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02nov(nov 2)9:00 am11dec(dec 11)9:15 am2021 Virtual Team Training Graduation
Event Details
2021 Helping Paws Virtual Team Training Graduation Welcome to our Helping Paws 2020- 2021 Virtual Graduation video series.
Event Details
2021 Helping Paws Virtual Team Training Graduation
Welcome to our Helping Paws 2020- 2021 Virtual Graduation video series.
Follow the links below beginning each day at 9:00 am from
November 2 – Novemeber 12 to view a new video of our 2020-2021 Graduate Teams!
Stay tuned to hear more about how Helping Paws service dogs further people’s independence and quality of life.
Day 1
Welcome: 2021 Virtual Team Training Graduation
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Day 2
Ryan and Peyton – Veteran/First Responder Team Training Graduate
Foster Home Trainers: Julie Claridge, Sarah & Larry Coyle, Jane & Ron Ward
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Day 3
Kate and Tanya – Facility Dog Team Training Graduate
Foster Home Trainers: Mike & Debbie Hogan
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Day 4
Emily and Victor – Service Dog Team Training Graduate
Foster Home Trainer: Kathy & Jim Ruhland
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Day 5
Intermission Video – A fun break we know you will enjoy.
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Day 6
Colin and Portia – Veteran/First Responder Team Training Graduate
Foster Home Trainer: Mary Tiegen
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Day 7
Angie and Simon: Service Dog Team Training Graduate
Foster Home Trainer: Jay & Dianne Heath
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Day 8
Chad and Myers: Veteran/First Responder Team Training Graduate
Foster Home Trainers: Christina Pederson and Ranae & Chuck Noble
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Day 9
Nick and Tofte: Service Dog Team Training Graduate
Foster Home Trainers: Tom & Karen Quady
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Day 10
Brian Bergson and Vanek: Veteran/First Responder Team Training Graduate
Foster Home Trainer: Alice Chapman
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Day 11
Thank You! Final Video from Eileen and Pam
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Thank You!
Without puppies and sponsors to support their training, graduation of these teams would not have been possible. Our heartfelt thank you to the Caretaker Homes, Sire Owners and Blue Coat Benefactors of these dogs.
Music Litter (Teller x Augustina)
Myers
Foster Home Trainers: Christina Pederson, Ranae & Chuck Noble
Sire Owner: Docmar Golden Retrievers – Jane Docter & Jessie Douglas
Caretaker Home: Gloria and Dave Sather
Blue Coat Benefactors:
| Naomi and Larry Crepeau Janice Culnane John Enestvedt Dianne and Jay Heath Ann Markus Sue Gageby and Russ McCandless Lukas Wallerich |
Pearl Litter (Gangsta x Elska)
Peyton, Portia
Foster Home Trainers for Peyton: Julie Claridge, Sarah & Larry Coyle, Jane & Ron Ward
Foster Home Trainers for Portia: Mary Tiegen
Sire Owner: Docmar Golden Retrievers, Jane Docter
Caretaker Home: Mary Tiegen
Blue Coat Benefactors:
| Lisa Bailey and Scott Anderson Sheila Ashenbrenner Judy and Chuck Babcock Kim Bakken-Parr Gordon Baxter Michael Baxter Linda Beck Barbara and Roland Benjamin Laura and Brian Beuning Phyllis and James Bjork Blank Family Foundation Dick Bleyenberg Julie Bleyenberg Muriel Bochnak Carolyn Bollhoefer Sarah Dheilly and Jon Boyd Stephanie Rich & William Brown Joanne Brown Verri, Restore Floors and More Lisa Bugman Susan Buhl Becky and Clint Bunting Carol Burmaster Lori Gille and Marc Burton Lois Chapman Debra Connelly Phebe Connolly Thomas Dosland Aric and Jenny Elsner Engelsma Family Foundation Dana and Ken Engstrom Dan Erhard Carole and Mark Erlandson Roni Evans Sharon and Mark Flaten Angela Folie Claudia Forrey Linda and Mike Frank Jan and Steve Friend Marianna Fuchs Donna Ganzhorn Terry Hagenah Janine Hanson |
Dianne and Jay Heath Sally and Jim Helling Pat and James Hemak Darlene and Terrill Hepworth Colleen Herrmann Margo Higley Lynn and Lee Holtz Mark Hortman Kathy Hult Carol Huss Susan and Rob Jacobs Laurie Jones Cynthia Joseph Roxann Kaiser Karen Kandik Stephen Kerns Debra and Michael Kirst Maureen and Scott Kleckner Charlotte and Randall Kooima Ted Krill Nancy and Dan Lagermeier Carol and Thomas Lamoureux Lori Lanzendorf, Pneumadyne, Inc. Jane Laub Anna Belu and Bruce Lemmons Alison Lienau Sue and Bill Linder Denyse Madden Mary and Wes Mahlberg Jane and Dick Manthei Rollie and Ben Marcovitch Melissa and Peter Markham Kate and Reid Mason Richard Mc Connell Sue Gageby and Russ McCandless Corinne and Steve McCuskey Kim Midthun Sally Monson Bobbi and Marko Mrkonich Peggy Neibling Mark Nelson Jan Nielsen |
Deb and Paul Norvold James Nystrom Foundation Joy and Dan O’Bresky Jay Olson Linda Paulson Carol and Mike Petersen Jill Polglaze Pam Hermann & Dan Polglaze Kimberly and Philip Proffitt Gladys and Frank Ritter Kathleen and James Robertson Susana Robinson Leanna and James Rogers Marilyn and William Ryerse Pat and Paul Sackett Becki Sanford Stephen and Marie Schmelz Katy and John Shannon Nanci and Jeff Shapiro Ann and Richard Smith Diane Solberg Gayle Solheim Starkey Sports Consulting, LLC Nancy and Mick Stenson Beverly Stirtz Barbara and Jeff Sweet Michelle and Brett Swensen Jenny and Tony Taschner Sheila and William Tippie Toro Giving Program Betsy and Paul von Kuster Lisa and Richard Wagenknecht Lisa and Jerry Ward Reverend Robert White Lynne and Robert Wicklund Marnell Wilber Judy and John Windorski Mary Jane and Basil Wissner Doreen Bell and Paul Yamashita Cindy and Tony Zappa |
Smile Litter (Briggs x Lanie)
Simon
Foster Home Trainers: Dianne & Jay Heath
Sire Owner: Elmcreek Golden Retrievers, Judy Campbell
Caretaker Home: Susan & Mike Martiny Family
Blue Coat Benefactors:
| Allyson and Todd Aldrich Family Lisa Bailey and Scott Anderson Sheila Ashenbrenner Associated Anesthesiologists Jennifer and Jim Barnes Lori and Art Bartels Michael Baxter Carla and Barry Becklin Barbara and Roland Benjamin Phyllis and James Bjork Karen Blank Muriel Bochnak Carolyn Bollhoefer Sarah Dheilly and Jon Boyd Barbara Ann Brown Joanne Brown Verri Carol Burmaster Barbara Cameron Karen and Jim Clark Debra Connelly Phebe Connolly Dan Culhane Claire and Bill Davidson Lawrence Doig Nancy Dunivin Aric and Jenny Elsner -Carole and Mark Erlandson Linda and Mike Frank Lina Gallardo Donna Ganzhorn Laura Gildemeister Cecilia and Tom Grass-Neary Leslie and Mark Guinee Terry Hagenah Scott Hammel Dianne and Jay Heath Barbara Hegenes Sally and Jim Helling |
Pat and James Hemak Darlene and Terrill Hepworth Colleen Herrmann Sharon and Jon Hoffman Lynn and Lee Holtz Lori Jackson Janet Jones Tina Sweesy and Laurie Jones Roxann Kaiser Susan Kennedy Ted Kril Carol and Thomas Lamoureux Anna Belu and Bruce Lemmons Diane and Thomas Lentz Sue and Bill Linder Denyse Madden Mary and Wes Mahlberg Jane and Dick Manthei Rebecca and John Mason Sue Gageby and Russ McCandless Richard McConnell Judy McNamara Gwen and David Mersky Barbara Meyer Kim Midthun Leni Monson Bobbi and Marko Mrkonich Kelly Vossberg and Dave Murphy Joan and Daniel Nelson Mari and Dennis Nelson Deb and Paul Norvold James Nystrom Foundation Joy and Dan O’Bresky Palmer Rich Family Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation Barbara Osadcky Linda Paulson Carol and Mike Petersen Jill Polglaze Pam Herman and Dan Polglaze Kathy Rasinowich Susana Robinson |
Leanna and James Rogers Pat and Paul Sackett Ginny and Andy Sall Terryl and Pat Schulte Melody and Chuck Schwartz Katy and John Shannon Nanci and Jeff Shapiro Dan Short Ann Smith Gayle Solheim Monica and Jeff Stangler Robert Starkey Eva and Richard Stevens Sharon Stevson Beverly Stirtz Barbara and Jeff Sweet Jenny and Tony Taschner Theresa and Bruce Thoresen Heidi Thorson Sarah Thorstad Sheila and William Tippie Shelley Trampetti Laurie Carlson and William Voedisch Betsy and Paul von Kuster Connie Walerius Jennifer Walsh JoAnne and Dave Walvatne Lisa and Jerry Ward Lynne and Robert Wicklund |
Time Litter
(Labrador Retriever Parents: Rumble x Ivy, Golden Retriever Parents: Brandon x Jess)
Tanya, Tofte
Foster Home Trainers for Tanya: Debbie & Mike Hogan
Foster Home Trainers for Tofte: Karen & Tom Quady
Sire Owner (Brandon): Elmcreek Golden Retrievers, Judy Campbell
Dam Owner (Ivy): Terry Nixon Conn
Caretaker Home: Judy & Steve Michurski
Blue Coat Benefactors:
| Lawrence Doig Gary Follett Lisa Donahue and Jeff Gay Nancy and Michael Gosz Sue and Bill Linder Bonnie and Dick McGinnis Mark Nelson Nancy and Michael O’Loughlin Benjamin Pries Virginia Quintana Jenny and Tony Taschner Matt Teall |
Victory Litter (Kol x Harper)
Vanek, Victor
Foster Home Trainer for Vanek: Alice Chapman
Foster Home Trainers for Victor: Kathy & Jim Ruhland
Sire Owner: Jane Eisenberg
Caretaker Home: Cheryl & Al Pankow Family and Melanie & Doug MacLean
Blue Coat Benefactors:
| Cindy Anderson Sheila Ashenbrenner Jennifer and Jim Barnes Phyllis and James Bjork Betty Lou Brooking Lawrence Doig Laura Gildemeister Mary and Joseph Goldberg Dianne and Jay Heath Pat and James Hemak |
Margo Higley Doreen Intindola Winton Jones Foundation Jane Laub Village Animal Hospital Sue and Bill Linder Bobbi and Marko Mrkonich Mari and Dennis Nelson Barbara Philip Becki Sanford |
Tamie and Robert Schmitz Marianne and Dick Seidenstricker Monica and Jeff Stangler Linda Stokes Jenny and Tony Taschner Theresa and Bruce Thoresen Heidi Thorson Lisa and Richard Wagenknecht Lisa Wind Howard Wittels |
Tail Waggin’ Triple Opportunity Benefactors (Loyal, Music & Nice Litters)
| Courtney Alperin American Legion Post 260 Lori and Art Bartels John Brownson Carol and Casey Carlson Andrea and Jeff Eggert Jeri Lea Elsner Rubye and Emery Erickson Nancy Eserkaln Judy Hovanes and Tim Fitzpatrick Jason Goldberg Pat Hansen |
Kim and Tom Higginbotham Karen and Alan Hupp Maureen and Scott Kleckner John Litch Mary and David Markham Pete Matteson Christel and Ryan Mattox Sue Gageby and Russ McCandless Judy and Steve Michurski Claudia Nixon Varinie and Blake Nixon Linda and Tom O’Connell |
Nancy and Michael O’Loughlin Nyla and Randy Pettinger Julia and Rolly Reidhead Debbie and Jeff Reinholdz Marcia and Mike Russell Nanci and Jeff Shapiro Gretchen Spoden Janeen and Joe Steffel Jenny and Tony Taschner Cheryl and Jim Thomas |
Time
November 2 (Tuesday) 9:00 am - December 11 (Saturday) 9:15 am
