USDTC CHAMPION CLUB
This area of our site honors participating members/instructors who have earned an AKC championship in conformation, agility or obedience, who are also the owner/handlers from start to finish. These members are often instructors in the venue where they obviously excell.

OBEDIENCE CHAMPIONS
	Genie Stottlar and Jazz OTCH Himark's Tri N Stop Me UDX CGC Jazz is that high drive puppy I always dreamed of, like the Energizer Bunny, he just keeps going, and going. He really loves obedience which makes training and showing him so much fun. Jazz is titled in the AKC, UKC, and the WWKC as well. We started off at Upper Suncoast taking Alice Poppler's Novice classes, where we learned all the fundamentals we would need. Then we progressed on and took advanced training classes in Open, and Utility with Kristy Lockard, who also helped us solve a jumping issue- thanks Kristy! Along the way we have made some very good friends, and some wonderful memories. All thanks to this great little dog! Genie has co-instructed or taught upper level obedience for several years at Upper Suncoast. She is a integral part of our DOCOF team. Her and her husband, Ray, have also assisted at several obedience trials and tournaments.
	Bethany Carvallo and Boston OTCH Himark's Lord of the Rings UDX2 PT AX OAJ Boston earned his OTCH, winning Utiliy B with a 195 under Mr. Picciuolo at the Strawberry cluster on 2/12/2009 in Lakeland, Fl. Boston is a smart, enthusiatic dog who is always happy to please. He is my first OTCH. Bethany teaches basic and advanced level obedience here at USDTC. She has served on the board three consecutive terms, once as President and twice as a board member. She is very active with our club, our trials, and is often trial chairman for our obedience trials.
AGILITY CHAMPIONS
	Mike Fritz and Chad MACH Royl Marchwind Hi Frequency PAX MXP3 MJP4 Chad finished his MACH in July of 2009. He has trained in all levels of agility at Upper Suncoast. Mike instructs advanced agility and has instructed all levels at USDTC. He was agility director for many years, as well as agility trial chairman countless times and wore many other hats for USDTC.
	Beverly Smith and Caleb MACH2 Dixie's Lil Caleb CGC Caleb got his MACH last year and his MACH2 this year in 2009. He has trained in all levels of agility at Upper Suncoast. Beverly has taught agility for several years at Upper Suncoast, is very involved with the agility trials and has sat on the board in various capacities, including Vice President.
	Michelle Mauro and "Milo" MACH Milo OAP NJP Milo was my first agility dog. He was only the 10th beagle in the country to earn the MACH title. He was in the top 5 beagles in the country the last 2 years that he competed. He was also invited to the very first AKC Agility Invitational in 2006. Milo passed away May 27th, 2008. Michelle was the club treasurer in 2006, a board member for 2 years and currently teaches Level 3 Agility
Photo Credit: Tien Tran	Kelly Rossi and "Raven" MACH3 Celtic Gold Huntress RN Raven is a rescue dog. She is the only the 2nd Boxer to achieve the MACH3 title. She was the high scoring Working Dog @ the AKC Agility Nationals in 01/06, & finished 7th the competitive 20” height class @ the AKC Agility Invitational in 12/07. She has been an AKC Agility Invitational invitee in 2006, 2007 & 2008. She was the #1 AKC Boxer in 2005 & 2006, & is currently the #1 AKC Agility Lifetime Boxer. Kelly teaches Level 4 Agility, is the agility director and club registrar
	Bethany Carvallo and "Candy" MACH Marsuz Who's Sorry Now UDX5 Candy loves to run and jump, so Agility was a no-brainer. We started our 1st Basic Agility class at USDTC, continuing on to more advanced classes. Candy has competed in many AKC venues - showing in Obedience, Agility and Breed rings - but Agility is her favorite. She has even produced 2 AKC Breed Champions. Candy is Leroy's mom. (see Leroy below)
	Bethany Carvallo and "Leroy" CH MACH Marsuz Bad Bad Leroy Brown CDX Leroy's joy for life made him a favorite in whatever ring he competed. After completing his AKC Breed Championship, he went on to Obedience and Agility, obtaining advanced titles in both and entertaining the crowds along the way. Leroy considered the club his 2nd home, always learning new skills and training for the next show. Leroy is Candy's son (see Candy above) and although he crossed the Rainbow Bridge this year, we hope for a new puppy from his last litter to carry on the joy.
	Bethany Carvallo and "Topper" MACH De Lane Quest for Perfection UD Topper loves any activity you do with him. He is a great teammate in Obedience and Agility, always listening and trying to please. Topper's career started at USDTC's Basic Agility class and continued on from there. Bethany teaches basic and advanced level obedience here at USDTC. She has served on the board three consecutive terms, once as President and twice as a board member. She is very active with our club, our trials, and is often trial chairman for our obedience trials.
	Theresa Colbert and "Star" MACH Himark Star of Wonder CD, RA, MX MXJ, XF
CONFORMATION CHAMPIONS
	Dolores Connelly and Chili Ch. Broadcreek's Red Hot Chili UDX CGC Chili is my first breed Champion owned and handled by me. Chili and I got our UDX this year and we are working on her OTCH. She has trained all levels at USTDC. Dolores teaches Puppy Kindergarten.