2010 Winter League
Winter league is over!!  Here are the results:

Teacup Team Placings

• 1st – POO-CHI team – Mary Belanger w/Jasmine; Kathy Partin w/ Maggie Mae, & Linda Witek w.Nash
• 2nd – COOL,SWEET & FRISKY team – Carol Saylor w/Bear; Sally Rodgers w/ Bonnie; & Ruth Glaspey & Lynn Feeter w/Fancy Prance
• 3rd – 3 TENORS team – Coleene Davidson w/Toots; Rose Damore w/Tommy & Kurt Wierman w/Tully
• 4th – Y’S GUYS team – Ellen Schrader w/Ruby; Mary Belanger w/Timmy & Brenda Bartz w/Toby

Division 2 Team Placings

• 1st – THE ROOKIES team – Holly Fitzgerald w/Misty; Diane Britton w/Kacey & Elizabeth Britton w/Ziva
• 2nd – 3 BLACK “B”S team – Deb Dykema w/Zeke; Ann Eshleman w/Marra; & Terrie Gregory w/Sophie
• 3rd – LEAPIN’ LIZARDS team – Carrol Scherrer w/Lily; Elsa Gambert w/Onnie & Cathy Winkler w/Birch
• 4th – CAN-DO CANINES team – Denise Rice w/Orla & Morley & Agnes Shaw w/Surri

Division 1 Team Placings

• 1st – OLDIES BUT GOODIES team – Paula Helsel w/Lola; Beckie Gauld w/Dutches, & Cathy Winkler w/Jello
• 2nd – 3 AMIGOS team – Vicki Robinson w/Reva; Bev Ironside w/Captain & Ellen Wrede w/Talon
• 3rd – PETOSKEY PORSCHES team – Agnes Shaw w/Sadie; Shirley Burns w/Millie & Mary Wroth w/Kola
• 4th – NORTHERN BORDERS team – Carrie Chase w/Nessie & Rosco & Casey  Carney w/Lindy

Jr. Handler Award

• Samantha Soden w/Maiya

Special Awards

• Myles Anton w/Benny
• Shirley Burns w/ Lucy
• LeaAnn Elliott w/Woody
• Brenda Smith w/Moby

Individual Awards
TEACUP

• 1st place – Mary Belanger w/Jasmine
• 2nd place – Mary Belanger w/Timmy
• 3rd place – Coleene Davidson w/Toots
• 4th place – Ellen Schrader w/Pippa

DIVISION  2

• 1st place – Agnes Shaw w/Libby
• 2nd place – Agnes Shaw w/Surri
• 3rd place – Diane Britton w/Kacey
• 4th place – Mary Wroth w/Mocha

DIVISION  1

• 1st place – Cathy Winkler w/Jello
• 2nd place – Ellen Wrede w/Talon
• 3rd place – Agnes Shaw w/Sadie
• 4th place – Carrie Chase w/Nessie

Congratulations to all 60 dogs that played league this year!  Hope to see you in 2011!
REMINDER - 2010 Obedience Show-N-Go
Sunday, March 21, 2010
The Grand Traverse Kennel Club is sponsoring the last of our winter Show-N-Go here at the dog training center this Sunday - March 21. Handlers may enter either or both AKC and UKC from Sub-Novice through Utility. Judges will be provided from the GTKC. Registration is 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM with judging starting at 10 AM. Cost is $5 per run.  If the weather looks bad, feel free to call to confirm that the match will be held.
Teacup Trial dates for 2010

• April 16 (eve), 17 & 18 - Judge: Ilse Rukis - APPROVED - Premium available
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• May 22 - Saturday only Match for “Newbies” in teacup agility
  Presenters: Shirley Burns & Agnes Shaw
• June 4 (eve), 5 & 6 - Judge: Linda Raphael
• July 23 (eve), 24 & 25 - Judge: Ellen Schrader
• August 25 - Wednesday - Agility trial at Emmet County Fairgrounds
• September 18 & 19 - Judge: Marsha Nix
• November 6 & 7 - Judge: Agnes Shaw

There will be a teacup agility trial up at Mary Tomaski’s fabulous barn in October. No date set at this time, but will keep you posted.

Beginning Agility Class
Starting Wednesday, April 21st at 7:30 PM
A 5 week beginning agility class will start Wednesday, April 21st at 7:30 PM. Cost is $65 for all 5 weeks.  If interested, let Jane know. Class size limited to 8 dogs, and class is already half full.. Sheep  Herding
It is getting to be that time of year again – sheep herding !

We will be doing sheep herding this Friday afternoon/evening, March 19th, and then doing some herding instinct tests on Saturday morning, March 20th. The Saturday AM slots are full, but we still have slots on Friday. The sheep are fat & lazy, so we can’t work them too much.  This will be done outside, weather permitting, or inside in a round pen.

On Friday & Saturday, April 2nd & 3rd, we again will be doing sheep herding.
Let Jane or Carrie know if you are interested in sheep time.Canine Good Citizen Testing
Saturday, March 27, 2010
We will be having the CGC testing done here at the training center.  A practice session will be held here on Monday, March 22 at 7:30 PM to go thru and practice all the stations that will be on the test. Cost is $15 per dog for practice time, and you will be assigned a time for the actual test day so that you do not have to sit around for a long time. There will be no therapy dog testing. Registration starts at 9:30 AM on Saturday March 27 with the testing to begin at 10 AM. Cost is $10 per dog and you should bring your original rabies certificate and a comb or brush for the dog both to practice and day of test. Please register early - spots fill fast!

More Info on the GTKC Conformation & Obedience Show
June 18, 19 & 20
Starting April 1, 2010, mixed breeds can show only in agility, obedience & rally specified AKC shows. They will compete with the purebreds in the same classes.  If you plan to show in AKC trials with a mixed breed, you will need to apply to the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB www.akc.org  and register in their “Canine Partners” program. You need to have your Canine Partner registration number when you register for  the show. So if you plan to enter the June show at the civic center, you need to apply NOW!  It can be done online, or the forms are available at the training center.

UKC Club in Our Area
We are seriously organizing a UKC Club in this area (northern Michigan).  Beckie Gauld, Cathy Winkler & Jane have been in contact with UKC and are doing the preliminary work to establish the club. We have a listing of people who are seriously interested. The club would be for obedience, rally and agility only – no conformation.  If you are interested or would like more information, you can contact Beckie Gauld screech1943@gmail.com   or call and leave a message 231-590-5516 (cell)  I have rule books available for agility, and for obedience & rally. Cost is $5 each. We will be announcing shortly when we will be having the meeting.
FLYBALL is coming!
1st meeting is Friday, April 23rd at 7 PM
This meeting will be an introductory meeting but bring your dogs. Cost for this meeting is $10 per dog. You should let Jane know by Tuesday, April 20th if you are coming so we know how many handouts we will need.

We are looking for beginning people interested in Flyball. This would be a very beginning level to just try it. We would like to start in March, probably here at the training center. Joy Cowles will be the instructor. We are not planning on teaching racing on a real team. We will be teaching the basics of hurdle jumping, hurdle racing against another dog or team, we may or may not use the four hurdles or standard jump heights required of a racing team. We may not train starts or passes that a racing team would need. This would be strictly a modified  introductory phase.

And for those interested - Scent Hurdling!
Scent hurdle, same as above except no flyball box. Instead the dogs retrieve their dumbbell. In competition scent hurdle the dogs retrieve numbered dumbbells, 1-4 one scented for each handler and dog. As each team dog retrieves it’s owner scented bell a blank unnumbered unscented bell is put into the empty spot on the box( a scent box is a something like a shadow box divided by four numbered sections . In modified the dogs retrieve only their own training bell. No blank is inserted. No box is actually needed. A really old AKC rule book would have the description of scent hurdle racing. It used to be only for UD trained dogs, or dogs that had scent article training.

Modified just means we are not training in competition mode.

FREE  CLINIC on P>E>A>K> Fitness
Saturday, April 24TH @ 11 AM
Dan Edwards B.S.,C.P.T. is willing to come up and put on a free clinic explaining how he can help you run better in agility or any dog sport.  He has fun exercises you can do either in a class or private in your home.   He is doing this downstate, and I have talked to people who say it is actually fun! It helps with coordination and core fitness. Whether you want to run a course in better time or drop a few pounds, this may be what you are looking for. His website is www.peakfitnessontheweb.com   If you are interested in the free clinic ON APRIL 24TH @ 11 AM & HAVE SOME SPECIFIC QUESTIONS  let me know.  He will have a few pieces of “equipment” for us to try out.  NO DOGS PLEASE AT THIS ONE.  Flyers are available at the training center.

Heart of Michigan Bernese Mountain Dog
Club Hosting Draft Cinic in April
April 25th, 1-4 P.M.
Clinic will be on Sunday, April 25th from 1-4 PM in Ada, MI. This will be for beginners thru advanced training. Ring practice with individual hands-on assistance. Dogs of all sizes and breeds are welcome. Coffee will be provided but you need to bring food, and water for your dog (crate optional.) Rain or shine – part of the clinic may be inside (indoor arena.) Cost is $10 for non-members.

This came from a friend of mine……
I spoke with a woman who will be without a home by the 31st of this month.  She is heartsick at the thought of losing her pets and is trying to find homes for all three so that she doesn’t have to take them to the shelter. 

She has a 1 year old Aussie/Heeler mix, female, unspayed, all black with just a white tip on her tail, has rabies and 1st only vacs.  She’s friendly, gets along with people, kids, other pets. She also has two female, unspayed, black Burmese cats – they are also a year old and are litter mates.  They are strictly indoor cats.

If you could pass the word, or know of someone, please let me know.  Finding a good home for them would make all the difference in their lives and would bless this woman’s heart no end.

Thanks,  Sue Weston
Email - intouch@purely4pets.com

And another call I received from a friend…..
received a call from a 62 year old lady who is looking to rehome her Aussie.  She purchased the Aussie as a puppy, but has not done any training at all with him.  She wants to rehome him because she feels guilty that he has to be home alone most of the day and she is having some health issues.  He is crate trained.

 He is currently 14 months old, neutered and up-to-date on all shots.  His name is Murphy and he is red and white.

I have personally met Murphy while he was being boarded at a local kennel.  I went to meet him without anyone else around and he was VERY friendly.  He showed NO aggression at all.  He is not trained and a little on the wild side.  He has springs in his legs and likes to jump.  Structurally he looked good, but then again I’m not a vet.  I would think that with the proper training and exercise he would make a great performance dog.

This lady, Louise, paid $1,500 for him (show quality is what she was told) and would like to get a couple hundred for him, plus the satisfaction knowing that he is going to a good and loving home.

So, with that said, I’m asking for your assistance in getting the word out to see if we can find him a home.  If you know of someone who is interested in him, they can reach Louise at 231-547-2851 and make sure they mention that they heard about him through contacts that Janine has made.

Thanks for your help.  Let’s keep our fingers crossed that this nice little boy will find his forever home.

Janine

And another one needs a home…
Maggie is a very small, black Miniature Schnauzer looking for a new home.  According to her retired owners, she is too active for them, and she needs more activity than they can provide.  They purchased her for $200 when she was about 8 months old (I think she is around 14 months now) and she had been in two other homes.  She is very playful, but a bit timid.  She likes to fetch a tennis ball.  She will need training in handling, as she is very sensitive about having her feet touched. (I know this well, as I am her groomer)  I will attach a picture or two, and if you know anyone who would be a good match, they may contact me and I can put them in touch with the owner, who will keep her until a new home is found.  Maggie has all her shots, is spayed, and ready to go.  They are asking $150.

Lea Ann Elliott
(231) 536-9927
ejvalleygate@gmail.com

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MONDAY 2:00 PM Teacup Agility 3:00 PM Teacup Agility 4:00 PM OPEN 5:30 PM Teacup Agility 6:30 PM Teacup Agility 7:30 PM Teacup Agility - No class @ this hour on March 22 ONLY. We will be doing Canine Good Citizen practice at this hour on March 22. TUESDAY 2:30 PM Competitive Open Obedience 3:30 PM Competitive Utility Obedience 4:30 PM Competitive Novice Obedience 6:00 PM Agility - FULL 7:15 PM Agility WEDNESDAY 6:15 PM Advanced Agility 7:30 PM Beginning Obedience - Ends April 14th 7:30 PM Beginning Agility - Starts April 21st THURSDAY 4:00 PM Rally Obedience 5:15 PM UKC Agility 6:15 PM UKC Agility 7:30 PM Agility FRIDAY 10:00 AM Agility 11:00 AM Agility 7:00 PM Flyball - Starts April 23rd Click here to download class registration forms and what to bring to class list.

That's it for now!

Jane McManus
Pine Meadows Dog Training Center
1-877-276-6215
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