2023 DCA Triathlon Competition Versatile “Do It All” Dachshunds, Handlers and Teams Couldn’t Be More Proud!

By Connie Fisher

For the DCA Triathlon competition this year, we had 11 teams participating in three or more DCA performance events which included the DCA field trial, earthdog test, obedience/rally trials and agility trial. DCA did not host an eligible tracking event this year. However, in this instance, as in the past, participants that qualify in any Tracking Test in the year prior to DCA may list that participation and subsequent qualification towards the Triathlon Award.

Of the 11 DCA Triathlon teams, seven scored points and every team received a DCA medallion and certificate recognizing their skill and efforts.

MXPB

Sara Zislin

High Scoring Dog in Preferred Jumpers Classes

“MO” CH Bonaire’s Eeny Meeny Miny MO

Carole Krivanich and Sally Waldie

Looking forward to next year and another successful TWO trials!!

DC Indiana Jones Aus Der Wutzelgrube, CDX, BN, RA, TDX, OA, OAJ, MXE, BCAT, SCN, DJ, CGC, TKA, FITG was our 2023 Triathlon Dog of the Year, an award earned by the dog scoring the most points in this year’s Triathlon competition. Indy is owned, trained and handled by Shawn M. Nies and was bred by Anika Ringwelski. Of special mention, this dog was a past Triathlon winner and is now a veteran at the tender age of seven.

In second place was Sharon McDonald’s “Evan.” Sharon is also the owner of the third place dog, “Raycer.” Our fourth place winner was Sally Miller with “Roxy.” Congratulations to all of these talented “Do It All” dogs! You are an inspiration!

As Triathlon Chairman, I am hoping to introduce some new additions to the Triathlon competition for 2024, so stand-by for more information. I’m looking forward to having many more participants working towards the coveted title of “Triathlon Dog of the Year!” Could it be YOU? Give it a try!