Agility is indeed the ultimate dog sport and the fastest growing dog sport in the Nation. My exposure to the sport began in 1993 when Stuart Mah said if we could get 5 dogs together, he would start a class. One class became many as the sport rapidly increased in popularity. Agility training centers sprang up just as quickly as the sport grew in popularity. The number of dogs competing went from 50-70 to 300+ at each trial. It took me two years of training before I was brave enough to remove leash and collar to run my stud dog "naked". After much coaxing, I attended my first trial with several fellow students. Having never even been to a trial to watch, we were totally clueless! However, we were very surprised and found agility competition a refreshing change. There was no need to "dress up", the atmosphere was casual and relaxed and the trial committee and exhibitors were friendly and helpful. Even more important (despite the pre-run nerves) we had fun! My runs were less than spectacular but I was immediately addicted to the sport. I am currently competing with dogs number 6 and 7, grand children of my first agility dog "Otto", and instructing classes as well. Please enjoy the photographs of Firecreek dogs in action and our agility class information as well as the links to other agility sites.
HOF ASCA/AKC Ch. Firecreek's From Outta the
Blue "Otto" (waiting for us at the other side
of the "bridge)
AD, AX, AXJ, RS-E, JS-0, GS-O, EAC, OJC, OGC
(Ch. Just a Gigolo of Royalty x Ch. Firecreek's Wishful Thinking)
"Otto" was my first agility dog, the beginning of my agility addiction and sire of most of my agility dogs to follow. Otto possesses an uncanny intelligence and biddability. His offspring have earned numerous breed, obedience and agility accomplishments enabling him to achieve ASCA Hall of Fame status. Photo shows 21.5 " tall Otto taking a 30" triple jump during USDAA competition. Otto crossed over the bridge in March of 2007 at nearly 16 years of age. He left many fond memories and accomplished offspring with us.
Firecreek's Just 4 Kix "Buddy" (waiting for us at the other side
of the "bridge)
AAD, RM, MX,
AXJ, RS-E-OP, GV-E-OP, JS-E, EAC-OP, EGC-OP, EJC
(Ch. HOF Firecreek's From Outta the Blue x Ch. Winchester's Spring Thaw CD)
"Buddy" was introduced to agility as a young dog to overcome his shyness and soon excelled in the sport. To date he is the most accomplished agility dog in our kennel. Buddy was a consistent qualifier in the USDAA Grand Prix he was also Top 10 (3rd Place) Excellent 24" USASA 1997,1998, 4th place Excellent B Standard and Jumpers With Weaves in 2000 and top 10 several years in a row with ASCA until retired in 2001. Buddy was also the High In Trial Agility dog at the 1996 ASCA National Specialty in Oregon. Buddy left us to cross over the bridge on April 8,2005. Photo by Tien Tran.
Firecreek's Cherri's Jubilee "Cherri"
OA, OAJ, RS-E, JS-O, RG-O, EAC, OJC, OGC
(Ch. Firecreek's Rollin Thunder x HOF Jubilee's Fortune Teller)
"Cherri", a happy dog that has never met a stranger. She gave her all in competition, leaving me in the dust on many occasions until arthritis terminated her career early on. Cherri was consistently in the ribbons, a USDAA Grand Prix qualifier in 2001, Top 10 (5th place) Novice B 20" USASA 1998 and Top 10 (2nd place) Open 20" Standard USASA in 2000. Photo by Tien Tran.
ATCH/NATCH Fircreek's High Octane "Ethel"
- Ethel went over the bridge 10/7/2007
CGC,
AD, AX, AXJ, WV-N,
TN-O, TG-N, GV-SP
(HOF Ch. Firecreek's From Outta the Blue X HOF Casa Blanca's Rollin In Clover)
"Ethel" is one of 6 dogs from our Hall of Fame cross that is
competing in agility. Accomplishments include top 10 ranking for USASA in 1999
and 2000, top 3 in 2001 and
twice Grand Prix qualifier (round one finalist at the Grand Prix in 2001), ASCA
Nationals Agility finals qualifier 2004 & 2005. Ethel shows the Aussie versatility and is currently training for tracking and obedience and enjoys her occasional herding
lessons.
September 2005. Ethel earns her ATCH! April 2006 and now her NATCH!
2006 USASA High Point NA-Preferred, NAJ-Preferred
Photo by Tien Tran.
Firecreek's Outta Money
"Po"
AD, AX, OAJ, EAC, OGC, S-OJC, OJC-V, TN-O, TG-N, RS-E, GS-O, JV-SP, JV-O
(HOF Ch. Firecreek's From Outta the Blue X HOF Casa Blanca's Rollin In Clover)
"Po" is little, athletic and fast. Even though she received a late start in training and competition, Po is following in the tradition of her older siblings. She is constantly in the top 4 placements in her class and is rapidly accumulating her agility titles. Photo by Tien Tran.
Retired from competition.
Firecreek's Full Throttle "Grace"
(DOB 9-5-03)
(Firecreek's Outta The Past, RN x WTCH Bar JH's Red Sparrow Hawk,
ATD)
CGC, RN, RS-O, GS-O, JS-O, TG-N, TN-N, NAC, NGC, NJC, NA, NAJ
Firecreek's Outta Orbit "Flash"
(DOB 9-5-03)
CGC, RN, RS-O, GS-O, JS-O, TG-N, TN-N, NAC, NGC, NJC, NA, NAJ
(Firecreek's Outta The Past, RN x WTCH Bar JH's Red Sparrow Hawk,
ATD)
C-ATCH
2 Firecreek's Jake
Orion "Jake" Owned by Toby Brown (OR)
NJC, OAC, NGC, RJ-N, RS-N, RG-N,
CL-1, CL-2, CL-3, CL-4
(HOF Ch. Firecreek's From Outta the Blue X HOF Casa Blanca's Rollin In Clover)
"Jake" was returned to me after his owner could no longer keep him. Toby was one
of my agility students. She and her husband lovingly adopted Jake and Toby began their agility training. Together, she and
Jake have accumulated a rather impressive number of titles in a very short time. Photo
by Ann Clayton.
July 2006 Jake earns his C-ATCH
and now has a C-ATCH 2!
Firecreek's Blue Flame "Smokey" owned by Teresa Rodney (CA)
NATCH/ATCH, ADCH, MACH
4, CD,CGC
(HOF Ch. Firecreek's From Outta the Blue X HOF Casa Blanca's Rollin In Clover)
USDAA 21" Champion Timed Gamble 2000 Grand Prix. USASA National Specialty
2002 High in Trial Jumpers With Weaves. Smokey consistently ranks in the top 10
with USDAA and AKC. His accomplishments include: 2000
USDAA Nationals 22" Time Gamble Champion. - 2001 USDAA Top Ten all breeds - ADCH
(2/01) - MACH (10/02) - Got his CD in 3 straight showings with all scores in the
190's. - 2002 AKC #3 Australian Shepherd in the country. - USASA National
Specialty 2002 High in Trial Jumpers With Weaves. - 2003 AKC Nationals 20" 5th
place finalist. Smokey recently earned his MACH II title and is qualified for
the 2004 AKC and USDAA agility championships!
2005 USDAA Grand Prix 5th place 16" Performance. 11/20/2005 Congratulations to Teresa and Smokey on their NATCH, ATCH
10/2007 Congratulations to Teresa and Smokey on their MACH 4 at nearly 11 years
of age.
Firecreek's Outta This World "Maverick"
owned by Tracy Loveliss (CA)
ADCH, ATCH, MX,
MXJ, RS-E, RG-E, RJ-E, EAC, EGC, EJC, Gold Medal PIII Std
(HOF Ch. Firecreek's From Outta the Blue X HOF Casa Blanca's Rollin In Clover)
Maverick had some awesome runs
at the 2003 AKC agility nationals in Long Beach, CA, winning the 24" JWW class on
Tuesday and standing at #20 going into the final round.
2005
USDAA Grand Prix 3rd place 22" Veterans
• 2006
USDAA Championships - Veterans 22" All Around winner
2/25/07 Congratulations to Tracy and Maverick on
their ATCH!
9/08 Congratulations on
achieving your USDAA Gold Standard.
Firecreek's
Outta My Dreams "Rhiannon" (DOB 9-5-03) owned by Deb Goodhart
(PA)MX, MXJ, MAD, SCh, JM, MG, RM, TM-LAA Bronze 2006 USDAA GP semi-finalist
(Firecreek's Outta The Past, RN x HOF,WTCH Bar JH's Red Sparrow Hawk ATD)
Rhiannon is the littermate to our Grace and Flash.
10/07 Congratulations to Deb and Rhiannon on their ADCH!9/21/08 Congratulations to Deb and Rhiannon on their MACH!
End of the Trial (Dog Tired) August 2000
Buddy - Ethel - Smokey - Cody -
Cherri - Jazz - Maverick - Cully Major and Abby
Photo by Gary Jones
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