The Green Sheet. Message from the President Nancy Conner. Irish Setter Club of New England. Vol 4 Issue 4. November 2016 Fall Issue

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1 Irish Setter Club of New England Message from the President Nancy Conner Vol 4 Issue 4 November 2016 Fall Issue I have been sorting things on my desk, trying to keep up with the To Do lists. I have to apologize to Diane, our faithful editor, because I found four separate To Do lists with President s Message on the top, which means I have held up this issue. Since the last issue of, the club had a meeting, which was held after a very pleasant day at the Greater Lowell K.C. match in Westford, MA. Our club members boosted the Irish Setter entry and took several top prizes. It was a good tune up for our specialty two weeks later. There are so many people who contributed to the success of our specialty show, obedience and rally trials, luncheon and raffle. The Board, Officers and I want to say, Thank you so much! Two Irish Setter breeders, Barbara Kloss and Eileen McDonald, judged our entry. We had exhibitors from as far away as Canada, Missouri, Ohio and North Carolina. That s pretty impressive and indicates to me that we are doing things right. Unfortunately, we can t control the weather. In the past month, I have attended a meeting of the NESGA (ever since they started holding their Sporting Group shows, ISCNE has supported the Irish Setter entry), the Fall Graduation of the NEADS organization (which raises, trains and matches service dogs for disabled people, as well as Veterans), and a TarTan Gordon Setter hunt test just to see the TarTan folks and enjoy a great fall day. The Board has voted to support NESGA again, which will hold its shows on Memorial Day weekend in Swanzy, N.H. I discussed the possibility of setting up some Birdwork programs with both TarTan and NESGA planners. The next General Membership meeting of our club will be held December 4 th at the Victoria Station restaurant in Salem, MA. Please plan to join us for our festive holiday get-together, and don t forget to look around for something to bring for the Yankee Swap. This reminds me, just thinking about shopping in general, if you enjoy shopping on line and would like to have 40% of your purchase price go to the ISCA Foundation, you should look into the Yankee Candle fundraiser. (This is the brainchild of Debbie Burke who is an Irish Setter breeder and works for Yankee Candle.) Simply log on to and sign in with group number Another item you might be interested in that will benefit the ISCA Foundation is a set of Irish Setter playing cards ($15.00). They feature actual dogs owned by ISCA members and can be ordered from Jeanine Wilson. Also in December, ISCNE supports the entry for the two Eastern Dog Club shows to be held at the Big E on December 10 and 11, with Kate Seymour judging Irish Setter Sweepstakes for us on Saturday. Entries close November 23 rd. Plan to stop in on Friday and Saturday of that weekend, to have your dog s photo taken with Santa. The photo session is organized to benefit the Take The Lead organization. Every year the club makes a special effort to decorate the rings and officials area; they also have a great basket raffle at these shows. We ll attempt to rope off an area for the Irish Setter exhibitors to set up together. Everyone is encouraged to decorate for the Holidays. I want to share some information on two events that will occur between now and the next issue of The Green Sheet. On Friday evening, January 6, in conjunction with the Merrimack Valley K.C. shows, Dr. Carmen Battaglia will give a free three hour version of his seminar Breeding Better Dogs. This is a great opportunity, so circle the date on your new 2017 calendar.

2 Page 2 President s Message cont d The Winter Garden Specialties for February 2017 will encompass four specialty shows over three days just before Westminster K.C. I might not ordinarily mention these shows, but the judging panel is quite exceptional. ISCLI will hold two shows on February 10, with David Bell from England and Leigh Hearn from Australia as their conformation judges, and EISA will hold obedience and rally trials. On February 11, Greg Browne from Australia will judge for ISCLI, and Judy Bradley will judge for EISA on February 12 th. The location is the Hilton Westchester in Rye Brook, NY. Hotel reservations must be made by calling (914) and using room code WGS17 to get the group rate. I ll wrap up with a reminder to look for the December MEMO to Members. In it, there is a ballot to vote for future National Specialty judges. It also has the RSVP form you will need if you want to register for the Grooming with the Stars program to be held on Monday at the National in May at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI. Are you planning to stay there for the show? Reservations opened on October 20 th, but I am sure there is still a room for you! Dial in number , Code ISC. Don t forget to start making your training strategy to get your redheads ready to compete in Rally in May! Have a very Happy Thanksgiving! I look forward to seeing many of you on December 4 th at our meeting. Nancy Green Sheet Contest Welcome to the Green Sheet Contest Do you read the Green Sheet from cover to cover? Be the first person to contact me with the number of times the word and was used in the August 2016 Green Sheet, and you will win a $ gift card to Petco! The winner will be the first member submitting the correct answer. If the correct answer is not received, the names of all members submitting an entry will be entered for a random drawing in order to select a winner. Entries will not be accepted until December 1, 2016, in order to give ISCNE members who receive the Green Sheet by US mail an equal opportunity to enter the contest. The closing date for submitting an entry is December 15, Please send your entry to me via at EditorGreenSheet@gmail.com or for those without computer access, you may leave me a message on my answering machine at Good Luck to everyone and remember, your Irish Setter is counting on you to win the gift card! Diane d'entremont Editor

3 Page 3 My Favorite Things What is your dog s favorite toy? Rita Auprey Liam s favorite toy! This tiny cow was his very first toy over 5 years ago. No matter where it is, Liam knows it by name and will find it whether in a toy box or outside or under something! He loves his cow! Mary Bateman It's funny, but every single one of my Red Heads have two toys that they love over all the other hundreds of toys they have. #1 on their list is the small hedgehogs. But not just any hedgehog, they have to be the ones that make the weird low pitched sound rather than the typical squeeker sound! Second on all of the Red Heads list is their AKC mallard ducks that make the honking sound. They all will follow each other around waiting for the opportunity to sneak it away from each other! Diane d Entremont Ann Francoeur Hannah s favorite toy is a yellow star with a smiley face made of fleece that she won as a trophy at an obedience trial - it s her go to toy. Kelly s favorite toy is anything that she can tear apart - paper, pens! Patrick s favorite toy is his Red Good Cuz He has several colors but the Red one is his favorite. Grady likes all soft stuffed toys, especially those that squeak. Lois Goepfert My dogs like soft floppy squeaky toys, things with long arms/legs that flop a lot when they shake them.

4 Page 4 My Favorite Things What is your dog s favorite toy? Jan Mathews My new puppy Neila has not met a toy or dog bone that she doesn't like! She has so many in her crate, she hardly has room for herself She also loves natural bones. She s very easy to please. Melissa Suter Though Keeley does love stuffies, her favorite toys, hands down, are balls. She almost always has one in her mouth or near by I can t tell you how many times I have found them in my bed!! Her other favorite thing (much to my chagrin) is shredding paper usually toilet paper or paper bags!! Seriously, I have tried everything to try and train her out of that without luck! In Memorium by Susan Watson This is our little Brittany, Mollyhill's Country Girl, J.H., known to her family & many friends as "Ali"...sunning herself on April 29, 2016 in the frontyard, celebrating her 17th Birthday. She was bought for our youngest son, Adam, for his high school graduation present in June Ali got her J.H. title in 4 straight hunt tests, earning high marks on each. She was a wonderful pheasant dog, hunting with Adam each yr. in MA., CT. and N.Y. She had a wonderful Summer but was peacefully put to sleep at Home on Oct. 1, 2016 at the age of 17 yrs. 5 months. She was a very obedient and kind & sweet member of our family and we all miss her greatly.

5 Page 5 Health Beat - Human Foods Dogs Can and Can t Eat Staff Writers, AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB Dec 03, 2015 As dog owners, it s not uncommon to want to spoil your four-legged family members by sharing table scraps or your favorite snack with them. After all, if it is safe for you to eat, it must be OK for them as well, right? Not necessarily. While many human foods, especially fruits and vegetables, are perfectly safe, some are very unhealthy and downright dangerous to dogs. Dogs digest differently than humans, and eating the wrong foods can lead to long-term health problems and, in extreme cases, even death. As carnivores, they have no need for fruits and vegetables as part of their diet, but an occasional fruit or veggie as a treat is OK. But that doesn t mean all human food is off limits for dogs. Read below to find out which fruits and vegetables are OK for sharing in moderation and which should be kept on your plate. Fruits & Vegetables Apples Yes. Apples are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, as well as fiber for your dog. They are low in protein and fat, making them the perfect snack for senior dogs. Just be sure to remove the seeds and core first. Try them frozen for an icy warm weather snack. Bananas Yes. In moderation, bananas are a great low-calorie treat for dogs. They re high in potassium, vitamins, biotin, fiber, and copper. They are low in cholesterol and sodium, but because of their high sugar content, bananas should be given as a treat, not part of your dog s regular diet. Watermelon Yes. It s important to remove the rind and seeds first, as they can cause intestinal blockage, but watermelon is otherwise safe for dogs. It s full of vitamin A, B-6, and C, as well as potassium. Watermelon is 92 percent water, so it s a great way to keep your dog hydrated on hot summer days. Grapes No. Grapes and raisins have proved to be very toxic for dogs no matter the dog s breed, sex, or age. In fact, grapes are so toxic that they can lead to acute sudden kidney failure. Definitely skip this dangerous treat. Strawberries Yes. Strawberries are full of fiber and vitamin C. Along with that, they also contain an enzyme that can help whiten your dog s teeth as he or she eats them. They are high in sugar though, so be sure to give them in moderation. Oranges Yes. Small dogs can have up to 1/3 of a full-size orange, while large dogs can eat the whole thing. While the peel isn t toxic to them, vets recommend tossing the peel and just giving your dog the inside of the orange, minus the seeds, as the peel is much more rough on their digestive systems than the fleshy inside of the orange. Blueberries Yes. Blueberries are a superfood rich in antioxidants, which prevent cell damage in humans and canines alike. They re packed with fiber and phytochemicals as well. Teaching your dog to catch treats in the air? Try blueberries as an alternative to store-bought treats.

6 Page 6 Health Beat - Human Foods Dogs Can and Can t Eat Carrots Yes. Carrots are an excellent low-calorie snack that is high in fiber and beta-carotene, which produces vitamin A. Plus, crunching on the orange snacks is great for your dog s teeth. Tomatoes No. While the ripened fruit of the tomato plant (the red part humans normally eat) is generally considered safe for dogs, the green parts of the plant contain a toxic substance called solanine. While a dog would need to eat a large amount for it to make him or her sick, it s better to skip tomatoes all together just to be safe. Pineapple Yes. A few chunks of pineapple is a great sweet treat for dogs as long as the prickly outside is removed first. The tropical fruit is full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It also contains bromelain, an enzyme that makes it easier for dogs to absorb proteins. Avocado No. While avocado may be a healthy snack for dog owners, it should not be given to dogs at all. The pit, skin and leaves of avocados contain Persin, a toxin that often causes vomiting and diarrhea in dogs. The fleshy inside of the fruit doesn t have as much Persin as the rest of the plant, but it is still too much for dogs to handle. Broccoli Yes, but only the stems. The bushy head of broccoli contains the toxin Isothiocyanate, which can create gastrointestinal issues, but the stems are Isothiocyanate-free. When eaten in moderation, broccoli stems give a nice boost of vitamin C and fiber and can even help dogs clean their teeth. Mushrooms No. Wild mushrooms can be toxic for dogs. While only 50 to 100 of the 50,000 mushroom species worldwide are known to be toxic, the ones that are can really hurt your dog or even lead to death. Washed mushrooms from the supermarket could be OK, but it s better to be safe than sorry; skip out on the fungi all together. Cucumbers Yes. Cucumbers are especially good for overweight dogs, as they hold little to no carbohydrates, fats, or oils and can even boost energy levels. They re loaded with vitamins K, C, and B1, as well as potassium, copper, magnesium, and biotin. Celery Yes. In addition to vitamins A, B, and C, this crunchy green snack contains the nutrients needed to promote a healthy heart and even fight cancer. As if that wasn t enough, celery also known to freshen doggy breath. Onions No. Onions, leeks, and chives are part of a family of plants called Allium that is poisonous to most pets, especially cats. Eating onions can cause your dog s red blood cells to rupture, and can also cause vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and nausea. Poisoning onions is more serious in Japanese breeds of dogs such as Akitas and Shiba Inus, but all dogs are very susceptible to it. Pears Yes. Pears are a great snack because they re high in copper, vitamins C and K, and fiber. It s been suggested that eating the fruit can reduce the risk of having a stroke by 50 percent. Just be sure to cut pears into bite-size chunks and remove the pit and seeds first, as the seeds contain traces of cyanide. Potatoes Yes. It s fine to give your dog plain potatoes every once and a while, but only if they re cooked, as raw potatoes can be rough on the stomach. A washed, peeled, plain boiled, or baked potato contains lots of iron for your pet. Avoid mashed potatoes because they often contain butter, milk, or seasonings.

7 Page 7 Health Beat - Human Foods Dogs Can and Can t Eat Cherries No. With the exception of the fleshy part around the seed, cherry plants contain cyanide and are toxic to dogs. Cyanide disrupts cellular oxygen transport, which means that your dog s blood cells can t get enough oxygen. If your dog eats cherries, be on the lookout for dilated pupils, difficulty breathing, and red gums, as these may be signs of cyanide poisoning. Peaches Yes. Small amounts of cut-up peaches are a great source of fiber and vitamin A, and can even help fight infections, but just like cherries, the pit does contain cyanide. As long as you completely cut around the pit first, fresh peaches can be a great summer treat just not canned peaches, as they usually contain high amounts of sugary syrups. Asparagus No. While asparagus isn t necessarily unsafe for dogs, there s really no point in giving it to them. It s too tough to be eaten raw, and by the time you cook it down so it s soft enough for dogs to eat, asparagus loses the nutrients it contains. If you re determined to give your dogs vegetables, go for something that will actually benefit them. Sweet potatoes Yes. Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients, including fiber, beta carotene, and vitamins B-6 and C. Just like with regular potatoes, only give your dog washed, peeled, cooked, and unseasoned sweet potatoes that have cooled down, and definitely avoid sugary sweet potato pies and casseroles. Raspberries Yes. Raspberries are fine in moderation. They contain antioxidants that are great for dogs. They re low in sugar and calories, but high in fiber, manganese, and vitamin C. Raspberries are especially good for senior dogs because they have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help take pain and pressure from joints. However, they do contain slight amounts of the toxin Xylitol, so limit your dog to less than a cup of raspberries at a time. Mango Yes. This sweet summer treat is packed with four, yes four different vitamins: vitamins A, B6, C, and E. They also have potassium and both beta-carotene and alpha carotene. Just remember, as with most fruits, to remove the hard pit first, as it contains small amounts of cyanide and can become a choking hazard. ISCNE Library by Tegan Murray Please contact me if you would like to borrow anything from the I.S.C.N.E. library. We have books and DVDs on health, training, showing, etc. Also, if you have anything sitting around collecting dust that you would like to share with others, please feel free to contact me to make a donation to the library. Thanks! tegan.mckippenirishsetters@gmail.com home cell

8 Page 8 Therapy Dog A Therapy Dog Can "Sniff" The Need and Respond In Kind: by Gina Hayes This is being written as quickly as I can, but I have changed the story line due to something that happened yesterday afternoon. Mythological Windswept Georgia Rule is my 3 year old therapy dog. She is still learning how to take over "Saint" Ruby's shoes, but is doing a phenomenal job! She is so rock steady with adolescents with severe autism and other difficulties. She blows my mind with her ability to calm the children. However, Georgia is the life of the party at weekly training class! When she enters the room all dogs come alive and tails begin to wag furiously! Georgia helps me more and more working with difficult dogs in my behavioral career. She is beginning to understand when a dog needs help with Heeling and not pulling on a leash. Perhaps she learned from Ruby. She will do things such as beginning to press into another dog to bring them closer into Heel position and then will calmly walk with them in the proper place. She will come with me to a dog who is aggressive and she becomes the most calm dog you have ever seen. Within a few moments, the other dog has begun to calm. But Georgia is not the dog I want to talk about. I have a new Red. Mythological Windswept Adventures of Madeline, came into my life unexpectedly the beginning of December. I had planned to wait a year after Ruby's passing to get another girl from my breeder. However, life throws us curves and I received a call from Cassie Allen asking me if I wanted a girl now after all. Cassie felt this dog was one I should have. For whatever reason, (sanity left the building!), I said yes and went to pick up Maddie. She was incredibly stable from the moment we began the drive home from Ohio. She spent the first several hours, lying in her crate, just intently watching me. What a dream she was on the trip. Stable stable stable pup! What a delight! Georgia, Madeline and I settled back home with our older toy poodle, Tiffany, and life was great for the first few days. Then the bad things began to happen. Maddie was attacked by 4 dogs in separate incidents before she turned 6 months of age. None of the attacks were caused by her. Cassie had raised a very dog savvy puppy who read good body language. Unfortunately we do tend to have too many aggressive dogs here in the Northeast with owners who cannot control them or who have not trained them. Maddie went from being an incredibly stable confident pup to being a pup who would suddenly hit the ground, shaking in fear from a sudden noise. It was dreadful watching her, considering these are behaviors I am called upon to fix every day from client dogs. This was my own dog who I was not able to keep safe. The guilt was overwhelming. I finally called Cassie to let her know what had happened to Madeline. Two of the attacks required vet visits and one dog was quarantined. My intelligent sweet pup had become an anxious nervous "afraid of the world" pup. I began to see a few behavioral problems, which we worked on ASAP. Slowly Maddie's sweetness is returning. Slowly her confidence is returning. I see more and more of a bit of normal 7 month old behavior coming out. I work with a vibration collar to teach her to Recall, as my biggest fear is she will bolt when she is afraid. I use a calm voice and lots of slow steady stroking as praise. I believe it will take about a year to bring her along. Yesterday I ran into a couple of clients with their dog at the park. Harry was thrilled to see the two Red girls so we let all three dogs play ball in the field. This was the first time I have had Madde off leash at

9 Page 9 Therapy Dog cont d by Gina Hayes the park with all the people and other dogs - she did awesome! Georgia was just Georgia - awesome! A couple of times I asked the husband to hold onto Maddie for a moment while I worked with their dog. He never seemed to mind. The three dogs played, we all laughed and life was good. I received a call today from the wife. She shared the following story. When her husband had held onto Maddie at one point, Maddie stood up and hugged him as they do. All of a sudden, very quietly, she drew her head back from him. He said she watched him intently for a moment, and then slowly began to sniff around his head. She again looked at him intently and then buried her head into his shoulder. Not the normal young exuberant Red dog hug, but a gentle laying of her head on his shoulder. She knew what I did not "see". He had just come from a visit to his childhood home.he had been raped repeatedly as a young boy, by a local pedophile. To this day he is still in therapy and avoids the visits home as much as he can. Going home was very difficult for him as the memories came flooding back. He was very depressed until Maddie did what she did. He told his wife he understood for the first time how much more a therapy dog is than just a handler introducing a therapy dog and moving on from person to person. Maddie is going to need a lot of work over the next year. I saw the potential on her on that first ride home. Gandolf seems to father these incredibly sensitive pups that make the best therapy dogs. And I think Maddie has the ability to read and understand true need. Yes, every time she acts as a normal adolescent Irish Setter, I am thrilled. Because underneath all of the insecurities, anxiousness, and such - there is so much talent and love just beginning to come out. And she senses who needs her and what to do. All I can do is watch in awe and continue to understand why I have had a love affair with this breed for over fifty years. Therapy Dogs Rock! Madeline (front in orange collar) and Georgia

10 Page 10 Harvest Specialty Results ISCNE Show The 9th Annual Irish Harvest Speciaties were held Oct 7th Oct 9th at the Tolland County Agricultural Center in Tolland, CT. This year s ISCNE specialty was dedicated in memory of Past President Carol Levesque. Congratulations to the following winners of the ISCNE Specialty held Sunday, October 9, Sweepstakes: Judge Dr. Eileen McDonald Best In Sweepstakes. Ramblin Red Slamdunk Return to Independence K Toohey, Anne Maire and Randy Kubacz and Peter Kubacz Best of Opposite in Sweepstakes Evergreen Wine Stoned Cowboy Mary Merlo Best Veteran in Sweepstakes GCHS Courtwood Cobblestone CGCA Deborah and Donald Lawrence, S Hahnen Best of Opposite Veteran in Sweepstakes CH Ramblin Red Ayers Rock Geraldine McAndrew and Peter Kubacz Regular Classes: Judge Barbara Kloss Best of Breed GCH Vermilion s Sea Breeze Sandra Nordstrom, & Bruce and Mary Foote Best of Opposite CH Evergreen Set Fire To The Rain Mary Merlo Best of Winners Tapestry s Sunshine Sonatina Amy Maxwell and Susan Bales Select Dog CH Fyrethorn It s Elementary BN, CGCA Richard and Debra Krasley Select Bitch GCH Beaubriar s Defying The Odds Michelle DeChambeau and Kathy Roscoe Award of Merit AmGCH Can CH Piperbrook s Emerald Star Paul & Sandy Seymour and Lindsay Waterman Best Puppy - Flamingacre Enchanted Princess Mary & Wayne Baterman Best Bred By in Harvest Specialities - Bellary Snow Queen Christine & Isabella Raposo, M DeChambeau & M Mato

11 Page 11 Harvest Specialty Results ISCNE Show Cont d Winners Dog 5 pt major Reserve Winners Dog - Winners Bitch 5 pt major - Reserve Winners Bitch - Veteran Dog - Veteran Bitch - Best NOHS - Fyreside The Patriot Game Linda and Ernest Acquavella Evergreen Wine Stoned Cowboy Mary Merlo Tapestry s Sunshine Sonatina Amy Maxwell and Susan Bales Ramblin Red Slamdunk Roosevelt s Wisdom Debra Doulette-Pendexter and Randy Pendexter CH Ramblin Red Ayers Rock Geraldine McAndrew and Peter Kubacz CH Ramblin Red Pretty In Pink CD BN RE JH VC Anne Smith CH Fyrethorn It s Elementary BN, CGCA Richard and Debra Krasley Obedience and Rally Judge Lynda Moore High in Trial CH Fyrethorn Flash Forward UD, BN, GN, VER, RAE, JH, OA, AXJ, OF, THDN, CGCA, VC Lynn Kwiatkowski Hign Combined CH Fyrethorn Flash Forward UD, BN, GN, VER, RAE, JH, OA, AXJ, OF, THDN, CGCA, VC Lynn Kwiatkowski Rally High Combined in Excellent B and Advanced B CH Fyrethorn Flash Forward UD, BN, GN, VER, RAE, JH, OA, AXJ, OF, THDN, CGCA, VC Lynn Kwiatkowski

12 Page 12 Brags Greater Lowell Kennel Club Match Diane d Entremont announces that Kelly, Captiva s Keeping The Faith CGC, participated in her first obedience competition at the Greater Lowell Kennel Club AKC Match on September 25, Kelly was entered in the Beginner Novice class and was awarded 4th place with a score of 190 1/2. Mom had this photo taken to commemorate Kelly s first obedience ribbon. Hoping for more ribbons in her future! Mary Bateman announces that Flamingacre Enchanted Princess with a call name of Grace., won her 6-9 month puppy class, went BOB over adults, won the sporting group, and went Best in Match at the Greater Lowell KC match. Also when Grace was competing in the non regular 3-6 month puppy classes she won BOB puppy and went sporting group 2 at York County Kennel club shows this past May. She repeated this BOB win also in the non regular 3-6 month puppy class, and was sporting group 2 at Ladies Dog Club this past June.

13 Page 13 Brags Rita Auprey reports that Sir Finn, CH Captiva One Last Time BN, RA, THDN, CGC completed title #6 in three days at American K9 Country his Rally Advanced (RA) title. Congratulations to Jannah and David Swedick On the birth of their daughter Mariah Rose, August 19, 2016, weighing in at 9 lbs 1.9 oz, 20 1/2 inches long

14 Page 14 Brags Paulette Peckol - We are extremely proud of Travis, who completed two performance titles (3 trials in 2 days) at the Irish Harvest Specialty, Rally Advanced and Beginner Novice obedience. Travis is now: CH Beaubriar's Surfrunner BN RA JH. He is co-owned by Paulette Peckol and Michelle DeChambeau. Mary Bateman - At the Harvest Specialty weekend, Flamingacre Enchanted Princess (aka Grace) won her sweeps 9-12 classes all three of the specialty days, plus her regular class and Best Puppy in Specialty on our ISCNE day of the three show weekend. Flamingacre Sleek Red N Sexy, Tessa, had great fun in western NY. She was WB for a 4 pt major at the ISCWNY Specialty on 10/1/16 and the following day at the supported entry she was WB and BOW for a second 4 pt major to finish her Championship! Both of our girls were shown to their wins by Shelly DeChambeau. Melissa Suter - Keeley and I had a fantastic time at our first Irish Setter Harvest Specialties. She received 3 qualifying scores for her Rally Novice title, 2 qualifying scores for her Beginner Novice Obedience title, and also 3 passes in versatility conformation. We both had a great time (despite the rain on Sunday)! I just wish we had more time to observe the conformation ring. Miss Keeley is now Fyreside Belles Beauty Keeley BN RN OA OAJ RATN CGC I am very proud of my girl!

15 Page 15 Brags Rita Auprey reports that Master Billy, Bellary Ride Cowby Ride, wins Best in Sweepstake at the ISCCC Harvest shows Billy also took 5 first places and 1 second for the 3 specialty show. He was beautifully handled by Peter Kubacz, Annemarie Kubacz and Joanne Thibault. Sir Finn, CH Captiva One Last Time, BN, RA, THDN, CGC being awarded with an Award of Merit at the EISA specialty at the Harvest cluster. He was wonderfully handled by Joanne Thibault!

16 Page 16 Let s All Try Rally! By Diane d Entremont During several of the past club meetings, there has been a discussion about next year s ISCA National Specialty being held in Warwick, RI. Nancy Conner thought it would be a great idea if ISCNE members could support the National by entering Rally, specifically the Rally Novice class. The club is hoping to offer an event for Rally, where club members can come to learn more about Rally and practice with their Irish. Several club members who have experience competing in Rally have offered to assist with this event. If your dog can perform simple obedience commands, (heel, sit, down, stay) you can do Rally. Rally is easier than traditional obedience, and in Rally, you can talk to your dog as you run the course, giving both commands and encouragement. Your run in Rally is timed from start to finish. In the event of a tie score, the judge will review the time taken in completing the course to determine the placements in the class. If the top two teams both earn 95 points, the team completing the course in the fastest time will be awarded 1st place and the other team will earn 2nd place. In order to earn a Rally Novice title (RN) you must earn a score of at least 70 points (out of a possible 100 points) in 3 trials under at least two different judges. There are two Rally Novice classes you can enter, Rally Novice A and Rally Novice B. The Rally Novice A Class To be eligible for entry in this class, dogs may not have won an AKC Rally Novice (RN) title or any AKC Obedience title (including optional class titles) prior to the close of entries. A handler must own the dog entered or be a member of the owner s household or immediate family. The handler may not have previously handled any dog that has earned an AKC Rally title or any AKC Obedience title. A person may enter more than one dog in this class. After a dog earns the Rally Novice (RN) title, it may continue to compete in this class for 60 days. No dog may be entered in both Rally Novice A and Rally Novice B at any one trial. (taken from the Rally Rules and Regulations) The Rally Novice B Class. Any dog may be entered in this class until a qualifying score in the Rally Advanced class is earned. The owner or any other person may handle dogs in this class. A person may enter more than one dog in this class. No dog may be entered in both Rally Novice A and Rally Novice B at any one trial.(taken from the Rally Rules and Regulations) Below are the descriptions of the rally signs used in the sample Rally Novice course on the following page. NOVICE COURSE SIGNS Start Indicates the beginning of the course. Dog does not have to be sitting at start. *Do not begin until the Judge has given the order Forward. Timing begins on the Judge s order Forward. Station Right Turn - While heeling, the team makes a 360º turn to the handler's right. 360º turns are performed as a tight circle, but not around the exercise sign.. Station 2 Call Front Finish Left Forward While heeling, the handler stops forward motion and calls the dog to the front position (dog sits in front and faces the handler). The handler may take several steps backward as the dog turns and moves to sit in the front position. The second part of the exercise directs the handler to command and/or signal the dog to change from the front position by moving to the handler's left toward heel position. As the dog clears the handler s path, the handler moves forward before the dog has completely returned to the heel position. The dog does not sit before moving forward in heel position with the handler. Handler must not step forward or backward to aid the dog as the dog moves toward heel position

17 Page 17 Let s All Try Rally Cont d Station 3 Halt Down Dog (this was previously called Halt-Sit-Down) While heeling, the handler halts and the dog sits. The handler then commands and/or signals the dog to down, followed by the command to heel forward from the down position. Station 4 Right Turn - Performed as a 90º turn to the right, as in traditional obedience Station 5 Call Front Finish Right Halt While heeling, the handler stops forward motion and calls the dog to the front position (dog sits in front and faces the handler). The handler may take several steps backward as the dog turns and moves to sit in the front position. The second part is the finish to the right, where the dog must return to heel position by moving around the right side of the handler. Dog must sit in heel position before moving forward with the handler. Handler must not step forward or backward to aid the dog as the dog moves toward heel position. Station 6 Serpentine Weave Once - This exercise requires four pylons or posts placed in a straight line with spaces between them of approximately 6-8 feet. The exercise sign is placed near or on the first pylon or post where the exercise is started. Entry into the weaving pattern is with the first obstacle at the dog/ handler's left side. The dog and handler must complete the entire exercise by passing the last pylon or post. - It should be noted that in this exercise, the team does not weave back through the obstacles as they do in the Straight Figure 8. Make sure to leave enough space between the cones and your dog to perform the exercise without bumping the cones. *Bumping a cone will result in a scoring deduction. Station 7 - Fast Pace - Dog and handler must speed up noticeably. This must be followed by a normal pace. Station 8 Normal Pace Dog and handler must move forward, walking briskly and naturally. This station is only used after a change of pace. Station 9 - About Turn Right - While heeling, the team makes a 180º about turn to the handler's right. Station 10 Left Turn Performed as a 90º turn to the left, as in traditional obedience Station Left Turn - While heeling, the team makes a 270º turn to the handler's left. 270 turns are performed as a tight circle, but not around the exercise sign. *Keep dog in heel position. Dogs tend to lag or forge in these exercises. If your dog pushes you out, you are ADAPTING to your dog and will be penalized. Station 12 - Halt, Walk Around Dog Handler halts and dog sits. With the dog sitting in heel position, the handler commands the dog to stay, then proceeds to walk around the dog to the left, returning to heel position. The handler must pause in heel position before moving forward to the next station Station 13 Left About Turn While moving with the dog in heel position, the handler makes an about turn to the left, while at the same time, the dog must move around the handler to the right and to heel position. The dog does not sit before moving forward in heel position with the handler. *It is helpful if you give your dog the command to go around just before you commit to your left turn Station Left Turn - While heeling, the team makes a 360º turn to the handler's left. 360º turns are performed as a tight circle, but not around the exercise sign.. Finish - Indicates the end of the course - timing stops. A more detailed description of the Rally Rules and Regulations can be downloaded from the AKC website at

18 Page 18 Sample Rally Novice Course

19 Page 19 Meet The Members Tell us about you and your Irish Hi, My name is Lois Goepfert How long have you been involved with/owned Irish Setters? Lois Goepfert I have owned Irish since 1973 What was the name of your first Irish? Buffy, officially known as D.D. Buffy O Shaughnessy (the D.D. stood for dumb dog, which she was not) Are you a breeder of Irish Setters? I have bred 7 litters in the past 43 years How many Irish do you currently have? What are their names and ages? I currently have 9 Irish - 5 and 6 years old, Lilah, Declan, Cennadi, Fallon, Liam, Dillon, Owen, Egan, and Abby How long have you been a member of ISCNE? Do you belong to any other Irish Setter clubs? I first joined ISCNE in 1974 and it is currently the only Irish or all breed club to which I belong Have you held any positions within the club? If so, what positions? Many, Secretary, President, First Vice President, board member. I have also served as Specialty Show Secretary & Hunt Test Secretary and on many committees over the years including on all 3 of the Nationals we have hosted Do you remember the first person you met when you joined ISCNE? The first person I met was Caren McWeeny Do you compete with your Irish? If so, in what events? (Conformation, Obedience, Agility, Rally, Hunting etc) Only in conformation What activities do you and your Irish enjoy together? These days we mostly watch TV. Early on I did try obedience (never got a title, my fault not Charlie s, and tried field, that was Charlie s fault, he thought the hamburgers cooking at the viewing area smelled better than the birds) Describe your favorite memory with one of your Irish. Winning the breed at Westminster. Anne Corcoran and I co-owned a dog I had bred, Ch. Copperleigh Ryan O Balcaire. Ann s sons owned a limo company so 7 of us rented a limo for the trip to and from the Garden. When Ryan won the breed I called home to tell my parents to watch groups that evening.

20 Page 20 Meet The Members Lois Goepfert My dad, a no-nonsense farmer who pretty much thought dog shows were a waste of money, got busy calling his sisters to tell them to watch also, though he never told me that he had done so. It was only years later that one of his sisters told me he was bragging about Ryan s win. When we left the Garden that night after Best in Show there was a big white stretch limo prominently parked directly in front of the Garden with the driver standing at the open door holding a huge bottle of champagne that Ann s husband had sent. As we exited everyone was looking around to see which celebrity was coming out, LOL. Needless to say, it was quite a night! What is the strangest/funniest thing your Irish has done? One Irish would go over, under or through five 6 foot kennel runs to get to the 2 shelties in the furthest run, just to hang with them Tell us about yourself My current occupation is: I am retired from nursing, my last job working in cardiac MRI research. Favorite Color Blue Favorite Dessert Love a really well done home-made Italian Cream cake Favorite Movie Nothing too heavy, Pretty Woman (Roy Orbison!) and Legally Blond, for it s message Favorite TV Show Brain Dead and Madame Secretary, though I do love good history shows Do you have any other hobbies that you enjoy? Crafts, over the years I have enjoyed sewing, needlework, knitting (was never really good at that), woodworking, computer crafting, glass etching, cheese making, currently I am into soap making and canning Finish this sentence - What club members may not know about me is: I wish I was more disciplined. I could get ever so much more accomplished if I was.

21 Page 21 Meet The Members Tell us about you and your Irish - Joan Huber How long have you been involved with/owned Irish Setters? 48 years What was the name of your first Irish? Willow Are you a breeder of Irish Setters? No How many Irish do you currently have? What are their names and ages? Meaveen age 3 ½. How long have you been a member of ISCNE? Do you belong to any other Irish Setter clubs? about 13 years Have you held any positions within the club? If so, what positions? No. ISCNE Do you remember the first person you met when you joined ISCNE? Met Lee Robinson, Claire Marx and Jan Mathews before joining. Do you compete with your Irish? If so, in what events? (Conformation, Obedience, Agility, Rally, Hunting etc) No. What activities do you and your Irish enjoy together? Daily walks, visiting children and older folks who no longer can have their own dogs, playing outside and just being together. Describe your favorite memory with one of your Irish. My first rescue dog, Sage, was very timid and anxious when she first came home. Never used her voice until she was with me for about 6 months. She and my older Irish Kate were running around the house, playing, when I heard the loudest, lowest bark I had ever heard. It made me jump it was so deep and loud. I ran to the dogs and here is my sweet, gentle, mild mannered Sage vocalizing for the first time, with a bark that rattled the windows. I loved it. I knew she was home. She trusted that she could be loud and nothing bad would happen to her. What is the strangest/funniest thing your Irish has done? Rosie ate a 2 inch hematite(stone) heart. The x-ray was used by the vet s office on Valentines Day as a greeting to fellow vets. Perfectly visible heart in her stomach. It was of course surgically removed. Tell us about yourself My current occupation is: Educator/Social Worker Favorite Colors purple and blue Favorite Dessert frozen bananas Favorite Movie The Secret of Roan Inish Favorite TV Shows Madam Secretary and BBC dramas, mysteries and comedies Do you have any other hobbies that you enjoy? Kayaking, hiking, gardening Finish this sentence - What club members may not know about me is that: I do Reiki with my dogs daily.

22 Page ISCA National Specialty Show - Save the Dates Please support our Region 1 sister club, Eastern Irish Setter Association, hosts of the next National Specialty in 2017.

23 Page ISCA National Specialty Calendar of Events Sunday May 14 Board Meeting Welcome Desk opens in Lobby Monday May 15 Obedience indoors at Crowne Plaza Hotel Rally indorrs at Crowne Plaza Hotel Welcome Desk in the Lobby Tuesday May 16 Agility outside Welcome Desk in the Lobby Breeders Symposium Top 20 in the hotel ballroom with dinner Wednesday May 17 Welcome Desk at show tent for remainder of week Puppy Sweepstakes Health Clinic Veteran Sweeps (evening) Thursday May 18 All Dog Classes Region 1 Hospitality Annual Meeting Friday May 19 All Bitch Classes Host Club Dinner Saturday May 20 Best of Breed Annual Awards Dinner

24 Irish Setter Club of New England Founded in 1928 Officers President : Nancy Conner 1st Vice President : Jan Mathews 2nd Vice President : Luanne Witt Secretary : Mary Bateman Treasurer : Susan Wilson Check our web site iscne.org Board of Governors Linda Callaghan Michelle dechambeau Lois Goepfert Claire Marx Tara Murray Tegan Murray Lynda Van Auken Now celebrating 88 years! Wishing everyone a very Happy Holiday Season with your Redheads Coming Events 2016 / 2017 The Editor s Desk Dec. 4th ISCNE Holiday party and Yankee Swap - Victoria Station Restaurant Salem, MA Dec 10th and 11th Eastern Dog Club W.Springfield, MA supported entry April 29th and 30th ISCNE Hunt Tests May 15th May 20th ISCA National Specialty Show hosted by Eastern Irish Setter Association Warwick, RI Quotation of the Month My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, It comes from the love in my dog's eyes. Welcome to this issue of the Green Sheet. I encourage you to share your brags, new arrivals, and memorials for future issues. Do you have suggestions for topics you would like to read about, or maybe you would like to write an article for our newsletter? Please contact me at EditorGreenSheet@Gmail.com Diane d Entremont Unknown Poet