Milo and Layla
Milo is a Black and Tan Miniature Dachshund and was born in 2002. Dachshund's are a wonderful and playful breed. They don't like to venture outside when it is wet or cold. They are independent and many have a stubborn streak and like to get their own way. They very much like their snuggle time and are very good watchdogs.
Milo and I started agility classes in January of 2004 with Carolyn Bray, owner of Dogs will be Dogs. We competed in our first agility fun match in Port Hope in Sept 2004 and finished first in starters and novice class. Milo's first AAC agility competition was on March 11, 2005 in Kitchener. While we didn't receive any "Q's" he showed to me he has what it takes. In our second trial on March 25, 2005 Milo received his first "Q". We are continuing to train and hope one day to make it to agility nationals.
Mastering the clicker training method has allowed me to teach Milo to perform some amazing tricks. We have spent many, many hours training together. Some of his tricks are:
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In July 2005, we adopted Layla from Canadian Dachshund Rescue. Layla is a Chocolate Dapple Smooth. She was very timid and shy at first but started to come out of her shell after several weeks. She has such an adorable personality. Thanks to dachshund rescue for letting us adopt her. Layla has started to learn some tricks and will be taking agility soon. |
I've included some pictures below of Milo, I hope you enjoy them. Milo is the inspiration for this site.
Yours truly,
Rob Goddard
Update
| July 2005 | Milo earns his second Starter 'Q' and his first Gamble 'Q' |
| October 2005 | Milo earns his first Agility Title. He is now Milo, ADC (Agility Dog of Canada) |
| February 2006 | Layla enters her first Agility Trial |
| March 2006 | Milo earns his Starters Agility Games Title |
| October 2006 | Layla earns her first 'Q' ever in Starters Jumpers. Just misses her second 'Q' in regular class by under 2 seconds |
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Some events we have competed in:
| Event | Contest | Location | When | Comments |
| Canadian Dachshund Rescue Picnic | Best Trick - 1st Place | Mississauga | Aug 2004 | |
| Mutt Strut | Best Trick - 1st Place | Richmond Hill | Sep 2004 | Mutt Strut Photo - Milo is in the last picture |
| Doggie Day Festival | Best Trick - 2nd Place | Toronto | Sep 2004 | |
| Annual Wieniefest Picnic | Find the Wienie - 1st Place | Markham | Sep 2004 | |
| Markham Fall Fair | Best Costume, Best Trick & Best in Show | Markham | Oct 2004 |
Milo would be pleased to perform or attend your special event in Toronto or the GTA.
| Milo's appearance fee schedule | |
| Event Type | Appearance Fee |
| Charitable Event | Free |
| Private parties and other similar events | $ 25.00 donation to Canadian Dachshund Rescue |
| Corporate Function, Trade Shows | Fee is dependent on event |
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Fundraising for |
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Our TV Debut |
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Annual Wieniefest |
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Very Suave |
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Milo's first |
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August 2005 Milo and Layla tape on TV Show. The Surreal Gourmet |
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Sept 2005 Milo joins his friends of Fast Company Flyball Team for a Demonstration at Kettleby Fair. |
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March 2006 Milo 'Fund Raising' for Canadian Dachshund Rescue at the Sportsman Show |
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A few of Milo's Tricks |
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The Hat Trick |
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Hold It |
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The Muffler |
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BasketBall |
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Clean Up |
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A little Agility |
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Milo demonstrates |
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Milo shows good |
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