Rain, a Cocker Spaniel, holds a minute-long stay command while in line with other dogs at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Rain, a Cocker Spaniel, holds a minute-long stay command while in line with other dogs at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials Sunday March 19, 2023 at Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster. DOTC is a community based club of dog owners interested in training, socializing and showing their dogs in Obedience, Conformation, Rally and more.

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Sally Henry rewards her Golden Retriever Zoom after an event at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Sally Henry rewards her Golden Retriever Zoom after an event at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Bernie, a Weimaraner, seems a bit distracted by the judge while being handled by Karen Keagle in the novice rally at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Bernie, a Weimaraner, seems a bit distracted by the judge while being handled by Karen Keagle in the novice rally at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Ribbons await the winners at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Ribbons await the winners at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Rain, a Cocker Spaniel, holds a minute-long stay command while in line with other dogs at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Rain, a Cocker Spaniel, holds a minute-long stay command while in line with other dogs at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Barbara Ebert's lab Sunny is intrigued by a cone during a novice rally event at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Barbara Ebert's lab Sunny is intrigued by a cone during a novice rally event at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Crash, a Wiredhaired Pointing Griffon, leaps over an obstacle at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Crash, a Wiredhaired Pointing Griffon, leaps over an obstacle at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/for Carroll County Times)

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Carla Repko works with her husky mix Artoo at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Carla Repko works with her husky mix Artoo at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Don Levinson pets his Dobermann Stormy at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Don Levinson pets his Dobermann Stormy at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Don Levinson walks with his Dobermann Stormy at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Don Levinson walks with his Dobermann Stormy at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Participants walk the course prior to a rally event at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Participants walk the course prior to a rally event at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Cristiane Fitchitt gives some love to Zuka her Belgian Malinois at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Cristiane Fitchitt gives some love to Zuka her Belgian Malinois at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Judge Joseph Caputa speaks with participants before an obedience event at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Judge Joseph Caputa speaks with participants before an obedience event at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Bailey, a Newfoundland dog, remains standing in place as instructed at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Bailey, a Newfoundland dog, remains standing in place as instructed at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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A Shetland Sheep dog named Wonderful Brodie clears an obstacle at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

A Shetland Sheep dog named Wonderful Brodie clears an obstacle at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Leo, a Chinese Crested dog seems just as interested in the Dogganic Treats as his owner Marsha Smith, left, at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Leo, a Chinese Crested dog seems just as interested in the Dogganic Treats as his owner Marsha Smith, left, at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Ed Read practices with his Red Lab Gigi at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Ed Read practices with his Red Lab Gigi at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Relaxing between events are, from left to right, Kinsey, a Dobermann, and Whippets Nellie and Roxie at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Relaxing between events are, from left to right, Kinsey, a Dobermann, and Whippets Nellie and Roxie at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Sue Ruby begins to ask her Great Dane Storm to sit at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Sue Ruby begins to ask her Great Dane Storm to sit at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Quinn, a Pyrenean Shepherd, struts his stuff at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Quinn, a Pyrenean Shepherd, struts his stuff at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Bonnie Bosley and her Golden Retriever Piper show off obedience skills for judge Joseph Caputa at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Bonnie Bosley and her Golden Retriever Piper show off obedience skills for judge Joseph Caputa at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Samantha Miyamoto guides her mixed breed dog Lemon over a jump at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Samantha Miyamoto guides her mixed breed dog Lemon over a jump at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Rayleigh, a Border Collie, leaps over an obstacle at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Rayleigh, a Border Collie, leaps over an obstacle at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Jeanie Latourette holds her pug Sydney at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Jeanie Latourette holds her pug Sydney at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Zoom, a Golden Retriever, looks up toward Sally Henry at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Zoom, a Golden Retriever, looks up toward Sally Henry at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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Elizabeth Marvel signals Roddy, her Scottish Terrier, as judge David Brobst watches at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023.

Elizabeth Marvel signals Roddy, her Scottish Terrier, as judge David Brobst watches at the 85th Annual Obedience Trial and 23rd Annual Rally Trials at Carroll County Agriculture Center on March 19, 2023. (Thomas Walker/Carroll County Times)

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