Joy, Australian Shepherd, CRN 970018
Joy has been running flyball since early 1997. It was not unusual for her to be double-teamed
because NRE was a small club and needed her to so every doggy could play. Joy has been
clocked at 3.7 in her prime, not too shabby considering her original flyball training consisted of
“smash and grab”. She is still running in the mid-4s at 11+ years of age. She has run despite
adversity on many occasions… numerous torn pads and one weekend she insisted on running
despite the fact she had shattered one of her large molars which really shows her determination
and grit. Joy was instrumental in NRE winning MB regional championship several years in a row.
Joy competed in the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge in St. Pete FLA twice, even made the
opening credits one year. She’s in several different regions, in addition to the closer tournies in
PA, MD, NC, SC and of course VA. She also has titles in agility, tracking, obedience and has
competed in weight-pulling (actually beat a Sibe in her weight class). But mostly, Joy does
anything Lynda asks her do with enthusiasm and eagerness.
Nominated by New River Express
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