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– Rocket –
Owned by Susan Schmidt

• 2010: Novice Agility, Novice Agility Jumper, Open Agility, Open Agility Jumper
• 2011: Companion Dog, Rally Novice, Excellent Agility, Excellent Agility Jumper
• 2012: Champion of Record
• 2013: Master Agility, Master Agility Jumper
• 2014: Novice FAST, Open FAST, Master Agility Bronze, Master Agility Jumper Bronze
• 2015: Master Agility Champion, Junior Hunter, Agility Time 2 Beat, Master Agility Silver, Master Agility Jumpers Silver

Rocket was a dog of so many “firsts” for me. He was the first dog I got from a breeder. He was my first black and white Springer. He was a puppy that learned very quickly so training seemed easy. The next first was the conformation ring. Who would have thought I would do that? It is still the only time I will wear nylons! Although most often I watched from outside the ring. Loved to watch him float around the ring. Next I had a dog with a title before his name – first time for me. We were having fun in everything we tried. So off to a retrieving class. Another first. Started like most with gloves as I am not a fan of handling dead things. In the end, I was not phased. It warmed my heart to watch him do what he loved and was bred to do.

Rocket did not like to be wrong. He always wanted to be right. He always put a smile on my face. He brought me into new venues and we learned them together. How special is that.

Rocket was successful in each venue. His last weekend in agility he qualified in 3 of his 4 runs. In conformation it was his championship. In the field, he earned his JH on a Saturday and his first SH leg on Sunday. As the “move up” he was the only one to qualify in the senior field that day. I was so proud I think I smiled for months.

Unfortunately, seizures took him from me way to early. He taught me so much. I will be forever grateful. And because of him, I will continue to venture in to new venues. He worked hard for this award. I am proud of his accomplishments.