Current Competition Dogs
Shining Bright Coffee and Contemplation OA AXJ IND BCAT RATN "Hopper"
Hopper is a Border Collie that was born on March 20, 2023. His sire is Kara's heart dog "Shiner" and Hopper is just starting out his sport career.
Retired Competition Dogs
MACH2 IWAC IAC Ontarget Surf's Up MXG MJS "Maven"
Maven was a Border Staffy cross that was born on November 03, 2011. Maven had been the dog that helped Kara achieve her dreams. Maven was a fierce competitor since day one, and was known for her ground speed and her heart and soul on course.
Mavens accomplishments include:
-2019 European Open Team USA Member
-2018 US Open Power and Speed Bronze 16"
-2018 European Open Tryouts 2nd place Round 2 16"
-2017 European Open Team USA Member (alternate)
-2021 AKC National Agility Championships 2nd Place 16" Challengers Round
-2021 AKC National Agility Championships Round 1 JWW 16" 4th place
-2021 Colorado Classic UKI Pentathlon 16" Champion
-2017 Colorado AKC ISC (International Sweepstakes) overall winner Medium (16")
-Master Agility Championship title in AKC (MACH2)
-International Agility Championship in UKI (IWAC and IAC)
-Participant in AKC National Agility Championships
We said our sad goodbye to this legend on 11/29/2025.
Photo by Chantal Hobbelen
MACH2 IWAC IAC2 The Shining MXS MJB MXF T2B RATO ACT1 SWA DS "Shiner"
November 13, 2013
The best dog in the world.
Shiners accomplishments include:
-Master Agility Championship title in AKC (MACH2)
-International Agility Championship in UKI (IAC and IWAC)
-2021 AKC National Agility Championships 2nd Place 24" ISC class
-2021 US Open National Finals 24" 5th Place
-2021 Colorado Classic UKI Pentathlon 24" Champion
-2021 Colorado Classic UKI Master Series 24" Champion
-2021 Colorado Classic UKI Biathlon 24" Champion
-Participant in AKC National Agility Championships multiple times
-High in Trial for Advanced level AKC Scent Work
My heart will never be the same as a piece of it left with him on October 11, 2025.
Photo by Great Dane Photos
MACH OneFASTDoggie MXS MJS MXF "Zoom-Zoom"
October 21, 2011
Shining Bright Name In Lights "Neon"
August 27, 2020
Photo by Rocky Dog Photography
Sagehill Brave Spirit "Wild"
December 17, 2019
Wild has been enjoying many dog sports after retiring from agility!
Photo by Maddi Newton
MACH Pumpkin's Full Throttle Frenzy MXB MJB MFB TQX "Yoshi"
September 08, 2006
This little dog had the largest heart. What a wonderful teacher he was and still continues to be years later.
Nala, Mitty, and Glory
The childhood dogs that started it all. Born in 1994, 1995, and 1996.