Junior Handlers

Jessie

Jessie has been handling her dogs and other people’s dogs for 6 years. Whether it is in the conformation ring, or the agility ring she has found this a most rewarding endeavor. Jessie was very active in both with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel “Cargo” until he developed cataracts in both eyes. Jessie has always found the Doberman to be a breed of choice and when “Kira”, a 1-year-old Doberman came available through their local SPCA, we had to go and look at her. Well they both fell in love with each other and Kira has shared our home for the past 3 years.

Kira entered her 1st agility trial in February, 2003, and has gained many titles and continues to amaze us with her athletic tendencies and the love of the sport and Jessie. She loves people and gets a long very well with kids and the elderly. At 16 years old Jessie loves to spend time with Kira and our family performing with the “Hot Diggity Dog Agility Team“ and is so happy to have the opportunity to share her life with Kira.

Kelsee

Kelsee is 12 years old and is the youngest member on the “Hot Diggity Dog Agility Demonstration Team”; a team I started a few years ago. Kelsee has helped run numerous dogs in agility and conformation before she got her own dog. She is the youngest team member and started doing demos when she was only five years old!

Kelsee's own dog is named "Spaz" who is a 3-year-old Papillion. She is currently working on her Outstanding and Superior Certificates in Novice agility. They both love to perform on the team as well as competing in agility. Kelsee loves to teach her dog new things and is always eager to try even the most difficult tasks. Kelsee thinks that the name "Spaz" matches her dogs attitude very well as she is a hyper dog, but she also has worked hard to ensure she is very well behaved and listens carefully.