4-H dogs and young handlers take home awards
Douglas County 4-H Dog Show winners, obedience: Back row from left: Morgan Bitzan, Julie Corneliusen, Samantha Kakac and Benjamin Kakac. Front row from left: Rylee Bundermann, Analise Schroeder, Nathan Saulsbury, Allian Noe (Contributed)
Douglas County 4-H Dog Show winners, showmanship: Back row from left: Taylor Johnson, Callie Taveirne. Front row from left: Emma Saulsbury, Julia Sprengler (Contributed)
Douglas County 4-H Dog Show winners, agility: Back row from left: Samantha Kakac, Emma Saulsbury, Amy Corneliusen. Front row from left: Madison Floden, Analise Schroeder (Contributed)
Douglas County 4-H Dog Show winners, jumpers: Back row from left: Morgan Bitzan, Amy Corneliusen. Front row: Analise Schroeder (Contributed)
Emma Saulsbury of Working Wonders was named Grand Champion in the beginner agility class with her dog Bubba at the Minnesota 4-H State Dog Show. (Contributed)
Douglas County 4-H Dog Show winners, Rally O: Back row from left: Benjamin Kakac, Samantha Kakac, Taylor Johnson, Emma Saulsbury. Front row from left: Nathan Saulsbury, Analise Schroeder, Allison Noe (Contributed)Dogs with names like Bubba, Cuddles, Eddie and Murphy showed off their skills in August during the Douglas County 4-H Dog Show.
Alongside their young handlers, the dogs first performed in an event patterned after equestrian show jumping, combining the elements of a dog's agility, briskness, confidence, and a handler's control over an obstacle course designed for dogs.
Next, the show moved onto obedience classes. The purpose of obedience is to demonstrate the usefulness of dogs as companions, not merely the dog's ability to follow specified routines in the obedience ring.
In the sport of Rally O, the dogs and handlers completed a course designed by the rally judge that tests agility and obedience.
Finally, the showmanship competition gave 4-H members the chance to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in dog show handling.
Agility Results
Beginner Agility
Champion - Samantha Kakac and Evy, Independent - Alexandria
Reserve Champion - Emma Saulsbury and Bubba, Working Wonders - Kensington
Elementary Agility
Champion - Analise Schroeder and Lucy, Liberty Livewires - Alexandria
Reserve Champion - Madison Floden and Skye, Hoofbeats - Carlos
Intermediate Agility
Champion - Amy Corneliusen and Toby, Hoofbeats - Alexandria
Jumpers Results
Jumpers 1
Champion - Morgan Bitzan and Cedar, Working Wonders - Evansville
Reserve Champion - Amy Corneliusen and Nila, Hoofbeats - Alexandria
Jumpers 2
Champion - Analise Schroeder and Lucy, Liberty Livewires - Alexandria
Reserve Champion - Amy Corneliusen and Toby, Hoofbeats - Alexandria
Overall Agility trophy sponsored by Dr. Kai and Myrna Hunt went to Samantha Kakac. Overall Jumpers trophy sponsored by Alexandria Veterinary Clinic went to Morgan Bitzan.
Obedience Results
Foundation
Champion - Rylee Bundermann and Eddie, Lake Mary Troopers - Alexandria
Reserve Champion - Allison Boe and Murphy, Lake Mary Troopers - Alexandria
Beginner
Champion - Analise Schroeder and Greta, Liberty Livewires - Alexandria
Reserve Champion - Nathan Saulsbury, Working Wonders - Kensington
Graduate Beginner
Champion - Amy Corneliusen and Nila, Hoofbeats - Alexandria
Reserve Champion - Morgan Bitzan and Cedar, Working Wonders - Evansville
Pre - Open
Champion - Samantha Kakac and Hunter, Independent - Alexandria
Reserve Champion - Benjamin Kakac and Cuddles, Independent, Alexandria
Junior Obedience Trophy sponsored by Dr. Kai and Myrna Hunt was awarded to Rylee Bundermann. Senior Obedience Trophy sponsored by Douglas County Animal Hospital was awarded to Amy Corneliusen
Rally - O Results
Foundation
Champion - Taylor Johnson and Phoebe, Independent - Alexandria
Reserve Champion - Allison Boe and Murphy, Lake Mary Troopers - Alexandria
Pre Novice
Champion - Nathan Saulsbury and Bella, Working Wonders - Kensington
Reserve Champion - Analise Schroeder and Greta, Liberty Livewires - Alexandria
Novice
Champion - Analise Schroeder and Lucy, Liberty Livewires - Alexandria
Reserve Champion - Samantha Kakac and Evy, Independent - Alexandria
Pre Advanced
Champion - Emma Saulsbury and Bubba, Working Wonders - Kensington
Reserve Champion - Benjamin Kakac and Duke, Independent - Alexandria
Advanced
Champion - Samantha Kakac and Hunter, Independent - Alexandria
Reserve Champion - Benjamin Kakac and Cuddles, Independent - Alexandria
Junior Rally O trophy sponsored by Eddie's Pet Supply was awarded to Emma Saulsbury and Bubba. Senior Rally O Trophy sponsored by Affordable Pet Services was awarded to Samantha Kakac and Hunter, Independent - Alexandria
Showmanship Results
Open
Champion - Callie Taveirne and Sammi, Liberty Livewires - Alexandria
Reserve Champion - Emma Saulsbury and Bubba, Working Wonders - Lake Mary Troopers
Novice
Champion - Taylor Johnson and Phoebe, Independent - Alexandria
Reserve Champion - Julia Sprengler, Liberty Livewires - Alexandria
Open Showmanship trophy sponsored by Clayton and Laurie Lahman winner went to Callie Taveirne. Novice Showmanship trophy sponsored by Spruce Hill Rangers 4-H Club in memory of Grant Lindberg went to Taylor Johnson.
State Results
On Sept. 23 - 24, the county 4-H dog handlers moved on to the annual Minnesota 4-H State Dog Show, which also held agility, obedience, showmanship and rally events. Several handlers and their pooches took home honors:
Rylee Bundermann and Eddy of Lake Mary Troopers
Obedience Foundation, blue
Taylor Johnson and Phoebe, Independent member
Novice Showmanship, reserve champion
Rally Foundation, Award of Excellence (second)
Emma Saulsbury & Bubba of Working Wonders
Beginner Agility, grand champion
Nathan Saulsbury and Chewie and Bella of Working Wonders
Beginner Agility, reserve champion
Agility Jumpers, reserve champion
Open Showmanship, blue
Pre - Novice Rally, blue
Analise Schroeder and Lucy and Greta of Liberty Livewires
Elementary Agility, reserve champion
Agility Jumpers, red
Beginner Obedience, blue
Pre - Novice Rally, blue
Novice Rally, blue
For more information about the 4-H dog program or 4-H in Douglas County, call 320-762-3890.
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