Marion County youth shine at 4-H dog show
Dog obedience training is a new activity for 4-H members in Marion County, but judging from their performances Saturday at the Marion County Invitational Dog Show, the local dogs and their masters are learning new tricks.
The all-day event at the Marion County Fairgrounds attracted several experienced showmen and dogs from central Kansas.
Marion County participants won several blue ribbons for their efforts — and Lauren Geis and her dog, Duchess, were named Grand Champions and Carrie Carlson and Buddy won Reserve Champions in the medium dog agility competition.
Marion County 4-H Invitational Dog Show
Beginner Showmanship
Blue — Lisa Geis and ChiChi; White — Alexandra Lewis and Tipsy; and Kyle Riffel and Ivy.
Junior Showmanship
Blue — Cassandra McPhail and Snarls; Red Paige Lewis and Zoe, Lauren McLinden and Jack, and Ashley Weems and Maddie.
Intermediate Showmanship
Blue — Lauren Geis and Duchess; White - Sally Alkire and Rose.
Pre-Novice A Obedience
White — Carrie Carlson and Buddy, Cassandra McPhail and Snarls, Ashley Weems and Maddie, Lauren McLinden and Jack, Sally Alkire and Rose, and Alexandra Lewis and Zoe.
Pre-Novice B Obedience
White — Paige Lewis and Tipsy, and Lisa Geis and Snickers.
Novice Obedience
Grand Champion — Lauren Geis and Trouble.
Agility I on lead — small dogs
Blue — Ashley Weems and Maddie; White — Lisa Geis and Snickers, and Sally Alkire and Rose.
Agility I on lead — medium dogs
Grand Champion — Lauren Geis and Duchess; Reserve Champ — Carrie Carlson and Buddy; Red — Lauren McLinden and Emme Lou; White — Cassandra McPhail and Snarls
