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Leigh and Rhubarb | From Day One Setback To Master National Champions

Leigh and Rhubarb | From Day One Setback To Master National Champions

Update: 2025-11-03

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One mistake most of us have made happened in her very first run, and it dropped her to 118th place for that element. But by day three, Leigh Gelotte and Rhubarb were the first-ever AKC Master National Scent Work Champions. Leigh takes us inside the event, describing the search areas, the pressure, and the strategy that turned a shaky start into being the first-ever national champions.

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Leigh and Rhubarb | From Day One Setback To Master National Champions

Leigh and Rhubarb | From Day One Setback To Master National Champions