2024 Top Dog PSA Season Close
Team Top Dog PSA Closes out regular 2024 PSA Season!
The 2024 PSA season was nothing short of spectacular for Team Top Dog PSA. Competing in three trials over back-to-back weekends in three different states, these incredible handlers and dogs proved their dedication, skill, and resilience. Under the guidance of Trainer and Senior Decoy Clay Smith, the Arkansas PSA Club continues to make waves in the Protection Sports Association (PSA).
Midwest Regionals – Tennessee (Sept 28-29, 2024)
Judge: Jerry Bradshaw
The first stop was the Midwest Regionals in Tennessee, and Team Top Dog PSA came out swinging! Here’s how the team performed:
Audra and RedRum (PSA 1)
???? 1st Place Midwest Regional Champion
???? High Obedience (89.5/100)
???? High in Trial (281.5 pts)
???? High Owner Trained
???? High Owner Trained Club – Top Dog PSA
???? PSA1 First Leg
Kim and Oosa (PSA 2)
???? 1st Place Midwest Regional Champion (282.5 pts)
???? PSA2 Second Leg
Kim and Lana (PSA 2)
???? 2nd Place Midwest Regional Champion (268 pts)
???? PSA2 Third Leg
Dawnetta and Inigo (PSA 3)
???? 1st Place Midwest Regional Champion
An incredible showing for Team Top Dog PSA at the regional level! But they weren’t done yet…
Panhandle Working Dog PSA Trial – Texas (Oct 5, 2024)
Judge: Jonathan Katz
Just one week later, the team took on another challenge in Texas, and the victories continued:
Kelli and Koning
???? High Obedience
???? High in Trial
???? High Owner Trained
???? High Owner Trained Club – Top Dog PSA
???? PSA2 First Leg
This was a fantastic trial for Kelli and Koning, setting the tone for future success!
GWDA Trial – Missouri (Oct 5-6, 2024)
Judge: Kevin Goede
While Kelli was in Texas, other team members were on the road to the trial field in Missouri:
Audra and RedRum
???? 1st Place Level 1
???? High Obedience (91 pts)
???? High Protection (197 pts)
???? High in Trial (288 pts)
???? High Owner Trained Club – Top Dog PSA
???? PSA1 Second Leg
Dawnetta and Inigo
???? 1st Place Level 3 (for the second weekend in a row!)
Congratulations, Team Top Dog PSA!
The amount of dedication, training, and sheer effort that went into this incredible streak of victories is truly commendable. Trainer and Senior Decoy Clay Smith is extremely proud of these teams for their hard work. Their results speak for themselves.
As one of the premier Arkansas PSA Club teams, Team Top Dog PSA is setting the bar high in the Protection Sports Association. With performances like these, the future is bright for these outstanding teams.
A huge congratulations to all of you! ????????
