Max, a big, bossy, in-your-face boxer. He earned his Companion Dog obedience title in three straight shows with scores all above 190. And all at the veteran age of nine years. We would’ve scored higher, but we each took turns making silly mistakes in the ring.

Here he is at 11 years of age with his obedience awards. He passed away several months later from cancer. I will always remember the great times we shared together.