at the Northwest CT Dog Club Trial and the Nathan Hale OTC Trial. Flyer earned her second and third legs to complete her RE title, and the boys each earned their first and second legs, needing one more to finish. Unfortunately, they'll just have to wait till next year....
Flyer has been a very busy little girl. She finished her ASCA CD on Friday October 14th in the pouring rain, then on Saturday began work on her UKC CD by earning her first 2 legs, each with a 2nd place finish.
It's that time of year again...where does the time go?! The Triplecreek gang will once again participate in SBGRC's public education program at the Eastern States Exposition - The Big E - in Springfield, MA, this year represented by the boys, Jack and Brazen. This will be Brazen's 6th year, but Jack's 1st. Come and see them September 21st and 22nd in the Farm-a-rama building!
...and the grace of some fabulous judges, Jack has earned 2 Junior Hunter legs, the first at SBGRC's test on July 3rd and the second at Colonial Retriever Club's test on August 6th. He's halfway there! Hopefully his next 2 legs will be less creative!
Double Q, Double Titles, Double HSG
Brazen did a fabulous job at the Southern Berkshire Golden Retriever Club's 11th annual Agility trials June 10-12. On Saturday he Qualified with placements in both standard and jumpers classes to finish his Open Agility and Open Agility Jumpers titles, and was High Scoring Golden in each class.
He is now U-CH, U-CD Triplecreek Bodaciously Brazen CD, OA, OAJ, RA, CCA, ASCA CD, CGC
Less than a week after going High-In-Trial at the ASCA shows, Flyer finished her AKC Companion Dog title with another 1st place blue ribbon. (This time she lost the run-off for the High-In-Trial award, but the tie score is still nice!) For an energetic little girl who is often a froot loop in obedience class, she really pulls it all together in the ring. She's on her way!
It was a case of "Deja vu all over again" as Flyer entered the spring ASCA trials on May 7th after taking the winter off, and like her father before her, placed first and second with a High-In-Trial award. However, she did out-do Brazen's high score by 1/2 point!! She now has 2 ASCA CD legs to go with her 2 AKC CD legs. Watch for her to finish both soon, as well as starting UKC.
Welcome to the Winter of 2011!! Snow every other day and no end in sight! Lots of fun to play in, not so much fun for "personal business." And a game of Fetch presents a whole new set of challenges!
There is another bright star in the heavens as Jazz has gone on to be with Duke at the Rainbow Bridge. She left us peacefully exactly 13-1/2 years after she walked into our lives and took over. She took me on a wild ride, introducing me to new friends and new fun, new joy and new heartbreak. She survived lymphoma, a splenectomy and a surprise late-life pup. She was truly what a versatile golden retriever was all about. Her legacy will live on in her kids and grandkids.
Happy Holidays!
And best wishes for a fabulous 2011!
The Triplecreek Gang:
U-CH, U-CDX GollyG Jazzed on Triplecreek UD, RE, AX, AXJ, AXP, MJP, JH, WC, CCA, VCX, ASCA CDX, CGC, TT
U-CH, U-CDX Triplecreek Bold N Bedazzled UD, RE, AX, AXJ, JH, WC, CCA, VCX, ASCA CDX, CGC, TT
U-CH, U-CD Triplecreek Bodaciuosly Brazen CD, RA, NA, NAJ, CCA, ASCA CD, CGC
U-CH, U-CD Triplecreek Blame It On Jack CD, RA, CCA, ASCA CD, CGC
Triplecreek Flying Solo RA, CCA, CGC
Flyer and Brazen represented the gang at the Thanksgiving Classic Cluster in Springfield, MA this year and did a fine job upholding the family honor. Flyer finished her Rally Advanced title with a third place, then moved up to Excellent and placed 2nd for her first RE leg. She also earned her 2nd CD leg in obedience. Brazen played Agility and earned 2 Open Standard legs, both with placements. Go Team Triplecreek!!
Jazz placed 3rd in SBGRC's Fun Field Trial Veteran Stake, proving she is still a very versatile old girl! She was Best Veteran in Breed and High Scoring Veteran in Obedience at the club's match this summer. The Veteran Stake was hotly contested this year, drawing 15 entries ages 8 to 16! Jazz's daughter Dazzle earned a JAM (Judges Award of Merit) in the stake, having recently crossed the veteran threshold herself. Grandson Jack JAMmed the Singles Stake. All in all, an excellent day!
Jack and Brazen each have their third Companion Dog titles, earning their ASCA CDs at the Australian Shepherd Club of America's Harvest Moon Mania on October 2, 2010. Brazen finished the same way he started this spring, going High-In-Trial with a 1st place 198! Jack was channeling Grampa Duke and managed a 180 while amusing judge and spectators alike.
The UKC has recently added Rally Obedience to its roster of events, so Jazz and Dazzle dusted off their skills and gave it a try. In the first trial, Dazzle took 1st place and High In Trial with a perfect 100, and Jazz took 4th place with a 98. In the 2nd trial, Jazz took 2nd place with a 99 and Dazzle was 3rd with a 98. Not bad for a couple of musty old broads!
Flyer was awarded her Certificate of Conformation Assessment at the CT River Valley GRC event on 9/19/10.
3 very knowledgeable judges gave her a thorough examination and determined that she is indeed a worthy example of a Golden Retriever. She is proud to become the 5th Triplecreek dog to attain this honor!
Once again Jazz and Brazen will do their part for Public Education and Responsible Dog Ownership month at the Eastern States Exposition - The Big E! They will be there September 21st and 22nd with lots of their friends from the Southern Berkshire Golden Retriever Club, showing off what well-trained dogs can do, and getting petted silly. Sometimes I wonder which they like more - the showing off part or basking in all the attention. Come join us. They'd love to see you.
At the SBGRC match in August, Jazz was named Best of Breed Veteran in the conformation ring, then went on to win High Scoring Veteran in Match in obedience. Next month SBGRC will hold its annual Fall Fun Field Trial where Jazz will be entered in the Veteran Stake. Can this 13 year old girl complete the Trifecta - Best Veteran in all 3 venues? Wait and see.....
Jack has earned his UKC Companion Dog obedience title, placing 4th and 3rd in two trials on July 18, 2010. Yes, UKC uses a high jump in the Novice classes! Just one of the many things that make UKC competition so much fun.
Jack and Flyer each finished new titles at the Yankee Classic shows in Springfield, MA on July 9, 2010. Jack earned his CD with placements, and also placed on a bumper leg for good measure. Flyer finished her Rally Novice title with scores of 97, 100 & 98, then moved up to the Advanced level and earned her first RA leg. These two are on their way!
5/14/2010 Happy 13th Birthday Jazz!! It's been a long, often scary, more often wonderful journey. Many happy returns, Baby Girl.
Jack and Brazen celebrated May Day 2010 by trading 1st places in Novice B obedience at 2 ASCA trials. Out of the house for the first time in months, both boys did extremely well! In the first trial, Brazen took 1st place and High- In-Trial with a 198 and Jack was 4th with a 194-1/2. In the second trial, Jack took 1st place with a 196 and Brazen was 3rd with a 192-1/2. What a great start to the spring!!
Season's Greetings from Triplecreek.
Wishing all our friends a joyous holiday season and a fabulous new year! May all that glitters be gold.
Brazen, Jack and Flyer represented Triplecreek in fine fashion at this years' Thanksgiving Classic. Flyer entered a competition ring for the very first time, and earned her first Rally Novice leg on Saturday. She followed up on Sunday with a perfect 100 for 2nd place on her second leg. Jack placed 3rd in Novice Obedience for his second CD leg, and Brazen had a clean run in Agility for his first Open Jumpers leg. Look for the three of them to complete these titles and hopefully many others in the new year.
Jazz pinned every mark to win the Veterans Stake at the SBGRC 2009 Fall Fun Field Trial at the age of 12-1/2. She bested several 8- and 9-year-olds (really just kids) and was given a good run for her money by the sentimental favorite, a spry 15 year old who was just delighted to be out fetching her ducks again. Here's hoping Jazz will still be wowing the crowd at 15.
Jack completed his Certificate of Conformation Assessment at the SBGRC evaluation on September 27, 2009. Three different judges went over him thoroughly, piece by piece and gave him scores ranging from the mid 80s to low 90s out of a theoretically perfect 100. The pretty boy now has proof!
Southern Berkshire Golden Retriever Club will once again spend 3 days at the Big E educating the public on responsible dog ownership, training and activities. This year's dates are September 23rd, 24th and 25th, 2009. Jazz and Brazen will do their part on Friday the 25th. Come and see them at the Farm-a-Rama building. They'd love to see ya!
At the Hudson Valley Cluster on June 18 & 19, 2009 Jack demonstrated that even pretty boys can sometimes be smart. He finished his Rally Advanced title, again in torrential rain, with a First Place and followed it up the next day with another First Place for a bumper leg in somewhat better weather. It's time this boy enters into formal obedience, and begins agility training. Watch for him. "Barbie" grew a brain!
He is U-CH Triplecreek Blame It On Jack RA, CGC
It has been 5 years since Jazz was diagnosed with and treated for Stage IV B-cell Lymphoma. She will be twelve years old soon and is healthy, happy, active and strong. She is truly a survivor!
At the time of her diagnosis the odds of survival were just 5%-7%. Thanks to the fabulous care she received from Dr. Gerald Post and the staff at the Veterinary Oncology and Hematology Center in Norwalk, CT, she has beaten those terrible odds by a mile!
Great strides are being made in cancer research. The odds have increased in the past 5 years to 10%-14%. Still horribly low, I know, but doubled in just 5 years. If advances continue at this rate could the end be in sight? Let's hope so. Please support cancer research whenever you are able. Jazz thanks you, and her children and grandchildren thank you.
For more information on the Veterinary Oncology and Hematology Center, visit: www.oncovet.com
For more information on the Animal Cancer Foundation, visit: www.acfoundation.org
On April 18, 2009 Jack walked into an Advanced level ring for the very first time and walked out with 2nd place! He qualified again the next day, and now needs only 1 more for his Rally Advanced title. His performance was not without a certain amount of creativity - he is, after all, Duke's grandson. Silliness and smiling judges aside, all in all he did a pretty good job of it.
It's finally Spring! Time to get back outside, do some training, BLOW COAT!!! Wow, that feels much better! Time to get back to all the fun stuff. Jack will walk into a Rally ring next week without a leash on for the very first time. Will he secumb to his doggie ADD or will he be brilliant? Tune in soon to find out. Outdoor Agility Trials are also right around the corner. Yaaaaay!
...and to all a good night! Happy Holidays and a blessed and prosperous New Year 2009 to all of our friends old and new.
With love from the Triplecreek Gang.
Dazzle Did It! She finally remembered to dip her little toes in ALL the contact zones and finished her Agility Excellent title at the Springfield Thanksgiving Cluster. Yea, Dazzle! You just keep on grinning, girl.
She is now: U-CH, U-CDX Triplecreek Bold N Bedazzled UD, AX, AXJ, RE, JH, WC, CCA, VCX, ASCA CDX, CGC, TT.
Happy Birthday to the largest AKC Agility Trial! The 10th Annual Thanksgiving Cluster All Breed Agility Trial will be the weekend before Thanksgiving this year, November 21-24, 2008. Three of the Triplecreek dogs will be chasing down those elusive Q's: Jazz in 16" Excellent B Preferred Standard, Dazzle in 20" Excellent A Standard, and Brazen in 24" Open Standard and JWW. This show cluster is awesome! Three large buildings holding Conformation, Obedience, Rally and Agility. The vendors alone are worth the trip. Hope to see you there.
Jack finished his Rally Novice title on Sunday, November 9th at the Nathan Hale Obedience Club trial. He earned scores of 97 (2nd place), 99 (at the National), and 96. He is now a "balanced dog" with titles on both ends of his name. He is: U-CH Triplecreek Blame It On Jack, RN, CGC.
Flyer earned her Canine Good Citizen Certificate on October 25, 2008, two weeks after her first birthday. She passed all ten tests with grace and style. Look for her to begin her obedience career shortly.
For more information on the CGC program visit www.akc.org.
The Golden Retriever Club of America's 2008 National Specialty will be held September 19-28 in West Warwick, RI. The whole Triplecreek Gang will be there! Look for Jazz in Agility, Veteran Sweeps, and Brace Obedience. Dazzle will also be competing in Agility and will join Jazz as the other half of the Brace. Brazen will be busy with Agility and Conformation and Jack will make his debut in Rally Obedience. Flyer will be our mascot and little social butterfly. All 5 dogs will be giving DNA samples to the CHIC repository and Broad Institute research studies. Visit the National Specialty website to learn more about these worthwhile endeavors.
http://www.goldennational2008.org/
Update: The National was wonderful! A new page will be added soon just for National news. Stop by again to see pix of the gang in Rhode Island.
Update complete! See new pages!
At the Putnam Kennel Club trial on July 19th, 3 generations of Triplecreek dogs showed in Rally Obedience competition, all 3 qualified, 2 placed, and all 3 earned new Rally titles - Jazz, Rally Excellent; Dazzle, Rally Excellent; Brazen, Rally Advanced. 3 Cheers for 3 talented dogs!
Come join some of the Triplecreek gang at Taylor Farm Park, Norwalk, CT for Smokey's Day - a day of fun and special events for pets and pet owners which will hopefully raise over $25,000 for the Animal Cancer Foundation. Demonstrations, contests, raffles, kids events and more!
UPDATE: We had Fabulous weather with bright sunny skies. We participated in the Agility demos, the Canine Good Citizen test, the Search and Rescue demo and bought LOTS of raffle tickets. Visiting dignitaries included the Mayor of Norwalk and the Blue Buffalo (really!). A fine time was had by all and much money was raised for a truly worthy cause.
For more information on the Animal Cancer Foundation, visit: www.acfoundation.org
Look for Jazz and Brazen strutting their stuff at the Big E (Eastern States Exposition) September 16th and 17th as part of the Southern Berkshire Golden Retriever Club's public education program. Come join us in the Farm-a-Rama building! We'd love to see you!
Learn more about The Southern Berkshire Golden Retriever Club at: http://www.sbgrc.org/
Update: Good times had by all, and hopefully we've managed to enlighten a few more people along the way. Most common question: "How do I get my dog to behave as well as yours?" (Answer: TRAIN, TRAIN, TRAIN!)
Most common statement: "I have a Golden too, but he's much bigger than yours. He's 120 lbs. Oh, no, he's NOT fat; he's just a big boy."  Ah, never a dull moment at the Big E.
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