As is often the case, the Oneida County Dog show, which has been led by Emily Christiansen for over fifteen years, was held bright and early on the first day of the fair.  Dog handlers, their family, friends, and spectators gathered for a series of events that offered equal parts professionalism and cuteness.  Dog Show Buckles for the event were sponsored by Kanine Korner.  

Judge Beth Kruis noted that she was impressed by the level of readiness on the part of the handlers, and took time during and after the event to share some of her knowledge and training with the kids.

Overall Grand Champion in Obedience was Kennedee Thomas, and Eva Coleman was the Reserve Champion.  In Showmanship, it was the reverse, with Eva Coleman named Grand Champion, and Kennadee Thomas named Reserve.  

Competing throughout the day were Eva Coleman, Kayla Wilson, Lyndee Nimer, Kennadee Thomas, Paisley Maughan, Brookell Nimer, McCall Summers, and Wynn Werk. Pee-Wees included Haisley Nimer, Rhyatt Nimer, Charlotte Werk, and Rhett Coleman.

In the Rally event, which is in its second year at the fair, handlers were required to lead their dogs through a course that required a series of moves—either directions, actions, commands.  All of this was set against a timed score, and created an entertaining level of drama.   Kennadee Thomas was the Grand Champion of the rally, with Kayla Wilson named the Reserve
Champion. 

Quite a few of last year’s Oneida County Dog Show contestants made their way to Blackfoot for the state level event, and the participants were all encouraged to do so this year as well.  Registration is open until August 29.