another competitor at EV to go on and beat him, and he watched with a smile and washappy that she was able to do so, there are very few and far in between that wouldsomething like that.
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Lise Strum
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Olympic Swimmer Amy Van Dyken said " Not everyone wins all the time, as a matter of fact, no one wins all the time. You learn a lot about sportsmanship. I mean, it's reallytough to shake the hand of someone who just beat you, and it's even harder to do it witha smile.” Lise Strum demonstrates this level of sportsmanship. She always shakes thehand of those that won, with a smile on her face. She helps encourage and coach thosein need and is a good ambassador for the sport.
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Tom Dropik
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Very friendly guy that is passionate about the sport. Even though he has big jumpingdogs and big name sponsors, he never forgets about the "little guy" and is always willingto treat people as equals no matter their skill level.
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Tony Lampert
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Being from the midwest, I have gotten to know Tony pretty well. This year has stood outto me the most. When Big Griz started jumping this year, I watched Tony and Grizdeveloped from Griz just falling into the pool to setting a world record. At EasternRegional Championships, Tony wouldn't allow his dog to compete at a Novice levelknowing Griz would blow his competition away. Instead he made sure Griz competed atan Elite level. Griz actually didn't end up getting an invite in Big Air, but Tony just smiledand said he would keep trying. You can always find Tony standing next to the poolcheering everyone on giving advice and insight where he can.
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Crystal McClaren & Bo
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Bo and Crystal are awesome and always gets the crowds on their feet and amazeeveryone.
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Jay Harris & Sir Harley
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How can you not be excited when Jay Harris is in the house! He's got a TON of energyand it radiates to everyone he meets! And he's passionate about K9 Cancer!
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Jesse Dalton & Taho
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Such a great team! Taho in my eyes is the most exciting dog to watch.... he jumps far and farther and you know how when he may start to flip or twist his body to get that toy.He jumps so far with the best most extreme form. Even time I hear their team announcedI make my way to watch them and always tell people to do the same.
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Pam Sheets & Brooklyn
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Pam and Brooklyn had a breakout year! They gave everyone goosebumps at the LongBeach event when they made a clean sweep and came in first in EVERYTHING – Big Air,Speed Retrieve, Extreme Vertical and Iron Dog! EV was particularly exciting for thisyoung chocolate lab since it was only her second time doing it . . . and she hit 7-feet!They had the crowd and fellow handlers cheering them on! Pam and Brooklyn are 2-timeWorld invitees and will no doubt wow the crowd again in Dubuque!
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Tony Lampert & Griz
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Watching Griz hit those big jumps and tie that EV record at 8'4" in Libertyville wasamazing . . . class act with a professional appearance that really engages the crowd
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