
Val Rutledge, R.N., has been active in the dog sports since 1979.
She first began instructing and competing in AKC obedience and Schutzhund with her German Shepherds.
Currently, Val instructs exclusively in obedience and agility.

Val began competing in agility with her Corgi "Thumper" 1997. Headvanced to Excellent level before being retired.

Soon, Border Collie "Tess" was competing at the Masters level in AKC and USDAA
She was retired 2010

Border Collie "Tide" ADCH, PDCH started competing in 2004.
He was a finalist at USDAA Cynasport Steeplechase and Grand Prix in 2017 and 2019
As a finalist in UKI Open Speedstakes he earned a 3rd Place in 2017
He was retired 2021 to become an agiity cheer leader.

Powder Puff Chinese Crested MACH, PDCH "Decker" (aka the Beijing Border Collie) retired from competing in 2021.
He had been a finalist at USDAA Cynasport Grand Prix and Steeplechase in 2017 and 2019 taking 3rd place USDAA Steeplechase in 2019. He was an AKC Masters Agility Champion in 2020 and he was a USDAA performance Dog Champion. Most memorable was his competing as a finalist at Westminster Agility in 2020 and being a Cynasport Steelplechase finalist in 2021.

Currently in agilty training is Border Collie "TerrA" (Fernweh’s Force of Nature) She loves the water with a Masters level in Dock Diving.
AKC; OA, AXJ, OF, DM, CGC, TKN
USDAA: Tournament Master, Gambler Master, Relay Master, Relay Champion
She was a UKI Open Finalist in Speedstakes in 2021 and A UKI Finalist in 3 Dog Team in 2022


Molson Golden (a Powder Puff Chinese Crested, born March 6, 2021) earned his Champion Confirmation Title in 2022 as Ch Kaylen’s North of Havana, NAJ. He was handled by his breeder Kay Pieser.
Molson Golden (aka, our Beijing Border Collie), the beauty contest over, has started his agility carrer and is currently training and competing in AKC, ISC and USDAA.
AKC: AX, AXJ, OF, SBN
USDAA: Advanced Agility Dog, Jumpers Master , Advanced Relay

Percy is the newest member of our pack getting ready to enter the agility scene. He has already proven to have great herding instincts.