Facebook page.I'm taking a moment to introduce my husband and myself. I'm Joyce Earle McCluskey and my husband Mac. We reside in southern Maine with our two year old daughter, several Malinois, a couple DS, an old Czech bred GSD and an American Bulldog for good measure.
I've been a member of Mainely Ringsport since 1989. I have competed locally in the Ringsports with a couple GSD's and my DS, Ry and Caelan. I have also started competing in UKC obedience.
My husband Mac is a certified Mondio Ring decoy and has been involved in Ring for a dozen years. Mac started his training with Frances Metcalf. Mac and I met through Ringsport and it is still an important part of our lives.
We occasionally have a litter to produce our next generation of sport dogs. We had a Mal litter 6 years ago out of my husbands FRII Mal, Tibet. Our dogs are part of our family and enjoy residing in the house with our two year old. Outside of work and family time, we play with our dogs, enjoy training and spending time with our dog friends.
Thank you!
Joyce and Mac McCluskey
An introduction from Maine
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jeeharbor
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- Tell us about yourself: My name is Joyce Earle McCluskey. My husband and I train and compete in the Ringsports. My husband, Mac, has Malinois and is a certified Mondio Decoy. I have 2 Dutch Shepherds. My male, Ry, is titled in PSA, Mondio, French and NVBK along with UKC obedience. My husband will be trialing him this year due to me being home with our newborn daughter. My female is a year and is in training and won't compete for at least a year.
An introduction from Maine
Joyce Earle McCluskey
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Olie
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Re: An introduction from Maine
Welcome Joyce and Mac!
Congratulations on your accomplishments!
Cant wait to see some photos of your crew!
Congratulations on your accomplishments!
Cant wait to see some photos of your crew!
Barbara & Olaf
Croatia, Europe (that`s why my english is bad)
Croatia, Europe (that`s why my english is bad)
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alspyce
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- Tell us about yourself: I am in New York State. Got my first DS about 14 years ago (more or less as a rescue- lost her in Nov.). After years of GSD's, and a few dogs of other breeds (Rotti/Beauceron/Ger. Shorthaired Pointer/ Yorkie and my current Jack Russell) I now have another DS, 4mo female, no name yet, tho I have a few in mind.
Also have a horse-old quarter horse mare-32.
Can't wait for all the snow to get gone! Spring is coming too slow this year! - Location: Corinth, New York
Re: An introduction from Maine
Welcome! I see V Christel dogs in your pedigree---very close to my heart.
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France
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Chris Carlton/Lyric
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CaroleBoaz
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Re: An introduction from Maine
Welcome!
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Dutchringgirl
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- Tell us about yourself: I am a mom of 6 life forces - 2 kids and 3 dogs 1 hamster. I live in Ct. I have trained Ringsport and Agility and have 2 DS, one 15 and 7 and a Basset Hound Cookie who is 2
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Re: An introduction from Maine
Welcome! I must have met you guys at one point. I used to do Ring with my DS and Mal in New Hartford Ct.
Lisa, Thalie CGC & Sadie, Cookie the Basset, CT
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felixone123
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Sugars Mom
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Sugar looks like a miniature Dutch Shepherd with floppy ears, and has every ounce of DS traits in her little body!
I hope to learn from other DS owners and share doggy experiences. - Location: Victoria BC
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leih merigian
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Re: An introduction from Maine
Welcome, and what a nice intro!
leih merigian
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Zodiac vom Younghaus (over the bridge)
Central VA (near Charlottesville)
It's never too late to have a happy childhood...
Vrijheid's H'Geyser
Zodiac vom Younghaus (over the bridge)
Central VA (near Charlottesville)
It's never too late to have a happy childhood...
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Re: An introduction from Maine
Hey guys!!
Welcome to the forum! Glad to see you here!
Sorry I haven't had the time to finish the pedigree. Its been (and will be for 2 more weeks) a SUPER hectic summer!!!
You'll find a ton of great people here with diversified interests and dogs.
If you have a moment, please visit the User Control Panel and create a signature that includes your name. Its hard to keep everyone straight!!
Welcome to the forum! Glad to see you here!
Sorry I haven't had the time to finish the pedigree. Its been (and will be for 2 more weeks) a SUPER hectic summer!!!
You'll find a ton of great people here with diversified interests and dogs.
If you have a moment, please visit the User Control Panel and create a signature that includes your name. Its hard to keep everyone straight!!
Christie Meyer
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http://www.dutchshepherdrescue.org
http://www.thunderhawkcanine.com
Be proud of the things that you have taught your dog. Be humbled and grateful for all of the things that your dog has taught you. - Unknown
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http://www.dutchshepherdrescue.org
http://www.thunderhawkcanine.com
Be proud of the things that you have taught your dog. Be humbled and grateful for all of the things that your dog has taught you. - Unknown
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Re: An introduction from Maine
Welcome to the forum!
Eric
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Marjolein
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jeeharbor
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- Tell us about yourself: My name is Joyce Earle McCluskey. My husband and I train and compete in the Ringsports. My husband, Mac, has Malinois and is a certified Mondio Decoy. I have 2 Dutch Shepherds. My male, Ry, is titled in PSA, Mondio, French and NVBK along with UKC obedience. My husband will be trialing him this year due to me being home with our newborn daughter. My female is a year and is in training and won't compete for at least a year.
Re: An introduction from Maine
I am a bit South from you. I am in Lebanon which is near Rochester,NH. I grew up in Kittery. Maine is a big state. Welcome!
Joyce Earle McCluskey
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Drizlaru
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Re: An introduction from Maine
We need to get together sometime, I'm right up 202 from you guys.
Disclaimer: This post is not intended to send anyone to grief counseling, or a mental trauma hospital. The information in this post is intended for "informational purposes only", and is a product of my own opinion.
Ben MacDonald
Ben MacDonald
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jeeharbor
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- Tell us about yourself: My name is Joyce Earle McCluskey. My husband and I train and compete in the Ringsports. My husband, Mac, has Malinois and is a certified Mondio Decoy. I have 2 Dutch Shepherds. My male, Ry, is titled in PSA, Mondio, French and NVBK along with UKC obedience. My husband will be trialing him this year due to me being home with our newborn daughter. My female is a year and is in training and won't compete for at least a year.
Re: An introduction from Maine
Where up 202? We are on the Rochester side of West Lebanon. Are you working with any training group?
Joyce Earle McCluskey
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Drizlaru
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Re: An introduction from Maine
I'm up 202 in Windham about an hour north of you. I've been to a few different training groups (Schutzhund, PSA), but haven't decided one to train with exclusivly. I've got a (almost) 7 month old male DS from KNPV lines that I'd like to start one of the protection sports with. I like Mondioring, I like how it tests the dogs and the handlers. One of my big problems right now is that I'm "supposedly" moving at some point in a few months or so. I'd like to come down for a meet and greet though, and take a closer looksie. Maybe we can set something up, what's your groups training schedule like?
Disclaimer: This post is not intended to send anyone to grief counseling, or a mental trauma hospital. The information in this post is intended for "informational purposes only", and is a product of my own opinion.
Ben MacDonald
Ben MacDonald
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jeeharbor
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- Tell us about yourself: My name is Joyce Earle McCluskey. My husband and I train and compete in the Ringsports. My husband, Mac, has Malinois and is a certified Mondio Decoy. I have 2 Dutch Shepherds. My male, Ry, is titled in PSA, Mondio, French and NVBK along with UKC obedience. My husband will be trialing him this year due to me being home with our newborn daughter. My female is a year and is in training and won't compete for at least a year.
Re: An introduction from Maine
We train in Wells on Saturdays. You're welcome to come down. Did you get your DS from Dominic?
Joyce Earle McCluskey
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Drizlaru
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Re: An introduction from Maine
No I didn't, though I did consider it. Where in Wells exactly, and what time Saturdays?
Disclaimer: This post is not intended to send anyone to grief counseling, or a mental trauma hospital. The information in this post is intended for "informational purposes only", and is a product of my own opinion.
Ben MacDonald
Ben MacDonald
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jeeharbor
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- Tell us about yourself: My name is Joyce Earle McCluskey. My husband and I train and compete in the Ringsports. My husband, Mac, has Malinois and is a certified Mondio Decoy. I have 2 Dutch Shepherds. My male, Ry, is titled in PSA, Mondio, French and NVBK along with UKC obedience. My husband will be trialing him this year due to me being home with our newborn daughter. My female is a year and is in training and won't compete for at least a year.
Re: An introduction from Maine
We train at Bob Dixons on Loop Rd at 10:00. We have a guy with showline GSD's that comes down from Windham. Where did you get your DS from out of curiosity? I'm not aware of many people breeding them up this way, but I don't get out about much either.
Joyce Earle McCluskey