Obedience Trials *Saturday, April 2, Entries limited to 8 hours of judging per trial

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per trial Event #2016062504 & 2016062505 *Saturday, April 2, 2016 Entries limited to 4 hours of judging per trial Event #2016062507, Obedience Trials *Saturday, April 2, 2016 Entries limited to 8

1 Mary Law, Trial Secretary Kalamazoo Kennel Club 6053 East HJ Ave. Kalamazoo MI Kalamazoo Kennel Club Member of the American Kennel Club Rally Obedience Trials Friday, April 1, 2016 (Run consecutively) 2 rally trials with entries limited to 4 hours of judging per trial Event # & *Saturday, April 2, 2016 Entries limited to 4 hours of judging per trial Event # , Obedience Trials *Saturday, April 2, 2016 Entries limited to 8 hours of judging per trial Event # Sunday, April 3, 2016 (Run concurrently) Entries limited to 8 hours of judging per trial Event # & *Note: Saturday s rally trial will start in the morning. Saturday s obedience trial may start later in the day depending upon the entries. All Judging will be Indoors at the Kalamazoo Kennel Club Building 1249 West D Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI Entries for Mixed Breeds enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners Program will be accepted Show Hours each day 7am to 7pm AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club and Regulations. James P Crowley, Secretary

2 Kalamazoo Kennel Club Officers President: Jim Fankhauser Vice President: Shannon Dobbins Treasurer: Mary Law Recording Secretary: Sandy Morris Corresponding Secretary: Jan Hamming Board of Directors: Cindy Cooke, Tami Frisbie, Robbin Shea, Michelle Westendorp and all the officers of the club Trial Chairman: Trial Committee Caroline Schuyler, Walden Way Paw Paw, MI Home phone: Trial Secretary: Mary Law 6053 East HJ Ave. Kalamazoo, MI, Home Phone: Cell Phone: And all the committee persons listed below: Chief Ring Steward: Linda Koutsky Hospitality Jan Hamming Stewards provided by the Third Leg Club Rally Trial Classes Novice A & B, Advanced A & B, Excellent A & B Obedience Trial Classes Novice A & B, Open A & B, Utility A & B and Beginner Novice A & B JUDGES and their ASSIGNMENTS Diane Allen, Kankakee, IL Friday April 1, 2016 Event # & Saturday April 2, 2016 Event # Rally Novice A & B Rally Advanced A & B Rally Excellent A & B Sunday April 3, 2016 Event # Utility A & B Open A & B Novice A & B Beginner Novice A & B Cheryl Shea, Delton, MI Friday April 1, 2016 Event Rally Novice A & B Rally Advanced A & B Rally Excellent A & B Julianne Cepulis, Milwaukee, WI Saturday April 2, 2016 Event# Utility A & B Open A & B Novice A & B Beginner Novice A & B Sunday April 3, 2016 Event# Beginner Novice A & B Novice A & B Open A & B Utility A & B Rally Jump heights will be in ascending order. Obedience Jump heights will be in ascending order.

3 Directions To Kalamazoo Kennel Club MOTEL INFORMATION The following motels will accept dogs, Please check that the pet policy has not changed. Baymont Inn 2203 S 11 th Street, Kalamazoo, MI, Red Roof Inn Wes 5425 West Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI, Super 8 Motel 618 Maple Hill Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, From the North or South: US Hwy 131, Exit #44, East on D Ave: From the East or West I-94 to US Hwy 131 North to Exit #44, right (East) on D Ave: for all the above: going East on D Avenue, the Kennel Club is one Block past the 4 way stop at Douglas Ave.. The Kennel Club is the large white building on the right. If you go over the Kalamazoo River you have gone too far. Do not leave unattended dogs in your room and PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOGS! PHOTOGRAPHER The Kalamazoo Kennel Club has given John Beals Photography permission to take photos of exhibitors and their dogs in the ring during trial hours. These photos will be available for you to review and purchase through John Beals Photography. Veterinarian On Call Southwest Michigan Animal Emergency Hospital (24 hour small animal emergency care) 104 West Cork St., Kalamazoo, MI Phone: Special Notices

4 Each Exhibitor will receive a complimentary catalog upon request. Transfers will be approved in accord with Chapter 1, Section 16a of the Obedience Regulations, provided that a written request is submitted to the Trial Secretary at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the Trial, and that the limit has not been reached in the requested class. Bitches in season will not be allowed on the grounds or to compete in the trial. A refund of all but $5.00 of each entry fee per event will be made to an exhibitor with a bitch that has come into season after the close of entries, providing that a statement from a veterinarian is submitted to the Trial Secretary no later than one hour before the beginning of judging on the day of the trial. Crating Space is Limited and in designated areas only. Exhibitors may be asked to stack crates.ne hour before the beginning of judging on the day of the trial. No food available for exhibitors at the building. Plan to bring your own food. Water and pop is available for $1.00. Notice to exhibitors Faxed, telephoned or unsigned entries cannot be accepted. Entries not on official AKC entry forms and Photocopies of entry forms without Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the official AKC entry form are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Make ALL CHECKS and MONEY ORDERS payable to: Kalamazoo Kennel Club. CANADIAN exhibitors must make fees payable in US FUNDS. Please mail checks or money orders with entry forms. The Trial Secretary assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. MAIL ALL ENTRIES WITH FEES to: Mary Law, 6053 East HJ Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49048, Entries received without fees will not be accepted. Acknowledgement of entries will be made as soon as possible after the closing date with the judging program and directions to the show site. Should such acknowledgement not be received by the exhibitor within a reasonable time, please contact the Trial Secretary. Overnight or express entries MUST have waiver of signature. Failure to do so may result in your entry not being picked up in a timely manner. AKC Event & Recording Fees will be required for the first entry of each dog entered in any Licensed or Member Club Show, Obedience Trial or Tracking Test. The fees are to be collected by the trial giving club and paid to the American Kennel Club. If a dog is entered in more than one class in the show, the fees are to be collected on the entire first entry only. (American Kennel Club Rule, Chapter 11, Section 2). The recording and event fees are included in the entry fee. No Entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any condition as to its acceptance. Entry Fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by a Veterinarian or Judge or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or complete the trial, no refund of entries will be made. Post Dated and Returned Checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The trial giving Club will add a $25.00 collection fee to the amount of the returned check. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitors may result in their being put on a CASH ONLY basis. The Kalamazoo kennel Club assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. Errors on Entry Blanks. Owners are responsible for errors in making out entry forms, whoever may make such errors, and no entry fee will be refunded in the event of such errors or cancellations of entries after the published closing date. Dogs May Arrive any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. Dogs not required for further judging will be excused. Judges Will Not Wait for Any Dog Holding Up a Class. Owners or agents alone are responsible for the presence of their dogs in the judging ring when their classes are called to be judged. All Dogs Presented must be on leash or confined to their crates except when being judged. No gasoline or diesel generators are permitted inside of any building or within 100 feet of the show grounds on which this obedience trial is conducted. No Smoking will be allowed in the building. Neither the Trial Committee nor the Kalamazoo Kennel Club will be responsible for the loss or damage to any dog on the trial grounds, whether as a result of an accident or any other cause. It is clearly understood that every dog entered in the trial is in the care, custody and control of its owner, handler or agent during the entire time the dog is on the trial premises.

5 Kalamazoo Kennel Club Official American Kennel Club Entry Form Friday 9:00 AM April 1, 2015 Rally Trial Event # Friday Noon April 1, 2016 Rally Trial Event # Saturday 9:00 AM April 2, 2016 Rally Trial Event # Saturday April 2, 2016 Obedience Trial Event # Sunday 9:00 AM April 3, 2016 Obedience Trial Event # Sunday 9:30 AM April 3, 2016 Obedience Trial Event # Entries close March 16 th, 2016 at 5pm or when the limits have been reached. Express deliveries must include signature waiver. Fees payable in US funds to: Kalamazoo Kennel Club. Mail to: Mary Law, 6053 East HJ Ave.,Kalamazoo, MI, ENTRY FEES per TRIAL in US funds $28.00 for first entry of each dog (Includes $.50 AKC recording fee and $3.00 AKC event fee or the $3.50 AKC recording fee for first Rally Entry and $3.00 for each additional entry of same dog) (includes $1.00 donation to Protect MI Dogs) $20.00 for additional entry of same dog I ENCLOSE $ for entry fees IMPORTANT: Read carefully the instructions on the reverse side before filling out. PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY BREED VARIETY SEX JUMP HEIGHT Dog Show Class Additional Class UDX Class AKC REGISTERED NAME (include AKC titles only) AKC REG NO AKC LITTER NO ILP NO FOREIGN REG NO & COUNTRY BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNER(S) ADDRESS City State Zip Date of Birth Place of birth USA Canada Foreign New Address NAME of Handler if Different than Owner(s) 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 he Agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. ( (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 & Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. SIGNATURE of OWNER or his AGENT PARENT or GUARDIAN if owner is under 18 duly authorized to make this entry Address (Please print clearly) 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 this entry for cause whic club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holdin this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judges and to win prizes, ribbons or troph (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event giving club, their members, directors, governors, offi agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises an provider of services that are necessary to hold this event, and any employees or volunteers aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to a person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or ne entrance thereto, and I(we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I(we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify and save the aforementioned parties harmless fro and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upo of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any resulting there from, 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 event, however such injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or n same may have been caused or may have been alleged to have been caused by negligenc 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 RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITIONS OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEE AKC AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATIO EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT T APPICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER A BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICES AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTIONS 1. (Variety) If you are entering a dog of a breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the part variety you are entering, i.e. Cocker Spaniel (solid color, black, ASCOB, parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in, over 1 not exceeding 15 in), Dachshunds (long-haired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough, smith), Bull Terriers (colored, white) Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby Blenheim and Prince Charles, Poodles (toy, miniature, standard). 2. The Following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best Of Breed Competition: Dogs that are Champion Record and dogs, which, according to their owners records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but w championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is limited to a pe days form the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship. 3. (Event Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. 4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for a trial closed. If a registe has been acquired by a new owner, it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any trial for which entries closed a date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog recorded in his/her name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to AKC. (For complete rules Chapter 11, Section 3). JUNIOR HANDLERS If this is an entry for a Junior Handler, please provide the following information AKC Junior Handler Number Junior Handler Date of Birth By signing the entry form we certify that the Junior Handler does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handle while continuing to compete in the Junior Showmanship program. The AKC Junior Handler number MUST be included. you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained from the AKC by telephoning 919/ Name of Junior Handler Address City State Zip If Jr. Handler is not the owner for the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Jr. handler to the Owner?

6 Kalamazoo Kennel Club Official American Kennel Club Entry Form Friday 9:00 AM April 1, 2015 Rally Trial Event # Friday 10:00 AM April 1, 2016 Rally Trial Event # Saturday 9:00 AM April 2, 2016 Rally Trial Event # Saturday April 2, 2016 Obedience Trial Event # Sunday 9:00 AM April 3, 2016 Obedience Trial Event # Sunday 9:30 AM April 3, 2016 Obedience Trial Event # Entries close, Wednesday, March 16 th at 5 PM or when the limits have been reached. Express deliveries must include signature waiver.. Fees must be in US funds payable to the Kalamazoo Kennel Club. Mail to: Mary Law, 6053 East HJ Ave., Kalamazoo, MI, ENTRY FEES per TRIAL in US funds. $28.00 for first entry of each dog (Includes $.50 AKC recording fee and $3.00 AKC event fee or the $3.50 AKC recording fee for first Rally Entry and $3.00 for each additional entry of same dog) (includes $1.00 donation to Protect MI Dogs) $20.00 for additional entry of same dog CLOSE $ for entry fees ORTANT: Read carefully the instructions on the reverse side before filling out. PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY BREED VARIETY SEX JUMP HEIGHT Dog Show Class Additional Class UDX Class AKC REGISTERED NAME (include AKC titles only) AKC REG NO AKC LITTER NO ILP NO FOREIGN REG NO & COUNTRY BREEDER SIRE DAM Date of Birth Place of birth USA Canada Foreign AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club sh deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of th opportunity to have the dog judges and to win prizes, ribbons or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, event giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secret the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this eve any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at th harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirect any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any e thereto, and I(we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, inju damage to this dog. Additionally, I(we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by re the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injurie including death at any time resulting there from, 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) participati this event, however such injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the sam have been caused or may have been alleged to have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned or any of their employees or agents or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTIO CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITIONS OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPICABLE 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 CH AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICES AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTIONS 1. (Variety) If you are entering a dog of a breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering, i.e. Cocker Spaniel (solid color, black, ASCOB, parti-co Beagles (not exceeding 13 in, over 13 in but not exceeding 15 in), Dachshunds (long-haired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough, smith), Bull Terriers (colored, white), Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prin Charles, Poodles (toy, miniature, standard). 2. The Following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best Of Breed Competition: Dogs th Champions of Record and dogs, which, according to their owners records, have completed the requirem a championship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions of Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days form the date of the show where the dog complete requirements for a championship. 3. (Event Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. 4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for a trial c a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner, it must be entered in the name of its new owner in for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has receive registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his/her name. State on entry form whether tr application has been mailed to AKC. (For complete rules refer to Chapter 11, Section 3). JUNIOR HANDLERS If this is an entry for a Junior Handler, please provide the following information AKC Junior Handler Number Junior Handler Date of Birth ACTUAL OWNER(S) ADDRESS New Address By signing the entry form we certify that the Junior Handler does not now, and will not at any time, act a agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in the Junior Showmanship program. The AKC Junio Handler number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obt from the AKC by telephoning 919/ City State Zip E of Handler if Different than Owner(s) TIFY 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 ance 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 gulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by he Agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. ( (we) certify present 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) to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules & Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions n accord with them. Name of Junior Handler Address City State Zip If Jr. Handler is not the owner for the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of th handler to the Owner? NATURE of OWNER or his AGENT PARENT or GUARDIAN if owner is under 18 authorized to make this entry Address (Please print clearly) Telephone

Rally Obedience Trials Friday, March 27, 2015 Event # & Saturday, March 28, 2015 Event #

Jan Hamming, Trial Secretary 2221 Wyoming Ave SW Wyoming mi 49519 Member of the American Kennel Club Rally Obedience Trials Friday, March 27, 2015 Event #2015062504 & 2015062515 Saturday, March 28, 2015