Dear Members: Brainerd Kennel Club Gazette The Newsletter for Our Club July 2012 Looking back at the past nine months, I am impressed by how competitive our club members have been in Conformation and Rally and Obedience trials, the three competitive events for which our club offers classes. Though the numbers of those who actually compete in these events is still limited, our showing has been impressive. Consider these high points: Jaci Peterson and Nestle won High Combined Score at the Key City Kennel Club. Roger Peterson and Kihei went to the National Invitational Obedience Trial for the second straight year. Only the top dogs in the nation are invited, so this is a high honor. Kihei also recently earned his Grand Master title in Obedience to go with his Obedience Trial Championship. Kay and Lamar Gunnarson have two more Champions Jetta, their German Wirehaired Pointer and Tula, their Miniature Poodle who they are currently showing as a Special and who recently earned her Grand Championship. Susan Voss and Kati returned to competition at the Key City Kennel Club after a year and a half absence and won third prize in the highly competitive Open B class. Traci Vosen won second prize in Open B at the Fargo-Moorhead Kennel Clun Show. I am proud of my two Shetland Sheepdogs. Cash completed his Rally Novice and Companion Dog Titles, even going High in Trial at the Fargo-Moorhead Show, his second time in the Obedience ring. Ernie topped this by achieving his Utility Dog Title at the Key City Show. And the future looks bright. We have some very promising younger members such as Sheridan Wilson who won her Junior Handler Classes and a Reserve ribbon with her young Portuguese Water Dog, Sagimar Shadows Lunar Eclipse. And we have had large Puppy and Beginner Classes with a number of future competitors on their way up. A large number of our class participants have completed their Canine Good Citizen certificates. The opportunity for successful competition has been greatly increased, of course, by being able to train and to practice at Hunts Point, one of the best dog training facilities in Minnesota and by the willingness of Roger and Jaci Peterson to offer run-throughs for potential competitors prior to classes on Thursday evenings. Thanks also to Pat Cunningham for his training people to present and show their dogs in Conformation Classes. There is also the opportunity to train year round by taking Hunts Point s classes on Tuesday evening. See you all at the Fun Match and at the Picnic! Sally Ihne, President
from the Director of Training I was reading a historical book recently about a small Finish community in Ontario. After going through some bad times and stagnation, the community was failing. Discord and segregation were holding back any progress. One of the local women got people together, and they all started working to rebuild. She stated, "People need not only to be able but to enjoy working together." Survival depends on participation. The momentum that participation gives is like a smile. It keeps spreading; it's contagious. The more people participate, the more we can offer. The more we offer, the more people participate. This certainly applies to a club or organization. Let's get on board and participate! We have great leadership to get us moving ahead and progressing. "All Aboard." Sincerely, Roger BKC Fall Classes Brainerd Kennel Club s Fall Classes start in September at Hunts Point. Beginner s Class will start at 6:30, on Thursday, Sept. 6. The instructor is Jack Anderson. Novice Obedience Class also starts on September 6, at 7:45. The instructor is Jaci Peterson. Starting on Thursday, Sept. 13 is Puppy Class at 6:30, with instructors Pat and Judy Cunningham. The Conformation Class will be at 7:45 with Pat Cunningham. Registration Forms are on the Brainerd Kennel Club web site, www.bkcdogs.org.
Canine Good Citizen, March 10, 2012 17 Dogs Tested, 14 Passed Carol Winegar Pep German Short Haired Pointer Jill Anderson Champ Miniature Australian Shepherd Michael Arndt Gracie English Springer Spaniel Peggy Wills Bailey Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Courtney Niemela Rio German Shepherd Michelle Meyer Jasmine Labrador Retriever Susan Thurlow Andromeda Lakeland Terrier Patrick Trotter Sibley Golden Retriever Debi Heyer Indy Australian Shepherd George Scott Goldie Toy Poodle Ed Huppler Loki Golden Retriever Trinita Mestuzzi Autumn Standard Poodle Sheridan Wilson Lunar Portuguese Water Dog Susan North Piper Golden Retriever Canine Good Citizen May 31, 2012 15 Dogs Tested, 13 Passed Keith Vettel Allie Mixed American Staffordshire Terrier Pamela Wible Tory Standard Schnauzer Sally Gusso Belle English Springer Spaniel Levi Nagel Jake Golden Retriever Sandra Ash Lizzie Borden Newfoundland John Anderson Tula Labrador Retriever Charlene Kronstedt Mace Rottweiler Jacob Nelson Pip Australian Cattle Dog Ray Nelson Red Miniature Australian Shepherd Marcia Rosenwald Brady Brittany Ryan Rosenwald Rocky Brittany Heather Becker Cookie Labrador Retriever Claudina Williams Wylie Border Collie
CGC Graduation pictures
PUPPY STAR SPRING CLASS Cindy Denning Duke English Mastiff Gary Gould Coco Labrador Retriever Kay Larson Sophie Cavashon David McKnight Apollo Great Dane Richard Young Lexie Labrador Retriever Classes for Next Year Roger Peterson, our Director of Training, is planning classes for next year. Some people have expressed interest in classes additional to those we ordinarily run. Please let him know if you are interested in any of the following: 1. Earth Dog 2. Open Class (Beginning) 3. Open Class (Advanced)
Wags and Brags Sally Ihne Sally Ihne is proud of her two Shetland Sheepdogs. First, Cash [C-Mar Monetary Value], pictured at right, completed his Companion Dog title [CD] in three straight shows, and at the second show, which was at the Fargo- Moorhead Kennel Club in early April, was also High Scoring Dog in the trial. Second, Ernie [Odyssey Ernie of Wyowind, pictured at left and below, RAE2, CD, GN, CDX, GO UD earned his Utility Dog title [UD] at the Key City Kennel Club in St. Peter in May.
*** Susan Voss Susan Voss and her Rat Terrier, Katie, are competing in Obedience competition again after a long absence. Susan and Katie had a 3rd place win with a score of 195 in Open B competition on Sunday, May 27, at the Key City Kennel Club show in Mankato. *** Trinita Mestuzzi Ma N Paw's Autumn Breeze (Autumn, 2 yrs old) and Ma N Paw's Francisco Leonardo (Frankie-2 yrs old) my youngest standard poodles have had hips, elbows, eyes checked/xrays...both received excellent hips elbows and eyes passed! They both received CGC this year and both completed beginner and novice obedience classes. All in the last 12 months! One more brag - one of my pups that yearly donates to Can Do Canines graduated this spring! Her name is Roxy Personal Brag-I have a new part time job as the Can Do Canines Field Trainer in the Brainerd/Baxter northern area!
**** Sheridan Wilson Sheridan has attended four AKC confirmation classes with her Portuguese Water Dog, Sagmar Shadow's Lunar Eclipse (Lunar) and has received first in all four of the puppy classes. They also got reserve winners at the Key City Show. They showed at all four shows in Junior showmanship and got first in one of the classes and placed second in the other three. *** Carol Manley Carol Manley and her Bernese Mountain Dog Rumble competed in the Heartland BMD club draft test over Memorial weekend. Rumble qualified on Saturday, earning the final leg for his Master Draft Dog title. *** Jaci Peterson Jaci Peterson and her Chocolate Lab Nestle (pictured at left) won first place in Utility B and "High Combined" at the May Key City Kennel Club trial. This is Nestle's first High Combined. *** Roger Peterson Roger Peterson and Kihei, right, at the AKC National Obedience Invitational" for 2011- Orlando Fl. Ask Dead-Eye Roger Peterson about the skunk
*** Dianna Anderson Dianna Anderson and her Bearded Collies attended the Canine Agility of Central MN's AKC agility trial, June 16-17th. Logan finished his Open Agility (OA) title with a first place. This title also qualified him for the Bearded Collie Club of America's Versatility Excellent (VX) title. River finished his Novice Agility Jumpers Title (NAJ) and his Novice FAST (NF) Title with 1st places. He also qualified in the Time To Beat class. Pictured at right is Lizzy, a German Shorthair Pointer, taken during a hike at Lindbergh State Park in Little Falls, MN. Photo submitted by Amy Hutchison Picture at left is Susan Voss and Katie in an obedience demonstration for H.A.R.T. in early May.
Brainerd Kennel Club First Annual Match & Picnic July 28th, 2012 Hunt s Point Sportsman s Club Schedule of events: Match registration 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Obedience and Rally for all levels. Match judging starts at 11:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. A joint picnic with the Marsh & Meadows Club starts at 3:00 p.m. Live entertainment by Steve Anderson from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. BKC will provide Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Brats, beverages, utensils, and paper goods for the event. Beer will be available for purchase in the club house and no outside liquor is permitted. Hunts Point Sportsman's Club 2142 76th Street S.W. County Road 29 Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 Brainerd Kennel Club Attn: Pam Wible 705 SW 4 th St. Brainerd, MN 56401