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Aero is a major contributor to the atmosphere and success of the Disc Connected K-9's Team's
shows. She has participated in over 4,000 shows to date in her short
life span. She endears herself to all dogs and humans alike.
Aero is currently sponsored by Shoreline Veterinary Hospital, Jacksonville Beach, FL; for which we thank them very graciously for all their attention and efforts to date.
Aero Bio:
- Born: February 25, 1996Gender: Female (Spade)Breed: Australian ShepherdColor: Red-TriWeight: 32 lbs.Height: 17"Credentials: AKC; ASCA; IDDHA: BDD, ADD, & FDX; Canine Good Citizen Certified, (CGC) 11/2000
- Breeder: Donna & Steve Maulkey, Williston, FL
Major Accomplishments:
1997 ALPO SE Regional Division II Finalist
1997 FL State Championships - Novice Division (2nd Place)
1997 GA State Championships - Open Division
1998 ALPO SE Regional Finalist
1998 FL State Championships - Open Division (3rd Place)
1998 FL State Canine Freestyle Champion
1998 Eastern National Beaches Canine Freestyle Champion
1998 ALPO Eastern Open Regional Finalist
1998 GA State Championships - 2nd Place
1999 FL State Fair "Winter Classic" Tournament (2nd Place)
1999 "Macon Dixie Classic" Tournament (3rd Place)
1999 NE FL Quadruped Competition (3rd Place)
1999 Atlanta City Championships (2nd Place)
1999 Border Collie Rescue ALPO Community Event Champion
1999 SE Ralston Purina Incredible Freestyle Flying Disc Challenge
(2nd Place)
1999 ALPO SE Regional Championships 1st Runner-Up
1999 National Beaches Canine Frisbee Disc Champion
1999 GA State Championships (2nd Place Overall)
1999 GA State Championships (2nd Place Freestyle)
1999 Texas State Championships (5th Place)
1999 ALPO World Championships (4th Place)
2000 Dixie Disc Dog Championships Champion
2000 Disc Dog Southern Nationals 2000 Champion
2000 NE Ralston Purina Incredible Freestyle Flying Disc Challenge
(3rd Place)
2000 ALPO SE Regional Finalist
2000 IDDHA #2 Ranked Distance Competitor
2000 IDDHA #1 Ranked Freestyle Competitor
2000 IDDHA #1 Ranked Overall Canine Frisbee Competitor
2001 Dixie Disc Dog Championships Champion
2001 Skyhoundz SE Regional Finalist
2001 National Beaches Canine Frisbee Disc Champion
2001 "Woofstock" Disc Dog Championships Champion
2001 Georgia State Canine Frisbee Champion
2001 Flying Disc Dog Open (East Leg) Champion
2002 Dixie Disc Dog Championships (2nd Place)
2002 Alabama State Championships (3rd Place)
2002 National Beaches Championships Champion
2003 Ashley Whippet World Championship Finals (6th Place)
2004 Ashley Whippet World
Championship Finals (2nd Place)
2005 Skyhoundz S.E. Regional
Finals (5th Place)
2006 Skyhoundz Open Regional Finals (2nd Place)
2006 Skyhoundz World Championships Finalist (15th Place)
2007 Skyhoundz S.E. Regional Master's Champion
Other Notable Achievements:
Animal Channel "Frisbee Freedom" Training Video Principal (1997)
Animal Channel "Frisbee Freedom II" Training Video Principal (1998)
1998 "Dream On" Award Recipient
RALSTON PURINA/WTVI, (Charlotte, NC) "For Pet's Sake" Training Video Principal,(1998)
Animal Planet's "Breed All About It" Australian Shepherd Segment Principal (2000)
Purina
Dog Chow Incredible Dog Team Member (1999 - 2005)
Numerous Television Interviews and Promos:
ESPN
ESPN2
CBS Morning News
Headline News
The Animal Planet
USA Network
Numerous local news & "dog" interest programs
Atlanta Magazine
"Perro" Magazine, Mexico
Purina Dog Chow Promotional Video (2000, 2001 & 2002)
"Sabado Sensational" - Caracas, Venezuela (2002 & 2004)
"Animal Attractions" - Discovery Channel (2006)
Aero has appeared at numerous sporting events, including:
Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Suns
Jacksonville Cyclones
Jacksonville JADE
Jacksonville University's Football & Basketball Halftimes
UNF's Basketball games
Florida State University
Trans America Athletic Conference Basketball Championships Finals Halftime
Chicago Bears
Kansas City Chiefs
New York Jets
Pittsburgh Steelers
Other Notable Appearances:
1999 U.S. Dog Agility Association's National Grand Prix Championships
1999 Mexico National Dog Agility Association's Grand Prix Championships
(Compliments of the USDAA & Iams)
2001 Mexico National Dog Agility Association's Grand Prix Championships
(Compliments of USDAA & ALPO)
2001 U.S. Dog Agility Association's National Grand Prix Championships
(Compliments of USDAA)
1998, 1999, & 2000 Florida State Fair
1996 - 2006 Riverside Arts Festival
1998 - 2003 Jacksonville Beach 4th of July Festival
1998 - 2006 Manatee Festival
2000 - 2006 Blue Crab Festival
2001 & 2003 Indiana State Fair
2001 New Mexico State Fair
55th Annual Omaha Sportsmen's Convention (2002)
2001 & 2002 Bi-Lo On The Beach Festival, Mrytle Beach, SC
2002 West Virginia State Fair
2002 North Carolina State Fair
2002 Mohegan Sun Casinos, CT.
2002 European Dog Championships, Paris, France
2004 & 2005
Ilinois State Fair
2002 & 2004 Caracas, Venezuela
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Lawrence Bio:
Lawrence
has seven (7) dogs in his home and spends a lot of his time rescuing and fostering Border Collies and Australian Shepherds. Additionally,Lawrence works for TNT Logistics, North
America., and is the Manager of Technology Services.He was the original
founder of the Greater Jacksonville Disc & Dog Club (1997),
and currently serves as the Executive Director. In the past,
he served as the President of the International
Disc Dog Handler's Association (IDDHA). Lawrence also was a contributing
writer on "throwing skills" and his articles ("Throwing Your Life
Away") appeared in each issue of the Disc
Dog Quarterly Publication. He is recognized as an International
Trainer, (APDT Member) and has
taught on staff at the Competitive Edge Sports Dog Camp, Cornwall-On-The
Hudson, NY; at Who's Walking Who, Toronto, Canada; at Medepec, Toluca,
Mexico; and at various locations in Caracas, Venezuea; as well as
all over the United States. Currently, he serves as the S.E. Regional
Director for Unified Frisbee
Dog Operations (UFO). Lawrence is in his 38th year of playing Disc sports;
and is recognized as a World Class Human Freestlyer, and avid disc
collector.
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