Obedience Trial
Champion (OTCH)
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Pam & Frank's OTCH! In October 2008, Pam O'Saile earned an OTCH title, with her Border Collie, Frank. Pam is a talented trainer and is one of IPOC's instructors. She took Frank in as a project to save him from the pound. The bond they formed and lot of hard work has resulted in an OTCH. An OTCH is a very difficult obedience achievement that requires many placements in Utility B and Open B with points assigned based upon the number of dogs beaten in each class. The number of points depends upon the placement and the number of dogs that competed in the class. They must win several blue ribbon first places with at least one in Open B and one in Utility B. In addition, they must beat other OTCH level dogs that are competing in the very same classes. While many dogs can achieve a UD or UDX, it is the rare combination of talent by both dog and handler that leads down the road to OTCH.
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Pam & Frank
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