Hi Suzanne, Jazz, Danny and I went to Deerpark WA this weekend to visit my friend and while we were there we competed in an agility trial. Had loads of fun. Qualified in 9/12 runs and took firsts in all. Jazz has two new titles: RS-N (Regular Standard Novice) and GS-N (Gamblers Standard Novice) from the ASCA (Australian Shepherd Club of America) in agility. Two titles in one weekend start to finish is not that bad. In many of the classes she was the only dog or one of two or three in all of the height classes to qualify. Haven't begun trying for the UD yet, severe scheduling issues (who's got time?). Folks are really surprised by her drive I will try and attach a video of one of our qualifying runs. It may be too heavy to mail. Also it is a new camera and I am having difficulty with the file transfers. Hope all is well. Erin Doran

Hey Suzanne, Rikko and I passed OPCA standards on 4-1-10 in week 6 of our class. We have about 3 weeks left and are looking for that first capture. Thanks for all of your help. Rikko is such an awesome dog. He is definitely a hunter but a very social dog as well. Thanks, Scott Brennan Hillsboro Police Department

Hannes son SG-Hunter vom Fixen Dutt SchH3 KKL1 wins 1st place at FCI Championship in Husum, Germany!

Vader Police Chief Sean Uhlich has some four-legged backup on patrol these days: Blitz the city's new police dog. Full Article

Dear Suzanne, She is cute as a button and lots of fun, we will enjoy her for many years to come!" -- Bettie Smith, Maple Ridge BC, Canada. Bettie is an 87 year old Dog trainer at heart, enjoying her 2nd Grunheide Shepherd "Gabby" aka "Nabber Von Grunheide" . Gabby has big paws to fill, as Dannie Von Grunheide was Bettie's pal until she was 15 years old! (Lexy von Bullinger x Olsen v. Leipheimer Moor)

Gillian Hovendon and Gracie von Grunheide at puppy Kindergarten class!

Eva Von Grunheide Eva and her buddy Baron on Duty at Thornewood Castle, Lakewood, WA