Obedience Event # s 2011064617 & 2011064618 Entries Close Wednesday, 6:00 pm, September 28, 2011 After which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. * PREMIUM LIST * 2 AKC All-Breed Obedience Trials (one ring -- a morning trial, followed by an afternoon trial) Classes offered: Beginner Novice A & B, Novice A & B only Open to all AKC-Recognized Breeds and All American Dogs (Mixed Breeds) Houston Obedience Training Dog Club, Inc. Sandra Walroth, Trial Secretary 11810 Hammond Dr. Apt 405 Houston, TX 77065 FIRST CLASS MAIL DATED MATERIAL Houston Obedience Training Dog Club, Inc. Licensed by the American Kennel Club 2400 Campbell Rd, Unit H, Houston, Tx. 77080 Trial Hours: 6:30 a.m. until 30 min. after judging ends Saturday October 15, 2011 All Classes will be held INDOORS, UNBENCHED CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of these events under AKC Rules and Regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary
HOUSTON OBEDIENCE DOG TRAINING CLUB, INC. - Non-profit organization for over 40 years - www.hotdogclub.org 713-694-7446 2400 Campbell Rd., # H, Houston, Tx. 77080 OFFICERS President Kim Hess Vice President Sally Duncan Treasurer Jo Ella Dixon Director Sandy Walroth Secretary Karen Cooper 627 Rolling Mill Dr. Sugarland, Tx 77498 OBEDIENCE TRIAL COMMITTEE Trial Chair: Kathleen Milford 20918 Hamlet Ridge Ln. Katy, Tx 77449 281-796-6189 kmilford@flash.net Trial Secretary: Chief Ring Steward: Equipment: Catalog: Grounds: Judge s Hospitality: Ring Setup & Building Prep: Trial Hospitality: Premium List: Trophy Chair: Sandy Walroth 11810 Hammond Dr. Apt. 405 Houston, Tx 77065 832-744-0270 RallyJudge@gmail.com Nancy Ward Kim Hess Cynthia Krohn Sandy Magie Donna Fox George Anna Bobo & Kim Keleman Phyllis Patten & Kathleen Costello Kristi Carpenter JoElla Dixon and the Officers and Directors of the HOT Dog Club, Inc. HOT Dog Club 2400 Campbell Rd., Unit H Houston, TX 77080 www.hotdogclub.org www.facebook.com/hot.dog.club 1
ROUTES TO THE SHOW SITE ** Please note ** Even though the facility has a Campbell Rd address, the building is closer to Blalock. Please follow directions below. From I-10, go North on Blalock, cross Westview, Long Point, Hammerly, & Emnora. Take first U-turn heading back toward Emnora, turn right into parking lot before Emnora light. First building on right. Distance is approximately 2 ½ miles from I-10. Facility is about 2 ½ miles east of W. Sam Houston Parkway N. From Hwy 290, go South on Fairbanks N. Houston. This street turns into Blalock. after passing W. Tidwell & Hempstead Hwy. Cross Clay & Kempwood. Turn right into parking lot right before Emnora. First building on right. Distance is approximately 3+ miles from Hwy 290. Facility is about 2 ½ miles east of W. Sam Houston Parkway N. TRAVEL & LODGING INFORMATION Motels near the site that will accept well-behaved dogs! (Please confirm pet policy when making reservations. Pet policies are subject to change). PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOGS! Red Roof Inn 12929 NW Frwy (Hwy 290) 713-939-0800 Extended Stay 5454 Hollister @ Hwy 290 713-895-0965 La Quinta Inn/Park 10 15225 Katy Frwy 281-646-9200 RV Parking is NOT available at show site. RV Parking Near Houston Trader s Village 7979 N. Eldridge Rd, Houston, Tx 77041 281-890-5500 Houston Center KOA 1620 Peachleaf, Houston, TX 77039 281-442-3700 No Food Vendor No food vendor on site. There are fast food restaurants in the immediate area. ** Complimentary coffee, ice tea, donuts, snacks & dog treats ** JUDGE #6232 9507 Steep Bank Passage Missouri City, TX 77459 JUDGING ASSIGNMENTS Obedience Classes morning trial Saturday October 15 Beginner Novice A Beginner Novice B Novice A Novice B Obedience Classes afternoon trial Saturday October 15 Beginner Novice A Beginner Novice B Novice A Novice B MOVE-UPs In accordance with the Obedience Regulations, move-ups between Optional Titling and Regular Classes are NOT allowed. A dog which has been entered in an A class for which it is not eligible to be entered in due to class restrictions on the dog or handler may be moved to the B class at the same level under the following conditions: The request for the move must be in writing and presented to the superintendent or trial secretary at least 30 minutes prior to the start of each trial. The request must state the reason and justification for the move from an A class to the B class within the level. Please refer to the Obedience Regulations, Chapter 1, Section 16 for a complete description of the procedure. A VERSUS B??? Chapter 3, Section 1. Novice Obedience. The Novice A class shall be for dogs that have NOT won the CD title. A handler must own the dog entered or be a member of the owner s household or immediate family and may not have previously handled any dog that has earned an AKC Novice, Open, or Utility title. Chapter 6, Section 1. Beginner Novice Class. The Beginner Novice class shall be for dogs that have not won the BN title. If eligible as defined in these regulations, dogs entered in Beginner Novice A or Beginner Novice B may also be entered in any other obedience classes. Section 2. Beginner Novice A Class. To be eligible for Beginner Novice A, a handler must own the dog entered, or be a member of the owner s household or immediate family, and may not have previously handled ANY dog that has earned ANY AKC Obedience title. Owners may enter more than one dog in this class. Please refer to the Obedience Regulations for a complete description of eligibility. 9 2
OBEDIENCE PRIZES (both trials) Prizes donated by Members of HOT RIBBON PRIZES Highest Scoring Dog... Blue & Gold Rosette 1 st - Blue Rosette, 2 nd Red Ribbon, 3 rd Yellow Ribbon, 4 th White Ribbon A Dark Green Ribbon will be awarded for obtaining a Qualifying Score. TROPHY PRIZES donated by Members of HOT Sat Highest Scoring Dog (Morning Trial) Paw Duffle Bag value $25 Sat Highest Scoring Dog (Afternoon Trial) Travel Blanket value $25 PLACEMENT PRIZES 1st 4 th Prize - Dog Toy value $2 - $4 *** One Complimentary Catalog to each exhibitor *** All Obedience Awards will be offered as specified in Chapter 1, Sections 21 & 22 of the Obedience Regulations. Dog refers to either sex. All class prizes will be awarded in the ring when judging of that class is over. Special prizes will be awarded at the end of regular classes. None will be mailed. Qualifying scores required for all prizes Club reserves right to substitute prizes of equal value SHOW VETERINARIAN (ON CALL) Animal Emergency Clinic 8921 Katy Freeway 713-932-9589 Directions from show site: Turn right (south) on Blalock Rd, go 2.2 miles, turn Left on Katy Fwy. Go.1 mile, take left ramp onto I-10 East. Go.2 miles. Take exit #760 onto Katy Frwy toward Voss Rd/Bingle Rd. Go.5 miles. Vet on right. AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. 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 there from, 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. 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 ITS 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 1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in., over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough, smooth), Bull Terriers (colored, white), Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), Poodles (toy, miniature, standard). 2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs which, according to their owners records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship. 3. (Event Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the event class in which you are entering your dog is divided, then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are entering your dog, ie, age division, color division, weight division. 4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for an event closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any event for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP: If this entry is for Junior Showmanship please give the following information: AKC JR HANDLER # JR s DATE OF BIRTH The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained from the American Kennel Club. Phone: (919) 816-3776. By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/ handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP If Jr. Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of the form, what is the relationship of the Jr. Handler to the owner? 3
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM EVENTS #2011064617 & 2011064618 Houston Obedience Training Dog Club, Inc. Obedience Trials HOT Training Facility, 2400 Campbell Rd. #H, Houston, TX 77080 Saturday, October 15, 2011 morning trial afternoon trial Mail entries payable to HOT Dog Club to: Sandy Walroth 11810 Hammond Dr. Apt 405, Houston, Tx 77065 I ENCLOSE $... for entry fees. Paypal available. Entries Close Wed., Sept. 28 at 6:00 pm IMPORTANT -- Read Carefully Instructions on Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the Instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT) BREED VARIETY [1] SEX DOG [2] [3] SHOW Class ADDITIONAL CLASSES NAME OF (See Back) JUNIOR HANDLER (if any) FULL Name OF DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS (Jump Height) CLASS Division Weight color etc. RALLY CLASS (Jump Height) JR. HANDLER NUMBER JR. SHOWMANSHIP CLASS ENTRY INFORMATION Obedience classes offered: Beginner Novice A & B; Novice A & B Entries Close Wednesday, 6:00 pm, September 28 th, 2011 after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules. ENTRY FEES (for each dog in each trial) Obedience Classes First Regular class entry of each dog in each trial $25.00 (Includes 50 cent AKC Recording Fee and $3.00 AKC Service Fee) Each additional entry same dog same trial $18.00 (Includes $3.00 AKC Service Fee) The morning and afternoon shows are considered separate trials. Separate entry, recording and service fees shall be required for entry into each trial..................................................................................... Make all checks and money orders payable to: H.O.T. Dog Club A.K.C. REG NO PAL/ILP NO FOREIGN REG NO & COUNTRY BREEDER: Enter number here DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF USA Canada Foreign BIRTH Mail entries with fees to: Sandra Walroth, Trial Secretary 11810 Hammond Dr. Apt 405 Houston, Tx 77065 Notice: Do NOT put signature required on delivery instructions SIRE:.................................................................................... DAM: PAYPAL is available for paying entry fees. Please include a $2.00 fee per dog ACTUAL OWNER(s) [4] OWNER S ADDRESS (Please Print) CITY STATE ZIP NAME OF OWNER S AGENT (IF ANY) AT THE SHOW 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 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 by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard 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 such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry TELEPHONE # To submit your entries through PayPal: FAX your entry information to HOT Dog Club at 281-978-2242. The fax must contain BOTH SIDES of the SIGNED entry form. Pay using PayPal. If you already have an account with PayPal: go to www.paypal.com and sign in Send Money, Recipient is paypal@hotdogclub.org. Subject is Obedience Trial Entry If you do not have a PayPal account, click on Sign Up and follow the directions. There are no sign-up fees. E-MAIL Address (An acknowledgement or receipt of entry may be sent to this e-mail address) 4
NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS *Rabies Alert* The State of Texas is under a state-wide rabies quarantine. Proof of current vaccination may be required. **There is limited crating space**. The Club realizes that large crates, 300 s, 400 s or larger are extremely heavy and difficult to transport. However, it is important that anyone who can STACK CRATES do so. No X-pens or lounge chairs. *Please keep walking aisles open.* Facility will be available to exhibitors for setting up crates on Friday evening from 7:00 pm 8:30 pm. There are chairs at the building but you may bring your own small chair. NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS (continued) Entry fees will not be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee All dogs present must be on leash or confined to crates when not being judged. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create unnecessary disturbances or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the Trial Committee, be asked to leave the site. In such case, no refund of any entry fees will be made. There is limited parking space. Exhibitors must pick up after their dogs anywhere on the show site which includes area outside the fence or by the ditches. The AKC has charged Trial giving clubs the responsibility to enforce the Rules and Regulations forbidding drilling and/or unacceptable training on the trial grounds. No spiked or other special training collars. Drilling, Intensive or Abusive Training will not be allowed. Entries not on official AKC entry form and/or entry forms without Agreement and Rules attached are not acceptable. Entries will not be accepted without signature, fees and back of entry form. Entries may be faxed and entries paid via PayPal. (see entry fees). The safety of the dogs and exhibitors is our primary concern. By entering this Trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport, and that they and their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all obstacles safely. Exhibitors are responsible for complete, accurate, and legible information on their entry forms; illegible or incomplete entries will not be accepted. Members and Officers, except the Trial Secretary of the HOT Dog Club may enter dogs at these trials. The HOT Dog Club assumes no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors or handlers or to any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children. Exhibitors are responsible for being at the ring gate when it is their turn to run. The Judge need not wait for any dog holding up a class; nor will neither HOT Dog Club nor the Trial Secretary be obligated to furnish any service to notify exhibitors/agents of class judging. Dogs need to be at the Trial only at the scheduled time of judging in the class in which they are entered and may leave immediately thereafter unless needed for further judging. All dogs on the trial grounds must be six (6) months old on the day of the trial. Crates may be left in the area designated for crating for the duration of the Trial, but exhibitors do so at their own risk. No unattended dogs will be allowed to remain overnight. Security will NOT be provided. HOT Dog Club assumes no responsibility for anything lost or stolen. Exhibitors are responsible for submitting correct fees. No refunds given under $10 for wrong addition. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry. A $25 service fee will be added for all returned checks. All entries must be paid in full prior to showing. Bitches in season or Sick Dogs are NOT permitted on the show grounds. The HOT Dog Club will refund all but $3 per entry per show plus a $10 per day administrative fee of the entry fee for bitches that come into season after the closing date or dogs that are too ill to show after the closing date. The Trial Secretary must receive written certification from a veterinarian no later than 30 minutes before the start of the first class of the show in order to receive a refund. Emergency situations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis by the trial committee. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee. Dogs and equipment must be removed immediately following competition and the awarding of prizes for the last class on Saturday afternoon. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. *** Please Note: last minute cancellations due to severe weather conditions or other unforeseen events will be posted on our online calendar and/or our Facebook page. When conditions are "ifffy" please check these links. We will do our best to give you plenty of notice. *** 5 6