Pine Meadows Farm, Newsletter & 2005 Dog Awards

Hi Everybody -
Wow! Where has this year gone? Can you believe it? Only 1 more month of this year! But we have lots packed into 2007 which will offer you lots of choices of what you would like to do with your dog. Or should it be dogs? Many of you have added a second and third dog to your family. And yes, I am aware of some of you that now have four dogs! That's great!!

Handling class on Tuesdays New!
Some of you have asked about a handling class where you could drop in and work dogs in a conformation ring atmosphere. We are going to try a couple of Tuesday nights in December - the 5th, 12th, and the 19th - at 7:15 PM. Cost is $5 per night. I know this is short notice and a busy time of year. Give us your feedback if you are interested. THANKS.

Saturday classes in December
Jill will continue with the Saturday classes in December. Times have changed a little. Please note that the Advanced Beginners Agility class will start at 10 AM on Saturday, Dec. 9th & 16th. The Intermediate Agility class will start at 11 AM starting Dec 2nd, the 9th, and the 16th.

Competitive Novice Obedience class - evenings New!
The competitive novice obedience class will be starting on Thursday, December 14th at 7:15 PM. If you are not already in the 7:15 PM Thursday obedience class and want to join this one, please let me know. Class is for 6 weeks & costs $75.

Beginning Obedience class
The next Beginning Obedience class will start Tuesday, January 9th at 7:15 PM. Class size limited to 10 dogs Course is for 6 weeks and costs $75.
Beginning Agility class
The next Beginning Agility class will start Saturday, January 27th at 10 AM. What a great way to start the new year with your dog. Dogs must be at least one year old. Sign up today to reserve a spot. Class size limited. Course is for 5 weeks for $65.

Beginning Obedience class at the Kaliseum in Kalkaska
Cathy Winkler will be starting another beginning obedience class at the Kaliseum in Kalkaska starting Monday night, January 15th. Course will be for 6 weeks for $75. Contact the Kaliseum 258-5913 for more info and/or a registration packet.

Teacup meeting, Saturday, December 9th at noon
There will be another teacup meeting on Saturday, December 9th at noon to discuss ways of making the public more aware of teacup agility. I personally have challenged the group to see if we can raise the number of teacup registered dogs in Michigan to an additional 100 dogs by Nationals in October, 2007. Right now there are around 45 dogs registered. Anyone is welcome to come & join the meeting. Bring a sack lunch. No dogs please.

At our last meeting, here is a brief overview of what we have tentatively planned for 2007:

June 2 & 3 - Teacup match. This would be for beginners who want to try teacup. Those of us that have been around for "swhile" would be "mentors" to those starting out. And "mentors" would get a chance to run their dogs, too.
June 20 thru 23 - Teacup Judges' clinic. The first 2 days are the days of studying the rules & regulations & discussing course building. The other 2 days are days of an actual trial where the "judges" practice their skills on judging. Bud Houston will be here for certification of judges.

July 14 - Teacup Fun Day
July 28 & 29 - Teacup trial

September 8 & 9 - Teacup trial

October 12, 13, & 14 - Teacup Nationals, Springfield, Illinois

November 17 & 18 - Teacup trial (Christmas theme)

March 24 & 25, 2007 - AGILITY SEMINAR with Deb Harrison Save the date!
Dates have been set, working out the arrangements with Deb right now. She is sending me a bio so we can get to "know her" a little better before she comes. She lives in the southern area of Michigan. She has or has had Dalmations, Jack Russell terriers, and Border Collie that I am aware of. There will be 10 working spots plus unlimited auditors. I will have more details in the next newsletter.

OBEDIENCE Seminar
Still working on this topic. Have some ideas, but am looking for someone who would like to help me with this one. Could be later in 2007 or whenever. Seems like the first quarter of 2007 is filling up!

2007 Agility League
People are talking about it - there still is time! I have 2 teams already formed, and a few people who are interested in being on a team. League games start the week of January 15th and run for 8 weeks (ends March 10th). Teacup people will have their own league, as the distance between obstacles and standard course times will be different from the other courses.

There will be no classes starting
Friday, December 22nd and
classes will resume Wednesday, January 3rd.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Monday
6:30 PM Intermediate/Advanced agility -on-going
7:30 PM Intermediate/Advanced agility - on-going

Tuesday
2:45 PM Competitive Novice Obedience
4:00 PM Competitive Novice Obedience
6:00 PM Advanced Agility
7:15 PM Handling class New! Starts Dec. 5th

Wednesday
4 PM Teacup class Meets the 1st & 3rd Weds of the month
6 PM Teacup open floor Available the 1st & 3rd Weds of the month
7 PM Teacup class Meets every week

Thursday
3:30 PM Obedience floor time - open/utility Starts November 30th
6 PM Advanced Agility on-going
7:15 PM Competitive Novice Obedience Starts Dec 14th

Saturday
10 AM Advanced Beginners Agility Starts Dec. 9th
11 AM Intermediate Agility Starts Dec. 2nd

There will be no classes
starting Friday, December 22nd
and classes will resume Wednesday, January 3rd.

That's it for now!
That's it for now!

Jane McManus
Pine Meadows Dog Training Center
1-877-276-6215
"Agility will change the course of your life forever"
UAG1 Miss Pollyanna CD OA OAP OAJ OJP CGC
Pistol Peet RE CD NAP NJP CGC TIAD TG3
TJ's Little Phantom (Sheltie in training)

Contact: Jane McManus
6125 Woodman Rd SW, South Boardman, MI 49680 • Toll free (877) 276-6215
email: jane@pinemeadowsfarm.com