1 Performance Scent Dogs Trial in Stroudsburg, PA October 22, 2016 Premium List The IRON NOSE Challenge Trial Hosted by Sit, Stay, N Play Trial Location: Sit, Stay, N Play 1501 North 5 th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Trial will take place indoors and outdoors, weather permitting Doors open at 8:30 Judge's Briefing at 9:00 am TOT: Birch, Anise and Clove Classes Offered: 2 Rounds of Speed, 2 Rounds of Container, Distance, and Exterior Levels Offered: Novice and Advanced Divisions Offered: FEO, Standard, or Metallics Entry close date: October 15, 2016 or when classes fill Performance Scent Dogs is a national scent work non-profit organization dedicated to growing the sport of scent detection. The PSD Rulebook can be found at www.performancescentdogs.com Try Before Your Buy! Enter the trial without paying for dog registration. If you like how we do, register within 7 days after the trial to keep your results. *Pick and choose what classes are right for your dog* *Videotaping allowed* Earn legs toward titles *Competitor feedback encouraged *Watch and root for other competitors *Spend time with your dog in a welcoming atmosphere* *Turn any search at anytime into training by asking the judge the location of the hide*»spread the word about what an amazing activity scent work is for all kinds of dogs.«
2 Come and have FUN with your dog at the IRON NOSE Challenge! What is the Iron Nose Challenge? One trial with four different classes will be offered and two additional bonus classes. If you receive a Q in each of the 6 classes, you will receive a special Iron Nose Award for that day. The Iron Nose Challenge is going to be a fun event, but it is also important that we respect the individual capabilities and stamina of our dogs. Dogs do not have to compete in all six classes to participate in the trial. Who can compete? Any and all dogs that are 10 months or older, on the day of the trial or the Target Odor Test (TOT), are eligible to compete. What if I don t pass the TOT? You can still play!! Dogs must pass a Target Odor Test (TOT) in order to compete in the Standard Division, however if you do not pass you are still allowed to enter the trial as FEO (For Exhibition Only) for the day. My dog has a Nose Work title from a different organization, do I have to pass a TOT? If you already have passed an odor test in another scent work organization you do not have to take the TOT. Dogs with a NW3, SDDA Excellent or UKC Level 5 title may skip the Novice level and start PSD at the Advanced level. Please send a copy of your test results to PSD in order to register. Does my dog have to be in the car all day? Yes and no. Due to space inside the building there will not be indoor crating available. You will have the option of having your dog near you outside of your car as long as you have it leashed at all times. Can I watch other competitors? Yes you can watch, either after you run or you can watch a different level compete. Can my friend videotape my searches? Yes! And you may post them anywhere you like. Awards: Rosette placement ribbons will be awarded for 1st-3rd place. Ribbons will be awarded for Q s in all classes. A special Iron Dog award will be given to those dogs that Q in each of the six classes. Fees: Birch TOT - $15.00; Anise and Clove TOT - $10.00 and each class offered is $18.00. To register your dogs: Please visit www.performancescentdogs.com or mail your $30.00 registration fee (per dog) payable to Performance Scent Dogs. Please include your information (Name, Address, Email, Phone) as well as your dog s information (Name, Breed, date of dog birth). Performance Scent Dogs, Inc. PO Box 401026 Cambridge, MA 02140 You can register for this trial online at www.performancescentdogs.com or complete this registration form and mail it to the Trial Secretary along with your payment made
payable to Sit, Stay, N Play. Entries are on a first-received basis and must be received by October 15, 2016. Lisa Kirschner Sit, Stay, N Play 1501 North 5 th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570.872.9748 Lisa@sitstaynplay.net Collars: Any collar is allowed on the grounds except electronic or citronella. Only a flat, or martingale collar or leash attached to a dead ring or harness are permitted to be used for searches. Exhibitors are responsible for the behavior of their dogs. The owner of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready when it is to be judged. Be prepared to keep your dog in your car when not being tested or on leash at all times. Crating: There is no inside crating at this test site. Parking: Plenty of parking. Please watch for cone or signs indicating an area is off limits for parking-it may be a search area. Food: No onsite food available but a diner is next door along with many options less than a three minute drive. Bathrooms: Inside with hot water. Accessibility: The building is accessible from the front of the building. There are no stairs or steps. The parking lot is paved, and there is side street parking. Some searches will be outside on pavement or rough ground. Dogs In Need of Space: The site has plenty of parking and places to walk dogs at a distance of 20 feet or more. The entrance area is tight and expect dogs to be with their owners at times or on the way to or from searches. If your dog is stressed by dogs or people within four to six feet, this site may not be a match for your team. Handler running multiple dogs: A handler can run multiple dogs in TOTs at any trial. At this trial, handlers may run up to two dogs novice only. Second dog in Advanced may run FEO as room permits. 3
4 Please consider bringing a food item or blanket to donate to our local shelter. There will be a collection area at the check-in area. Directions to SIT, STAY, N PLAY 1501 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 From Route 80 W: Exit 307: Turn Right onto PA 191/Broad Street, Left onto North 3rd Street, Right onto North 5th Street. Building is on the Left, just past Besecker s Diner. http://sitstaynplay.net/location Hotel Accepting Dogs: We have made no arrangements with any hotel. However, we are aware of the following local hotels that welcome pets. Please confirm pet policy before booking. Budget Inn and Suites: 320 Greentree Drive East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (888) 233-8144 Comfort Inn: 116 Turtle Walk Lane Bartonsville, PA 18321 (570) 476-1500 Staybridge Suites: 561 Independence Road East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (570) 420-2828 Veterinary Clinic On Call: Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital 117 Terrace Drive Suite 101 Stroudsburg, PA 18360 (570) 424-6773
5 Performance Scent Dogs Iron Dog Challenge Trial Hosted by Sit, Stay, N Play October 22, 2016 PSD #: Call Name: Breed: PSD number should be entered as PENDING if you don t have # yet. PSD Registered Name: Date of Birth: Sex: Owner(s): Handler: Owner s Address: City/State/Zip: E-mail: Phone: Emergency Contact Name and Phone: Target Odor Tests (TOT) Birch ($15) Anise ($10) Clove ($10) Total TOT: Class Entered ($18 each) Division Trial Classes Offered: Level Containers FEO Standard Metallics Novice Advanced Fee Exterior FEO Standard Metallics Novice Advanced Fee Speed FEO Standard Metallics Novice Advanced Fee Distance FEO Standard Metallics Novice Advanced Fee Speed II FEO Standard Metallics Novice Advanced Fee Containers II FEO Standard Metallics Novice Advanced Fee Total $ Classes: Total Entry Fees: Division Information: FEO = For Exhibition Only Standard = Competing for your title Metallics = Already received title and competing for Metallic Awards Please complete this registration from and mail to Trial Secretary along with payment in US funds payable to Sit, Stay, N Play. Be sure to sign the release form on the next page and return both. Day of Show entries will be accepted as time and space allow. Mail to: Lisa Kirschner Sit, Stay, N Play 1501 North 5 th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Entry must be received by October 15, 2016
6 Name: Dog's Name: I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of entering this Performance Scent Dogs trial, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of Performance Scent Dogs, Inc. in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the rulebook dated March 2015 for this event, and further agree to be bound by this liability waiver for all dogs in my care at this event, entered or not. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard (dog or human aggressive) to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all Performance Scent Dogs, Inc. Rules and Regulations and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. I (we) agree to hold Performance Scent Dogs, Inc., Sit, Stay, N Play, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the afore-mentioned parties harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the a fore mentioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. Waiver of Rights to Privacy, Publicity & Personality In consideration of this entry, I hereby grant to Performance Scent Dogs, Inc. and Sit, Stay, N Play all rights and permissions to use or appropriate my dog and my name, biography, likeness, photograph or other indicia of identity for broadcast, telecast, transmission or distribution in any format or media known now or in the future. Signature: Date:
7 Video Services will be available once again. The information is below: COST per handler (one video is one search) Videos Marked Unmarked ($5/search) 1 $20 $15 2 $38 $28 3 $50 $35 4 $62 $42 5 $74 $49 6 $86 $56 7 $98 $63 8 $110 $70 Example of marked hides: HOW If you might like to purchase your videos send me an email before the trial or sign up at the registration table the morning of the trial. The videos can be paid for by cash, check, credit card or PayPal and will be delivered via a link to your email within three days of the end of the trial. Videos will be available for purchase after the trial and for one week following the trial. They ll be deleted a week after the trial ends. QUESTIONS Contact me at the trial, at Karen@FidoPhotography.net, (302) 545-5498 or through my website www.fidophotography.net.
Still Photography will also be available at the trial. Louis Santiago, Jr. from Foggytop will be available and will have a sign-up sheet the day of the trial. He can be reached at photos@foggytop.com. To view some of his photos, visit his website at: http://photos.foggytop.com/ 8