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Laurel Stone

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It was a very good run...

Jake von der Alte Baum 10/20/2009 - 10/14/2022

To those of you who knew Jake personally, while I know you send "thoughts and prayers", I would love it if you shared a personal story/remembrance of Jake so I will have memories posted here to read. There are lots of funny ones from barn hunt, dock diving, scent work, stunt dog, when he was my assistance dog or from when he was a young, bitey dog with no brain. The hundred titles he got can be seen on his website and are too many to put here. His most memorable titles, however, were that he was the first dog to get a Barn Hunt RATCHX in Barn Hunt history and the first German Shepherd to get an AKC Scent Work Detective and Master Elite titles.

Jake lived way longer than I expected and was a clearly happy dog until the end. It's always been harder with my competition dogs and Jake is no exception. He did all he could to make us a better team and I will miss him desperately. He was laid to rest on the hill in the woods next to Brita and I'm comforted knowing her spirit was around to help him cross and show him the way. No doubt in my mind they are off and running free as they did for a decade every single day in the yard!

www.RockStarJake.com

Absolutely every single soul in our lives today will one day go their own separate way. Of course, we'll each circle back around and be together forever and ever, too.

~~The Universe

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• Len Kachinsky

  Sorry for the loss of your family member

  

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• Andrea Marie

  He was an amazing dog, loved following along with all your adventures.

  

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• Christine Ratchman-Westphal

  So sorry Laura, knew him thru your stories on Facebook. He gave his all and made a great contribution while here on earth. 

  

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• Betty Lehrer

  So sorry for your loss

  

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• Mike Alvarez

  Sorry to hear this

  

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• Amy J. Schneider

  I'm so sorry, Laurel. He was an amazing dog and you were very lucky to have each other. 

  

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• Michele Wanie

  I’m so sorry for your loss Laurel. Jake was a beautiful dog and you gave him a wonderful life.

  

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• Carol Liethen McIntyre

  So sorry to hear of this.

  

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• Patty Hoehne

  I am so sorry, Laurel. Jake was certainly one of a kind. Hugs.

  

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• Cheryl Schinker

  Jake was a great dog, the first time I meet him was at Dock Dogs in Appleton at the Appleton Mall 2016

  

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• Brenda Cirricione

  Oh Laurel, my heart goes out to you. Jake was one of the very first dogs I ever saw do nosework.

  

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• Laurie Schuttey

  So so so sorry….. but I know he lived the most amazing life, and was one of the Happiest dogs I’ve ever known!!!!!

  

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• Kelly Mientke Butkiewicz

  I am so very sorry for your loss, Laurel Stone! Jake was an amazing dog and I know how hard this has to be for you! I will never forget the many Barn Hunt adventures we shared together and with Jake and certainly will never forget the time I ran him… 

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  • Laurel Stone

    Kelly Mientke Butkiewicz and he came back over the fence and completed the course! Next year there was a new rule that said once out you're done! The Jake rule 

    

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  • Kelly Mientke Butkiewicz

    Laurel Stone lol! Right! Oh Jake! Breaking rules, or in this case, making rules…

    

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• Lisa Hansen

  Oh Laurel...I am SO sorry. You and Jake made a remarkable team! You gave him a great life! My heart is breaking for you because he was such an exceptional dog and I know how much you loved him. Big HUGS my friend!

  

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• Melinda Dougharty Bilecki

  I remember Jake as a puppy! He was your puppy when we first met you. One of the most handsome puppies I’ve ever seen. 

  

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    Melinda Dougharty Bilecki I remember because I was training Brita at that time and had just lost Ari. We used to travel down to your area 

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  • Melinda Dougharty Bilecki

    Laurel Stone Yes!

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• Jennifer Picard

  I am sorry, he was a wonderful soul, and incredible dog.

  

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• Dave Garot

  So sorry Laurel, what a run the two if you had.

  I wish my rotties lives that long, but with that being said it's still never long enough...

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• Eeva Nousiainen

  Ohh Jake, you are and always will be so loved! So many great memories with him! Hugs Laurel, you gave him a beautiful and happy life to the fullest!

  

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• Rick Laes

  Jake was my boy, All the years at SwimDog when he torn open your metal crate because he wanted in by the pool. Jake was part of my journey just like yours. I will miss him, I'm sorry

  

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  • Laurel Stone

    Rick Laes and he really loved you because that meant he was going to have a good time!

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• Joey Anne

  I am so sorry Laurel  Jake was so awesome and amazing.  I love that you had each other  Sending you loves hugs and prayers 

  

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• Anne Haberkorn

  I did not know him for all that long but loved him so! Such a sweet boy, hugs Laurel.

  

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• Lisa Zentner Helmer

  I am very sorry 

  

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