Thursday, July 30, 2015 Friday, July 31, 2015 Saturday, August 1, 2015 And Sunday, August 2, 2015

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1 Tailwaggers Agility Club of South Florida c/o Jenny Cronin 3645 Dorrit Ave Boynton Beach, FL Permission Event Number: , , & ENTRIES OPEN Friday, May 1, 2015 at 8:00 am Entry method is First Received ENTRIES CLOSE Thursday, July 16th, 2015 at 6:00 pm At the trial secretary's address after which time the entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. Premium List AKC ALL-BREED AGILITY TRIALS 4 days of Regular and Preferred Standard and Jumpers with Weaves Titling Classes and Time 2 Beat 3 days of FAST Titling Class This Event is Accepting Entries for Mixed Breed Dogs Listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program Tailwaggers Agility Club of South Florida Licensed by the American Kennel Club Thursday, July 30, 2015 Friday, July 31, 2015 Saturday, August 1, 2015 And Sunday, August 2, 2015 Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2250 NE Roan St Arcadia, FL Under cover on Dirt Electronic timing will be used Starting at 9:00 am on Thursday and 8:00 am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday LIMITED TO 330 ENTRIES PER DAY PER JUDGE JUDGES: Sue Barnett Christie Bowers Online Entries Accepted using the AKC Online Entry Service Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of these events under the American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary

2 Agility Trial Chairman: Paula Kvarnberg, 7328 Pine Tree Lane, Lake Clarke Shores, FL Phone: Event Committee: Paula Kvarnberg, Phyllis Dobrick, Maite Dezendorf, Carla Knapik, Kathleen Albasini, Cyndie Hektner TAILWAGGERS AGILITY CLUB OF SOUTH FLORIDA OFFICERS President. Carla Knapik Vice President......Kathleen Albasini Secretary....Maite Dezendorf Treasurer..Phyllis Dobrick BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Carla Knapik, Phyllis Dobrick, Kristi Jackson, Kathleen Albasini, Maite Dezendorf, Cyndie Hektner, and Sandy Papciak VETERINARIAN ON CALL: Veterinary Emergency Clinic Murdock Circle #A Port Charlotte, FL Trial Information Entries: $23 for the first entry of each dog (includes $3.50 AKC recording fee). $13 for additional entries of same dog on same day (includes $3.00 AKC recording fee) accepted by mail or in person until 6:00 PM Thursday, July 16, All entries and fees for the trial must be mailed to TRIAL SECRETARY: Jenny Cronin 3645 Dorrit Ave Boynton Beach, FL (561) MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Tailwaggers Learning Center or TLC TLC is accepting online entries through the AKC Online Entry System. During the first 48 hours after opening, the initial limit of entries will be designated as follows: Online entries 495; Paper entries 165. If either form of entry has not filled at the end of the 48 hour time period, the club reserves the right to decrease or increase either the online or paper limits accordingly. Move Ups Written requests for dogs to be moved-up to a higher class, as a result of qualifying for an agility title, will be accepted at the trial secretary's address until 6pm on Thursday, July 23, 2015 will be included in the running order. Day-to-day move-ups will be accepted, but must be into the Trial Secretary no later than the close of the preceding day s trial. Award Information Placement rosettes will be given for 1st through 4th place in each jump height in each class. Ribbons will be awarded to all dogs receiving a qualifying score. Rosettes and ribbons will only be awarded for qualifying scores. Please claim your prizes the day of the trial, as none will be mailed. Volunteer Sign-Up It takes many volunteers to make a trial work! No experience needed, we will teach you! Volunteers will receive Tailwaggers Bucks that can be used at the food vendor, for future trials, seminars, or classes. You will also be entered in a workers only raffle. Tailwaggers is using an online sign-up. Please go to and click on the VOLUNTEER button or use the link below. NnpWNThmRG96T2xCQld3TExkaEE#gid=3 Times are approximate, please arrive early. Thanks for volunteering! Vendor Space Reservation Form Turner Agri-Civic Center 2014 Dog Show Vendor Form Turner Agri-Civic Center 2250 NE Roan Street, Arcadia FL PH GOTC FAX Spaces are 10x10 and non-refundable - $50 per space per show Spaces assigned on a first paid basis Please choose one of the following Indoor Space Outdoor Space Please Indicate ALL of the shows you wish to vend at from the list below. June Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County June Calusa Dog Agility Club July Sarasota Obedience Training Club July Calusa Dog Agility Club July 30 August 2 Tailwagger s Learning Center August Calusa Dog Agility Club August Treasure Coast Kennel Club September Calusa Dog Agility Club Business Name Contact Name Address Contact Number(s) Please make check payable to DeSoto BOCC - Check Number Credit Card Visa, MC, Discover Card Number Expiration Date The Turner Center does not supply extension cords or power strips, please plan accordingly. Thank you.

3 Notice To Exhibitors Telegraph, telephone and fax entries cannot be accepted. Entries not on Official AKC Entry Forms or Entry forms without the Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the form are not acceptable. Unsigned Entry Forms cannot be accepted nor entries which specify any conditions as to its acceptance. Entry Forms MUST be filled out completely. Incomplete entries do not constitute a valid entry. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may make such errors, & no entry will be refunded in event of such errors or cancellation of entries after published closing date. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE CLEARLY. Tailwaggers Agility Club of South Florida, Inc., the trial secretary, their agents, etc., assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by exhibitors or their dogs or property, and further assume no responsibility for injury to children not under the control of their parents or guardians. IF IT IS NECESSARY TO RESCUE A DOG FROM A PARKED CAR ON THE SHOW GROUNDS, THE CLUB WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE CAR INVOLVED. Owners or handlers entering dogs in a trial do so at their own risk and agree to assume responsibility for any damage caused by them, or by their dogs. They also agree to abide by the Rules of the American Kennel Club and the current edition of the AKC Agility Regulations. The safety of the dogs is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all the obstacles safely. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Trial Committee, be asked to leave the trial site. In such cases, no refund of any fees paid will be made. Entry Requirements This trial is open to all dogs fifteen (15) months of age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club or that have AKC Limited Registration, Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP) or an AKC Canine Partners listing number, or approved Foundation Stock Service (FSS) breeds. Dogs should be physically sound. Dogs that are blind or deaf shall not be eligible, and neither are bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness which may affect the dog s physical or mental performance. No dog shall compete if it is taped or bandaged in any way or has anything attached to it for medical purposes. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Registration and Discipline Rules for the listing of register able breeds and mixed breeds that may participate. Puppies under four months of age are strictly prohibited from the trial grounds. Mixed breed dogs that have been listed with AKC Canine Partners may participate provided their listing number has been recorded on the entry form and the trial-giving club is offering the optional mixed breed classes. Exhibitor Information The Regulations for Agility Trials are available on-line at For copies of the Regulations, write the AKC, 8051 Arco Dr, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC or call Refunds No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. No entry fee will be refunded in the event a dog is absent, disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by the action of the Trial Committee. Bitches in season are not permitted to compete in Agility Trials. As such, the club will refund entry fees minus $10 per day for bitches unable to compete for this reason upon presentation of a veterinarian certificate. This certificate must be presented to the Trial Secretary prior to the start of judging on the first day of the trial or cluster of trials. A $20.00 service fee will be assessed to all returned checks. Premium is available online at AVMA Statement Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommendations to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. Maximum Entries Per Envelope (For All Limited Trials) A maximum of ten entries per envelope is allowed. Envelopes/transactions with more than the ten dog maximum shall be treated as an invalid entry and shall be returned to the sender. If necessary, a draw for an alternate s list will be held from the remaining entries after limits have been reached. First Received, Hand Delivery Paper entries received within 24 hrs of the opening date and time must: 1) include postage or be metered; 2) be delivered by a multi-state or multi-national postal or carrier service, including but not limited to USPS, FedEx, UPS and DHL. If above conditions are not met, the entries are not valid and must be returned to the sender. Course Familiarization And Warm-Ups The walk-through is restricted to handlers entered only in that class. No course Familiarization. A warm-up area, consisting of a regulation agility jump will be provided. Site Information All classes will be held indoors with air conditioning on clay in rings of 105 x 78. Dogs may arrive any time prior to judging if the dog has a valid temporary or permanent jump height card. Otherwise, they must be available for measuring prior to the start of their class if a VMO or AKC Field Rep is available to measure dogs. All dogs not needed for further judging will be excused. Judges are not required to wait for dogs. The Owner of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside when it is to be judged. The Club has no responsibility for providing service through a public address system or stewards or runners for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought into the ring when required. This club agrees to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC Entry Form for this event. Crating space will be available on a limited basis. The trial site requires a tarp to be placed on the floor underneath your crates. Crates may be left overnight; however, Tailwaggers Learning Center and the Turner Agri-Civic Center will not be responsible for any lost or damaged items left at the show site. A full service food concession is available on the site. There are various restaurants and fast food vendors within a very short driving distance. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s). Any exhibitor failing to do so may be excused without benefit of refund if the Trial Committee deems the exhibitor to be in violation of this requirement. Cleaning supplies and disposal sites will be available at various locations around the show grounds.

4 Judging Panel All classes will be judged by: Sue Barnett 47 Oxbow Dr, Avon, CT Christie Bowers PO Box 320, South Prairie, WA Running order Ring 2 will begin 30 minutes after ring 1 Club reserves the right to delay rings to minimize conflicts Thursday, July 30, 2015 (little to big) Ring 1 Sue Barnett T2B, Nov FAST, Exc/Mstr Std, Open Std, Nov Std Ring 2 Christie Bowers Open FAST, Exc/Mstr FAST, Nov JWW, Open JWW, Exc/Mstr JWW Friday, July 31, 2015 (big to little) Ring 1 Christie Bowers T2B, Nov FAST, Exc/Mstr Std, Open Std, Nov Std, Ring 2 Sue Barnett Open FAST, Exc/Mstr FAST, Nov JWW, Open JWW, Exc/Mstr JWW Saturday, August 1, 2015 (little to big) Ring 1 Sue Barnett T2B, Nov FAST, Exc/Mstr Std, Open Std, Nov Std Ring 2 Christie Bowers Open FAST, Exc/Mstr FAST, Nov JWW, Open JWW, Exc/Mstr JWW Sunday, August 2, 2015 (big to little) Ring 1 Christie Bowers Exc/Mstr Std, Open Std, Nov Std Ring 2 Sue Barnett T2B, Nov JWW, Open JWW, Exc/Mstr JWW In Novice, B teams will run first in running order, then A teams. Preferred teams will run with appropriate level and will follow dogs jumping same height. Remember, agility is a fun sport. Any exhibitor showing unsportsmanlike conduct or mistreating a dog will be brought before a bench committee. Please visit our vendors! Site Information: All classes will be held under cover inside on clay in rings of 105 x 78. Please do not block the aisles! We will be using Electronic Timing. Ring Setup will begin Wednesday at 4pm. No one will be allowed to setup prior to ring setup completion or crates and mats will be moved. Please observe the Tailwaggers members only crating area. Thank you! Classes Offered Standard Novice A * Standard Novice B * Standard Open * Standard Excellent * Standard Master * JWW Novice A * JWW Novice B * JWW Open * JWW Excellent * JWW Master * FAST Novice A * FAST Novice B * FAST Open * FAST Excellent * FAST Master * Standard Novice Preferred * Standard Open Preferred * Standard Excellent Preferred * Standard Master Preferred * JWW Novice Preferred * JWW Open Preferred * JWW Excellent Preferred * JWW Master Preferred * FAST Novice Preferred * FAST Open Preferred * FAST Excellent Preferred * FAST Master Preferred * Time 2 Beat * Time 2 Beat Preferred Height Divisions Owners are responsible for entering the proper height division. Regular Preferred for dogs 11 inches & under at the withers 8 inches 4 inches for dogs 14 inches & under at the withers 12 inches 8 inches for dogs 18 inches & under at the wither 16 inches 12 inches for dogs 22 inches & under at the wither 20 inches 16 inches for dogs over 22 inches 24 inches 20 inches For any dog at owners discretion 26 inches N/A NEW Simplified Jump Height Card Process When filling out the entry form, there is section on the form for exhibitors to designate whether your dog your dog needs to be measured. Please check the appropriate box so that the Trial Secretary knows whether to include your dog on the Dogs To Be Measured List. It is no longer required that you submit a copy of your dog s jump height card with your entry form or show it during day of show check-in Directions to Show Site: Directions: From Naples, Miami: Take I-75 North toward Tampa. Take exit 141 on to Route 80 East (3 miles). Turn Left on Route 31 North (36 miles). Turn Left onto Route 70 West (0.5 miles). Turn Right onto NE Turner Ave. (1 mile). Turn Right onto NE Roan St. (0.3 miles). From Tampa: Take I-75 South toward Naples. Take exit 217 onto Route 70 East (42 miles). Turn Left onto S. Brevard Ave. (0.7 miles). Turn Right onto E. Gibson St. (1 mile). E. Gibson St. becomes NE Roan St. (0.3 miles). From East Coast: Take I-95 to exit 126. Turn Left onto W. Midway Road/CR-712 West (5 miles). Turn Left onto Route 70 West (88 miles). Turn Right onto NE Turner Ave. (1 mile). Turn Right onto NE Roan St (0.3 miles). From Orlando: Take I-4 West to Exit 48. Merge onto CR-557 South and follow CR-557 South (7 miles). Turn right onto Route 17 South and follow Route 17 South (62 miles). Slight left on to NE Turner Ave. (2.4 miles). Turn Left onto NE Roan St. (0.3 miles). The arena will be open at 7am. Judging begins at 9AM on Thursday and 8AM Friday thru Sunday.

5 Turner Center RV Parking and Camping Request Form Revised April 2015 Club Name: Tailwaggers Learning Center Trial Dates 7/30/2015 thru 8/2/2015 Arrival Date: Departure Date: # Nights $ Enclosed All RV & camping spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and preregistration is required! Reservations will not be accepted prior to the trial opening date. All reservations must be post-marked by the trial close date. Day of Trial reservations will not be accepted. Please check one: 30/50 amp RV FULL hook-up with sewer, water and electric $32.00 (includes tax) per night Dry RV Parking $10 (includes tax) per night If your RV is parked at the Turner Center but you are not entered $12.00 per night. Tent camping with no electric or water FREE! (Note: there are no showers.) NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Day Phone Cell/Emergency Phone Mfg. and /Model of RV Length Plate # State Any dumping of grey/black water is not allowed and could be cause for expulsion from site. Campers/RV DO NOT have the authority to hard wire anything into the electrical system. Camping/RV space is on a first-come, first-served basis. No refunds will be issued unless written notice is received at least seven days prior to the start of the agility trial. RV s may arrive at the facility to park the day prior to the trial start date after 12:00 p.m. If you have questions, please contact the RV Coordinator s phone number or address: Please complete this reservation form and mail it with a check made payable to TLC: Carla Knapik, RV Coordinator th Court N, Loxahatchee, FL , Carlaknapik@bellsouth.net I want to keep my RV/Trailer on site for the entire summer or during the following dates. The entire summer from 6/14-9/16 for 73 nights is $ (excluding trial nights). A check for $5.53 per night for electric must be paid prior to the trial close date. not used will be refunded. RV s staying at the Turner Center must leave the a/c at 78 or higher and may leave refrigerator on. Check below Arrival Date Entire Summer 6/14/05 Departure Date # Nights (excluding trial nights) Amount Due Park in the listed slot numbers ONLY 9/16/15 73 nights $ Partial Summer TOTAL DUE & PAYABLE TO THE TURNER CENTER MAIL TO RV COORDINATOR HOTELS THAT ACCEPT DOGS (Please reconfirm that dogs are welcome) These hotels have graciously agreed to accept our well-mannered dogs. A pet deposit may be required. Please check with hotels for policies and restrictions. Hotel Information: There are limited hotels in Arcadia but the ones listed below do allow pets (as of the printing date of this premium). Please contact them to ask about their specific policy regarding size limits and deposits. Please make your reservations early! Holiday Inn Express, 2709 SE Highway 70, Arcadia, FL or Knights Inn, 504 S. Brevard Ave., Arcadia, FL Economy Inn, 324 S Brevard Ave, Arcadia, FL The hotels below are approximately 30 minutes away from show site. La Quinta Inn & Suites 812 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte, Fl Days Inn 1941 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, Fl Sleep Inn and Suites 806 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte, Fl \ Country Inn Suites Corporate Ct, Port Charlotte, Fl $ IMPORTANT NOTE: The Turner Center will not be responsible for theft or damage while on the property. In case of an emergency, RV s must be removed from the property and a refund for days

6 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM Tailwaggers Agility Club of South Florida OPENS: May 1, 2015 CLOSES: July 16, 2015 Day 1: 07/30/15 STD JWW FAST T2B Day 2: 07/31/15 STD JWW FAST T2B Day 3: 08/01/15 STD JWW FAST T2B Day 4: 08/02/15 STD JWW T2B Daily Entry Fee: 1st run $23; $13 each additional run Make checks payable to: TLC; Mail to: Jenny Cronin, 3645 Dorrit Ave, Boynton Beach, FL IMPORTANT: Carefully read instructions before filling out! ENTRY FEE ENCLOSED $ Choose Either Regular OR Preferred Classes Circle one jump height, and check class selections Only one selection per class (STD, JWW, FAST, T2B) REGULAR Classes STD Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master JWW Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master FAST Nov A Nov B Open Exc Master T2B T2B PREFERRED Classes STD Nov P OpenP ExcP MasterP JWW Nov P OpenP ExcP MasterP FAST Nov P OpenP ExcP MasterP T2B T2BP Non-Regular Classes International Sweepstakes STD JWW ISC Jump Height Select OR Jump Height Same as Regular/Preferred SEX HEIGHT AT WITHERS This Dog Needs To Be Measured Yes No BREED VARIETY CALL NAME AKC NAME (INCLUDE AKC TITLES ONLY) AKC NO ILP NO. PAL NO. FOREIGN REG. NO & COUNTRY BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNERS Enter Complete Registration # below DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH (LIST COUNTRY) Exhibitor or owner MUST sign on the signature line beneath the instructions AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend, and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTREPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTIONS Handlers may opt to enter in a higher height division for all Regular titling classes, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs entered in the Preferred classes must compete at the required jump height and may not compete in a jump height division higher or lower than their proper height division. All dogs that have not been officially measured for an Agility Jump Height Card may still compete; however, they must be measured by a Judge of record, an Agility Field Representative, or a Volunteer Measuring Official, prior to running. If measured by the Judge of record, that measurement will be valid for this trial or back-to-back trials only. If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor's responsibility to have their dog(s) measured prior to running. Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners SM program may be eligible to enter all-breed AKC agility trials at the club s option. These dogs should be listed as All American Dog and must include their AKC number on the entry form and check the AKC No. box. Junior Handlers should enter their Junior Handler number on the front of this form. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club (919) If the Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the forgoing representation and agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry. SIGN HERE X Telephone Number: OWNERS ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP + 4 HANDLER NEW ADDRESS ENTER JR. HANDLER # if applicable Address: New In Case of Emergency Name Phone#