JRTCC All Breed Performance Day All Breed Trial (Non-Sanctioned)

JRTCC All Breed Performance Day All Breed Trial (Non-Sanctioned) June 17 th 2017 Pauleo Paws Training Centre, Sharon, ON (Newmarket) Judges Barn Hunt Brush Hunt Trailing & Locating Go-to-Ground (Earthdog) Lure Coursing Agility Ball Retrieval Conformation (Demo & Meet the Breeder ) Danièle Pichette, Canada Danièle Pichette, Canada Don Morrison, Canada Lynda Rupay, Canada / Gerda Veltkamp (Den Steward), Canada Gord Speares, Canada / Deborah Wattier (Field Steward), Canada Fran Jensen, Canada / Erin Hackney (Ring Steward), Canada Kim McElroy, Canada Shirley Buist, Canada All Breed Performance Day Co-Chairs: Erin Hackney ( president@jrtcc.org ), Deborah Wattier (vicepresident@jrtcc.org), Danièle Pichette, Trial Secretary ( daniele@jrtcc.org ). All Breed Performance Day Entry Form at www.jrtcc.org 1

Saturday, September 17th, 2016 AGENDA 8:30 am to 12 Noon **Registration Booth Open** 9:00 am Agility Barn Hunt Go To Ground (all day) Trailing & Locating (all day) Lure Coursing 12:00 noon LUNCH BREAK Conformation Public Demonstration and Q&A Session 1:30 pm Agility Brush Hunt Ball Retrieval Lure Coursing 4:00 pm Ribbons Awarded for All Events RAFFLE (follows) 5:00 pm Tear Down: Your help is appreciated-many hands make light work!,m OUR VENUE Pauleo Paws Training Centre 3169 Mt Albert Rd, Sharon, ON (Newmarket) L0G 1V0 2

Map and Directions About 45 minutes from Toronto via the Don Valley (ON-404 N) / Minutes from Newmarket via Woodbine Ave/York Regional Rd ( www.burfordfair.ca ). 3

INFORMATION FOR VISITORS TO CANADA Canada Border Services Agency The Border Information Service (BIS) is a computerized, 24-hour telephone service that provides general border services information. 204-983-3500 LOCAL VETERINARY EMERGENCY CLINICS EMERGENCY SERVICES 404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital 510 Harry Walker Pkwy S, Newmarket, ON L3Y 0B3 (905) 953-1933 (open 24 hours) Queensville Veterinary Clinic, 20275 Leslie St, Queensville, ON L0G 1R0. (905) 478-2254 (close to venue, open 8:30 am to 1:00 pm) Pet-Friendly Accomodations: Comfort Inn Newmarket, 1230 Journey's End Circle Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 8Z6 (905) 895-3355 Ponderosa Campgrounds, 19332 Ontario 48, Mount Albert, ON L0G 1M0 (905) 473-2607 Please book your accommodations, if desired! National Trial Entry Form at www.jrtcc.org 4

IMPORTANT NOTICES THE FOLLOWING WILL APPLY TO THIS TRIAL PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS for People and Dogs: o This is an All Breed Event. Competition Open to All Dogs. Owners need not be JRTCC members, nor do Jack Russell Terriers need be registered/recorded to participate. Open to the Public. Discount for JRTCC Members. o Classes are in most divisions arranged according to the age group of participating dogs [Puppies (4 months and over from their birthday not 16 weeks), Adults (one year and over), Veterans (6 years and older) and Seniors (9 years and older)] and/or their size [Shorty, up to 10 ; Small, 10-12.5 ; Tall, 12.5-15 ; Grand, 15-19, and; Venti, over 19 and up], but not necessarily all. Please measure your dog (at the withers) prior to entry, with age determined as of the date of the event (not the date of entry). o Please Note: All dogs/puppies must be leashed unless participating in a Performance Day event. o Please help to avoid processing delays due to incomplete entries. o The JRTCC does not knowingly accept into its membership any applicant who supports Kennel Club recognition of the Jack Russell Terrier. PRE-ENTRIES must be received no later than June 14, 2017. We will confirm by email our receipt of your entry. If you have not received confirmation, please contact us by email as follows: Danièle Pichette, Trial Secretary at daniele@jrtcc.org. Pre-Entry fees are $12.50 per class ($10.00 for JRTCC Members). Post-Entry fees are $15 per class. Post entries will be accepted on the day of the trial for all events. Bitches in season and Puppies under 3 months of age are not permitted on the trial grounds, thus may not compete in any division. Any exhibitor showing either will be excused, with no refunds, from ALL classes and directed to leave the trial site. The sale, advertising signage and/or placement of puppies or adult terriers on the trial grounds are forbidden. Any person violating this rule will be excused, with no refunds, from ALL classes and directed to leave the trial site. A valid Vet Certificate must accompany all requests submitted to the JRTCC for monetary refunds related to any scratched entries. Approved refunds will be provided within 30 days of the trial. Any extraneous situation at the trial will be directed to the Trial Chairs. Any complaints with respect to events of the Performance Day must be made in writing, accompanied by a deposit cheque made payable to the JRTCC in the amount of $25.00, within 60 days of the conclusion of the trial. Upon investigation, the deposit will be refunded if the complaint proves valid. 5

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EXHIBITOR TO BE ON TIME FOR EVERY CLASS AND TO BE AWARE OF THE SCHEDULED CLASSES IN EACH DIVISION. NO REFUNDS FOR MISSED CLASSES. REMINDERS REGISTRATION DESK: The hours of Operation will be Saturday 8:30 am to 12:00 noon. Certificates: There will be no JRTCC Trial Certificates or Agility Q s issued at this event. 6

Performance Day Notes PARKING! On site. FOOD! Pack a lunch and join us ring side for an exciting Conformation Demonstration and Meet the Breeder Q&A Session. There are also restaurants nearby and in the surrounding area. Refreshments and snacks provided for volunteers. To volunteer at this or other upcoming JRTCC events, please contact Patricia Budrow, pbudrow@bell.net. VENDORS Please contact Erin Hackney for details. No other sales will be permitted. president@jrtcc.org RAFFLE! If you would like to make a donation and/or have questions, please contact Sally Holmes e-mail: sallyholmes@sympatico.ca (905) 349-2470 **To keep events moving efficiently if you have multiple dogs, please arrange to alternate with the next person in line. Note: key volunteers will be taken right away at performance event line ups to ensure a quick return to their Performance Day duties ** 7

Rules of the Competition General (Refer also to the rules for each division.) 1. All classes are open to All Breeds, with the exception of Go-to-Ground (open to Jack Russell Terriers and all earthdog breeds, and all dogs of suitable size to fit in a nine-inch artificial den ). 2. Puppies are eligible to compete only if they have reached their 4 month birthday (not 16 weeks) by the day of the trial. 3. A question concerning the height of a dog may be made only by another exhibitor in that class, or by the judge. The measurement will be determined by the judge and considered the official height of the dog in question for the duration of the trial. Requests made by spectators will not be honored. Please note: Height Cards will not be accepted at this event. The dog in question will be measured prior to the event. 4. Classes may be split or combined if entries warrant. 5. Ribbons will be awarded to 6 th place. 6. Overly aggressive dogs may be eliminated from a class at the discretion of the judge. 7. Unsportsmanlike behavior on the part of competitors will not be tolerated. Anyone demonstrating such behavior will be asked to leave the trial site and NO entry fees will be refunded. 8. The judges decisions are final in all divisions. 9. Refer also to the Division Rules which precede the Classes for each division. ** Division Rules Barn Hunt (NON-SANCTIONED) 1. With your help, your terrier must locate and work the rat in the barn/hay bales. 2. As a courtesy to all, please walk your dog before entering the barn-like enclosure. 3. Handler and terrier should remain outside the enclosure, in the designated area, until invited in by the judge. 4. Four tubes will be placed among the hay bales, only one tube contains a rat. The handler/dog team will be given a maximum of three (3) minutes to locate the rat. Timing starts when the terrier is released from the assigned starting area. 5. Handlers may encourage/coach the dog, but no touching is permitted. 6.Timing stops when the handler clearly calls time as soon as the terrier has engaged the rat, similar to GTG. There will be a 5 second penalty if time is called for the wrong tube. The lower the time, the more successful the hunt! 1. The dog must work the tube for 5 seconds. 2. No cross entries permitted. 8

Trailing & Locating (NON-SANCTIONED) 1. The dog is judged on its ability to follow a scented trail in a simulated natural hunting environment above ground to locate, mark and/or open on the quarry. 2. No schooling is permitted in the starting area before competition begins. Handlers violating this rule will be disqualified and no entry fees will be refunded. 3. All Trailing & Locating classes are conducted off lead. 4. The handler must remain with the judge throughout the competition. No directional hand signals are permitted, although verbal encouragement is allowed. 5. Scoring is based on a combination of time and accuracy. The dog with the fastest time is not necessarily the winner. 6. Timing begins at the starting point (a natural marked spot indicated by the judge) and ends at the finish line (a natural marked spot approximately two to three feet from the actual quarry). 7. Disqualifications: Bolting: Runs directly to quarry without trailing. Quitting or leaving site location 8. Penalties of 5 to 15 seconds are added to the score for the following faults: Backtracking: Runs back over the scented trail. Over-running: Over-runs the trail at a sharp turn. Weaving: Runs from side to side of the trail. Swinging: Races in wide circles in hit or miss fashion. Does not follow line directly. Babbling: Starts inappropriately off the trail, or on other quarry. Puttering: Retraces game trail, explores off trail, urinates on bushes, pokes in holes, and wastes time. Handling Error: Misleads or distracts terrier. Does not follow instructions or rules. Switching Quarry: Swings off trail completely. Dog runs other quarry or trail. 9. Bonus: Marking Quarry: 15 seconds off clocked time. Opens on quarry: 15 seconds off clocked time. 10. The winning dog in each class will achieve the best score. Lure Coursing (NON-SANCTIONED) 1. This event is judged on timing, form and ability to follow the lure on an open course. 2. Dogs to be run individually; seconds are added for going off course or cutting corners. 3. Each dog will be allowed two runs. 4. The winning dog in each class will complete the course with the best score. 9

Go To Ground (NON-SANCTIONED) 1. A timed event which stimulates the natural instinct to hunt. The dog enters an artificial den to demonstrate its working ability by following the scent of the contained rat at the end of the tunnel. Open to Jack Russells, all earthdog breeds, and all dogs of suitable size to fit in a nine-inch artificial den. 2. Schooling prior to the competition is NOT permitted. Any violation of this rule shall result in disqualification of the schooled terrier from Go To Ground competition at this trial. No entry fees will be refunded. 3. Prior to the event, exhibitors are responsible for collecting any score sheets for their terriers at the registration area, for completing the pertinent information and, at the time of the competition, for taking them to the Den Steward for scoring by the Judge. 4. Exhibitors should examine the score sheets carefully as they contain important information regarding the requirements, specifications and judging criteria of each class. 5. Please Note: There will be no JRTCC Trial Certificates issued at this event. 6. Exhibitors should read the complete Go To Ground Rules posted at the event site. 7. The starting line shall be placed two feet from the entrance hole. Timing starts when the dog is released by the handler. The dog is to be released so that all four feet are on the ground before crossing the starting line. The dog may not be pushed or thrown toward the hole. Any violation of this rule, accidental or intentional, shall result in disqualification of the dog from the class in which the violation occurs. No entry fees will be refunded. 8. After the dog is released, the handler shall remain next to the entrance hole. Once the dog has entered, the handler may not block the entrance hole by standing in it or in any other manner. Commands and encouragement may be given. The judge will signal to the exhibitor to pick up the dog at the completion of their work. 9. It is the exhibitor s responsibility to collect the completed/signed score sheet from the Judge before leaving with the terrier. 10. If at any time during a GTG run the equipment fails, the dog will be allowed a re-run at the end of the GTG event, after all other terriers have completed the GTG class. 10

Brush Hunt (NON-SANCTIONED) 1. The challenge is for the dog to use its natural instincts outdoors to successfully locate and work the quarry above ground in a fully enclosed area. 2. One encased quarry will be hidden within the brush area. No scent will be laid. 3. The handler and dog will start inside the fenced area, at the entrance gate. 4. Timing begins when the dog is released by the handler, who remains at the gate. 5. The dog will be allowed a maximum of three (3) minutes to locate the quarry. 6. Approximately one minute after the release, at the signal of the judge, the handler may begin to give verbal encouragement only to the dog and may also move about the enclosed area. Should the handler use body language/signals to assist the dog at any time, the terrier will be disqualified. 7. At the end of the timed challenge, the handler will promptly retrieve the dog and proceed outside the fenced area. 8. The successful dog will have demonstrated a focused, yet spirited, attempt throughout the competition, in the least amount of time. 9. The judge will determine if/when the dog has located and worked the quarry successfully. 11

Ball Retrieval (NON-SANCTIONED) 1. Dogs work individually in this timed event over distance. 2. A line is marked off at 50 feet from the designated start. The ball must be tossed by the handler, or someone designated by the handler, to end up beyond the line. 3. Timing begins when the terrier crosses the start line toward the ball and it ends when the dog returns to the start with the ball. 4. There are 2 chances per entry. 5. The handler may encourage, but not touch, the dog during the timed period. 6. Each dog s final score is the best time of the 2 retrievals. 7. The winning dog in each class will have the fastest retrieval time. Agility (NON-SANCTIONED) For their health and safety, dogs under 1 year of age MAY NOT participate in any class/practice run. No choke slip or show collars allowed in the ring. Buckle collars only. The owner/handler, entering a dog in any Agility class and utilizing the obstacles assumes any risk. The JRTCC and judge(s) are not liable for injury sustained to the handler or dog resulting from the use of equipment. The handler agrees to abide by all safety rules/precautions. The handler may not possess any type of food, toy or motivator during a class. Unless the run is For Exhibition Only (FEO), in which case the handler may use a toy or motivator provided s/he announces same to the Judge and scorekeepers at the start of their run. Any dogs that display excessive fear/aggression in the Agility ring will be barred from competition and no refunds will be given. Bitches in season and any dog the judge deems to be serviceably unsound may not compete. Specials Rule apply. The A-frame is lowered and there will be no spreads or doubles for Specials and Veterans. The decision of the judge shall be final in all matters of scoring and handling. 12

JRTCC ALL Breed Performance Day Trial - Saturday, June 17, 2017 DIVISION: GO-TO-GROUND ( Dog of the Earth - Earthdog Event). Class 1: Novice Puppy. Open to puppies up to 12 months old that have not scored 100% in this class at a previous JRTCC trial. 1 minute to reach quarry, may leave early and re-enter several times, work the quarry for 30 seconds. Class 2: Open Puppy. Open to puppies 6 to 12 months that have scored 100% in a Novice Puppy Go to Ground class at a previous JRTCC Trial. A copy of the Novice or Open 100% scoresheet must be submitted with entry or presented to the Den Steward at the event. 30 seconds to reach quarry, may leave the earth and re-enter once, work quarry for one minute. Class 3: Puppy Advanced. Open to puppies 6 to 12 months that have scored 100% in an Open Puppy Go to Ground class or Puppy Championship class at a previous JRTCC trial. A copy of that 100% Open/Puppy Championship scoresheet must be submitted with entry or presented to the Den Steward at the event. 30 seconds to reach quarry, may leave and re-enter once, work quarry for one minute. Class 4: Novice Adult. Open to adults one year or older that have not scored 100% in this class at a previous JRTCC trial. One minute to reach quarry, may leave earth and re-enter several times, work quarry for 30 seconds. Class 5: Open Adult. Open to adults one year or older that have scored 100% in a Novice Go to Ground class at a previous JRTCC trial. 30 seconds to reach quarry, may leave earth once and re-enter, work quarry for 1 minute. 13

Class 6: Small Adult, Up to 12½" Advanced. Open to adults one year and older that hold a JRTCC Trial Certificate (Note: there will be no JRTCC Certificates at this trial). 30 seconds to reach quarry, may not leave the earth, work quarry for one minute. Class 7: Tall Adult, over 12½ - 15" Advanced. Open to adults one year and older that hold a JRTCC Trial Certificate (Note: there will be no Certificates at this trial).30 seconds to reach quarry, may not leave the earth, work quarry for one minute. Class 8: Small Veteran/Senior, Up to 12½" Advanced. Open to veterans/seniors 6 years of age or older that hold a JRTCC Trial Certificate (Note: there will be no Certificates at this trial). 30 seconds to reach quarry, may not leave earth, work quarry for one minute. Class 9: Tall Veteran/Senior, over 12½ - 15" Advanced. Open to veterans/seniors 6 years of age or older that hold a JRTCC Trial Certificate (Note: there will be no Certificates at this trial). 30 seconds to reach quarry, may not leave the earth, work quarry for one minute. DIVISION: TRAILING & LOCATING (Scent Work Event) Class 10: Puppies, 6 up to 12 Months (All Breeds) Class 11: Novice Adults, 1 year and older (All Breeds) Class 12: Open Adults, 1 year and older (All Breeds) Class 13: Veteran/Senior Trailing & Locating, 6 years and older (All Breeds) DIVISION: LURE COURSING (Field Event). Class 14: Puppies, 6 up to 12 months (JRTs and Earthdog breeds) Class 15: Puppies, 9 up to 12 months (other breeds). Class 16: Shorty Adults, 1 year and over, up to 10. Class 17: Small Adults, 1 year and over, 10 up to 12½" Class 18: Tall Adults, 1 year and over, 12½ up to 15" Class 19: Other Adults (Grand, Venti), 1 year and over, over 15 and up. Class 20: Small & Shorty Veterans/Seniors (Shorty, Small), 6 years and older, up to 12.5 Class 21: Tall Veterans/Seniors, 6 years and older, 12½ up to 15" Class 22: Other Veterans/Seniors (Grand, Venti), 6 years and older, over 15 and up. DIVISION: BALL RETRIEVAL (Retrieval Work). Class 23: Puppies, up to 12 months Class 24: Small & Shorty Adults, 1 year and older, up to 12.5 Class 25: Tall Adults, 1 year and older, 12½ up to 15" Class 26: Other Adults (Grand Dog, Venti Dog), 1 year and older, over 15 and up Class 27 Small & Shorty Veteran/Seniors, up to 12 1/2" Class 28: Tall Veteran/Senior, 12 1/2 up to 15". Class 29: Other Veterans/Seniors (Grand Dog, Venti Dog), over 15 and up. 14

DIVISION: AGILITY Judged as per JRTCC Agility Rules (modified AAC Starter Rules). Class 30: Agility I - Off-Lead - Small Adult, 10 up to 12.5 - jumps 10 Includes contact equipment (A-Frame, Dogwalk, Teeter Totter) similar to a Standard course. No weaves, refusals not to count. Class 31: Agility I - Off-Lead Tall Adult, over 12½" up to 15". Jumps 16". Includes contact equipment (A-Frame, Dog Walk, Teeter Totter) similar to a Standard course. No weaves, refusals not to count. Class 32: Agility I - Off-Lead - Adult Other Dogs (Misc., over 15"). Jumps 22". Includes contact equipment (A-Frame, Dog Walk, Teeter Totter) similar to a Standard course. No weaves, refusals not to count. Class 33: Agility I - Off-Lead Small & Shorty dogs, Specials/Vets, up to 12½". Jumps 6". Includes contact equipment (A-frame, Dog Walk, Teeter Totter) similar to a Standard course. No weaves, refusals not to count. Class 34: Agility I - Off-Lead Tall dogs, Specials/Vets, over 12½" up to 15". Jumps 10". Includes contact equipment (A-Frame, Dog Walk, Teeter totter) similar to a Standard course. No weaves, refusals not to count. Class 35: Agility I - Off-Lead - Other Dogs Specials/Vets (Misc., over 15"). Jumps 16". Includes contact equipment (A-Frame, Dog Walk, Teeter Totter) similar to a Standard course. No weaves, refusals not to count. AGILITY: JUMPERS Judged as per JRTCC Agility Rules (modified AAC Starter rules). Comprised of jumps and tunnels, refusals not to count. Class 36: Jumpers I - Off-Lead Small Adults, 10" up to 12½". Jumps 10". Class 37: Jumpers I - Off-Lead Tall Adults, over 12½" up to 15". Jumps 16". Class 38: Jumpers 1 - Off-Lead - Other Adults (Grand, Venti), over 15" and up. Jumps 22" Class 39: Jumpers I - Off-Lead Small & Shorty dog Specials/Vet, up to 12½". Jumps 6". Class 40: Jumpers I - Off-Lead - Tall Specials/Vet, over 12½" up to 15". Jumps 10" Class 41: Jumpers 1 - Off-Lead - Other Specials/Vet (Grand, Venti), over 15" and up). Jumps 16" Please Note: FEO Runs Permitted. DIVISION: BARN HUNT Class 42. Puppies, 4 up to 12 months (All Breeds) Class 43. Adults, 1 year and older (All Breeds) Class 44. Veterans/Seniors, 6 years and older (All Breeds) DIVISION: BRUSH HUNT Class 45: Puppies, 4 up to 12 months (All Breeds) Class 46: Adults, 1 year and older (All Breeds) Class 47: Veterans/Seniors, 6 years and older (All Breeds) 15

The Jack Russell Terrier Club of Canada, founded 1989 and duly incorporated (a notfor-profit corporation) 1991, is the National Breed Club and Registry for the Jack Russell Terrier in Canada. The JRTCC s on-going mission is to preserve, protect and work the Jack Russell Terrier, and we support responsible dog ownership. Please join us to honour All breeds of dogs and responsible dog ownership at the 2017 JRTCC All Breed Performance Day in Newmarket, ONTARIO CANADA!! 16