Coco

Taking “a few agility lessons” with Coco “just for fun” has turned into an incredible journey!

Platinum PDCH (Performance Dog Champion) is the fifth level of championship titles awarded by the United States Dog Agility Association (USDAA). Coco previously earned her ADCH (Agility Dog Champion) as well as Bronze, Silver, and Gold ADCH titles; she also holds USDAA’s Gold Lifetime Achievement Award along with numerous Top 10 placements, including finishing as #1 in Masters Standard in 2023.

Coco and Betsie made qualified for six Cynosport World Games, making the Finals in Team competition in 2023 and the Semifinals in both Grand Prix and Steeplechase in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. .In addition, Coco finished 5th in Biathlon at Cynosport 2024, while Betsie was inducted into the USDAA Hall of Fame as Volunteer of the Year.

Running for the joy of it since 2017, Coco has earned a total of 10 championships in 3 different agility venues!

MACH2 is the second level of the Master Agility Champion title awarded by the American Kennel Club (AKC). PACH stands for Preferred Agility Champion, which Coco earned after stepping down in jump height class from 8 inches to 4 inches. Coco is also a two-time winner of the Texas Hold ‘Em Cup International Sweepstakes Challenge, an AKC world team tryout event, Outside of agility, she holds AKC’s Novice Trick Dog, Certified Farm Dog, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine, and Urban CGC titles.

It was thrilling to add these 4 UKI championship titles to Coco’s name!

CSS is the Championship Speedstakes title awarded by UKI International Agility, while WCSS indicates that the requisite number of championship points were earned via first place qualifying runs.

IAC is the International Agility Champion title awarded by UKI International Agility, while IWAC indicates that the requisite number of championship points were earned via first place qualifying runs.

Coco also holds Bronze and Silver titles in UKI Games and Jumping.