Dog Training Club of Dallas County, Inc. (DTCDC) and Australian Shepherd Club of Texas present Obedience Trials

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1 Each Obedience trial will fill with 50 dogs. Judges: Obedience (Saturday) Mona O Gorman, Texas Obedience (Sunday) Lynn Sidwell, Texas Dog Training Club of Dallas County, Inc. (DTCDC) and Australian Shepherd Club of Texas present Obedience Trials Saturday, October 19, 2013 and Sunday, October 20, 2013 Dog Training Club of Dallas County, Inc. 604 Crestside Dr., Duncanville, TX These trials will be held at an indoor air conditioned facility with matted floors. Mats required under wire crates. Pre-Entries: Must be POSTMARKED by Wednesday, October 9, 2013 to be eligible for Pre-Entry pricing. Trial will open to entries September 1, Day of Trial Entries will be permitted if the trial has not filled. Please donna@heishman.net or call to find out if the trial has filled. No or phone entries accepted. Mail Entries with Checks payable to: DTCDC P.O. Box Duncanville, TX Trial Secretary for this trial is Donna Heishman. Correspondence for the trial secretary should be sent to the address for entries, or call Donna Heishman at or donna@heishman.net Trial Coordinator for this trial is Karen Black. Correspondence for the trial coordinator should be sent to kblack@pdmsdesign.com, or call Karen Black at

2 Trial Schedule for both days: Obedience 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Registration for day of trial entries, move-ups & check-in for all obedience exhibitors. Judging begins at 8:30 a.m. Classes will run in the following order: Utility B, Utility A, Utility Veteran, Open B, Open A, Open Veteran, ODX B, ODX A, Novice B, Novice A, Sub-Novice B, Sub-Novice A. Non-regular class will follow award presentations for Regular classes. Fees: Obedience: Pre Entry Price: $15.00 for first class each dog, $10.00 second class same dog/same day. Junior Entry Price: $10.00 each class entered. Day of Trial Price: $20 for each class entered. Junior Entry Price: $15.00 each class entered. Classes offered: Utility B, A, Veteran; Open B, A, ODX B, A, Veteran; Novice B, A; Sub-Novice. Awards: For obedience, qualifying scores will receive a green ribbon; strip ribbons will be awarded for placements in each class. Rosettes will be awarded for High Scoring Australian Shepherd, High Scoring Other Breed, High in Trial Overall, High Combined, and High In Trial Junior Handler. Other prizes donated by DTCDC members will be awarded for placements. Special Notices for Exhibitors: All Entries must be on official ASCA entry forms only. No other forms can be accepted. All entries must be signed. Entry forms can be down loaded at: LOCK YOUR CAR. SECURE YOUR VALUABLES. DTCDC, ASCOT, their Boards of Directors, ASCA, Its Board of Directors, and the property owner assume NO RESPONSIBILITY for stolen items.

3 Exhibitors, through submission of entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of ASCA rules and regulations. No entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. All entries must be accompanied by a check or money order for the appropriate amount or will not be considered a valid entry and not be accepted for entry. Entry forms will be available at the check in table for Day of Trial Entries, as well as tracking number forms if needed. All dogs must have an ASCA registration number or an ASCA tracking number to compete with the exception of those who submit their application for a tracking number at the trial desk. No entry will be accepted without a tracking number, registration number or a valid application with a check made payable to ASCA for a tracking number. Dogs must be entered in classes they are eligible to compete (i.e. if you enter Open, you must have completed your ASCA CD with the dog you are entering). No entry fees will be refunded. Make checks payable to DTCDC. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry and will be subject to a $35 charge, and also reported to ASCA if restitution is not made in a very timely manner. The State of Texas requires a current rabies vaccination. All dogs over 12 weeks of age must have a current rabies certificate. A tag does not show proof of vaccination. Thank you for your cooperation. NO dogs Under 6 months of age will be permitted at this trial. Any handler, owner, or spectator using excessive abuse towards a dog or exhibiting poor sportsmanship will be asked to leave the Trial site for the duration of the Trial. Grooming, crating, food and dog treats must be kept at least 10 feet from the obedience ring. DTCDC, ASCOT, their Boards of Directors, ASCA, Its Board of Directors, and the property owner assume NO RESPONSIBILITY for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, or to any of their dogs, personal property, and/or children. PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOGS at the show site and at the hotels so that we can continue to have this site and the area hotels available for our use for dog events! We appreciate your assistance in this matter as always! Lunch will be available on site for a donation. Suggested donation: $5.00. Drinks also available for a donation. Suggested donation: $1.00. Menu will be announced closer to the trial date. In addition, there are many fast food chains and restaurants close to the show site.

4 Area Hotels and Motels: La Quinta Inn & Suites Cedar Hill 1419 N.US Hwy 67 Cedar Hill, TX Phone: Holiday Inn 1007 N US Hwy 67, Cedar Hill, TX Phone: $20.00 dogs 20 lb or less, $25.00 over 25 lb Super 8 Dallas South 8541 S Hampton Rd. Dallas, Texas Phone: (866) non-refundable $20.00

5 24-hour Emergency Veterinarian: 24 Hr. Animal ER 301 N. US Hwy 287 Mansfield, TX FROM THE NORTH AND WEST: Take I-20 E to 287 S via exit 444 toward Little Rd / Waxahachie. Take exit towards East Broad St. Arrive at AEHM on right immediately before the Holiday Inn Express (turn into Holiday Inn parking lot and turn north into the AEHM parking lot). FROM THE SOUTH: AEHM is located on the south-bound access road between Walnut Creek and Broad St. Take 287 N towards Fort Worth. Take exit towards Walnut Creek. Turn left onto Walnut Creek, and after crossing the bridge, make a left on the access road. Arrive at AEHM on the right immediately before the Holiday Inn Express (turn into Holiday Inn parking lot and continue north into the AEHM parking lot). FROM THE EAST AND NORTHEAST: Take US-67 S towards Cleburne. Merge onto 287 N towards Fort Worth. Then follow the directions From South above.

6 Directions to the Dog Training Club of Dallas County, Inc., 604 Crestside Dr., Duncanville, Texas From the South: Proceed North on Hwy. 67 to Cockrell Hill Road. Exit Cockrell Hill Road and turn left back over the highway. Turn left again so that you are on the South-bound service road. Turn right on Alexander, then right onto Crestside. The dog club on the right has a tall chain link fence. It is a white cement single story building set back on the lot. There is a large sign on the gate. From the East or West: Take I-20 from the East or West to Hwy. 67 in Duncanville. Go South on Hwy. 67. Cockrell Hill Road will be the first exit. Exit Cockrell Hill Road and continue South on the service road. Turn right on Alexander, and right on Crestside. The dog club on the right has a tall chain link fence. It is a white cement single story building set back on the lot. There is a large sign on the gate. From the North: Go South on I-35 through downtown Dallas. Stay right when it splits, so that you are going South on Hwy. 67. Pass I-20 and Exit at Cockrell Hill Road. Continue South on the service road. Turn right on Alexander, then right on to Crestside. The dog club on the right has a tall chain link fence. It is a white cement single story building set back on the lot. There is a large sign on the gate. From the South-Bound Service Road: Turn right on the second street which is Alexander. There are only two streets that turn to the right. Pass the first one and then GO VERY SLOWLY. Most people miss the second turn which is at the end of a small strip shopping center. (There are some small trees which make it hard to see the street until you are upon it.) Turn right on Alexander and STAY RIGHT when it splits. (It curves to the right.) At the split, the street to the right will be Crestside. The dog club has a tall chain link fence. It is a white cement single story building set back on the lot. There is a large sign on the gate.

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