Happy Paws Outdoor Games winners announced

Organizers have announced the winners of the Happy Paws Outdoor Games held Aug. 26 at the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport.

Despite wet weather, the event raised $500, which will be split between the Vilas, Oneida and Forest County humane societies, they added.

The winners for the Pier Pups dock diving were as follows:

In master level 20, first place went to Syphon from Lake Geneva with a leap of 23 feet. Second place went to Jax from Rhinelander with a jump of 20.2 feet. Bella from Fox Lake, Ill. took third with a jump of 20 feet.

In the pro level over 16, Timber took first with a jump of 19 feet, Keera took second with a jump of 17.6 feet and Liz took third with a jump of 17.2 feet.

In the open level over 10, Glitch took first with a jump of 14.2 feet. Second place went to Cruise with a leap of 12.2 feet.

In the freshman level up to 10, Khaos took first with a jump of 10.2 feet. Isabelle took second with a jump of 9.04 feet.

In the Radar Run - small dog category, first place went to Gina Conley and Zoey, second place to Jamie Lesczy and Koaski, and third place to Erika Lintereur and Peedi.

In the medium category, first place went to Debbie Schmidt and Remi, second place to Sharon Wiese and Billy Jo, and third place to Terry Coughlian and Breezan.

Winning the new event highest jump were Donna Leavitt and Izzy. In second place was Jane Kubisak and Morgan. Third place went to Mary Lucas and Rodeo.

First place for 30 weaves went to Jane Kubisak and Morgan, and second place to Lauren Hjelsand and Max.

Winners in beginner agility include Mary Lucas and Rodeo, Diane Slowinski and Glora, and Jamie Lesczykowski and Willee.

Intermediate agility winners were Debbie Schmidt and Remi in first place and Terry Coughlian and Che in second place.

The advanced agility winner was Sharon Wiese and Billy Jo. Jane Kubisak and Morgan took second place.

"It was a great day for the dogs," exclaimed Carol Lofquist, co-organizer of the event and owner of TLC Dog Training. "Congratulations to all the winners and participants, we will see you next year."

Lauren Hjelsand and her spaniel Max, enjoyed the event.

"He jumped really well this year, he's been training a lot," she said of her dog's dock diving skills.

They also tried agility and fastest dog in the Northwoods.

"It's a really fun event, I'm glad it happened so close to home and that we can just take our dogs and have fun," Hjelsand said. "It's great to have stuff like this that you can take your dog to because people are so close to their dogs."

Erika Lintereur, her corgi Peedi, and Deutscher Wachtelhund, Weda, also enjoyed the event.

"I love it, this is a lot of fun," she said with a smile.

She and Peedi were working on agility but with the constant wet weather she decided not to compete in that category this year. However, both dogs had a blast with the radar run.

TLC Dog Training and Dick's Doghouse in Minocqua hosted the event.

Kayla Breese may be reached at [email protected].