6/17/2016 – 05/14/2024
In “My Little Girl’s” short time with me, we did many things, starting with AKC Star Puppy. “Spring”
went on to earn her AKC CH, CDX, BN, GN, RM, OA, AXJ, AXP, OF, XFP, FCAT, ACT2, TKA, and her 1st
Preferred Utility Leg.
In 2018 “Spring” won Highest Scoring Member Dog in Trial at Dauphin Dog Training Club, which gave her the privilege of having her portrait on the wall at the club building. I was so proud of her!
“Spring” earned her Keeshond Club of America Versatile Keeshond Excellent Certificate.
She was an active therapy dog with Therapy Dog International. We participated in the Children Reading to Dogs Program, and also nursing homes & assisted living facilities.
At United Kennel Club “Spring” earned her UR01 (United Rally Obedience1), UCDX (United Companion Dog Excellent), and UGRACH (United Grand Agility Champion).
“Spring” and I also participated in Parkour, which is a physical discipline in which individuals move
through their environment and conquer obstacles in their path. It includes climbing and balancing.
Our last shows were in the Companion Dog Sports Program (CDSP), where “Spring” qualified in Utility in both trials with a 199 and a 195, and 2nd place in both trials. This was her start to her CDSP Utility Title.
Thank you to all of our instructors along this journey. Not going to mention any names, because I don’t want to miss anyone.
We walked most days at our community park, where “Spring” had many friends, both human and
doggie. On our way home we would stop at my bank, where she would always get “cookies”.
Most of all “Spring” was a loving companion, and I miss her so very much!
Special thanks to Margaret Bissell & Debbie Hodges for trusting me with this special girlie. She added so much joy to my life!
