Hunt Test 2012 Slideshow Photos from WKC Hunt Test, May 5-6, 2012 In this test, some of the dog owners opted to have their dogs wear GPS Tracking Devices so that if they were to lose track of their dog and the dog is on point out of the handlers sight, the handler can easily find their dog. If you have more photos to send, please send to jkoski@nwi.net and we will add them to the slideshow. Kids Day At The Park Slideshow Photos from Kids Day At The Park, 4/29/12 Agility Fun Day: May 20: Trained agility dogs can compete in 2 courses of all tunnels and 2 courses of hoops/tunnels/weaves May 20th from noon to 4PM at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. This is an opportunity to train or proof your dog in an outside environment. Experienced teams can power up their handling skills. Novice teams can train in a near-trial atmosphere. Spectators: what could be more fun? $10 for the first dog per day/$5 each additional dog. Handlers under 18 are $5/day. For additional information contact Linda Harbury 509-433-1188 or go to the website at: http://www.wenatcheekennelclub.com/activities/ |
From the Editor
Wow! No room for anything from me! This edition is packed with good information, some condensed from submittals, and everything crammed to make it all fit! Here’s a link to the Seattle Kennel Club’s wonderful story on how a love affair with Norwegian Lundehunds led a Parkinson’s patient to life-saving surgery, with our own Pat Putnam pictured as a judge in the article (article shared by Vicky Anderson):
Your The PawPrint Editor: Jan Flatten
Changes to the Agility Classes
The Agility instructors have been busy re-organizing their classes and there are some changes you need to know about. For one thing, all the Agility classes now have numbers. And unlike before, the numbers start with the FUNdamentals class, which means the class numbers you were using before (if any) are different. Here is the new Agility line-up:
- Agility 1 – FUNdamentals
- Agility 2 – Beginners
- Agility 3 – Advanced Beginners
- Agility 4 - Intermediate
- Agility 5 – Novice Competition
- Agility 6 – Advanced Competition
Please be sure to use these NEW class numbers when signing up for Agility classes. Also, each Agility class now has prerequisites and a specific curriculum. Please read the class descriptions carefully to be sure you are registering for the correct class. And students will be expected to stay in a class until they are really ready for the next level.
Board Sets Class Fees
The WKC Board of Directors has set the fee for attending structured/scheduled practice sessions at $5 per person attending to offset the overhead cost for heat, lights, credit for the organizer, etc.
This is for practice sessions that are regularly scheduled and staffed by a volunteer who has committed to organizing the practice on a regular basis, for example the Rally and Agility practices on Saturdays. The person organizing these sessions will also receive class credits as for instructors.
The fee does not apply to individuals or groups of club members who want to drop in for an impromptu practice whenever classes or organized practices aren’t scheduled. Check the calendar in the hallway for the current schedules, or contact Eileen Pearl. Contact any instructor about access to the building.
The Show Handling class fee was set at $5 per person whether club member or non-club member.
If you have questions or concerns, contact one of the officers or board members.
Upcoming Events
May 20: Trained agility dogs can compete in 2 courses of all tunnels and 2 courses of hoops/tunnels/weaves May 20th from noon to 4PM at the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. This is an opportunity to train or proof your dog in an outside environment. Experienced teams can power up their handling skills. Novice teams can train in a near-trial atmosphere. Spectators: what could be more fun? $10 for the first dog per day/$5 each additional dog. Handlers under 18 are $5/day. For additional information contact Linda Harbury 509-433-1188 or go to the website at: http://www.wenatcheekennelclub.com/activities/
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Membership Meetings: Last Monday every month. Karen Hall has some GREAT programs lined up.
Obedience/Rally Chairperson – September Dog Show
The club is looking for a new Obedience/Rally Chairperson for the fall Dog Show. Contact Chuck St. John if you are interested.
We love new members! If you have a friend or family member who is interested in joining or learning more about our Club, please call Carol at (509) 665-9987 for further information.
Members News and Brags
Barb Benner - Thank you to WKC for a very well run Tracking Test! I was thrilled that my youngster (not quite 18 months old) passed her TD, but it would still have been a fun event even if we had not passed. I enjoyed being able to see the other TD tracks and even see some of the TDX. As always, club members were friendly and the lunch was excellent. Thanks to everyone in the club that made it happen.
Marilyn D. Sterley’s Kandii (Westie) earned her championship by taking a three point major in Denver, CO on Feb. 20 under her handler Deb Miller. She is now Champion Cloudcroft's Krystle Kandii's Raisin Kane. Rocky Click from Three C's brought her home. It is great to have her home again. Krystle thinks so too!
Want to Add a Video to the Site?
Jeff can add video to the web site. Send him an email at jkoski@nwi.net if you would like to add a video. Or if it's on YouTube, sent me the YouTube link and I'll put the video up on the site.
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Agility practice in Moses Lake Sunday 5/20/12 at 10:00
I will have my agility field open for practice and/or play, Sunday 5/20/12 at 10:00AM. We will be joining in with the Ephrata/Moses Lake members. Hope some of you can come. If any one has anything specific they want to do, they can email me (cindydobermom@gmail.com) and I can try to set something up. My address is 5703 Mae Valley Rd. NE. If anyone needs directions let me know and I can post them again. Small donation ($5.00) is appreciated to help with the maintenance of the field and agility equipment.
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