THREE ALL-BREED AKC LICENSED AGILITY TRIALS Friday, July 20 th, 2018 #2018445705 Saturday, July 21 st, 2018 #2018445706 Sunday, July 22 nd, 2018 #2018445707 This Event is Accepting Entries for Mixed Breed Dogs Listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program SM Fun Fur Paws 22352 Stargate Place, Mount Vernon, WA 98274 Indoors on dirt (80 x 100 ring size) Speed Limit at FFP is 5 MPH! Please respect that limit. JUDGE: Barbara Bounds Entries are by first received Limit: 170 Fri. evening, 350 Saturday and Sunday Entries received prior to opening date and time will not be accepted. Any special delivery mail, must specify NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED Entries - paper or online through http://www.r2agilityonline.com OPENING: Wednesday, May 30th, 2018, 8:00 AM CLOSING: Friday, July 06, 2018 at 11:30 PM at the Trial Secretary s home PREMIER CLASSES ARE NOW OPEN TO DOGS AT ANY LEVEL! You can enter both Regular STD/JWW plus Premier STD/JWW. *Junior Handlers 17 yrs. or under - $10 per run, per dog, per day. No limit on number of runs. Send Entries with Fees to CDTA/Marian Snapp, 2620 Shepardson St., Bellingham, WA 98226 Confirmations will be sent by e-mail unless no e-mail is submitted or other form of delivery is requested. Online Entries through http://www.r2agilityonline.com JUDGING BEGINS No earlier than 5:30 p.m. on Friday, 8:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations Gina DiNardo, Secretary.
OFFICERS OF CHUCKANUT DOG TRAINING ASSOCIATION President Jan Wesen, 7210 Worline Rd., Bow, WA, 98232 Vice President Alecia Elvstad Corresponding Secretary Pattie Moon, 4915 Samish Way # 80, Bellingham, WA 98229 Treasurer George Sanders AGILITY EVENT COMMITTEE (Includes all Officers & Board Members of CDTA) Agility Trial Chair: (member) Karen Dolphin, (360)366-3010 sylvieflynn@gmail.com Trial Secretary (send entries here): Marian Snapp, (member) 2620 Shepardson St., Bellingham, WA 98226 (360) 305-0593 E-mail agilgolden@comcast.net Committee members: Karen Dolphin, Marian Snapp, Amy Anderson, Dave Hamilton, George Sanders JUDGE Barbara Bounds, 92520, West Palm Beach, FL VETERINARIANS (staffed 24/7) Chuckanut Valley Vet., 896 N. Burlington Blvd, Burlington WA 360-757-3722 (after hours/weekends) 24 Hour Pet Emergency Center, 14434 Avon Allen Rd. Mt. Vernon WA 360-848-5911 Directions from Site to Chuckanut Valley Vet: Head out of the site to Bulson Rd., turn left and stay on Bulson. Turn right on Starbird, 1 mile to I-5. Take I-5 north 12.4 miles to exit 231. Turn south onto N. Burlington Blvd. Go to next traffic circle and continue all the way around to go back north. Vet is on the right. ENTRY INFORMATION Make checks payable to CDTA. Send entries to: Marian Snapp, 2620 Shepardson St. Bellingham, WA 98226. Fees: $18.00 for each of the 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd runs, and $12.00 for any additional runs per dog, per day. Junior Handlers - $10.00 for each run, per dog, per day. These include required AKC fees of ($3.50/3.00/3.00/3.00/3.00). One entry form per dog may be used for all days. CLOSING DATE: Friday, July 6 th at 11:30 p.m., at the Trial Secretary s home, after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show rules. Confirmations will be sent by e-mail unless no e-mail is submitted or other form of delivery is requested. ONLINE VS. PAPER ENTRY PRIMARY LIMITS Enter online through http://www.r2agilityonline.com CDTA is accepting online entries through the R2AgilityOnline (www.r2agilityonline.com) system. During the first 48 hours after opening, the initial limit of entries designated as either online entries or paper entries will be as follows: Online Entries: 75, Paper entries: 75 for Friday and Online: 150, Paper 200 for Saturday and Sunday. If either form of entry has not filled at the end of the 48 hour time period, the club reserves the right to decrease or increase either the online or paper limits accordingly. Paper entries received within 24 hrs. of the opening date & time must: 1) include postage or be metered; 2) be delivered by a multi-state or multi-national postal or carrier service, including but not limited to USPS, FedEx, UPS & DHL. If above conditions are not met, the entries are not valid and must be returned to the sender. 3) Express mail must be designated no signature required DOGS ELIGIBLE TO ENTER This trial is open to any dog fifteen (15) months of age or older that is registered with the AKC or that has AKC Limited Registration, PAL/ILP, or an AKC Canine Partners listing number. Approved FSS breeds are also eligible to participate. Dogs with a PAL/ILP or a Canine Partners listing number must be spayed or neutered in order to compete. Wherever the word dog is used in these regulations it includes both sexes. 2
Dogs should be physically sound. Dogs that are blind shall not be eligible, and neither are bitches in season, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from any deformity, injury, or illness which may affect the dog s physical or mental performance. No dog shall compete if it is taped or bandaged in any way or has anything attached to it for medical purposes. Refer to Chapter 2 of the Registration and Discipline Rules for the listing of register-able breeds that may participate. REFUNDS: A complete refund will be given, for any reason, if withdrawal notice is received before the closing date and time. After closing, a refund of entry fees, less $10/day, will be given for any bitch that comes into season, provided that written notification from a veterinarian is provided to the Trial Secretary before its first scheduled run of the weekend. A refund of one-half the entry fees will be given for dogs that are injured, provided a veterinary certificate is provided AND notification is received by the Trial Secretary at least 30 minutes before the dog is scheduled to run in its first run of the weekend. Full refunds will be given in case of a judge change for only the run(s) that are affected by the change. No other refunds will be given after closing. No refunds will be given for amounts less than $10. ENTRY CONFIRMATIONS Confirmation of entry will be sent after it is received and processed. CHECK this for any errors and notify the trial secretary if there are any errors BEFORE the closing date. PLEASE be aware that NO modifications to an entry may be made after the trial closes according to AKC regulations, other than move-ups that must be received in writing by 6 p.m. of the Monday before the trial. This includes changes like Regular vs Preferred, Jump heights, or move down in classes. OBSTACLES AND RING SIZE All obstacles shall meet the specifications as outlined in the current edition of Regulations for Agility Trials. These agility trials will be held indoors in a heated arena on groomed dirt surface with ring sizes of 100 x 80. Crating is on cement in the same building and there is plenty of room. There will be no Novice equipment familiarization at these trials. CLASSES AND DIVISIONS It is the exhibitor s responsibility to enter the dog in the correct class. The Trial Secretary cannot make any changes (except for moveups as noted) after the closing date of the trial. Be sure to check your entry form and confirmation letter carefully and make certain you have entered the correct classes. NOTE: Do NOT enter a class higher than you are eligible for on the assumption you will complete a title before this trial. Move-downs after the closing date for entries are not allowed. If this is your first entry in Preferred class you must start in the Novice class, or if you have not yet used your one-time lateral transfer the dog may enter in the same level as it runs in the regular classes but must jump 4 lower. A complete set of rules for all classes is available from the American Kennel Club, 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617-3390, or from the AKC website at www.akc.org. EXPECTED JUDGING SCHEDULE JUDGING WILL BEGIN No Earlier Than: 5:30 PM on FRIDAY, and 8:30 AM on SATURDAY & SUNDAY. TIMES, HEIGHT ORDER/GROUPS will be Established AFTER closing and size of trial is determined. We will be running two rings ALTERNATELY for the 3 days. Notification regarding final schedule of judging will be sent after closing. Friday Small to Tall Ring 1 Barbara Bounds Exc/Mas STD Ring 2 Barbara Bounds Ex/Mas JWW Saturday Small to Tall Ring 1 Barbara Bounds Prem STD Ex/Mas STD Open STD Nov STD Ring 2 Barbara Bounds T2B Prem JWW Ex/Mas JWW Open JWW Nov JWW Sunday Tall to Small Ring 1 Barbara Bounds Prem STD Ex/Mas STD Open STD Nov STD Ring 2 Barbara Bounds T2B Prem JWW Ex/Mas JWW Open JWW Nov JWW 3
Height Divisions All dogs without height cards must be measured by the judge before running. Measuring will begin ½ hour before the first dog runs (Sat & Sun) and may occur between classes depending upon judge availability. REGULAR PREFERRED HEIGHT AT WITHERS Handlers may opt to run their dog in a higher height division. Handlers must run their dog in their proper eligible height. Owners are responsible for entering their dog in the proper height division. 8 4 11 inches and under at withers 12 8 14 inches and under at withers 16 12 18 inches and under at withers 20 16 22 inches and under at withers 24 20 Over 22 inches at withers 24C N/A Dogs who measure into the 8 through 20 regular jump height divisions may opt to enter the 24-choice height division at their owner s discretion. Dogs who measure into the 24 regular jump height division may not enter 24-choice. NOTE: A dog must be entered only in Preferred or only in Regular for any set of trials (weekend). Entries may not be split between Preferred and Regular. If the measurement of your dog at the trial puts your dog into a different jump height than entered in, you must notify the Trial Secretary immediately. HEIGHT CARD REGULATIONS When filling out the entry form, there is a section at the top of the form for exhibitors to mark if your dog needs to be measured. This lets the Trial Secretary know whether to include your dog on the Dogs to Be Measured List. It is no longer required that you submit a copy of your dog s jump height card with your entry form or show it during day of show check-in. However, you should have the card with you if asked for it. PRIZES AND AWARDS Qualifying score required for all prizes. Qualifying score Dark Green Rosette or flat ribbon available. First Prize Blue Rosette or flat ribbon Third Prize Yellow Rosette or flat ribbon Second Prize Red Rosette or flat ribbon Fourth Prize White Rosette or flat ribbon A special ribbon will be given for any dog completing a title at this trial. There are also Double Q ribbons for dogs running at Masters Level. Please ask for yours! Please notify the Trial Chair or Trial Secretary if you have the potential of completing a MACH, PACH, or PAX title at this trial. MOVE-UPS CHECK-IN Deadline for move-ups for these trials is Monday, July 16 th, 2018 at 6 p.m. PST. Move-ups must be submitted in writing (e- mail okay). Move-ups are not official until e-mail confirmation of the move-up has been received by the participant. Friday to Saturday and Saturday to Sunday move-ups will be allowed. There will be no formal check-in. A run order will be available at the front of the arena. PLEASE remember to check in directly on the Gate Sheet or with the Gate Steward before your runs. COURSE FAMILIARIZATION AND WARM-UPS Handlers in all classes are permitted to walk the course, without a dog, prior to the start of the class. A walk -through period will be held prior to each class. A warm-up area, consisting of a regulation agility jump, shall be provided for all exhibitors.. HOSPITALITY INFORMATION Food will be available for volunteers. Volunteers will receive a ticket from the Chief Ring Steward that may be used toward food at the onsite vendor. The ticket may not cover the cost of the food so please be prepared to pay the difference. There are also eating facilities nearby. 4
WAITLIST This agility trial is offering a waitlist (100 runs) to fill runs withdrawn after the official closing date listed on the first page of this premium. All entries, including wait list entries, must be received before the official closing date. If sufficient runs are available on the waitlist, an entry may be withdrawn prior to the waitlist date listed on the first page. Those runs will be filled by the first runs on the waitlist. All such withdrawn runs will receive a FULL refund. Any unfilled waitlist runs will also receive a full refund. VOLUNTEERS We ll be using the White Board for all positions. If you want to do something special, please let us know and we ll sign you up ahead of time. Also, if you want to learn a job, just ask the chief ring steward who can put you with someone who will show you the ropes. Lunch will be provided for those who volunteer. (Some restrictions may apply.) Volunteer draws for prizes and future entries will be made in the afternoons on Saturday and Sunday. Thanks for your help! TRIAL REGULATIONS & NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS The Trial will be open Friday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Sat. and Sun. from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Consult final confirmation for order of classes and times of judging. Conditional, unsigned, incomplete, illegible, telephone, faxed, or telegraphed entries cannot be accepted. Entries not on official AKC forms and/or photocopies of AKC forms without the agreement and rules that accompany the Official AKC entry form are not acceptable. Post dated checks do not constitute a valid entry. Checks will be deposited immediately after the trial closes. Competitors whose check is returned will be assessed an additional fee equal to the amount charged to the club for the returned check. No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. Entry fees will NOT be refunded in the event of errors or cancellation of entries after the published closing date, or in the event a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by the Veterinarian or Judge during the trial, or barred from competition by the Show Committee. (Exceptions to Refunds are stated on page 2) It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and children. Any exhibitor w hose dog(s) and/or child(ren) create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Show Committee, be asked to leave the show site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. Sorry, no puppies under 3 months of age are allowed in the trial arena. Aggressive dogs will not be allowed. The safety of dogs is of primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport and their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely. Head halters, pinch collars, electric and dummy electric collars are prohibited on trial grounds. Body harnesses are OK. All dogs must be on leash at all times except when in the ring or when in the designated agility warm up area. The leash may have a single pick-up bag and/or identification tag attached to it. Painted or stitched designs or information on collars can be only the dog s name and/or identifying information. Exhibitors are responsible for being at the ring gate when it is their turn to run. We will NOT wait for exhibitors. Judging on Friday classes will begin no earlier than 5:30 PM. Judging for classes Saturday and Sunday will begin no earlier than 8:30 AM. The Chuckanut Dog Training Association, Inc., Fun Fur Paws, LLC., and Marian Snapp, assume no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors, handlers, spectators, or to any of their dogs or property, and further assume no responsibility for injury to any child not under the control of his or her parents or guardian. Crating space inside the arena is at a premium. There is crating in the stalls in the arena. You will be expected to share stalls with other exhibitors and their dogs. Stall doors must be left open at all times. PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG(S). Failure to do so will be considered a benchable offense and we REALLY want to use this facility in the future. THIS CLUB DOES NOT AGREE TO ARBITRATE CLAIMS AS SET FORTH ON THE OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FORM FOR THIS EVENT. 5
DIRECTIONS TO SHOW LOCATION Fun Fur Paws - 22352 Stargate Place Mt. Vernon, WA 98274 Driving Directions to Fun Fur Paws From I-5:Take Exit 218, go east onto Starbird Rd. Go east to the 4-way stop at Bulson Rd. Turn left. At the intersection with Tyee Rd., turn left to remain on Bulson, turn right onto Stargate Pl at the sign for Fun Fur Paws. MOTELS - Call for availability and pet policies Best Western College Way Inn, 300 W College Way, Mt. Vernon WA...(360) 424-4287 Tulip Inn, 2200 Freeway Dr., Mt. Vernon WA...(360) 424-6069 Mt. Vernon Quality Inn, 1910 Freeway Dr., Mt. Vernon WA...(360) 428-7838 Additional sources of information for hotels/motels: http://www.bringfido.com/lodging/city/bellingham_wa_us/ or at http://www.dogfriendly.com. OVERNIGHT RV PARKING. Overnight RV camping is available on site. Sorry, NO overnight tenting. Make your reservations early as hook-up sites are limited. Please mail your camping reservation form to Marian Snapp along with your entry. Email questions to agilgolden@comcast.net. Please Note: Toilet facilities are available. There is NO dump station on site nor any showers. Electric is available. (Hook-ups are 50 and 20 amps; please bring an adapter if you need one). Water is not available. If you run a generator, please be courteous by using a Genturi (or equivalent) exhaust extender. Quiet hours are 9 PM 7 AM. AGILITY OVERNIGHT RESERVED PARKING RESERVATION FORM Date of Arrival Name Address City/State/Zip Phone Vehicle License # Email Type of Vehicle & Total Length Fees: Hook-ups ($25 per night) NO hook-ups ($10 per night) THU. FRI. SAT. SUN. (please check days & enclose fees) $ Camping fees are refundable if you do not attend the trial or make other arrangements for accommodations, but you must let us know by the trial date. No refund after the trial date. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Fun Fur Paws (FFP) SEND RESERVATION FOR PARKING TO: (may be included with entry) Marian Snapp 2620 Shepardson St., Bellingham, WA 98226 6
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB AGILITY ENTRY FORM Chuckanut Dog Training Association, July 20-22, 2018 Fun Fur Paws, Mt. Vernon, WA Open: 05/30/2018,:8:00 a.m. Close: 07/06/2018 11:30 p.m. Mail entries with fees to: Marian Snapp,2620 Shepardson St., Bellingham, WA 98226 agilgolden@comcast.net Indicate below if your dog needs to be measured Entry Fees per dog per day: $18 first run, $18 second run, $18 third run, $12 each fourth thru sixth runs. Special fee of $10/dog/run/day for all Juniors. Regular Classes Premier (open to ALL dogs any level) FRI: Std JWW Catalog $10.00 SAT: Std JWW Fast T2B Std JWW SUN: Std JWW Fast T2B Std JWW IMPORTANT: Carefully read instructions before filling out! ENTRY FEE Payable to CDTA Choose Either Regular OR Preferred Classes Circle one jump height Circle class selections One selection per class-can add Premier with any level. REGULAR Classes 8 12 16 20 24 24C STD NovA NovB Open Exc Master Premier JWW NovA NovB Open Exc Master Premier FAST NovA NovB Open Exc Master T2B T2B This Dog Needs To Be Measured Yes No SEX STD JWW PREFERRED Classes 4 8 12 16 20 NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP PremierP NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP PremierP FAST NovP OpenP ExcP MasterP T2B T2BP HEIGHT AT WITHERS BREED VARIETY CALL NAME AKC NAME (INCLUDE AKC TITLES ONLY) AKC NO Enter Complete Registration # below ILP NO. PAL NO. FOREIGN REG. NO & COUNTRY BREEDER SIRE DAM ACTUAL OWNERS OWNERS ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP + 4 DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH (LIST COUNTRY) NEW ADDRESS AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org. AGREEMENT 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. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision 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) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents 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 aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, 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 aforementioned 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 person. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTIONS Handlers whose dogs measure into the 8 through 20 regular jump height divisions may opt to enter in a higher or 24-choice height division for all Regular titling classes, but not in a division lower than their proper height division. Dogs who measure into the 24 regular jump height division may not enter 24-choice. Dogs entered in the Preferred classes must compete at the required jump height and may not compete in a jump height division higher or lower than their proper height division. All dogs that have not been officially measured for an Agility Jump Height Card may still compete; however, they must be measured by a Judge of record, an Agility Field Representative, or a Volunteer Measuring Official, prior to running. If measured by the Judge of record, that measurement will be valid for this trial or back-to-back trials only. If a measurement is necessary, it is the exhibitor's responsibility to have their dog(s) measured prior to running. Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners SM program may be eligible to enter all-breed AKC agility trials at the club s option. These dogs should be listed as All American Dog and must include their AKC number on the entry form and check the AKC No. box. Junior Handlers should enter their Junior Handler number on the front of this form. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, it may be obtained from the American Kennel Club (919) 233-9767. If the Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry. SIGN HERE X Telephone Number: HANDLER ENTER JR. HANDLER # if applicable Email Address: New Email Exhibitor or owner MUST sign on the signature line beneath the instructions. In Case of Emergency - Name: Phone #: AEAGL2 (10/17)