WIGGLEBUTT: 11 Commands Every Dog Should Know. Publication of the Bulldog Club of Denver DATES:

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1 January 2016 WIGGLEBUTT: Publication of the Bulldog Club of Denver 11 Commands Every Dog Should Know Dogs have an amazing capacity to learn commands. Highly trained show, working, and service dogs often know dozens of commands, including words, sounds, and signals. Most pet dogs are taught with vocal commands, but hand signals or nonvocal sounds are also effective. Whatever method you choose, most dogs only need to know 11 simple commands to get along happily with you and the rest of the world. Wait. Some dogs have a way of pushing their way to the front of the line when they want to go through doors or down narrow hallways. Telling them "wait" lets them know they're not supposed to go until you tell them to. DATES: Jan 1st Membership dues are due! $15/person Jan 2 nd Apr 29 th May 1 Annual Holiday party BCD Spring Specialty Q2 Annual Bulldog Walk/picnic Q3 B-Match Sit. This is one of the easiest commands to teach, and also one of the most useful. Dogs who know how to sit are less likely to be jumping on you or anyone else, fighting with other dogs, or dragging you across the street at a red light. Continued on page 5 Do you know what CGC stands for? Canine Good Citizen, or CGC is an AKC program recognized as the gold standard for dog behavior. Visit For more information.

2 Health Corner: Why Should I Health Screen My Bulldog? What is BCA s position on health testing? The Health Committee and BCA have no forma recommendation at this time on how breeders use formal tests to select breeding stock or make breeding decisions. However, in keeping with the spirit of the BCA being stewards of the Bulldog breed, members are encouraged to take advantage of advances in testing, genetics and medical science to always strive to produce the soundest animals possible with the goal of continuously improving the genetic health of the breed as a whole. What is meant by health screening/testing? Testing your dog for certain genetic diseases greatly affects your chances of not reproducing those issues in futures generations. While there are no guarantees, the knowledge that your individual dogs ar tested free of certain conditions gives you a tremendous advantage as a breeder and gives your puppy buyers a sense of your dedication to the welfare of not only your own breeding program, but to the breed as well. Why should I get my Bulldog tested? Very simply, so you know if your dog is affected? Can my own Veterinarian do the tests? In some instances, yes. Tests for eye conditions and deafness are to be done by specialists. Cardiac tests can be done by a practitioner, but a specialist is ideal. HUU tests are done by DNA swab through the University of California, Davis. Suggested Health Screenings Please refer to the matrix on the next page for suggested Bulldog health screenings. 2

3 Bulldog Health Screening Matrix Screening Registry Minimum Age Who can administer Where to test Application Fee Frequency Test to be performed Sedation/Anesthesia Required? CHIC Requirement Eyes Hyperuricosuria (HUU) OFA (ECR) or CERF OFA (using their Application for DNA Based Genetic Database) No minimum No minimum Congenital Deafness OFA 35 Days ACVO Diplomate Owner (Request DNA test kit from vices/dog.php) Veterinarian/Audiologist/ Canine Neurologist ACVO Diplomate office/eye Clinic at Dog Show Home /Audi ologist/ Neurologist Clinic/BAER Clinic at Dog Show $12.00/ $8.00 re-cert $50 DNA test submission to UC Davis $15 DNA application to OFA Must be re-tested/ re-certified annually Eye exam with dilation One time only DNA Buccal swab No $15.00 One time only BAER hearing test No No Spine OFA (Data only) 5 Months Veterinarian Clinic $20.00 One time only Radiograph No, although preferred by some vets Congenital Cardiac OFA 12 Months Veterinarian/Cardiologist Clinic/Cardiac Clinic at Dog Show $15.00 One time only Auscultation, although Echocardiogram may be done if desired for more information No X Patellar Luxation OFA 12 Months Veterinarian Clinic/Patella Clinic at Dog Show $15.00 One time only Physical manipulation of the knees No X Thyroid OFA 12 Months Veterinarian Clinic/Thyroid Clinic at Dog Show $15.00 One time only Blood panel No Tracheal Hypoplasia OFA 12 Months Veterinarian Clinic $25.00 One time only Radiograph No X Elbow Dysplasia OFA 24 Months Veterinarian Clinic $35 alone/ $40 Hip & Elbows together One time only Radiograph No, although preferred by some vets Hip Dysplasia OFA 24 Months Veterinarian PennHIP 16 Weeks PennHIP Certified Veterinarian Clinic PennHIP Certified Clinic $35 alone/ $40 Hip & Elbows together Request amount from PennHIP Vet One time only Radiograph No, although preferred by some vets One time only Radiograph Yes Consult with your veterinarian for more information and watch for upcoming health clinics at dog shows. Permanent Identification (microchip or tattoo) required for certification. Download and print OFA applications from the OFA website and bring them to your vet appointment. Bulldogs that complete the OFA Cardiac, OFA Patellar Luxation, and OFA Tracheal Hypoplasia exams will automatically become certified with CHIC if the box is checked on the application to share data. Definitions/Links ACVO: American College of Ophthalmologists ( BAER: Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response ( CERF: Canine Eye Registration Foundation ( CHIC: Canine Health Information Center ( ECR: Eye Certification Registery (OFA) ( HUU: Hyperuricosuria ( OFA: Orthopedic Foundation for Animals ( PennHIP: University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program ( 3

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5 Continued from page 1 Down. Like "sit," the "down" command is an essential part of doggy etiquette. It's also more comfortable than a sitting position when your dog is going to be hanging out for more than a minute or two. Stay. Often paired with "sit" or "down," the "stay" command tells dogs to relax, stay still for a while. It's not the easiest command for many dogs to learn because they'd rather be moving around than staying still. Heel. Unless you live in the country and your dog never sees a busy road or walks on a leash, he has to understand this command. "Heel," or a variation such as "let's go," simply means that your dog will walk by your left side without lagging behind or lunging ahead. It's especially important for large or strong dogs to understand "heel" because otherwise their relentless tugging on the leash will make going for walks seem too much like work. Come. This is a crucial command in your dog's repertoire. Dogs who understand "come" will turn on a dime and head back to you as soon as you say it. It's a command you can use to keep them from running into the street or knocking into people in the park. It will tell them to come back when they'd just as soon keep running. Stand. This command tells your dog to quit fidgeting and be still. It's useful for when you're grooming him, bathing him, checking him over, or drying him off on a wet day. Off. Rare is the dog that doesn't prefer an expensive sofa or a goose-down comforter to his own bed. Dogs that understand "off" won't necessarily stay off the furniture, but at least they'll get off quickly when they know the command. "Off" also tells them not to jump up on you or other people. Okay. Dogs love this command. "Okay" means they've done a good job. It means you're done giving orders and they can just act silly for a while. It may even mean it's time for dinner. Out. Dogs know a good thing when they see it (and taste it), and getting them to relinquish such delicacies as a bone from the trash or your leather loafers can be a challenge when they haven't properly learned "out." This command means they should drop whatever it is that's in their mouth. They won't necessarily like it, but they'll do it as long as you start teaching them "out" when they're young. 5

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7 Club s This and That Bulldog Club of Denver dues are due and payable on January 1 of each year. Please remit $15 per person to: Karen Trevino, Treas th Ave Greeley, CO Reminder that the January board meeting on 1/5/16 (Tues) and general meeting on 1/15/16 (Fri) will both be held at the Wendy s on 58 th and I-25 starting at 7pm. We have not been able to secure a new general meeting location and need your help. If you have any suggestions/ideas, please contact a BCD board member and provide them details like availability/cost/contact person, etc. Ideally, the location should allow the occasional bulldog, refreshments, and be located in central Denver with sufficient parking is the start to a new year of conformation shows and get-togethers in the wee hours of the morning! Do you know what a Barn Hunt is? Find out at The RMC will be hosting their very first Barn Hunt over the Feb weekend. rg/rmc_2016/barnhunt.htm Like agility, obedience and rally, this might be terribly exciting to see! Right around the corner is the large, not to be missed, local show the Rocky Mountain Cluster (RMC) Dog Show over President s Day weekend Feb 12 thru 15, 2016 at the National Western Complex. Have you received your BCA membership renewal?? Please note its due before January 31 st 2016 NO GRACE PERIOD! 7

8 JINGLE BELLS, JINGLE BELLS JINGLE ALL THE WAY DON T BE A GRINCH, JOIN US FOR SOME AFTER CHRISTMAS FUN! Please join us for 2015 Bulldog Club of Denver Holiday Party Jan. 2, P.M. Broadlands Community Room Broadlands Drive, Broomfield, CO Dirty Santa gift exchange (for those unwanted after Christmas gifts) If you plan to attend please RSVP to Marzetta Peterson by Dec. 24 at bulldogclubofdenver@gmail.com and let her know how many will be in your party. Hors d oeuvres at 6 PM Dinner will be served at 7 PM 8

9 BCD Board Meeting Minutes Bulldog Club of Denver - Board Meeting Dec 15 Call to order by Vice President John Thompson at Wendy s I-25 & 58 th Ave at 7:15PM Minutes read and motion made by Rod Peterson seconded by Ken Sanford to accept as read. Carried. Secretary s Report! Service award vote done for 2015.! New events discussed! Changes to membership app.! Budget discussion for 2016 Treasurer s Report " Operating Account - $ " Show Account - $ " Savings Account - $ " CD - $10, " Total $ Bank error of $60 King Soopers card dep $ Committee Reports Show Need judge s hospitality person and announcer for show. Discussion about cups for the show whether to do color or not, color turns out to be too expensive so decided to go with B/W. Unfinished Business Need new meeting location. Laurie will check Mantayo New Business Changes to membership application discussed. Service Award vote taken. New Events Training/budget on Jan 30 at Mantayo Budget board will meet and discuss at the Jan 30 event at Mantayo Motion made by Lauri Ley and seconded by Nancy Brown to adjourn. Carried. Respectfully Submitted, Marzetta Peterson, Secy. 9

10 BCD: The BCD was founded to encourage and promote the breeding of purebred Bulldogs and to do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection. We urge our members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as the only standard of excellence and protect and advance the interests of the breed by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows. The BCD is a member of the Bulldog Club of America (BCA) and the American Kennel Club (AKC). The Wigglebutt is published solely for the information and pleasure of the Bulldog Club of Denver. Opinions expressed herein are those of the editor and do not necessarily reflect those of the officers and members of the club. Permission is granted to reprint in whole or part, provided credit is given to the Wigglebutt publication of the Bulldog Club of Denver. Ad rates: Business cards $2.50/month or $30 annual; ¼ page $5/month or $60 annual; ½ page $10/month or $120 annual; full page $20/month or $240 annual. NEW CHAMPION owned by Karen & Danny Trevino and Marzetta & Rod Peterson Ch. Greatrock s Trevino lady Hazel Sire: GCH. Majestic I m Her Man Dam: CH. Greatrock s Ko_Kayne Bulldog Club of Denver Board Officers: P: Danny Trevino VP: John Thompson S: Marzetta Peterson T: Karen Trevino PP: Ken Sanford Board Members: Nancy Brown Lauri Ley Rod Peterson Sherry Sanford (search for Bulldog Club of Denver)

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