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Skye is bred to Bang.....Puppies expected early February 2007!

Skye was recently bred to Ch. Lycinian's Big Bang CD, JH, WC, VC.

We're awaiting confirmation of pregnancy and hope puppies will be on the ground the first part of February 2007.

Bang

Skye Earns TDIA Certification!

In the midst of the chaos of moving, Skye and Diane still had time to continue their visits to a local nursing homes. Skye completed her TDIA certification on July 10, 2006!

Skye & Diane visiting residents of a Sanford, NC nursing home

Eagle Earns CGC & TDI Certifications!

On June 15, 2006, at the tender age of 12 months and 7 days, Eagle became the youngest dog in the household to earn these certifications! He passed tests including walking on a loose leash, sit politely for petting and leaving food on the floor! Yeah Eagle!

Diane & Eagle celebrate his CGC & TDI certifications!

Hershey appears in Newspaper!

Hershey was recently featured in the Sanford (NC) Herald. Click here to read a transcript of the article that highlights Hershey's "New Leash on Life!" Photos from the feature are below.

Pictures from Hershey's article in the Sanford Herald

Diane Earns New Certifications!

Diane recently earned her TDI (Therapy Dog International) evaluator as well as earning her CPDT (Certified Pet Dog Trainer)!!

Hershey Earns Multiple Honors!

Hershey was recently ranked fifth in the Nation for UKC Novice Obedience for AMBOR (American Mixed Breed Obedience Registration)!

Also, on November 26, 2005, Hershey completed her 50th nursing home visit and qualified for her TDIA certification! She's now officially UCD Shenandoah Something Sweet CGC, TDIA!  Hershey completed this in just a little over a year. Hershey continues her agility and obedience training and look for news from both sports in 2006.

Skye Obtains OFA Clearances!

Skye was finally OFA'ed in mid October and received her clearances for her elbows and hips! She's had a pretty interesting fall -- accompanying Diane to the GRCA National Speciality in Gettysburg, PA, and received one leg towards her novice obedience title. She has begun agility training and will work towards obedience and agility titles as well as her therapy work before taking time off either in Fall 2006 or Spring 2007 for puppies.

Eagle Continues To Soar!

Eagle completed Puppy Kindergarten in Fall 205 and continues to mature into a beautiful little boy! He starred in his first acting performance -- as the Jester Elf in the Bon-Clyde Learning Center's "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to rave reviews!