This is part of a series spotlighting All American Dogs competing in the national AKC Junior Agility Competition held on Dec. 14 in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with the AKC Agility Invitational. The competition is for youth 18 and under.
Name: June Pride of Dixie AX MXJ NJP
Call Name: June
Age: 6-1/2 years
Gender: Female
Jump Height: 12 inches
Junior Handler: Kate Gallagher
Hometown: Fargo, ND
June and Kate started agility training shortly after June was adopted from a shelter in 2012. Since then they have competed in about six agility trials a year and are working on the Double Q’s for a Master Agility Championship (MACH). This will be their third time participating in the AKC Junior Agility Competition.
“Agility is a great way to work with a partner toward a goal, experience new places, and meet new people. All dogs (and humans) can be trained to do agility. It just takes patience and a good coach, like Lois Eid at the Fargo-Moorhead Kennel Club!” said Kate.
“In addition to agility, I also compete for my school’s cross country and track teams and play flute in the band. I am a junior at Shanley High School in Fargo. Go Deacons!”