2009 DockDogs National Championship Recap

Thanks to Buckeye DockDogs

“Just like to throw out a Huge THANK YOU to all that helped make the 10th Anniversary Event a HUGE Success.”
Tom Dropik/DockDogs Northern Stars Club

“Outstanding Job!!! Thank you Buckeye!! We greatly appreciated all of the thought and hard work you put into last nights dinner. The videos were sooooooo much fun to watch!!! The night was a blast!!! What a grrrrrreat way to kick off the weekend.”
Lianne Hassen/Las Vegas DockDogs Club

“The LUAU..... the Buckeyes should get some sort of award for that one !!! That was a Blast....From start to finish. And everything else the Buckeyes did was simply awesome. CHEERS!!!!”
Tim and Bella/Keystone DockDogs Club

“Great job, Buckeyes!!!”
Bill Akin/Dixie DockDogs Club

“You guys sure make me proud to be President of the best club out there! Congratulations to everyone!”
Tina McLaughlin, President/Buckeye DockDogs

The Welcoming Committee

2009 DockDogs National Championship Results
Click here for Championship Finals Results: Iron Dog; Big Air Super Elite, Elite, Masters Senior, Junior, Novice Division Finals; Extreme Vertical Top Gun and Cadet Dvision Finals; Speed Retrieve Sonic, Turbo and Express Finals; Big Air Lap Dog Finals; Veteran Finals; and Youth Handler Finals.

Click here to see how Buckeye DockDogs members scored.

To download the complete 86-page pdf of results, click here.

Buckeye DockDogs Wins the Club Challenge!
Click here to find out more.

Awards
Buckeye DockDogs were big winners in the awards!
2009 Contributor Award: Randi Breese
2009 Contributor Award: Jim Zelasko (second straight year)
2009 Youth Handler of the Year Award: Aaron Haas
2009 High Points Chase Winner: Jim Zelasko & Hallie
2009 Top Ranked National Big Air - Zone 8: Jim Zelasko & Hallie

Aaron and Reese

Personal Bests
Tiffany Ballow & Marcie/Team LabPups: Big Air: 25' 2"
2009 Elite National Champion

Janet Bolyard & Rascal: Big Air: 21' 8"

Mark Dirienzo and Timber: National Master Title

Rod Niemer and Ranger: 19' 01"
2009 Novice National Champion

Linda Torson and Bosco: Big Air: 19'5"

Photo Galleries
Photos by Steve Bacon
Photos by Ginny Haas
Photos by Chris McClung
Photos by Rod Niemer
Photos by Annette Piechowski #1
Photos by Annette Piechowski #2
Photos by Harvey and Pam Proctor
Photos by Carolyn Solis
Photos by Jim and Jennifer Zelasko
If any Buckeye DockDogs member would like a full resolution copy of any of Jim and Jennifer’s photos, email Jim and include the image number of the photo(s) you’d like. Free — compliments of Buckeye DockDogs!

Steve Bacon’s Nationals YouTube video

Visit Jim Linde’s photo gallery.

Visit Pam of Ontario DockDogs Phanfare site.

Dayton Daily News Slide Show

Linda Macke’s “grandson” Taco

The CHASE.... $57,000.00 + and still counting...Click here to view the Chase Away Canine Cancer Balloon Launch Video.



A big THANK YOU to Lupine Collars & Leads for their generosity and support of Buckeye DockDogs. All of our dogs looked absolutely fabulous at the Nationals!

“Thank you all for making this such an enjoyable & memorable event & enthusiastic launch into our 10th Anniversary, we hope to see all of you throughout the upcoming season at events across the continent and of course at the National Championships next October!”
DockDogs Administration