MYTDOG - Des Moines, IA

MYTDOG's Bio:

Susan Barnes is a certified remote collar specialist and experienced trainer who operates MyTDog, a full time dog training company. Sue, Kris Rose and their dog, Tanner, got their first taste of Dock diving in 2005. They were only able to attend one competition that season but the experience fueled a passion that has since brought them great success.

Their unique approach landed Team MyTDog in the Pro finals of every competition entered in 2006-2007 and they finished 2007 with a 1st Place, National Championship in the Master and Veteran Divisions. Tanner and Team MyTDog ended the National Dock Dog season with many accolades including #1 Ranking in the Veteran and GSP categories as well as winning the Gracie and GSP of the Year Awards.

Contact Info

Address: 3117 26th Place
Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone #: (515) 279-2327
E-mail: sue@mytdog.org

Achievements

  • World Record Holder - Big Air Veteran Dog: 24'2" and 25'6"
  • 2008 World Championships Qualifier/Competitor Big Air
  • 2007 & 2008 Dockdogs National Champions - Veteran Division
  • 2007 Dockdogs National Champion - Master Division
  • 2007 & 2008 Dockdogs Gracie Award Receipient
  • 2006 & 2007 Dockdogs Top Ranked GSP (World)
  • 2008 Dockdogs Sportsperson of the Year (Sue Barnes)

Articles

It’s The Training, Not The Tool!

By Susan Barnes

Wednesday - February 24th, 2010

Article originally appeared in “On the Wing”, a monthly e-mail newsletter by Pheasants Forever
While on a radio show, I was told of young pointing dog that was taken out to hunt his first birds, the owner relying on an e-collar (electronic collar) to help keep the dog close.  The dog hit the open field and [...]

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