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When I heard that 2006 National Specialty was going to be in Wisconsin, something was telling me that I should go, see, and participate at the Nationals for the first time. I had no idea what the Nationals entailed and entered Certik (my first dog ever) in pretty much everything I could in both pre and post-trials. When it came time for the Nationals we stocked our RV with every conceivable thing we could think of (this being our first RV trip of course) and we were off on our journey. Our 3-month-old baby (Adam) made our trip even busier and more exciting. At least Adam was helping a lot by just being a good boy and ignoring the wind and rain we had on some days. I grew up in Europe (Czechoslovakia) and only a couple of years ago discovered various dog sports that caught my attention right away. I educated myself, visited a few shows and became Certik's trainer. Living on a large farm in Indiana allows me to train in tracking, agility, obedience and some herding mostly at home and we moved from Novice to Advance in all venues within a year. My husband Robert is the tracklayer, jump builder and obedience judge all in one. Certik (WTCH Petersranch Black Bear X Four Bar X Sidney) was born to work and he did show his love for the livestock at the Nationals. He is such a fine dog; so powerful when it comes to working cattle, and yet so gentle when he is around our baby. He is a quick learner and there is not a trick or task he cannot learn. |
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Photo: CORSO Photography
Certik was featured on the cover photo of the Aussie Time Magazine, March-April 2007 issue for receiving the Most Versatile Aussie (MVA) award at the 2006 ASCA Nationals. |
Certik's mission in life is to please and protect us and that's what he lives for. It is so much fun to work and play with Certik. He is ready to work or play at any time and any hour. His favorite toy is a Frisbee and doing freestyle. |
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I am so lucky to have Certik, he is so special and unique, so friendly and loving, so hard-working and biddable. He is a true family working companion. I always admired Certik's versatility, but never dreamt of winning the MVA under age 3. We still have a lot to learn and a lot to achieve in next few years and we are both looking forward to every challenge that comes our way. Adriana Plum |
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Certik found his place on our farm and in our hearts as soon as we brought him home.
It all started 4 years ago when his breeder was not able to sell a black pup with minimal white markings. Initially, I was not interested in a black male pup myself. I had my heart set on a blue merle female. Certik joined us later on as we felt sorry for him and decided to adopt that unwanted black puppy. Certik was one happy and loving pup, and in a heartbeat he learned all kinds of tricks, how to catch a Frisbee and win our tugging game or bring runaway cattle back in their pasture. From the start he was extremely smart and very biddable. Over the years we have learned how to read and respect each other and we have became one strong team.Certik has matured into a very handsome, intelligent and athletic dog with tons of natural herding instincts that makes him a valuable farm dog and indispensable family companion. Please e-mail us about future breeding plans or visit our website at www.turkeyrunfarm.com for up to date photos, pedigree and stud service from a “One in a million” aussie. |
Photo: DICKS Photography |
Adriana Plum |
