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Student Awards 2019
Happy New Year! As 2019 has come to an end we now set our goals for 2020 Janice’s Year End Report Some students are training at TNT to earn titles [...]
Canine Vaudeville Show
At our annual Competition Students Awards Ceremony held in December we were lucky to be entertained by the Canine Vaudeville Act put on by the Dumbbells Club (featuring our own TNT Instructor, Kelly Thorburn). The [...]
Student Awards 2018
Welcome to 2019! Message from Janice Congratulations to our students and instructors for their accomplishments in 2018. We had quite a busy year at TNT with on-going classes and events. [...]
Summer Camp 2018
This year we again had campers from all over Canada and the USA. Campers that have been in attendance every year since conception, or have attended before, each time say “this was the [...]
Mary Philpot & Murphy (HIC & New Title)
Lori Little and Lale Aksu have been incredibly supportive and encouraging...I’ve worked with Lori now almost four years I think, certainly three, and with Lale in Rally for a couple. I’ve learned so much from [...]
2017 Year End Report & Accomplishments
As 2017 has come to an end we now set our goals for 2018! Message from Janice Some students are training at TNT to earn titles and awards and to [...]
2016 Year end and Competition Student Awards
Message from Janice Lâle Aksu hosted a rally match for her students and 3 fully licensed Caro rally trials, open to all, well done Lâle! Maureen Murray hosted a TNT Student match [...]
Student Awards 2015
Congratulations to the Students and Instructors who had such success in 2015 A Message from Janice Gunn TNT's competition obedience instructors, Maureen Murray and Lori Little and Rally Instructor Lale Aksu have put their hearts [...]
The Dumbbell Trial – Part 2
In our first post about the recent Dumbbell Obedience Trials we featured Lori Little's students, this post is instructor, Maureen Murray's take on the trial. TNT top scoring student on Saturday was Linda Moran and [...]
TNT Students Star at Dumbbell Obedience Trial (Part 1)
A number of TNT obedience and rally students competed at the recent Dumbbell Obedience and Rally trial (April 25 & 26/2015) TNT Competition Obedience Instructor, Lori Little, wanted to share some brags from her students! " [...]
Featured Students: Gino and Holly and Buddy
We decided to add a dog to our lives after watching the joy that our friends had encountered with their Cavaliers.We are lucky to personally know the breeders Susan and Lorne Thompson. Our pup, Buddy, [...]
Featured Student: Garrett & Koda
Koda is a 15-week-old female German Shepard puppy. When I met Koda, she was an early birthday present that I had been asking for since our last dog had passed. She was the cutest little [...]
A Trip to Bosleys
The premise behind our Outdoor Adventure Class is get the dogs used to behaving in public places. Recently the instructor, Jane Eskuri and her class took a field trip to Bosleys and their dogs gained [...]
Student Bio – Marigna Bright & Tucker
This is Tucker. He is an almost 2 yr old Aussie Shepherd/Border collie. My mum and I had gone on a road trip to Merritt when we received a text to go look at a [...]
Featured Student – Katrina
My name is Katrina and I’m a TNT student. I’m a long time dog and horse owner that recently decided I wanted to do more with my dogs. In the past 18 years I’ve had [...]
2013 Year End Awards
Janice and the instructors at TNT would like to congratulate all the students who earned titles, legs and other awards in 2013. TNT Instructors - Jane Eskuri - Lori Little - Janice Gunn - Maureen [...]
Overdue Congratulations To:
Wendi Daechsel and Belgian Shepard Kyros who wentHIT with a score of194 under judge Margaret Chandler at LMDF trial on March 30, 2013. Maureen Fandthorpe and Australian Cattle Dog, Pippin,who earned his Rally Novice and along with many other previous titles his [...]
Year End Reflections from Janice
This newsletter is going out to my supporters from around the continent including Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom, Russia, Hong Kong, Hawaii, United States, Canada, and our local students at TNT Training. I am very honored [...]
Student Bio – Debbie Russell
Bernese Mtn Dogs & Yorkshire Terriers I am a newly retired person from the Telecommunications world. After 35 years with the same company it was time for a change.. So I am blazing new trails [...]
2012 Student Training Awards
TNT students had another outstanding year earning many new titles and awards with their dogs. Most improved student Judi Dunlop & Chai - PCD, CD – High in Trial Student of the year Jane Eskuri & [...]
Something to Wag About!
We are always amazed at the sheer variety of canine sports that our students compete in. In the last month or so our students and instructors, have worked (and excelled) in obedience, tracking, herding, conformation [...]
TNT Students make the Top Dogs in Canada Report
It’s August and once again time to congratulate students for their placement on the Top Dogs in Canada report for the previous year (2011). Remember, Novice scores do not count (only CDX & UD) but [...]
A Greater Dane
TNT Training is delighted to share this recent student win - Andrea Schroeder and her beautiful Great Dane, Carlotta, who took the High in Trial at the recent Western Great Dane Club of BC Specialty on [...]
The Flat Coats are Coming….
We wanted to share some recent wins from long time student Peter Snow with his flat-coated Retrievers. At the 2012 Flat Coated Retrievers Specialty held at Abbotsford B.C., Can. Ch Windraider's Beck - CDX/MH/RN/WCX/CGN placed 1st [...]
TNT Students Shine at the Richmond Dog Fanciers Trial
Maureen Murray and Students: What a weekend! TNT really rocked this weekend. The stars in “scores” for Maureen’s students was Valerie and her Golden, Rodeowho went four for four in Novice A with three High [...]
Gail Bradshaw & English Cocker Reina Earn a High in Trial
Congratulations to TNT student Gail Bradshaw & her English Cocker Spaniel Reina who earned not only earned a High in Trial from the Novice A class but also won Highest Scoring Champion on Record. She also [...]
TNT Instructor Hedy Rankin Takes Back to Back HIT’s
This weekend at the GSD show in Fort Langley BC CH OTCH Lakina's Black PearlAm UD Am/Can RE CI HT PT JHD CGN Multi-V2 Rated Multi High in Trial took back to back High in Trial [...]
TNT Students Star at the Dumbbell Trials
Maureen’s students had some nice rounds at the Dumbbell Club Trial. Again, the atmosphere of camaraderie was wonderful. Let’s cheer these accomplishments: Deb and her Bernese Mountain Dog, Kahlua, completed their CD title and were [...]
Featured Student – Cortnee Billon & Soda
Just over a year ago, I welcomed Soda, a now 18-month-old pug, into my home. I wanted to enroll in an obedience class to spend time with him, and hoped he would pick up a [...]
Rally Titles Earned in 2011
We would like to congratulate TNT Training Handler and Dog teams who earned Rally titles in 2012. Carol Hauta and her Doberman Nikon earned their American Rally Novice Title Maureen Fanthorpe and [...]
Featured Student – Karen McLaren and her Therapy Dog Lara
TNT student Karen McLaren has received kudu's for her and Great Dane Lara's therapy work with cancer patients. She was featured in the Surrey Leader. By Boaz Joseph - Surrey North Delta Leader The word [...]
Beauty & Brains
Lucy Maud takes Best of Opposite Sex at the Westminster Kennel Club Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Lucy Maud (Ch & Am GCh Mingchen Canadian Girl) owned by Susan & Lorne Thompson went Best of Opposite [...]
2011 Year End Awards
TNT Student Awards 2011 Congratulations to Some Outstanding Teams Instructor, Maureen Murray, had this to say about her students accomplishments. "2011 was a busy year for Maureen’s students - this report highlights only the CKC [...]
Elsie Murray Results
TNT students handled one of the more difficult venues very well! There were many successes and some “close” results: Congratulations to Birgitt and Angel (Puli) for completing their UD – that’s a MOTCH and a [...]
Featured TNT Student – Joanne Grant & Caper
I have been involved with dogs in one way or another since I was a young girl. I have rescued many dogs from the streets and brought them home until I could find their owner! [...]
TNT Students Star at the Tradex
Congratulations to all the TNT students who earned new legs and /or titles at the Lower Mainland Dog Fanciers Show held at the Tradex Oct. 27 - 30, 2011. New Titles: Joan & Bandit (Pomeranian) [...]
Quintessentially Perfect – Meet Quinn
Quinn enjoys hiking, camping, playing ball, playing with other dogs, snuggling on the couch & searching! He’s quick to help with yard work or any of the ongoing construction around our place. He’s keen to [...]
TNT students and instructors shine at recent trials
German Shepherd Dog Trial - Cloverdale Birgitt and her Puli, Whoopi, finished their MOTCH with a High in Trial after winning an exciting run-off at the German Shepherd Dog Trial. Krista and her Nova Scotia [...]
TNT Instructor, Lori Little, and Chevy earn the Nan Gordon Trophy
2011 has been an exciting year and it’s not over yet. Chevy and I have been trialing in both Hunt tests and the Obedience Ring. In February Chevy earned his Canadian OTCH passing 3 of [...]
An Epic Adventure
Indi takes a High in Trial Congratulations to TNT Training student Gail Bradshaw and Indi ( Am/Can Ch Quiche's Epic Adventure CD, RN, CGN Am. CD Herding Instinct Certified) Gail reports that she and Indi [...]
Featured Student – Sue Rukavina
Training at TNT with my two Labradors; Envercreek Koda Skywalker "Koda" my 15 month old male and Fairlawn Mustang Sally Skywalker "Sally" , my 20 week old little girl, has been fun and more challenging [...]
TNT’s Golden Girls
A Dynamite TNT weekend for Janice and her goldens, mother & daughter team: Billie aka FTCH AFTCH MOTCH Tanbark's Orange Crush, OBHF, FDHF, MH Am. OTCH, UDX, OM1, OBHF*** and Raisin aka Am. OTCH, Cdn [...]
A “Cavalier” Attitude
Students and trainer made TNT proud at the Cavalier National Specialty qualifying in all rounds. Catherine and Siobhan qualified in Pre-Cd and then got a 189.5 in Novice A for their first CD leg. Trudy [...]
Featured Student – Birgitt Scott
Sometimes our students just blow us away with what they have accomplished. We would like to introduce Birgitt who has earned many titles with her Pulik. We will let Birgitt tell you about herself in [...]
Golden Moments from the Golden Retriever Trials
TNT students and instructors had some outstanding performances at the 2011 Golden Retriever Club of BC Trial, held Mar. 19 & 20 TNT students enjoyed watching Janice taking home 3 High in Trials to add [...]
Dumbbell Obedience Club Trial Results
Once again TNT had a stellar performance by students at the Dumbbell Obedience Club Trial February 19/20. Students at all levels and with a variety of breeds got legs over the weekend! Catherine & her [...]
New Titles
TNT Training would like to give a round of applause for the trainers and their wonderful dogs who have recently earned new titles. It takes a huge commitment and a lot of patience and practice [...]
Congratulations to some TNT Training Stars
We have been saving up some TNT Training student brags and have many new legs, a new pre- CD title, a new CD title and 2 new CDX titles to announce. You guys have been [...]
New Rally Novice title for Susan & Dagan
Congratulations to TNT Training student Susan Ballinger and her Giant Schnauzer, Dagan, officially known as Am/Cdn Ch. Aerdenhout's Enter the Dagan RN who entered the Rally Novice ring for the first time at the Shetland [...]