Lots of great runs, PZ handlers had a fantastic time at a phenomenally beautiful site with great hiking for humans and dogs, good food and always great company. It is sad that this was to be the last trial at Animal Cracker Farm. It is a wonderful place.
Suze Sullivan once again did a wonderful job organizing The Road Kill Café. Big thanks to her as well as grill masters Mike Barracco and Josh Bailey. Everyone brought delicious salads, side dishes and desserts …. Charlotte Idleman’s potato salad is a fan favorite!
A warm welcome to Angela and Brian Cooley and their can’t-wait-to-be-trialing Border Collie, Princess. They came out to watch their first trial and worked hard both nights.
It was wonderful to see some of the dogs who’d been out due to illness or injury recently:
Paula Goss and Trae
Nicole Bailey and Mojo
Jean Wilkins and Kopper
AWARDS:
Pat Moloney Harmon and Aja - Medal 3
Cathie Cage and Casey - NATCH 17
Val Embrey and Chloe - Novice All Around
Jean Wilkins and Zephyr - Novice Triple Superior.
Emily Levenson and Madison - Novice Versatility and Novice All Around
TITLES:
Leanne Lohmeyer and Cody – Superior Elite Tunnelers
Lisa Krizan and Jasper – Elite Jumpers and Outstanding Open Tunnelers
Val Embrey and Chloe – Superior Open Tunnelers
Lisa Capps and Bailey – Outstanding Novice Tunnelers and Novice Jumpers
Louise Coleman-Brown and Kismet – Novice Jumpers along with a first Tunnelers Q with Rent-A-Handler Paula Goss
Val Embry and Chloe - Superior Open Jumpers and Superior Open Tunnelers
PZ HIT Awards:
Elite – a 3 way tie:
Jean Wilkins and Kopper
Tom Maloney-Harmon and Maddie
Paula Goss and Trae
Open – Val Embrey and Chloe
Novice – Beth Cecil and Flagg
We were delighted that there was no rain and some gentle breezes unlike the weather at other recent trials. It was still a bit too hot for some dogs and handlers but, as always, PZers made good decisions in the best interest of their dogs and their own health. We missed those who had to curtail their agility fun due to the toll the heat took on them. Terry kept us grooving all weekend long with a great selection of tunes and it was fun to see people singing and rocking to the beat.
There are plenty of impressive brags from our PZ teammates:
Awards:
Nicole Bailey and Mojo – NATCH-7/Versatility NATCH-7
Katie Rash and Bella - NATCH
Titles:
Priscilla Warnock and Lefty – Regular Elite Superior
Beth Cecil and Talon – Hoopers Novice Superior
Debbie Brown and Bailey – TNG Novice Superior
High in Trial Winners:
Elite: Tom Maloney-Harmon and Maddie
Open: Lisa Krizan and Jasper
Novice: Sandy Ziemski and Jig (The Big Rig)
The crowd gave a big round of applause for the debut of the newbie team of Louise Campbell-Brown and Kismet. Louise has been learning her lessons well from her PZ instructor as she fixed at least one start line “stay” and Kismet nailed those important 2o2o contacts! It was a very impressive debut with a first Q earned as well. We welcome Louise and Kismet to the addictive world of agility competition!
Anne Beach and Pearl returned to the ring after Pearl had been on the injured reserve list….and Pearl looked very happy about it!
Some substitute handlers gave spectators quite show: Paula ran with little Andy and also took a turn driving Jig “The Big Rig” around the ring. In Tunnelers, Jean showed Debi how to get a solid start line “stay” from Chime and also proved that the true “Queen of Not Quiet” isn’t Bracey, but Sheila! Pat Maloney-Harmon also had fun with Meg while Jane sat on the sideline with her handsome new Aussie, Sprint. Maybe we’ll see him in the agility ring in the future.
Due to the generosity of so many PZers, there were wonderful raffle prizes once again this year.
Saturday:
Outback Gift Card – Debbie Brown
Dog Bed – Keith Valenstein
Summer Grill Basket – Patty Kimball
Dick Francis Tapes – Sandy Ziemski
TV – Lindy Senasack
Screen Room – Jo Powell
Sunday:
Dog Bed – Sandy Ziemski
Summer Grill Basket– Russell Krizan
Summer Agility Dog Basket and a free lesson with Debi – Russell Krizan
Handcrafted Dog Paw Necklace from Anne Beach – Mary McGlannan
Thanks go all around to all the PZers who showed up on Friday to set up, got there early on Saturday and Sunday to get things rolling and stayed to help pack up after a long weekend! Special thanks to Jean W. for being the “Gate Keeper” for the weekend … she was there before everyone and stayed until the last car was gone!
Looking forward to more fun at Lothian in July for our night trial!
As usual, Pawzazz was well-represented at the latest ITZ trial. It was a fun trial at a great site (Salem County Fairgrounds) sandwiched right between two world-class "homemade" ice cream places!
Some of the smallest PZ dogs brought home big awards!
Leanne Lohmeyer and Sydney - MEDAL
Charlotte Idleman and Raven - Novice Superior Versatility
Patty Kimball and Kori - Novice Triple Superior
Way to go PZers! Looking forward to seeing everyone on May 23-24th at the next Pawzazz trial at Worthington Park in Ellicott City!
