2024 Trial Officials and Competitors Profile
Girard Bradshaw
2024 PSA 1 Judge
Ben Lepinski
2024 PSA 2 Judge
Janet Dooley Edwards
2024 PSA 3 Judge
Chloe Leblond Renaud & Yeti (PSA1)
“A huge thank you to Lizzie for all the hard work you’ve put into building my dog & of course, thanks to both you & Kate for all the training help, guidance & pep talks along the way. I also want to thank our extended Nomad family—your support, tips, and encouragement have meant a lot to me. And to everyone who’s helped us out, cheered us on, whether close by or from afar, thank you for being part of this journey. It’s been such an amazing ride so far because of all of you! Lastly, a special thanks to my spouse, Eric, for always having my back and supporting me through it all”
Fun Fact: Yeti’s name comes from the cooler company, but his real mission in life is taking down every wasp that dares to cross his path!
Lizzie Cerroni & Fawkes (PSA1)
“Huge thank yous to Chloe and Kate; I’m happy we have so much fun training for this crazy sport together. Thank you Chloe for your dedication in becoming the awesome decoy that you are and building my dog into what she is today. Thank you Kate for being the best spotter, supportive teammate, and road trip friend! Extra thank yous to our Nomad family- your consistent help and support means the world to us. And thank you to our extended Canadian PSA family for all of the training and well wishes along this journey.”
Fun Fact: Fawkes’ favourite summertime activity is going canoe camping
Emma Harris & Roach (PSA1)
Love City PSA Club
“Blue ridge working dog, Tim Karchnak, and Love City PSA club”
Fun Fact: He has a passion for sticks and collecting branches
Lucas Chaston & Hammi (PSA1)
Gaspar PSA
“Grassroots K9 – Mike and Alison Nezbeth, Shield k9, Sari Pryor, Aegis MMA, Micheal Penausious, and all my other supports there’s to many to name.”
Fun Fact: I got Hammi and didn’t realize until having him 6 months his real name was Hamilton which is the city I was born in
Tressie Courtney & Queso (PSA1)
Bad Company Working Dogs
“Todo el mundo cree que tiene el mejor perro y ninguno se equivoca.
There are over 1800 types of cheese and the best kind is Queso. Thick, gooey and at times can be spicy. Can be enjoyed by all except dogs.”
Fun Fact: He’s not a Tervuren
Fefen Molina & Riptide Spitfire (PSA1)
Tampa Bay PSA
“I want to thank my family for the support and a special thanks to Sam and Matt my training director for spending countless hours helping us since the day one.”
Fun Fact: She is a social butterfly and loves kids but also bites like her daddy Ryu.
Catherine Yu & Jinx (PSA1)
“Thank you to all the decoys who have worked with Jinx. Thank you Isabel, Courtney, Mikayla, Steve & Yaya for helping us train this year. Thank you Ricky for being the best mentor. Thank you Kellie for always giving us your time to help us with obedience. Thank you Juan & Julio for keeping me sane and grounded. Thank you Dakota for the opportunity to own Jinx and giving her the foundation she has today. Lastly, thank you to my husband James for allowing me to pursue my dreams.”
Fun Fact: Jinx is named after the League of Legend character Jinx who is chaotic and aggressive on the surface, but has a sensitive side. When she isn’t training, playing or running around, she can be found cuddling on the couch or bed with her people.
Andrew Sterner & Lyra (PSA1)
JASD
“I would like to thank Cypress for allowing me to co-own Lyra, and a special thanks to our club decoys for consistently and safely developing her.”
Fun Fact: She is the first female Terv to get a PSA1
Abby Boyce & Quiet (PSA1)
NEWD
“New England Working Dogs- Joe Trevisone and Anthony Rapa”
Fun Fact: She is loud!
Andrew Sterner & Keeper (PSA1)
JASD
“I would like to thank Keeper’s awesome breeder Theresa Currier for providing me with this exceptional dog and all the support she has given me along the way. I also would like to dedicate my first nationals showing with a GSD to my first working GSD Warden. RIP friend.”
Fun Fact: He is missing a lobe of his lung from an emergency surgery!
Kayla Forbes & Dante (PSA1)
“My list of people to thank is incredibly too long for this paragraph but I am so thankful to have the most amazing people, near and far, supporting Dante and I on our journey! I would not be here today if it wasn’t for them!
consistent hardwork”
Fun Fact: He is a professional mommas boy !
Anthony Rapa & Azula (PSA1)
New England Working Dogs
“ I’d like to thank Joe and Victoria for breeding such an incredible dog. I’d like to thank my club New England Working dogs for all your support and help and my girlfriend Abigail for all her support and good luck to her and Quiet Azulas sister”
Fun Fact: She’s her mothers doppelgänger
Abigail Hernandez & Rafael (PSA1)
Old Glory PSA
“I would like to thank Old Glory PSA for their support!”
Fun Fact: He is named after the ninja turtle and is the cutest boy in the world!
Tori Zach & Anya (PSA1)
Global K9 Working Dog Club
“A special thanks to Courtney Robbins for all you’ve done for us and continue to do for us. Guiding and helping us grow. Thank you Global K9 working dog club for all you do for me. I couldn’t have done this without you all. Especially my decoys. Thank you to Dave Santiago for always believing in us and helping us get to where we are. Thank you to my family/friends for the support. Love you all.”
Fun Fact: Anya is a very naughty pet dog and doesn’t have a lot of manners. She loves to beg at the table. She wants to give a shout out to her husband clutch.
Joshua Knowlton & Reiko (PSA1)
Nomad Working Dogs
“Most importantly Alyssa Normandie, for her constant drive and support. All of Nomad local and extended, but especially Steve Roberts and Austin Avery for all the consistent hardwork”
Fun Fact: Two other littermates are also competing
Melissa Lopez & Keen (PSA1)
Kentucky Club
“I’m forever grateful to Dallas Hamilton for making me pick a sport to train for and Chaz Grider for being my dogs sparring partner and personal coach.”
Fun Fact: Keen has the same amount of chromosomes as a chicken!
Cierra Bachmeier & Cudi (PSA1, AS-BT)
Crystal Coast PSA
“I’d like to take a moment to thank those who have been there for me from the very beginning, specifically Ben Lepinski and Ann Quigley. Without them I wouldn’t be where I’m at.”
Fun Fact: I sold Cudi twice as a young dog because I had such a hard time raising and training her. Luckily for me, she kept choosing me and finding herself back with me. Knowing what I know now, I wouldn’t trade her for the world. She pushes me in every way imaginable and I can’t imagine not having her in my life.
Sherman Holbrook & Jag (MR Brevet, PSA1)
“My fiance Jessica for the love and support. Nick Lamson for the encouragement to get back in. Megan Tucker for decoying and always suiting up to help.”
Fun Fact: He was the good egg, he loves to cuddle on top of anyone.
Adrienne Forsythe & Lynx (PDC, PSA1)
Dogma Demons
“Thank you: Dogma Demons and Jonathan Katz”
Fun Fact: In 2021 she won Bangladesh Dancing with the Stars… She was the Star!!
Lensey Gulledge & Deacon (PDC, PSA1)
K9 Working Dogs of Dallas
“I would like to thank my family for all their support. They love Deacon as much as I do ! I would also like to thank Khoi Pham and K9 Working Dogs of Dallas for all they have done for us. We would never be where we are today, if it wasn’t for Khoi and all the amazing decoys and member support and guidance. Also, I would like to thank Kayla Forbes for bringing Deacon into the world, and trusting me with him.”
Fun Fact: Deacon loves to kill bugs, and he is really good at it !
Kate Jones & Nitro (PSA1)
“Chloe and Lizzie for always being there for me!
Alyssa , Josh, Austin , Tara, Zac and Anne for their constant support and guidance.”
Fun Fact: He also competes in agility and is perfect in every way!
Matthew Seha & Milli (PSA1)
Twin Cities PSA
“Sarah Bostock got me started in this sport and has been here every step of the way, looking forward to competing against each other one day at this level.”
Fun Fact: Milli was a rescue dog that was originally intended as my disc and joring partner, our lives drastically changed when we found out she had an aptitude towards bite sports.
Emma Murdock & Riggins (PSA2)
Frostbite Working Dog Club
“Thank you to the random guy on Instagram who asked me to foster this backyard living malinois. Thank you to my entire club for always suiting up, line handling, videoing, problem solving, and feeding us. Thank you to my coach and mentor Andrew Sterner who’s always been a huge help over the years. And thank you to my husband for “letting” me keep this crazy dog.”
Fun Fact: His favourite game is soccer and he is an excellent goalie!
Melinda Lawrence & Yasha (PSA2)
Tutela K9
“Chris Weber and my club Tutela K9. Andrew Sterner and JASD, and my twin sister Brenda Lawrence (she’s awesome and comes to all our trials) and my dog Yasha (the happiest best boy)”
Fun Fact: He loves to muzzle punch decoys with his toy!
Courtney Robbins & B.A.N.G (PDC, PSA1, PSA2, FO, P1, P2)
Global K9 Working Dog Club
“Big shout out to my entire club, you guys motivate me everyday on and off the field. You guys are the epitome of what TEAM means to me, TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE. To everyone who has allowed me to learn from them given me advice or has validated me, thank you will never be enough. Kacey you are a superstar, without you things wouldn’t run half as smooth, and your eagerness to follow me and support my passion is the greatest gift.”
Fun Fact: she has only been caught sleeping twice in her life!! She doesn’t know the phrase chill out
Jonathan Katz & Cheetah (PSA1)
Dogma Demons
“I want to thank the Dogma Demons for all their help getting Cheetah ready!”
Fun Fact: Cheetah has only two friends, Heather and Isaiah
Jennifer Gilzow & Ranger (FO, PA, PDC, PSA1)
Dogma Demons
“Tracy Landis will always come first in my list of thank you’s! She not only made me fall in love with dog sports and training but she made me fall in love with her as well! She has been my biggest supporter from the beginning! Thank you to both my old club, Charleston Area Dog Sports Club and to my current club, Dogma Demons, and a huge thank you to Jonathan Katz for his wisdom in helping us to become successful in the 2’s!”
Fun Fact: He turns 10 during Worlds 2024! He is the first Giant Schnauzer to earn a leg of the 2’s and to show at Worlds in the 2’s
Megan Mattingly & Krueger (PDC, PSA 1 , PSA2 (FL))
K9 Working Dogs of Dallas
“I wouldn’t be where I am today without my training Director and mentor Khoi Pham as well as the amazing support from our club k9 Working Dogs of Dallas !
And as always my husband and daughter for being my biggest supporters! Last year was our first year competing in PSA !”
Fun Fact: Kruegers club name is “Kroger”
Dustin Winn & Catbug (PSA 1, 1st leg PSA 2)
North County Canine PSA
“My NCC PSA fam! My decoys, Stefan Herceg for the guidance as I navigate the upper levels and last but not least my better half Jessica Bancells for some of the best advice I could ask for.”
Fun Fact: She is named after a cartoon character
Angela Beckwith & Nala (PSA2)
“I’d like to thank those who have invested time into seeing Nala and I grow as a team, as well as the clubs who have allowed us to come visit. We wouldn’t be here without any of you!”
Fun Fact: Nala gives the best hugs.
Jennifer Bazan & Jefe (PSA2 (FL))
Bay Area PSA
“First and foremost I would like to thank my very tolerant fiancé, club members, my best friend Alessia for being my village. To the numerous clubs and independent decoys on the West Coast, who have allowed me to train with you. Your unwavering support is never unrecognized.
And to Jefe, thank you for taking me on this journey with you, and crushing it along the way. Love you bud”
Fun Fact: Jefe’s favorite exercise is heeling!
Joshua Knowlton & Roux (PSA2)
Nomad Working Dogs
“Everyone in Nomad Working Dogs and especially Alyssa for consistent drive!”
Fun Fact: She is half the size of her littermate
Dallas Hamilton & Rebel (PSA2)
Nomad Working Dogs
“I’d like to thank my team Salty PSA I wouldn’t be here without all of you especially my decoys Jensen, Lee, Cristian and Adrian!
Also I’d like to thank my girlfriend Adrian for always being my biggest supporter and keeping me on my toes :)”
Fun Fact: Rebel is a descendent of Dani and Zika!
Alyssa Normandie & Sunset (PSA2)
Nomad Working Dogs
“I’d like to thank my other half, Josh Knowlton, for always being my unwavering support throughout this wild journey with my dogs. Thank you for the countless hours you’ve dedicated to decoying and building them. I also want to acknowledge my club, Nomad Working Dogs, for creating a community of individuals who care deeply about each other’s achievements. We couldn’t have reached this point without all of you!”
Fun Fact: As intense as he is in the work, he’s a couch potato at home off the clock!
Tom Gillies & Jax (PSA1)
Square One Protection Sports
“I would like to thank my wife Patty for all her support, Tommy Verschuren, Joe Parks and Stephen Bowling for all their training support as well as the rest of our SquareOne Protection Sports club.”
Fun Fact: We call Jax the bionic dog due to all the plates, screws and pins in his right rear leg from an operation when he was a puppy along with two titanium teeth.
Jessica Esen & Genesis (PSA2)
Alpha Snails
“Thank you to my family especially my Mom. Thank you to our club, the Alpha Snails and all the decoys that have helped us along the way.”
Fun Fact: Genny’s favorite yoga pose is the “praying mantis”
Zoe Neidy & Lumi (PSA1)
Stateline Canine
“I’d like to thank Shawn and Janet Edwards and Stateline Canine for their constant ongoing support of me and Lumi despite long distance. I’d also like to thank my Canadian club, Frostbite, for being there to support me every week and Pat Stuart all the way over in Australia for being an even further support system and the reason I got my first malinois. My friends and family get a big shout out for being so patient with me while I do “all the dog stuff” every week. I wouldn’t be here without any you.”
Fun Fact: Her nicknames include Child of the Corn and Toots McGee. In her spare time, she likes to roll down hills and collect grass clippings and leaves in her collar like her big brother Gekko.
Kim Cerio & Weerwolvens Lana (PSA2)
Top Dog PSA
“I want to thank my husband. Without his support and love, I could not have the success my dogs and I have had. I also want to send a huge amount of thanks and gratitude to Clay Smith and all my clubmates at Top Dog PSA. This is truly a sport that an individuals success depends of the group. Clay is a great coach who brings so much knowledge and experience. The cohesiveness and dedication of everyone of our club is the best I have had the honor to be a part of. It truly feels like a family.”
Fun Fact: Lana is the best worst dog ever! She is the truly a dragon!
Risa Pringle & Weerwolvens Liko (PSA2)
K9 Working Dogs of Dallas
“I would like to thank Khoi Pham and my home club K9 working dogs of Dallas for doing their best to help my dogs and I to succeed. I would also like to thank Jonathon Katz and Isaiah Genoa aswell as all the dogma demons for all their support. Last but not least thank you to my baby club Team Wreck it and Outlaw PSA for always cheering me on.”
Fun Fact: She loves to smile and give hugs
David Santiago & Opie (PSA3)
“For all who have supported us all across the country, suiting up to help us train & rooted for us from the start we Thankyou. SouthPaw Opie is the first bulldog to achieve the title of PSA3 #43 and we could not have done it without the support system & club I have back at home in Long Island NY #badcompanyworkingdogs, my friends & other clubs everywhere we travel. A personal Thankyou to my love of my life & obedience coach Tressie without your support day in & day out this would not have been possible, traveling with me endlessly hunting for this title. Thankyou to my club members back home who have become more like family than friends. To my mentor and my original training decoys as well. #historywasmade
Fun Fact: Opie’s favorite activity is to eat and lay on the couch
Happy Retirement, Opie!
Ann Quigley & Zivah Di Forza Patty (AS-BT, PSA3)
Tarheel Canine PSA club, Crystal Coast PSA Club
“Success in this sport does not occur without a marvelous support system. I credit all of my success to the support of my clubs, Tarheel Canine PSA and Crystal Coast PSA, and my family, George Howard.”
Fun Fact: Patty has over a dozen nicknames, and as she does commands on the field, she occasionally ignores all of them.
Alyssa Normandie & Zagan (PSA3)
Nomad Working Dogs
“I’d like to thank my other half, Josh Knowlton, for always being my unwavering support throughout this wild journey with my dogs. Thank you for the countless hours you’ve dedicated to decoying and building them. I also want to acknowledge my club, Nomad Working Dogs, for creating a community of individuals who care deeply about each other’s achievements. We couldn’t have reached this point without all of you!”
Fun Fact: He still acts like a goofy puppy even though he is 5 years old.
Alyssa Byars & Anubis (PSA2, MR1)
STLWDC
“We could not do it without my husband and primary decoy Jesse Miller! I would also like to thank decoy/trainer Joey Morris for his work with Anubis and I over the years.”
Fun Fact: He is a 3rd generation PSA Doberman!
Joshua Knowlton & Kano (PSA3)
Nomad Working Dogs
“Most importantly Alyssa Normandie, for her constant drive and support. All of Nomad local and extended, but especially Steve Roberts and Austin Avery for all the consistent hardwork”
Fun Fact: Nothing fun, just trying to enjoy the last few times I get to compete with my guy before he retires!
Heather Pommerencke & Bandit (PSA2)
Dogma Demons
“I’d like to thank my amazing club, Dogma Demons, for all that you do. An extra special shout out to Isaiah Genao for all the time you’ve put in to help me with my dogs. The biggest thank you goes to my training director, mentor and friend Jonathan Katz. Without you this journey would not be possible.”
Fun Fact: In his free time Bandit enjoys practicing the ancient art of parkour.
Tammy Thankachen & Blanco’s A’Hard KNOXX (PDC, PSA1 WD, PSA2)
Ultimate K9 Bodyguards (UK9BG PSA CLUB)
“My village, UK9BG PSA Club! Knoxx and I could have never gotten here without you all! To my mentors, Jonathan Katz, Khoi Pham and Shaun Thankachen for the unwavering guidance, knowledge, dedication & passion for our sport is greatly appreciated & have molded us be the team we are today! To Ashley Chmara & Mike Anderson you guys started it all in Canada & have been so imperative in growing the sport &being our biggest supporters! To Stan the man(my hubby), thank you for bringing the sport to Western Canada &for always standing beside my crazy dreams! ”
Fun Fact: Knoxx loves to barter for his ball when he is not training, he will go and retrieve items he finds interesting in the house to bring to you in hopes you will play ball with him!
Tressie Courtney & Finnack (PSA2)
“Be the person your dog thinks you are”
My dog thinks I’m funny.
My dog thinks I know what I’m doing
My dog thinks I have a lot of friends
My dog thinks he should be the only dog in the house
My dog thinks I’m a Malinois in a human body
My dog doesn’t think but knows that I love him”
Fun Fact: Finnack is missing part of his ear which is why he doesn’t listen very well
Alishia Johnson & Rogue (PSA1, PSA2)
Global K9 Working Dog Club
“I’m thankful for my club, without them we wouldn’t be where we’re at today. Im especially thankful for our decoys that suit up on a bi-weekly weekly basis and put up with the shenanigans of the 3s.”
Fun Fact: Rogue has traveled to 38 different states with me
Chris Altherr & Eli (PSA3)
Cutting Edge Working Dogs
“My Wife and training partner Bre. I wouldn’t be here without you. Our club – Cutting Edge Working Dogs. All of the trainers and decoys across the country who have been extremely supportive and accommodating.”
Fun Fact: Eli was imported over from the Netherlands at 4.5 months old. When I arrived in Chicago to pick Eli up, I discovered Eli was not Eli. Eli had been swapped at the airport & shipped to Texas. I had received the puppy that was supposed to go to Texas. I left the Chicago airport and drove non stop from Chicago to Texas and back Indiana only stopping to get fuel. I’d drive anywhere to get him. He has been an amazing partner on &off the field. Eli earned his PSA 3 title at 3yrs, 1 month old.
Dawnetta Calhoun & Inigo Von Goedehaus (IGP 3, AS 1, PSA 2)
Top Dog PSA
“I want to extend a huge thank you to the Top Dog PSA Club for all their support and guidance in my dog training adventures. I couldn’t have come this far without your incredible community. And a special shoutout to my amazing husband, Kenneth, for always being there for me and cheering me on. Your unwavering support means the world to me. Thank you all for being such an integral part of this journey!”
Fun Fact: Inigo loves to retrieve everything.
Klaudia Markus & Miko (PSA2)
Golden State PSA
“Thank you to Miko. If it wasn’t for Miko I wouldn’t have found out about PSA all of our achievements are his, I am always proud of his decisions that have led us to where we are today”
Fun Fact: Miko’s full time time job is he is my barn manager assistant.
Khoi Pham & KP (PSA3)
K9 Working Dogs of Dallas
“My wife and my club”
Fun Fact: He howled like a baby when he missed me.
Kyana Garcia & Ryker (PSA2)
Shenandoah Working Dog Club
“I want to thank my club, Shenandoah Working Dog Club and HellaK9s, for helping Ryker and I get to this point. We may be small but we are mighty. Forever thankful to Ryker, without him all of this wouldn’t be possible. Together we are forever defying the odds. Team underdog.”
Fun Fact: Ryker was sprung from Chula Vista Animal Shelter in 2019.
Chris Smith & Ghost (PSA2)
Crystal Coast PSA Club
“Big thanks to my wife and son for all of their support and patience. Thank you Crystal Coast PSA Club for all of your help and support.”
Fun Fact: Ghost enjoys being around his family & friends whether that’s riding on the tractor & swimming at the beach either way he’s happy. Ghost has accumulated many nicknames over the years everything from Gus Gus from Cinderella or Toothless from How to Train a Dragon.
Tyler Peterson & Lexie (IGP2, PSA2)
Nashville Working Dogs
“I would love to thank my wonderful girlfriend Julie for putting up with me on the days I don’t have club and suiting up to help train. I would also love to thank my teams at Nashville Working Dogs and Global K9 PSA for their amazing support and training without them this wouldn’t be possible. Anyone knows this is not a self accomplished sport so anyone who has helped me the slightest by suiting up and dancing around know I greatly appreciate you!”
Fun Fact: she’s a craigslist couch potato that didn’t expect to get anything more than a PDC. She currently though has her PSA 2 and IGP 2.
Katie Swisshelm & Eleven (PSA2 CA CGC CGCA DJ DS)
Outcast PSA
“Thank you to my friends, family& club for the support to get us here. Huge thanks to my parents and 3 kids who take care of everything at home, as well as all the decoys who have caught her. Big thanks to my extended club families who always welcome me & my menagerie, help us train, trial prep, open their homes to us, and have become a real family to us, couldn’t do it without you guys!
Greatest thanks to Eleven, my special unicorn girl, the most perfect being on this planet. It’s my honor to walk beside you.”
Fun Fact: Eleven herds goats in her spare time.
Sean Siggins
Jeff Riccio
Adrian Rae
Austin Avery
Corey Pandorf
Jeremy Ciepluch
Jacob Plascencia
Matt Taylor
