Shep-O-Gram German Shepherd Dog Club of Minneapolis/St Paul June 2012 Shep-O-Gram Editor Julie Swinland 651-457-5459 Blackforestgsd@msn.com GSDC MSP Officers President Julie Swinland 651-457-5459 Blackforestgsd@msn.com Vice President Conni Sokolouski 651-748-9550 csokolouski@comcast.net Secretary Bobby Moore 6755 E River Road Fridley, MN 55432 763-572-0218 Robertamoore2@mac.com Treasurer Denise Gilbertson 4919-125th Avenue Blaine, MN 55449 763-792-2340 wndsong500@aol.com Board members Linda Salava Ginny Altman Lisa Lunde Training Director Julie Swinland Web Guy Dave Bissonette Jecoda@dishup.us It s time to get your entries in for our June specialties. The deadline is noon on June 6 and that is the deadline for the Saturday night feast being planned by Bo Vujovich. I am sure that we will need a lot of helpers on Friday June 22 to help set up the rings for the specialties. We will also need a tear down and clean up crew on Sunday June 24. After the specialties, our next big event is the GSD Fun Day July 21 at Verna and Jinny s in Houlton WI. We need a match chair for this event. Kathi Balaban is planning the raffles for the specialty show. Please contact her with donations of items to be raffled off. We will also have our usual 50/50 raffles. We have the conclusion of Pam Magadance s article on vaccinations in this issue, and a review by Kathi Balaban of an odor removing product called AtmosKlear. The authors of these articles are expressing their opinions from their research and experince. I tried AtmosKlear and it certainly seemed to work at eliminatiing some odors I had wanted to get rid of. The June membership meeting is on June 15 at the Animal Inn at 8:30. We are experiencing low attendance again. Remember this club is made up of YOU, and we need your interest and support. The meetings are generally fairly short around 30 minutes. Maybe you would like to come and bring snacks, offer an opinion or just see your fellow members. Come with ideas for the GSD Fun Day. What would you like to see there this year? Several members have had surgeries recently and may appreciate a card, Chris Duffy, Kelly Knight and Sharon Todoroff. We wish them all speedy recoveries. See you at the meeting, right? Julie Swinland 651-457-5459 Blackforestgsd@msn.com SOG Due Date July Issue - June 21 June 15 Membership Meeting at the Animal Inn 8:30
This is the membership application for the German Shepherd Dog Club of America. For the application for our club see the club web site or pick one up at training German Shepherd Fun Day July 21 At Kubistraum German Shepherds Fun! Food! All well mannered GSD s and their human parents welcome. We plan to have a fun match, vendors, micro chipping, etc And did I mention FOOD? Pot Luck picnic send in your ideas for activities to Julie Swinland blackforestgsd@msn.com Kathy DuVall www.faerielandrescue.org Rescue & Foster Home Care - Minnesota for German Shepherds & Welsh Corgis only 2
Should My Dog Get Vaccinated This Year? Part 2 Pam Magadance (when referring to dates on Rabies vaccines) When asked why a different date was used, here are two of the typical answers: Municipal or county ordinances require rabies vaccination more frequently than what the vaccine is licensed for to license dogs and cats in the community where my practice is located. I want to examine the dog or cat at least every one to two years to evaluate the health of the animal, and this is a good way to get the animal owner to come in. Those don t seem like good enough reasons to me to give a vaccination more often than it is needed. If your rabies certificate does not state three years, please question the validity of the date with your vet. There is a group that is trying to rectify this situation - giving rabies shots before they are necessary for the protection of our pet. The Rabies Challenge Fund (www.rabieschallengefund.org) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization studying the duration of immunity conveyed by rabies vaccines. Their goal is to provide proof of exactly how long the rabies vaccine provides immunities and to get states to change their laws. Their goal is to extend the required interval for rabies boosters to 5 and then to 7 years thereby avoiding unnecessary re-vaccination with its attendant risk of debilitating adverse reactions. This project depends primarily upon grassroots gifts for funding the costs of conducting the requisite vaccine trials. The Rabies Challenge Fund has also been trying to get medical exemptions in all states for sick dogs. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), which represents more than 82,000 vets across the U.S., has recently revised its policy on rabies vaccination to include the following: However, AVMA recognizes some animals might require a waiver from rabies vaccination because the vaccination poses an unacceptably high risk to the health of the individual animal, or a waiver might be necessary for research purposes. If adequate steps can be taken to minimize the chance of exposure to rabies virus, the AVMA recommends that such animals be granted a waiver from mandatory rabies vaccination, upon recommendation of a licensed veterinarian and with the concurrence of the appropriate public health authorities. This recent statement provides a powerful boost to their legislative efforts to incorporate medical exemption clauses into the 35 state laws/regulations which currently do not have them. Ideas to Consider It is true that the diseases that we are protecting our animals from can often be far worse than the miniscule 3 continued next page
Vacinations continued chance that a vaccine reaction or side effect will occur: The benefits of vaccinations do outweigh the vaccination risks. However, that is no reason to vaccinate more than is necessary to create immunity. It used to be that to check immunity with a titer test was very expensive - primarily because the test had to be sent out for processing. There is now an easier-to-administer test (it came out last year) that can be done completely in the vet s office or even in the field. This should greatly reduce the cost of titers. When you do decide to have your dog get a vaccination, you can now request a mercury-free vaccination. The U.S. has known about the potential problems of Thimerosal (the mercury-based preservative compound in vaccines) for many years. The World Health Organization voiced concerns as far back as 1990. Mercury is a cumulative poison, which means a body has difficultly removing it, and therefore levels of it can grow significantly over time. You can request a Thimerosal-free vaccine. If your vet does not routinely carry this, he can order it. I recently saw an article, written by Jan Rasmussen and originally appearing in www.dogs NaturallyMagazine.com, about vaccinations that included many ideas to consider for the safety of your dog. Here there are: An adverse reaction to a rabies vaccine may exact a high price to your dog s health and your wallet. Here s what you need to know to make vaccinating your dog safer: 1. Learn to recognize adverse reactions. Short-term reactions include vomiting, facial swelling, fever, lethargy, circulatory shock, loss of consciousness and even death. (If your pet vaccination can be difficult to recognize. They include: Fibrocarcinomas (cancer) at the injection site Seizures and epilepsy Autoimmune disease Chronic digestive problems Allergies Skin diseases Muscle weakness or atrophy Pica (eating inappropriate materials, including feces) Behavioral changes (aggression, separation anxiety, compulsive behaviors, etc.) 2. Vaccinate healthy dogs only. Vaccinating an unhealthy animal can exacerbate illness and do irreparable harm. Also, immunity may not develop after vaccination because of the dog s compromised immune system. This is especially dangerous as you may presume immunity that does not exist. Pets with autoimmune disease or cancer are obviously not healthy, but neither are pets suffering from stress from a move or surgery, a virus or infection, or allergies or skin problems or any other condition compromising health. (Never allow your pet to be vaccinated during surgery.) 3. Ask for a rabies vaccination exemption. If your dog has documented health problems, ask your vet to apply for a rabies vaccination extension or exemption. Many localities permit them even if state law doesn t specifically allow them. If your vet won t apply for an exemption, go elsewhere. You may want to contact a holistic vet who may better understand the dangers of vaccinating an unhealthy animal. 4. Don t vaccinate against rabies within three weeks of other vaccinations or medication for parasites. Multiple vaccines given at once greatly increase the chance of reactions. World-renowned pet vaccination scientist, Dr. Jean Dodds, wrote recently: Rabies vaccines are the most common group of biological products identified in adverse event reports received by the USDA s Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB). 4 Continued on next page
Vacinations continued 5. Make sure your dog gets the correct vaccine. If you re vaccinating a puppy, make sure your vet administers a one-year vaccine initially (as late as legally possible) and a three-year vaccine (or whatever is required in your area) thereafter. The one-year and three-year vaccines are virtually identical medically but not under the law. A one-year shot must be followed by revaccination a year later. Note: the one-year shot is not safer than the three-year (except that it may contain fewer adjuvants). 6. Vaccinate at the safest time. Vaccinate in the morning, early in the week, and don t leave the area for at least an hour if possible. Watch for reactions for at least the next 48 hours. Reactions occurring when the closest vet s office is closed can prove disastrous, even fatal. 7. Tell your vet you want a Thimerosol-free vaccine. Thimerosol (mercury) in vaccines has been linked to adverse reactions. Merial, for one, makes one- and three-year thimersol-free rabies vaccines: IMRAB 1 TF and IMRAB 3 TF. Make sure you see TF on the label. (If your vet doesn t carry the vaccine, you may have to vet shop to find the vaccine you want. You might also ask why the vet why he/she doesn t carry it.) 8. Find a vet trained in homeopathy to vaccinate your dog. Certain homeopathic remedies given before, during and after vaccinating can lessen the chance of ill effects from vaccination. 9. Report all vaccine reactions to your vet and make sure they re recorded in your pet s file. Have the vet sign relevant pages, get copies and put them in a safe place. (Vets lose records, retire and move away.) Also report the reaction to the drug s manufacturer. (You ll need the vaccine lot number.) Vets are notoriously bad at reporting reactions, but exemptions to rabies vaccination and drug safety require documentation. 10. Don t vaccinate within a week of travel. Pets experiencing reactions on route can die for lack of immediate medical assistance. (Find a list of emergency clinics by area at http://www. vetsnearyou.com/ml2.?v=352875029&u=0880f1aac5ef9ba402108180 80F807184B&gclid=CKOmmcXvm6QCFQY-bAodawLaEg (I cannot guarantee the clinics expertise, but at least this is a place to start.) 11. Keep copies of vaccination records and titer tests in your car(s) and license tags on your dog s collar or harness. Otherwise, you may be forced to re-vaccinate if your pet bites someone, runs away and is taken to a shelter or if you have to board your pet unexpectedly. 12. Do not administer a rabies vaccine yourself. It will not satisfy legal requirements and you ll have to have a vet vaccinate again. You will also be unprepared to deal with a potentially life-threatening reaction. Similarly, a vet s office may likely be a safer place to get the vaccine than a mobile clinic. Conclusion: I am not telling you to make any changes in your current practice - whatever that is. I am not suggesting that you give or not give vaccinations - only that you do the research and make up your own mind after you have considered all the facts. My feeling is that there is such a high rate of dogs getting cancer that there have to be many, many contributing causes. (50% of Golden Retrievers die of cancer - that is crazy!) If there is anything I can do to try to minimize the risk to my dogs, I want to do it. Resources: www.rabieschallengefund.org Clean Run Magazine article about vaccines - article can be found at www.rabieschallengefund. 5 Continued on next page
Vacinations continued org - go to Latest Updates and the article is listed under news Coverage Stop the Shots: Are Vaccinations Killing Out Pets? by John Clifton. The title of this book gives the wrong impression. The author is not suggesting that everyone stop giving vaccinations. He is suggesting that you not get any more until you have read the book. Available on Amazon.com. Shock to the System: The Facts about Animal Vaccination, Pet Food and How to Keep Your Pets Healthy by Catherine O DriscollEisen. This book is available on Amazon.com. What Vets Don t Tell You About Vaccines by Catherine M. O Driscoll. This book is available on Amazon. com www.dogs4dogs.com Brags Am Can Int l Ch Oak Haven Xena of BLK Forest BN CD,RAE,AXP, AJP, MXP, CGC,TT,TC, OFA H&E TCOTC 1st place STd Excellent Preferred - 9th leg toward MXP just one to go! 5-28 BOTC agility trial 2nd place Ex Std Preferred. Last leg for Master Agility Excellent Preferred. GV Select Ch. Jecoda Keylis Jest N Thyme TC ROM. I(l Moxie) Barbara Duncan and Haines Clausen is the 2011 Highest living ROM Dam. Sired by Rosewoods Prototype and out of Jecoda Keystone Annie Murphy ROM. Bred by Connie & David Bissonnette. TCOTC Gambler (Kubistraums Quick Pick, RE, CD, GN, HSAs, STDs, OAP, OJP), qualified both Saturday and Sunday in Open Jumpers with Weaves and Open Standard Agility and finished his Open Jumpers Preferred (OJP) agility title. He also earned his first two legs on his Open Standard Preferred (OAP) title, so has only one leg to go on that title. May 27 Gambler finished his open standard title today with a score of 100 and second place. He also qualified in open jumpers with a score of 89 and third place. Get your specialty entries and dinner reservations in by June 6 Jinny Bailey and Verna Kubik 6
German Shepherd Dog Club of Minneapolis & St.Paul Get your entries in before June 6 Annual specialty shows Saturday June 23, 2012 Sunday June 24, 2012 Dakota County Fairgrounds, Farmington MN Premium list on the club web site http://www.gsdcmsp.org/pdf%20files/2012%20premiumlist- Final%20Print%20Version.pdf Saturday Post Show Dinner Reservation form on page 11 We need the following for both days of the show Salads -any type dessert - any Pop/water grills for grilling - grlling will be on Saturday Griller- person to man or woman the grill Call Laurie Schray 651-459- 2411 about food donations and if you have a grill and/or are willing to be a griller Specialty show Raffles We accept anything that a dog or dog owner would think is fun to do or have. Donations are welcomed up to the day of the event and your name will be posted on our donors board! Please contact Kathi Balaban for any questions, volunteering or donation pick-up. kbalaban@emcorganics.com 612-729-0638
AtmosKlear A product review by Kathi Balaban My German Shepherd dog, Zeus, and I were walking in the northern woods in early dusk a couple of weeks ago. Before we saw it, we surprised a skunk that was rooting some grubs up in an open field. All I saw was a tail straight up in the air and my dog was backing up. The skunk took off and ran into a wood pile. Anyone that has ever had a dog that was sprayed by a skunk knows the awful stench that can be left behind in every room, garage, car and/or dog pen for days. We immediately washed him with an oil/grease cutting dish soap but the stench still remained. I went on line to find a remedy and also called my vet. I was told to mix baking soda with hydrogen peroxide and some dish soap. I had done that previously with another German Shepherd dog and found that the solution was rather drying to the skin and didn t get all of the scent out. For years, I had been using a product called AtmosKlear to remove odors in and around my home. It is all natural, non-toxic and biodegradable and can be purchased at an Ace Hardware store. I contacted the company and asked if it can be used to remove skunk scent and was told to just pour it on where the skunk scent was. I was told to wash the dog with an oil/grease cutting soap, such as Dawn and/or Ivory dish soap first to remove as much oil as I could and then to pour the AtmosKlear on the source of the smell and then rinse it off. Because I had already washed the dog, I found a spot that still really stunk on his head and sprayed some on, rubbed it down into the fur and then bent over to smell him. The stench was gone! The product must touch the source to remove the odor. I now have a gallon of AtmosKlear in our log home in northern Minnesota for potential future incidents, as this is the third dog and fifth incident of skunk spray over the last 20 years. In addition, the skunk s wood pile in the field has hence been removed. The State Fair is coming up Sept 2! Who wants to chair this event? 8
German Shepherd Dog Club of Minneapolis & St. Paul Board Meeting Minutes May 11, 2012 Officers Present: Julie Swinland, President Conni Sokolouski, Vice President Denise Gilbertson, Treasurer Board Members Present: Ginny Altman Linda Salava, Board Member Board Members absent: Lisa Lunde, Board Member Bobby Moore Secrtary President called the meeting to order at 6:09pm. Officers Reports: President s Report - Julie Swinland None. Vice President s Report - Conni Sokolouski None Secretary s Report - Roberta Moore None Correspondence - None Treasurer s Report - Denise Gilbertson Denise reported that the club has $22,985.84 to date. Committee Reports: Membership Report - Linda Salava We have 180 members. AKC changed format and she s updating it. Linda sent Verna info on the Breeders list and membership info for the catalog Shep-O-Gram and Website - Julie Swinland The May issue is almost done. She would like to know from Bobbie if there is a better program than the one we are using for the shep o gram. Linda said you can t find anything on the website. People are calling and asking about rescue dogs. We currently use Front Page, Bobbie previously suggested Go Daddy. Training Director - Julie Swinland Everything good. Herding Trial Jinny Bailey. They are checking the airlines for expenses for the judges. They are working on the premium list. Bobbie Moore has trophies to donate. Everything s good Agility Trial Julie. Rhonda has the judges selected for 2013. She will use a different secretary. Old Business: Spring Match Report - Match Chair Kathi Balaban & Jan Anderson. The match made $344.95 dollars and just submitted the bills of $181.68. Net Profit $163.27 Discussion on how to handle trophy money. Linda suggested the trophy money be collected separately from other funds. The Cliffs requested their payment for the awards banquet go toward trophies as they didn t attend the award banquet. Altman moved the Cliff s money be turned over to the trophy fund as requested. Linda seconded the motion. Motion carried. FUNDAY: Will be at Verna s on July 21. Bring up to membership. STATE FAIR: Demo day will be on Sept 2 nd f Obedience Workshop: Will be tomorrow. No more for the summer. New Business: There will be no training June 8 or 22 nd. The 22 nd will be for setup and run through at Dakota County fairgrounds. We pay $100.00 to people to roll and unroll the mats. Set up for the show is Friday night. Vendors set up 4-6 pm., people need to be reminded. Mike Metz came in the meeting area. He will have the stuff (tables, pooper scoopers, etc previously authorized)before the specialty show. No further business. Denise Gilbertson made a motion to adjourn the Board meeting, Linda Salava Seconded it. Meeting adjourned at 7:00pm Denise Gilbertson, Secretary (for Bobbie Moore) Next Board meeting: Friday June 15 13, 2012, German Shepherd Dog Club of Minneapolis & St. Paul Membership Meeting Minutes May 11, 2012 Officers Present: Julie Swinland, President Conni Sokolouski, Vice President Denise Gilbertson, Treasurer Board Members Absent: Bobby Moore, Secretary Ginny Altman, Board (2 years remaining) Lisa Lunde, Board Member 9 continued on page 10
Membership Minutes Continued Linda Salava President called the meeting to order at 8:40pm. Officers Reports: President s Report - Julie Swinland None. Vice President s Report - Conni Sokolouski None. Secretary s Report - Roberta Moore Paul Johnson moved and Roger Salava seconded we dispense with the reading of the minutes. Treasure s Report - Denise Gilbertson Denise reported that the club has $22,985.84 to date. Receipts had just been received for the match but we made $163.00. Committee Reports: Membership Report - Linda Salava Linda reported that as of this meeting the club has a total of 180 members this number includes the member applicants. Shep-O-Gram and Website - Julie Swinland Shep o Gram should be out any time now. Bobbie wants to use Go Daddy for the website. Balaban- are we revising the Yahoo site? Cristina can help, she has 60 people signed up for Yahoo. Mike Metz- Facebook needs transitioning. Julie and Cristina have the rights to change Facebook. Training Director Julie Swinland Going well. Herding Trial - Jinny Bailey Plane reservations discussion. We have to raise some money to pay for the site. Julie- maybe sell some fod. Jinny- Judge flying in from LAX. San Diego airfaire: $496.00, LAX Airfair: $400.00, Burbank: $500.00. Entries are limited to 50 per day. They are guesstimating but think about $700.00 for the site and costs for sheep. For expense of $4900.00 All Breed Liaison - Linn Klingel-Brown is doing better None. Agility Trial - Rhonda Meath via Julie. Rhonda is looking at making more money. Judges have been selected. None. Program Committee - Martha Simonett None. Discussion: Fran might help give a program in the future on elbow dysplasia. 2012 Specialty - Cristina McColl, Show Chair- K. Balaban wants to know what to do about the raffle. Verna and Cristina have been talking about asking the Chiropractic vet to donate one initial exam for the raffle. Linda Salava will ask Stillwater Vets to donate x-rays for the raffle. Discussion was had regarding the raffle tickets. Decision was made to have drop bags in front of the raffle items. There will be no silent auction. Trophies again: Funds received are to be spent on all shows and matches. Special column for cost and expense of trophies for treasurer. Mike s pro shop can refurbish trophies per Bobbie Moore in another conversation Dr Jim and Dr Annies s anniversary is the night of the specialty. We should do something for them. Entries are coming in. We need someone to be the judge s driver. Two judges are coming: Kishe s on Saturday and the Canadian Judge on Friday. Woods is coming from Wisconsin. The hotel will be the Comfort Inn and everything is set with them. Mike Metz said we used to send judges to the airport hotels. Somewhere more expensive. Kathy Balaban will do raffle. There is a vendor signed up for dog collars. Laurie Schray will grill Saturday and Ann Halling will cook Sunday. Kathy Balaban wanted clarification, ie club rules regarding fund raisers. She wants no other fundraisers at the specialty. Mike Metz advised we always have a 50/50 raffle. Mike Metz advised that we usually make money on the specialty but entries are dropping. Raffles make money. Kathy decided there would be a 50/50 raffle both days. Must be present to win. Bobbie Moore is the vendor chair. Mike M. wants vendors to be on the grounds to set up Friday.. Might have to keep judges overnight as last flight out is 6pm. Julie advised Jinny to talk with Bobbie Moore for trophies. Other clubs give ribbons and the Rott club gives drool rags. Maybe a rosette for high and reserve. 2012 Spring Match, April 6 - Jan Anderson & Kathi Balaban Event profit listed under treasurer s report. Old Business: Fun Day: Julie: Proceeds to go to the herdingjulie commented that porta potties need to be rented as well as other items. It will be July 21 at Verna s. Need vendors. Have one vendor: T=touch. New Business: Julie- We need a match chair for the next match. We need to donate a trophy to Nationals for Herding. Jinny Bailey moved, seconded by Kathy B. Barb Duncan has had a stroke and is in Mayo facility in Wisconsin. 10
Membership Minutes Continued STATE FAIR: Will be September 2 nd. We need a chair. NO TRAINING June 8 and 22 nd. Next Membership meeting: Friday, June 15, 2012 @ 8:30pm Denise moved and Jinny seconded to adjourn. Denise Gilbertson for Roberta Moore, Secretary Special Hospitality Event Saturday Night! At the Show Grounds Following Completion of Judging! Post Show Dinner - Catered by Speakers: Drs. Annie & Jim Winsor, DVM; Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital Topic: Canine Reproduction Buffet will be served at the Show Site Saturday, June 23, 2012. ~5:00-6:30 p.m. Menu: BBQ Ribs and Beef Brisket Barbecue Sauce Loaded Baked Potato Casserole Creamy coleslaw Caesar salad Relish Tray Rolls, Butter Dessert Coffee and Soft Drinks PLEASE MAIL RESERVATIONS WITH ENTRIES PRIOR TO JUNE 6 th, 2012 CLOSING OR CONTACT: Bo Vujovich, 8580 Alverno Ave. Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077. e-mail: bo@toochic.com. Questions? Call Bo at 651-450-0176. Ticket pricing: $18.00 per person-- Children (6-12) $6.00. Ticket price includes BUFFET DINNER, beverage, tax, and gratuities. Tickets are non-refundable. Reservation Form: # Tickets : Name: #Children: @ $ Address: #Adults: @ $ Total enclosed: $ e-mail: Phone#: 11
Club Events June Membership meeting June 15 NO TRAINING June 8 and June 22 June 22 come to Farmington to set up for shows and for obedience run throughs Specialty shows June 23-24 GSD Fun Day July 21 State Fair Sept 2 We need a chair person GSDC MSP Class Schedule Obedience Classes effective July 1. 2010 Ring 1 Eileen Varhalla Run throughs 6:00-6:45 Intermediate Novice 7:00-7:45 Beginning Ob or Advanced Puppy 8:00-8:45 Advanced Puppy will be offered between Beginning Obedience blocks Ring 2 Lisa Marie Fortier S.T.A.R. Puppy Class 7:00-8:00 Jinny Bailey Rally Class 8:00-8:45 Ring 3 Jinny Bailey Competition Obedience 6:45-7:30 Various Trainers Jr Handlers/Puppy Conformation 7:30-8:00 Adult Conformation 8:00--8:30 Puppy Socialization -designed for breeders and owners to chat 8:30-9:00 Training Director: Julie Swinland 651-457-5459 Shep-O-Gram 1087 Allen Avenue W. St Paul, MN 55118 German Shepherd Dog Club of Minneapolis & St Paul