Mike brought home the goods by winning the 2012 Mideastern Regional IPO competition: High in Tracking, High HOT (handler-owner-trainer) and last but not least High-in-Trial!
Mike and Eric, the 3 time Regional champion, with Gustavo Sanchez. Mike credits Gustavo’s coaching for his success.
To thank Gustavo he gave him a gift of beans and rice. Jackie also was instrumental in helping prep Eric and Mike for the regionals by acting as a spotter and judge, Mike showed his appreciation to her with this generous gift of Chef Boyardee Ravioli. So thoughtful of Mike to consider their ethnic background when picking out their gifts. Gustavo – Cuban, Jackie – Italian.
For the record he did have other gifts for them, a gift certificate for Jackie and this humongous trophy for Gustavo:
It says “Gustavo Sanchez – World’s Greatest Trainer and Coach”
Gustavo, Mike, and Roni Hoff – all three top regional/national schutzhund/IPO competitors.
And a few of us from training:
Congratulations again Mike and Eric!
What an achievement. Congratulations.
Way to go, Mike, Eric and team! Congratulations!
Mike, I love your thank-you gifts.