NAFA 2006 Regional MVP

Dillon

CRN: 960885
Breed of Dog: Border Collie
Dog's Club Affiliation: Texas Heat
Owner of the Dog: Mary Fairbairn

Nomination:
Dillon, a member of the Fairbairn Family, Mary, Michael, and John, began his flyball career in 1996, and ran his first race in 1997. Dillon has shared the lanes with Region 5’s finest for almost a decade. Dillon’s first competitive runs were in a “Fastest of the Fast” competition in Las Vegas against dogs from Animal Inn, Rude Dogs, and Touch n Go. This big puppy wasn’t quite sure what he was doing, but he won the competition and the respect of all. Dillon was one of the first 3.9/4.0 dogs in Region 5. He was a member of the fast Top Dog teams of the late 1990’s and was on Texas Heat’s first 16 second team in 2001.

Dillon is the true foundation dog for Texas Heat. He has been an integral part of the training of every puppy and every human trained as a member of Texas Heat. Dillon’s presence and confidence has positively influenced all of the puppies he has helped train. Dillon was equally as valuable training new handlers. Dillon’s steadiness allowed them to focus only on their responsibilities. Dillon’s many accomplishments and contributions for the past decade make him a worthy candidate for Regional MVP.