Team Josie: August 2007

Josie is a 4yr old chihuahua/jack russell terrier mix. Although small in stature this little dog comes with a big personality. She is 11" tall and 11 pounds of pure spunk!

Josie started competing in canine disc in the summer of 2006 and is taking the circuit by storm, wowing the crowds wherever she goes. She is currently the smallest disc dog in competition.

Wherever she goes judges comment that she is one of the most talented and athletic disc dogs they have witnessed.

Josie recently competed at the USDDN National Qualifier in Ottawa, Ontario and the following statement was made by Melissa Heeter, on one of the major disc dog internet groups. Melissa was one of the judges (a well known & respected individual in the sport of canine disc):

"One of the biggest highlights from the tournament was watching Jackie Parkin's little Chihuahua mix, a little spit fire of a dog, dazzle the crowd."

Josie is a diamond in the rough with a long disc doggin' career ahead of her!!

Josie also competes in flyball racing and is one of the height dogs for the Northern Borders Flyball Team. In addition to competition, Josie also performs with Team K9 at fairs, exhibitions, trade shows, and charity events in Southern Ontario.

Josie's Disc Accomplishments include:

2006

Skyhoundz Local Championship - D/A - (Hartford, ON) >> 1st place
Skyhoundz Local Championship - Freestyle (Port Perry, ON) >> 3rd place
Skyhounz Regional Championships > MicroDog Freestyle >> 3rd place
Southern Ontario Disc Houndz Club Cup > MicroDog Toss/Fetch >> 1st place
Southern Ontario Disc Houndz Club Cup > MicroDog Freestyle >> 3rd place
World Finalist at the Hyperflite/Skyhoundz World Disc Dog Championships

2007

Southern Ontario Disc Houndz Local Championship - MicroDog Freestyle - 2nd place
Canadian National Disc Dog Championships - MicroMini Dog Toss/Fetch - 1st place
Canadian National Disc Dog Championships - MicroDog Freestyle - 3rd place
Skyhoundz Regional Championships - MicroDog Freestyle - 3rd place
Southern Ontario Disc Houndz Club Cup > MicroDog Toss/Fetch - 2nd place
Southern Ontario Disc Houndz Club Cup > Overall Combined - 3rd place

2008

Canadian National Disc Dog Championships > MicroMini Toss/Fetch - 1st place
Canadian National Disc Dog Championships > MicroDog Freestyle - 4th place

Away from competition and performing, Josie enjoys 'ruling the roost' at home .... keeping the bigger dogs in line She loves to lounge on the sofa, sleep under the covers at bedtime, and play in the yard.

Just as human athletes need corporate sponsors to aid them in their continuing training and competition needs, so too do canine athletes.

Team Josie is a support system of individuals/businesses that sponsor Josie through the donation of products or services relevent to her needs as a canine athlete.

As a member of Team Josie your product or service will gain attention through the sponsor link on Josie's personal blog for the entire season that you sponsor her for. Sponsors will also be acknowledged on the Southern Ontario Disc Houndz site in the sponsors section; and at venues were Josie is performing. In 2007 between June and September, Josie will be performing at 14 events in Southern Ontario. As one of Jsoie's sponsors you will get a plug at each of these events.

You will also receive a thank you plaque that you can hang in your offices.