That’s right, it’s time for a year end review

2025 was a weird year, I spent the 1st quarter of the year recovering from the complications from my back surgery.  Sadly my mobility hasn’t recovered a lot from the surgery but happily the pain issues were resolved. 2026 will continue to be a work in progress health wise.

I did some things I have never done before, I practiced Democracy by not only voting but by attending organized protests against policies I don’t support.

I attended lots of sporting events, enjoyed Atlanta activities, museums, zoo, parks, gardens and eateries.

I worked on my continuing dog sport education by attending, classes, seminars and webinars. I also taught some classes too.

I did a lot of club work, celebrating Atlanta Obedience Club’s 75th Anniversary, having a great All-Breed Show with Richmond Dog Fanciers, helping to establish Canine Country Academy Barnhunt and joining Lawrenceville Kennel Club.

We also had heartbreak as we said goodbye to Banner, CH Flying the Colors at Solstice in July, she was 15.9 years old and Bailey, GCH ICKC CH  Solstice Flying Circus, CAX, FCAT, SCAE, SIAE, SCNE, SINE, SENE, SEA, SWN, SCE, RATS, RATI, IT, VC, in November, she was 16.9 years old. My heart is still heavy.

The BRAT Bros had a good year, at home Marcher, CH Vestavia Good Trouble at Solstice, FCAT earn his Championship, all owner handed via the scooter and his FCAT, he also started working on his Grand Championship and showed great at the CWCCA National Specialty show. JeffJeff, Solstice Jalapeno Popper, FCAT, SWN, SWA, SBNE, SHDE, SEE, SCM, SCAE, IT, FDC, RATN, RATI, UL-1, LI-1, SD-1, VC, earned a bunch of Scentwork titles. He also started back in Barnhunt and is working on his Open title.

The home boys I co-own with Cody Smith Strider, Hurrikane On the Mound, SCN, ACT1 won his class at the CWCCA National Specialty show and earned his first Scentwork title along with is ACT and Hoops,  Hurrikane On the Court, ACT1 earn his 1st agility title. They are having fun running and jumping.

In Arizona, Sammich,  GCHS Dwysan Simply Irresistible, RN had a great year with multiple BOBs, Group Placements and  a year end ranking of #4 in the NOHS and earned a trip to the AKC Championship in Orlando, FL.  Sammich was joined at Dwysan by his baby boy Pitch, Dwysan Absolute Pitch from Tanalyn, I am proud to Co-owned Pitch along will his Ganny Belle, poppa Sammich with Kathy Davis and Dr. Ryan Buzard.

In the Northwest, Dr. John earned his Championship at the NWCWCF specialty show, he also placed 2nd in his class at the CWCCA National Specialty show, along with earning his BCAT. Dr. John, CH Vestavia Ostara Up In Smoke, BCAT is proudly Co-owned with Julia Dancy. John is currently working on his Herding and I am excited to see how 2026 plays out.

Cali, IABCA IntCH & NatBA CH, IntBA CH, CISGrandPrix CH, GCH Stornoway Hot Tamale, TKN, FDC, FCAT, SCN, IT, RATN, still thinks dog sports are stupid but she is planning on some therapy work in 2026.

So that’s our update, looking forward to 2026, we hope your best day of 2025 is your worst day of 2026.