GOOD NEWS! ACCOMPLISHMENTS FROM OUR TRAINING CLASS CLIENTS
2012
APDT Rally Trials here @ MHS
December 15-16th
New Canine Good Citizens
December 12, 2012
Congratulations go out to Daisy, Tristan and Chewy (and their owners)!
AKC Rally- November 23rd-W.Springfield, MA
Qualifying scores in Rally Novice for Jen Darlington and Chowder and Rachel Brostrom and Georgia.
ASCA Obedience and Rally-November 10th-Seekonk, MA
Novice Rally Qualifiers for Dana Chenier and Zig, Rachel Brostrom and Kobe and Georgia. New Rally Novice X title for Rachel and Kobe
Novice Obedience Qualifying score for Dana Chenier and Pearl
AKC Rally & Obedience November 2-3rd- Burlington, VT
Novice B Qualifier and New CD Title- Jan Moller and Fiona
Novice A Qualifier and 2nd Place- Dana Chenier and Zig
Rally Novice B- New Rally Novice title to Rachel Brostrom and Georgia (1st Place & 4th Place)
Rally Excellent A- two 1st Place Qualifying scores to Dana Chenier and Zig
Rally Excellent B and Advanced B Double Q for Rachel Brostrom and Kobe on Saturday (2nd & 4th Placements) and Jan Moller and Fiona on Sunday.
October 12th ASCA Rally- Westfield, MA
Rachel Brostrom and Kobe- Novice B Qualifier (197) and 4th Place
APDT Rally- October 1-2nd here at MHS
Overall High Combined Saturday to Gary Grashow and Bunny
Overall High Combined Sunday to Charlene Swainamer and Chloe
High Scoring MHS Alum on Saturday Mea and Luci Byrnes and Sunday Chloe and Charlene Swainamer
ARCHMX Title to Dana Chenier and Zig
CDSP Obedience-September 23rd- HERE @ MHS
Novice C- Qualifying and Placements to Sharon Domier with Bliss, Gary Grashow with Bunny, Charlene Swainamer with Chloe
Open A and Open C- Qualifying and Placements to Gary Grashow with Bunny, Rachel Brostrom with Kobe, Mary Horne with Pepper, Charlene Swainamer with Chloe
APDT Rally- September 15-16th- Westford, MA
Gale Sheehan and Dan earned 2 Qualifying scores in Level 1A
September 9th- APDT Rally-Saco, ME
Amee Abel and her puppy, Solomon, Qualified twice in Puppy-level Rally
September 9th-10th- CDSP Obedience-Andover, NJ
Rachel Brostrom & Kobe- Qualifying Scores and two 1st placements in Open C. High In Trial-Sunday, September 10th w/Score of 198 out of Open C
New Canine Good Citizens!
Tim and Phyllis; Faith and Jhoe; Kim and Frankie
Congratulations!
August 31st- AKC Rally-Amherst, NH
Qualifying score and New Title- Rally Advanced
Dana Chenier with Zig-Congratulations!
August 25-26th- APDT Rally- Manchester, NH
Qualifying scores & Placements go out to:
Jen Darlington with Chowder & Crispin
Dana Chenier with Zig
Rachel Brostrom with Kobe & Georgia (ARCH Title)
Gale Sheehan with Dan (Puppy Championship Title)
Nancy Lobacki with Fly & Shasta
August 17th-AKC Rally- Fitchburg, MA
Rally Novice B Qualifier- 1st Place-Rachel Brostrom and Georgia
August 5th- AKC Rally-Keene, NH
Novice B Qualifer-1st place and New Rally Novice Title-Ginny Ridabock and Josie
Rally Team- Amee Abel, Gary McKenney, Sharon Domier and Jaime Powell showcased their Rally skills in the Rally Team class! 1st place!
Rally Pairs
Sharon Domier with Bliss and Rupert 2nd place
Amee Abel with Loki and Spirit 1st place
August 4th- AKC Rally & Obedience- Greenfield, MA
Rally Novice B Qualifier-Ginny Ridabock and Josie Novice A Obedience Qualifer, Placement and New CD title to Noriko Tran and Elle
Novice Obedience Wildcard Placement- Sharon Domier and Bliss
August 4th- ASCA Rally- Seekonk, MA
Rally Novice B- Qualifying scores for Rachel Brostrom with Kobe (198) and Georgia (193)
July 12-13th- AKC Obedience -Tunbridge, VT
Noriko Tani and Elle Qualifier and 3rd Place in Novice A
Sheila Blanker and Darion Qualifier in Novice B
July 7-8th APDT Rally- New England APDT Rally-O Enthusiasts Tournament of Champions
Manchester, NH
Overall High Combined- 1st Place- Rachel Brostrom and Kobe; 3rd Place- Dana Chenier and Pearl
High Combined Level 1- 3rd Place-Rachel Brostrom and Kobe
High Combined Level 2- 3rd Place- Rachel Brostrom and Kobe; 4th Place- Dana Chenier and Pearl; 5th Place- Rachel Brostrom and Georgia
High Combined Level 3- 1st Place- Dana Chenier and Pearl; 2nd Place- Rachel Brostrom and Kobe
High Combined Veterans- 2nd Place- Rachel Brostrom and Max; 3rd Place- Sharon Domier and Bliss
July 4th- AKC Rally, West Springfield, MA
Rally Novice B Qualifier- Ginny Ridabock and Josie
July 1st New Canine Good Citizens
Faith Martin and Nhikki
Doreen Wonderlick and Patti Cake
Laura Hardesty and Zoe
Matt Meyer and Spike
Jan Moller and Punch
Sally Paul and Kissy
Congratulations!!!!
June 14-15th Terrier Specialty Illinois AKC Rally
Jan Moller and Fiona Qualifying Scores in Excellent B and Advanced B - 1st RAE Leg
June 1st Yankee Siberian Husky Club Show-Taunton, MA
AKC Obedience
Novice B Qualifying Sheila Blanker and Darion Beginner Novice B Qualifying Sheila and Ciarra
June 2-3rd- APDT Rally @ MHS
ARCHEX Title to Gary Grashow and Bunny
ARCH Title to Sharon Domier and Bliss
Level 1 and Level 2 Titles earned by Rachel Brostrom and Georgia
Qualifying scores earned by many MHS "Student Teams" in all levels! Congratulations to everyone on their personal accomplishments and new titles!
May 11-12th- AKC Rally Westfield, MA
Labrador Retriever Club of the Pioneer Valley Specialty
Friday- AKC Rally Novice A- Qualifier and 2nd place- Ginny Ridabock and Roddy
Friday- AKC Rally Advanced Title- Denise Mazzola and Harry; Qualifier & 3rd Place Advanced B
Friday-Qualifying score & 3rd Place in Rally Excellent B- Denise Mazzola and Hilda
Saturday- AKC Rally Novice Title and 1st Place Novice A- Ginny Ridabock and Roddy
May 5th- AKC Obedience Trials-Cornwall, VT
Novice A Qualifier and placement to Noriko Tani and Elle
May 5th-6th CDSP Obedience Trials
New CD-C titles to Amee Abel and Spirit & Sharon Domier and Bliss.
New CDX-C titles to Dana Chenier and Zig & Rachel Brostrom and Maximus.
Open Qualifers to Gary Grashow and Bunny, Barbara Tran and Tashi, Dana Chenier and Pearl & Rachel Brostrom and Kobe. 
APDT Rally- March 31-April 1st here at MHS
High Scoring dogs in their respective classes included- Gary Grashow and Bunny, Jan Moller and Fiona, Sharon Domier and Bliss, Barbara Tran and Tashi, Ginny Ridabock and Roddy, Luci Byrnes and Mea, Michelle Maillet and Hannah, Dana Chenier and Zig & Pearl, Nancy Lobacki and Shasta & Fly, Kim Welch and Woodrow, Rachel Brostrom and Kobe, Georgia & Maximus, Lisa Hassler and Bridgett
WOW!
ASCA Obedience- March 25-26th-Greenwich, NY
Dana Chenier and Zig earned their ASCA CD Title in three straight shows! All 1st place Qs! Congrats!
Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog Testing- March 9th
New CGC: Bonnie Chase and Dreamer
Jennifer Darlington and Chowder
Cynthia Gilliland and Aero
Anna Goettle and Jake
Heidi Konesko and Penny
CDSP Obedience at MHS-Sunday, February 19th
New CD-C title: Gary Grashow and Bunny
Novice B Qualifiers- Amee Able and Spirit
Novice C Championship Qualifiers- Dana Chenier and Zig and Pearl
Two new Canine Good Citizens
February 12th, 2012
CONGRATULATIONS!
Ashley Lang and Isabel
Diane Clark and Hazel
AKC Rally-February 4th-Taunton, MA
Sharon Domier and Bliss completed their Rally Excellent Title- Score of 88
2011
APDT Rally-Dec 3-4th
Manchester, NH
ARCHMX- Dana Chenier and Pearl- Congratulations on this exceptional accomplishment!
New Canine Good Citizens
11/26/2011
Donna Archambault and Shyloh
Mike Mozier and Otis
CDSP Obedience
Franklin, MA November 12-13th
Dana Chenier and Pearl earned two Open-A Qualifying scores
Rachel Brostrom and Maximus earned their Companion Dog Title
AKC Obedience and Rally
Burlington, VT 11/5-11/6/2012
New Companion Dog Title- Amee Abel and Loki
New Companion Dog Excellent Title-Rachel Brostrom and Maximus
New Rally Excellent Title- Sharon Domier and Bliss and Amee Abel and Loki
New Rally Novice Title- Dana Chenier and Zig; Amee Abel and Spirit
2 Qualifying Scores in Novice Obedience- Jan Moller and Fiona
New Title in Beginner Novice Obedience- Amee Abel and Spirit- 3Qs-3 First Place Ribbons!
New Therapy Dog Teams!
Evaluations for Delta Society and Therapy Dogs, Inc 10/16/2011 at MHS
Faith Martin and Jhac
Heidi Henderson and Karma
Beth Martin and Nike
Kathy Daigle and Miss Bee
Paul and Donna Nightingale and Charlie
Elliot Kaplan and Wriggley
APDT Rally at MHS- October 1-2nd
Plenty of fun, Qualifying scores and new titles were earned at our trial weekend hosted by MHS. Several of our friends earned big titles including Dana Chenier and Pearl are now APDT Rally Master Champions! High In Trial on Saturday was Gary Grashow and Bunny. Sunday brought additional titles for Nancy Lobacki and Shasta, Dana Chenier and Zig earning their APDT Rally Champion Excellent titles. Congratulations to everyone and thank-you all for joining us at the trial weekend.
All proceeds from these trials helps those animals in our care at MHS!
AKC Rally Trials- September 17th-Massachusetts
Jan Moller and Fiona earned their first Q in Rally Excellent with a 2nd placement. Congrats!
CDSP Obedience Trials @ MHS September 10-11th
New Titles- Companion Dog- Amee Abel and Loki, Dana Chenier and Pearl and Zig, Barbara Tran and Tashi, Rachel Brostrom and Kobe, Gary McKenney and Bentley, and Jaime Powell and Pieka!
Additionally, Qualifiers in Novice B include: Sharon Domier and Bliss, Rachel Brostrom and Max and other friends of MHS.
This trial raised almost $1000 for MHS and the animals in our care!
AKC Beginner Novice-Amherst, NH September 3rd
Jan Moller and Fiona earned their final Qualifying score in Beginner Novice to earn their BN Title as well as High Scoring Terrier! Congratulations!
AKC Rally and Obedience Qualifiers and Placements-Fitchburg, MA
Friday, August 19th- Dana Chenier and Zig earned a Qualifying score and 2nd place in Rally Novice B with a score of 96. Sharon Domier and Bliss earned their Rally Advanced Title with a 3rd place in Rally Advanced A! Congratulations!
Saturday, August 20th- Sharon and Bliss qualified in Beginner Novice Obedience with a score of 191-1st Place!
AKC Rally Advanced Qualifying Scores
Sharon Domier and Bliss earned two qualifying scores in AKC Rally Advanced August 6th and 7th. Excellent work to a nice Rally Team!
New Registered Therapy Dog
News from Shane Powell and Louie! 
Newly registered Therapy Dog through Therapy Dogs, Inc. Congratulations!!!
APDT Rally-New England Tournament of Champions Trial-Manchester,NH
Friday-July 22nd "Rally Madness" Cash Prize Rally Event:
Cash winners from MHS- 2nd Place Dana Chenier and Zig; 4th Place Rachel Brostrom and Maximus
Saturday & Sunday-July 23-24th:
Overall High Combined 3rd Place-Amee Abel and Loki
High Combined Puppy 2nd Place- Denise Mazzola/Lucille Jordan and Hilda
High Combined Veterans 2nd Place-Rachel Brostrom and Maximums; 4th Place-Gary McKenney and Bentley
High Comined Level 1 2nd Place-Rachel Brostrom and Maximus; 3rd Place- Rachel Brostrom and Kobe; 5th Place- Denise Mazzola/Lucille Jordan and Harry
High Combined Level 2 4th Place-Dana Chenier and Pearl
High Combined Level 3 4th Place- Rachel Brostrom and Kobe
AKC Beginner Novice Qualifying Scores
Jan Moller and her Irish Terrier, Fiona earned qualifying scores & placements in AKC Beginner Novice July 7th and 8th in Westfield, MA.
New AKC Companion Dog Title
Congratulations out to Jean Castles and her German Shepherd Dog, Brenda, in earning the AKC CD Title with a 4th place in Novice B at Topsfield, MA. EXCELLENT WORK!
New Registered Therapy Dog
Kristen Flemming and her lovely dog Max have become a Registered Therapy Team through Therapy Dog Inc.
Congratulations! It's been a journey!
APDT Rally Trials @ MHS
The MHS Training Center hosted a full weekend of APDT Rally Trials June 4-5th. Top Scores and New Titles go out to many friends:
Amee Abel and Collies Spirit and Loki & Rat Terrier Basil
Dana Chenier and Australian Shepherds Pearl and Zig
Kim Welch and Labradors Gus and Woodrow
Gary Grashow and Weimaraner Bunny
Sharon Dormier and Bearded Collies Bliss and Rupert
Barbara Tran and "All American" Tashi
Jaime Powell and German Shepherd Pieka
Denise Mazzola and Labrador Harry
Kate Simmington and Husky Kallie
Amy Willey and Pit Bull Mix Frankie
Stephanie Baute and Standard Poodle Charlie
AKC Obedience
Jean Castles and her German Shepherd, Brenda, earned their second Qualifying score in Novice B Obedience on June 3rd in Wrentham, MA. Congratulations!
New Canine Good Citizens!
May 22nd, 2011
Dorianne Almann and Arvo
Susan Brown and Journey
Sally Harvey and Emmy
Michelle LaPointe and Tucker
Dana Chenier and Zig
Jan Moller and Fiona
Michael Carter and Omar
CONGRATULATIONS!
APDT Rally
Sunday, May 15th at All Dogs Gym & Inn, Amee Abel and her Collie, Loki, earned their APDT Rally Championship Excellent and their second Level 3 leg towards their RL3 Title.
AKC Obedience
Jean Castles and her German Shepherd, Brenda, earned their first Novice Obedience leg with a 2nd place in Novice B on May 13th in Westfield, MA.
APDT Rally Trials
Saturday and Sunday- April 2-3rd, 2011
The Monadnock Humane Society hosted a full weekend of APDT Rally trials!
Top Dogs over the weekend were:
Barbara Tran and Tashi *High Scoring Overall
2nd Place: Courtney Huther and Torch
3rd Place: Dana Chenier and Pearl
4th Place: Barb Burri and Kestrel
5th Place: Courtney Huther and Diesel
*MHS Friends who also had good times and great scores included Diane Gildersleeve, Gary Grashow, Jaime Powell, Jan Moller, Sharon Domier, Amy Willey, Kim Welch, Rayann Bullock, Ginny Ridabock, Stephanie Baute, Nancy Lobacki, Diane Gibbons, and Amy Hershberger. To view photos of our trial, check out John Woolley's Photography site HERE
New AKC S.T.A.R. Puppies!
March 30th, 2011
Emerald, Bella, Ranger, Chowder and Furgus all fulfilled the requirements to become AKC S.T.A.R. Puppies! Congratulations!
AKC Rally and Obedience
March 18th, 2011
Dana Chenier and her Australian Shepherd, Pearl, qualified in AKC Rally Excellent in Amherst, NH, with a score of 97 and second place.
Amee Abel and her Collie, Loki, qualified in Novice Obedience for their first AKC CD leg! Loki also qualified in Rally Excellent with a first place and Amee's other Collie, Spirit, qualified in Rally Novice!
A great day for MHS Rally and Obedience clients!
New Canine Good Citizens!
February 6th, 2011
Sharon Wirant (Instructor), Joe Baute & Charlie, Chris Beltz & Sami, Donna Nightengale & Charlie, and Bob Hufton & Josey - Congratulations on a job well done!!
APDT Rally
January 22-23rd, 2011 at All Dogs Gym trials
The following dogs and owners shined at this Rally trial:
Dana Chenier with Pearl & Zig
Nancy Lobacki with Shasta
Kim Welch and Woodrow
Sharon Dormier and Bliss
Rachel Brostrom and Kobe
Gary Grashow and Bunny
New AKC S.T.A.R. Puppies!
January 5th, 2011
The MHS Training Center would like to congratulate the following puppies and their owners on their S.T.A.R. Puppy accomplishments:
Christina & Leif and Jambi
Michelle and Cordelia
George and Abby
Sally and Emmy
Norbert and Evieann
Josh & Leanna and Jasper
2010
APDT Rally Trials
December 18-19th here at the MHS Training Center
The MHS Training Center hosted two days of trials this month and welcomed Rally teams from as far away as Virginia and Maryland!
Congratulations to Jackie Pratt and her dog Phoenix on achieving their APDT Rally Master Champion title on Sunday at our trials!
MHS Student Notables: Gary Grashow and his Weimaraner, Bunny, earned their ARCH title (APDT Rally Champion)!
Level 1 qualifiers in the A-class included: Ginny Ridabock, Kim Welch and Sharon Wirant!
Perfect scores (210) in Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 were earned by: Gary Grashow, Rachel Brostrom, Jaime Powell, and Amee Abel.
A new Puppy Level title was earned by Dana Chenier and her Australian Shepherd, Zig! Congratulations!
MHS Training Center is proud to announce new Canine Good Citizens!
Dale Williamson and Murphy
Elizabeth Sylvester and Leyla
Kate Simmington and Kallie
Ginny Ridabock and Roddy
New AKC Rally Title!
Jan Moller and her Irish Terrier, Fiona, earned their Rally Advanced title on November 27th. Congratulations!
New AKC Companion Dog Title!
Jackie Smith and her Bullmastiff, Glinda, earned their CD title on November 25th and were in the ribbons as well! Congratulations!
Placements at APDT Rally Match
Dana Chenier and her Australian Shepherds, Pearl and Zig, enjoyed the day on November 20th at Finish Forward Dogs' APDT Rally Match. Zig earned 1st place ribbons in Puppy Level and Level 1, with Pearl placing 3rd, 1st and 1st in Levels 1, 2 and 3 respectively.
ASCA Rally Qualifying Score
Dana Chenier and her Australian Shepherd, Pearl, earned a Qualifying Score of 192 in ASCA Rally Novice class on November 13th. This is their second leg toward their ASCA Novice Title.
New AKC Rally Title!
Jaime Powell and her German Shepherd, Pieka, earned their Rally Novice Title on November 6th! Along the way, they earned the following scores and placements:
October 23rd- Score: 99 Placement: 1st
October 24th- Score: 100 Placement: 1st
November 6th- Score: 100 Placement: 2nd New Title! Congratulations!
APDT Rally Trials
Saturday and Sunday- October 2-3, 2010
Monadnock Humane Society hosted a full weekend of APDT Rally trials!
Thanks to a great group of competitors, volunteers and judges for a terrific weekend! Congratulations to Charlene and Olivia on their APDT Rally Master Champion accomplishments!
Our Top 5 High Combined Teams:
1st: Charlene Swainamer and Olivia
2nd: Jaime Powell and Pieka
3rd: Diane Gildersleeve and Bethena
4th: Dana Chenier and Pearl
5th: Nancy McDonald and Butchey
Other MHS Student notables: Gary Grashow and Bunny earned their Level 3 title! New Level 1 titles for Kim Welch and Gus, Jaime Powell and Pieka. New Level 2 title for Amee Abel and Spirit! APDT Rally Championship titles earned by Pearl, Loki, Lily and Bethena.
Qualifying scores by Susan Brown and Keysa, Nancy Lobacki and Shasta, Rachel Brostrom and Kobe and Libby, Diane Gildersleeve and Iggy.
Congratulations to everyone and thanks for the fun weekend! See you all in December!
