08/29/2025
BLOF performed demos at the Minnesota State Fair this past Friday and Saturday. None of these demos are possible if it wasn't for for Minnesota Purebred Dog Club Association and Experience Our Purebred Dogs at the Minnesota State Fair! inviting us to come back each year.
I also can not do these demos if it wasn't for the students. These students give up their Friday and Saturday to demonstrate the skills they have learned in class each year at the fair and I can't thank them enough.
This year, we had a new student who took her dog Mickey through six weeks of Scent Work class and was able to perform at the Minnesota State Fair. Kim, both Laura and I want you to know you and your dog did a fantastic job for the first time at it's very obvious the bond that you have with Mickey.
To all of the students and family that come along with those students...thank you from the bottom of my heart for making the experience so memorable.
It truly is a team effort with everybody pitching in where things are needed. This year special thanks to Laura Mayer, Amy Amberger and Angie Gorham for providing snacks and beverages to all.
The pictures below were taken by Kevin Newland and this is only a few shots of what he took, but what I can say is that the smiles on the students faces makes this all worth it.
To  Jessica Carlson, Angie Gorham, Amy Amberger, Linda Koestler, Ian Weeks, Miranda Zimmerman, Kim Nguyen, Kim Morris, Laura Meyer, Colleen Haggar, Linda Stello, Emily Carlson, Rainy Godmare, Nora Reid and Kelly McDuff thank you for spending your time with us.
📸 Kevin Newland
