Our DOGS and HANDLERS
Hollowshot 'Finnagin'
Annika Mainprize
Stats - FM, TFII, PB 4.490
Breed - Border Collie
Owned by Margaret Hagerman, Finn was chosen because of his high energy level. He loves working with Annika and has debuted in the lanes in 2018. He is always willing to give kisses with his super long tongue.
Curb the Addiction 'Kirby'
Handler - Victoria Read
Stats - Height Dog, Waiting to Race
Breed - JRT
Kirby "Ding" was born Sept 3rd 2019 Loves to work for her treaties, doesn't care what we're doing whether it be flyball training, dock diving, or doing trick training. Kirby has her ETD 'Expert Trick Dog' Title.
Karbits Your Island of Games 'Kizhi'
Handler - Lee Waterhouse
Stats - Height Dog, FDCh-S, TFII, PB 5.213
Breed - Miniature Poodle
Kizhi is a wee but mighty girl. Kizhi loves running in flyball and agility. She also loves scent work and conditioning or body awareness exercises and even running errands - but her favourite activity of all is to snuggle under a blanket with Lee when she is quilting.
Trihard's Riding the Black Dragon 'Jitter'
aka 'Bug'
Handler - Jessie Collins
Stats - Waiting to Race
Breed - Border X Whippet
One crazy Gal! She’s extremely driven and puts every ounce of her being into everything that she does. Jitter started to dabble in dock diving due to COVID-19 restrictions and she surpassed all expectations by achieving her Dock Jumping Supreme Title with her best jump of 29.0ft. She has also achieved her Novice Trick Dog Title. Her favourite past time is bugging her sister from another mother, Miss Drifty Pop! One thing she insists on is jumping into my arms and hugging me ‘tightly’…gotta Love the Bug!
APAW's Living Your Dream 'Oslo'
Handler - Lee Waterhouse
Status - Learning the Ropes
Breed - Poodle
For a covid puppy, Oslo loves everyone he meets! His favourite activities are whatever we are doing now including flyball, agility, scenting, tricks, conditioning, etc. It is his greatest wish in life to catch a squirrel and has been known to sit still for half an hour at the base of a tree waiting for one to come back down so he can chase it back up.
Kisharo Ziggy Stardust 'Phoenix Rising'
Handler - Suzanne Mainprize
Status - FDCH, PB 3.800 Line to Line
Breed - Whippet
Phoenix is a cuddly, sweet and silly whippy. Finally in the game, he working on passing with 'scary' dogs. At home, he loves the 'f' word (frisbee), his kitty, camping trips and field walks with his pack. Special thanks to girlfriends Prank/Drift for being his idols (and now Jitter for teaching him 'bitey mouth'.
Zoe
Handler - Sophie Maksymick
Stats - FDCh-G, PB 4.609
Breed - All Canadian Mix
Zoe was a pup who was returned several times to the local Humane Shelter until finding her forever home with Sophie and Leila. She has trained hard and worked on focus and is now competing in the lanes. In her free time she loves play with her sister Leila and best friend Drift.
Heros, Retirees and Rainbow Bridge Pups
Scott's Buddy
Handler - Margaret Hagerman
Stats - FDGCH 30,000, MBDCH-G, TFE , PB 4.00
Breed - Border Collie
Buddy is Margaret's 'steady eddy', always ready to race with passion. This loyal border collie also enjoys participating in barn hunt. Buddy is a frequent visitor with his mom to the local hospitals, nursing homes and helps with troubled teens.
Charlie
Handler - Ang Hart
Stats - FDX, TF-I, Retired
Breed - Border Collie
Charlie is a special dog who loved flyball almost as much as his momma loves him. His career was cut short by medical complications. Charlie passed in December 2020.
Dante
Handler - Jessie Collins
Stats - FDCh, PB 6.496, Retired
Breed - All Canadian Mix
Dante - 'the ladies man', the 'boss'. Multi-talented and full of surprises, he is always ready to entertain. His favourite sport is Barn Hunt and will work rats until he drops. Loves agility and dabbled in flyball... and if you need any sheep moved - Mr. Dante is your man.
Trihard's Free Wheelin' 'Drift'
Handler - Jessie Collins
Stats - FDCH-G, TF, PB 3.571
Breed - Border Whippet
Drifty Pop! The Energizer Bunny! This girl would like to be on the go at all times as she is so full of energy. Flyball is HER sport. There is not a day goes by that she does not make Jessie (and others) laugh.
Leila
Handler - Sophie Maksymick
Stats - FMX, MBDC-S, Retired
Breed - Border Collie
Leila was a steady and dependable race dog for many years. In retirement she spent her time relaxing and volunteering as a St. John's Ambulance therapy dog bringing joy and comfort to others. Leila left us in 2022.
Luke Duke
Handler - Victoria Read
Stats - FMX, MBDCh-G, Retired
Breed - Beagle
Luke holds the record for fastest beagle in UFLI with a Personal Best time of 4.453. He also is the 12th place beagle for point totals. This very accomplished race dog has retired and now lives with his sister and human grandparents. He dreams of chasing squirrels and hunting trips.
Piper Noel
Junior Handler - Annika Mainprize
Stats: Height Dog, FM, TF-I, PB 5.988
Breed - Lab x Dachshund
Piper is a Kill Shelter Rescue from NOLA in Lousiana. She races at her own ability just to please her handler. At home she is Supreme Overlord, ruling efficiently over her fur-brothers, the cat and her human daddy.
Leading Edge Just Kidding 'Prank'
Handler - Jessie Collins
Stats - FM, TF, Retired
Breed - Whippet
Miss Pranky Pants, always the serious one but will give all she has got for the love of flyball. She enjoys many sports: lure coursing, agility, disc. Even though she is a beast in the flyball lanes at home she is a couch potato and will cuddle all day.
Teo Addington
Handler - Suzanne Mainprize
Stats: ONYX, TF-III, PB 3.984, Retired
Breed - All Canadian Mix
Teo comes from Northern Ontario. He loved any opportunity to play sports; flyball, disc, dock diving and high jumping. He accomplished every flyball goal set for him retiring with over 27,000 points. Now the team mascot, Teo is enjoying bones, belly rubs and river swims.
Tiny Brat Sept 12 2005 - January 18 2014.
Handler - Victoria Read
Stats - Rainbow Bridge
Breed - Jack Russell Terrier
Tiny was the JR to beat. Full of spunk and love, this
'tiny' sized height dog raced her heart out. She passed
suddenly and left a big hole in the race team.
Emerson's 'Tyson'
Handler - Victoria Read
Stats - FMX, TF-III, PB 4.703
Breed - Jack Russell Terrier
Tyson loves to be a terror to his brother and sister. He loves his mom and dad and is the master at snuggling. He adores car rides, chasing squirrels, flyball and learning new tricks. Affectionately known as DUDE.
