K-9 Kapers JULY 2014 Beth Widdows, Temporary Editor 1
SPORTSMEN S EVENTS (Mark your calendar and Volunteer!) Rally & Obedience Practice Matches 7/11, 8/15, 9/19, 10/10, 11/14, 12/12 Agility Trials 3/6-8/15 and 6/29-31/15 Rally/Obedience Trials Oct 24, 25, 26, 2014 Building will be closed for rentals: 7/19-20 (Future dates to be announced) Building will be closed for cleaning: 8/17, 9/21, 10/19 2
COMPETITION RESULTS (For publication, please send your results to the Editor 2 weeks before publication. This date will be announced on the email list.) OWNER/DOG SPORT/DATE CLASS LEG/PL/SCORE TITLE M. Caldwell/ AGILITY AKC Master Pref. Std. _/1st/100 Washu SDTC 3/2/14 SDTC 6/1/14 _/ /100 SDTC 6/1/14 Master Pref. JWW _ /4th/100 A. Evans AGILITY AKC Open Agility OA Dewey SDTC 5/30/14 L. McLeod AKC RALLY Gary 5/24 Gr. Rpds KC Novice B 2/1 st /99 5/25 Novice B 3/3 rd /97 RN 5/26 Gr. Muskegon KC Adv. A 1/1 st /83 K. Kennedy AGILITY AKC Open Standard 3/1 st / OA Link SDTC 5/30/14 L. Kozlowski AKC OBEDIENCE Novice B 1/2/ Shimmer Macomb KC V. Smith AKC OBEDIENCE Novice B _/1/ Holly Macomb KC K. Toy AKC RALLY Dallas (First Time in the ring ever!) 4/25/14 Progressive Dog Club Novice B 1 /4 th /77 5/31/14 Toledo Kennel Club Novice B 2/2 nd / 94 5/31/14 Toledo Kennel Club Novice B 3/1 st /94 RN C. Wellsandt MASTER HUNTER RETRIEVER NATIONAL (Must Q 6 times in a year) Q River 6/29/14 B. Widdows BARN HUNT Novice Jake Get Active K9 6/21 2/1 st small dog/na Macomb KC 6/22 3/--/na RATN C. Winkles AKC AGILITY Ty Toledo 7/4/14 3 rd Dbl Q & 70 MACH PTS MXJ 3
M. Woodworth AKC AGILITY Lucy 5/24 Papillon Nat l Specility Novice B Std 1/2 nd /97 5/25 Novice B Std 2/2 nd /100 5/25 Novice B Fast 1/ /60 5/26 Novice B JWW 2/1 st /100 5/30 Sportsmens NoviceB Fast 2/1 st /54points 5/31 Novice B Standard 3/1 st /100 NA 6/01 Novice B JWW 3/1 st /100 NAJ Novice Std 4/1 st /85 1st Samatha 5/24 Papillon Nat l Specialty Master Standard / /100 MasterJWW / /100 5/25 Master Fast 2 nd /65 pts Master JWW / /100 5/30 Sportsmens Master JWW 8 / /100 Master Std 9 / /100 5/31 Master JWW 9 / /100 6/01 Master Std 10/ /100 MX M. Woodworth AKC OBEDIENCE Lucy 5-26 Beg Nov B 1/ /188.5. M. Woodworth AKC RALLY Lucy 5/26 Nov B /4 th /91 Nov B /4 th /91 4 th Samatha 5/26 Adv B / /90 Ex. B 1 /3 rd /97 (Towards RAE2) Adv B / /96 Ex. B. 2 /2 nd /84 New Champion, Henry Villairns Cold One at Avatar Jolie Kaufmann s Henry finished his Championship at the Ann Arbor Kennel Club with 4 majors. 4
NON-SPORTSMEN S DOG EVENTS (Many of us are involved in activities with our dogs which are not taught at Sportsmens. If you are involved in a sport and you would like to publish dates here, please send them to the editor with the details.) BARN HUNT: To ber announced Get Active K9 Milford, MI http://www.getactivek9.com/barn-hunt-training-sessions-at-zodiac-ranch_c6.htm (Practices on website) September 27, 28, 2014 Great American Dogs Monroe, MI http://www.greatamericandogs.com/ (Both tests are waiting for approval) EARTHDOG: August 16, 2014 Motor Cities Fox Terrier Club Metamora, MI http://www.motorcitiesfoxterrierclub.net/ (Practices on website) September 21, 22, 2014 Terrier Club of MI Addison, MI http://terrierclubofmich.org/ MOST DESTRUCTIVE DOGS A 2008 study compiled by a U.K. insurance company listed the most and least destructive dogs. I bet we all think our breed will be in the top ten but.. 1. Great Dane $669.64 Scratches doors/rips sofa covers 2. Chihuahua $638.41 Chews sofa and cushions 3. Mastiff $585.71 Chews door frames 4. Basset Hound $564.13 Chews door frames 5. Whippet $518.75 Scratches doors 6. English Setter $485.29 Scratches doors 7. Bulldog $446.05 Scratches doors 8. Dachshund $444.70 Stained carpets 9. Boxer $403.87 Scratches doors 10. Beagle $399.54 Rips sofa covers 11. Greyhound $392.74 Stained carpets 12. Dalmatian $387.75 Scratches doors 13. Doberman Pinscher $380.30 Chews sofa/cushions 14. Rottweiler $200 Scratches doors 15. Border Collie $178.97 Stained carpets 16. Labrador $171.52 Scratches doors 17. Rhodesian Ridgeback $170 Stained carpets 18. Newfoundland $162.50 Rips sofa covers 19. Jack Russell $160.95 Stained carpets 20. Golden Retriever $148.90 Scratches doors LEAST DESTRUCTIVE IN SAME STUDY King Charles Spaniel Border Terrier Cocker Spaniel Old English Sheepdog Highland Terrier Corgi Poodle Pointer Saint Bernard Pug 5
CANINE TRAVEL EMERGENCY KIT http://www.successjustclicks.com/creating-a-canine-travelemergency-kit/ For my emergency information kit, I opted to use a 12 piece of 1.75 PVC piping with 2 end caps. I wanted to have a container that was very very sturdy and would not break open if involved in a car accident. What good is an emergency kit if it s smashed to smithereens and its contents strewn around the car. I also felt that a smaller package would be better as it s probably easier to secure in a position so it does not get lost in case of an accident. I also wanted something that would stick out or look out of place in a car. I was at a loss at what to use until I saw a picture showing someone using PVC and I had use that! Once I cut down my PVC to 12 (I roll the papers along the vertical axis so they are easy to get out of the tube), I had to figure out what to put in the tube. So here s a list of the papers that I keep in the tube: **A photo of Shayne and Rio with me. There are some instances where microchip files may not be accessible or tags may come off I need to be able to prove ownership and a photo is a great option. **An introductory note. This page tells rescuers about the kit and that it includes information on dog(s) CURRENTLY traveling with me. 6
**A good quality photo (or two) of each dog CURRENTLY traveling with me. So lost posters can be made but more importantly so vets/shelters can see a good photo of the potentially missing pup. **Bio information of the dog(s) currently traveling with me with photo (name, breed, age, microchip info, color, personality/temperament information [will this dog approach strangers or run if scared], and any pertinent medical information) I posted the 1 page bio for when Shayne and Rio travel together **Vaccination information for the dog(s) currently traveling with me. **Proof of rabies vaccine for the dog(s) currently traveling with me. **Emergency contact list (my family members and our normal vet) **The itinerary for the current trip where I was traveling to/from and the days Besides the obvious benefit if there is an emergency, it is also really helpful to have these things at the ready in case there is an injury or accident with a dog while traveling or if you need to have proof of rabies for any number of reasons. So what do you all do when you travel to make sure you ve got all the important information at the ready? For this full article, please go to Success Just Clicks at http://www.successjustclicks.com/creating-acanine-travel-emergency-kit/ Dog s Bedtime Prayer Now I lay me down to sleep, The king-sized bed is soft and deep. I sleep right in the center groove, My human beings can hardly move. I ve trapped their legs, they re tucked in tight, And here is where I pass the night. No one disturbs me or dares intrude, Til morning comes and I want food! I sneak up slowly to begin, And nibble on my human s chin. For morning s here, it s time to play, I always seem to get my way. So thank you Lord, for giving me, This human person that I see. The one who hugs me and holds me tight, And shares their bed with me at night. 7
Meet Jessica's Cassidy Jane Deyo, CGC 8
Current Monday night 6:30 PM STAR Puppy Class. (Submitted by Gina C.) Back Row: Standing Left to Right: Jeff Feuer-Jack/Boston Terrier, Jody McLeod-Cooper/Cavalier KC Spaniel, Lindsey Orler-Taco/Toy Fox Terrier, John Lewis-Winston/Boston Terrier. Kneeling Left to Right: Pete Fetters-Albert/Great Dane; Glen Ramsey-Miley/Shepard Mix; Thomas Schiel-Diesel/Golden Retriever; Joy Broyton-Paige/Bearded Collie, Elizabeth Kohlenberg-Scout/Boxer; Sara Ericson-Lucy/Catahoula Leopard Dog; Tony Domek- Eli/Rhodesian Ridgeback. Missing are: Jane Cardillio-Jake/Border Collie; Carla Reardon-Teddy/Morkie This is the 5 th week of the Monday PM STAR Puppy Class. It is a wonderful Class. They all are progressing nicely. The puppies are great, too. They are all doing very well with Clicker Training. It is really helping them to connect with their puppies and progress faster. Instructors: Tracey Martin, Dena Norton, Gina Czapiewski 9
Please send recipes to bew1234@sbcglobal.net You bring your special dish to the various events. Everyone loves them and would like to have the recipes! Please send in your recipe so we can share it with all. PRETZEL SALAD (From Jan Wheeler) 1 st Layer 1 cup Crushed Pretzels 1 stick melted Butter ½ cup Sugar 2 nd Layer 8 oz. Cool Whip 8 oz. Cream Cheese very soft ½ cup Sugar Press in bottom of 9 x 12 pan Blend together and add over 1 st layer 3 rd Layer 16 oz. can Pineapple with juice (Crushed) 2 Tbsp. Corn Starch Boil 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool then place on top of 2 nd Layer Refrigerate. 10
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/heat-stroke-and-your-dog/ ALL DOGS NEED A JOB!! ALL DOGS NEED A JOB!!!! Start with something your dog already does and attach the words to thank them for helping you and doing a good job. It is so neat to watch the dogs really take to "having a job/purpose"! Then, as your dogs start to realize things can be their job, they are open to more of the same. You can start to develop things to teach your dog as "a job". See: DOGS NEED A JOB...IDLE PAWS ARE THE DEVIL'S WORKSHOP. The link is: http://www.thedogspeaks.com/artjob.htm I promise you will be please with your dogs' reactions when they have a job. (www.thedogspeaks.com) 11
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