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The 2021 ALAC National Specialty PAGE 4
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Upcoming Events PAGE 6
Westminster KC 2021 Results PAGE 10
What’s In A Name PAGE 11
5 Keys to Successfully Teaching Dog Tricks PAGE 12
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JUNE FEATURES
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Attention Judges!American Lhasa Apso Club (ALAC)
Judges Education Seminar Registration
Date and Time of Event: Thursday, October 21, 2021 8:45 – coffee, soda / juice, snacks, and networking 9:00 to 10:45 -- Seminar Slide Show 11:00 to noon – Hands-on Workshop
Place: Boxboro Regency Hotel and Conference Center
242 Adams Place, Boxborough, MA 01719
Phone 978-263-8701
Registration Fee: $25 (Make checks payable to ALAC) Please Print Name: Address: State: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Email:
Please send your registration with payment to Joyce Johanson, 126 W. Kurlene Dr., Macomb, IL 61455. Make checks payable to ALAC. If you have questions, call 309-837-1665 after 6 PM Central Time or email me at [email protected]. Ringside mentoring will be available on Friday, October 22nd, the day of ALAC's National Specialty. If you are able to come earlier in the week, please let me know. Mentors can also be available for any of the other specialties being held that week. I will not know the name of the seminar room until I arrive at the hotel. Consult the hotel event board for seminar room information. Following the seminar, a hands-on workshop will take place in the ballroom in the show ring, with debriefing to follow. Thank you for your interest in learning more about the Lhasa Apso. I look forward to meeting you and helping you understand more about this wonderful breed!
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Greater Milwaukee Lhasa Apso Club DS July 3-4, 2021Kettle Moraine Kennel ClubJudges: July 3 Cindy Stansell July 4 Robin Stansell
Washington County Fair WI3000 Pleasant Valley Rd. West Bend WISuperintendent: Foy Trent 573.687.2101 [email protected] are dedicating our show in memory of Rodney Weed who was a longtime member of our club.
Cascade Lhasa Apso Fanciers of Greater SeattleConcurrent Specialty and SweepstakesFriday, July 9, 2021Sweepstakes Judge: Janet WarnerSpecialty Judge: Betsy Horn Humer
Chair: Naomi Hanson360.510.2093 [email protected] Washington Fairgrounds
th110 9 Ave SW, Puyallup WashingtonSuperintendent: BaRay Event Services, Inc. – [email protected] 360.755.7086
Held with the 5-day Western Washington Cluster July 8 through 12. Judges are: July 8, Gig Harbor KC, Bill Lee; July 9, Puyallup Valley DFA, (judge change) Chris Levy; July 10, Gig Harbor KC, Don Hanson; July 11, Seattle KC, Kenneth Berg; July 12, Puyallup Valley DFA, Luis Sosa.
Lhasa Apso Club of Greater Houston S Wednesday July 21, 2021
Judge: Mr. Ronny JunkinsSweepstakes Judge:
Chair: Terri Newsom 210.885.6907 [email protected] Arena1 Reliant Center DrHouston, TX Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. 405.427.8181 [email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTSS = SpecialtyDS = Designated SpecialtySE = Supported Entry
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UPCOMING EVENTSS = SpecialtyDS = Designated SpecialtySE = Supported Entry
Twin Cities Lhasa Apso Club S August 26-27, 2021Judge: Ms. Beverly Capstick, August 26Judge: Carolyn Herbel, August 27
Chair: Julie Timbers 651.334.3042 [email protected] Washington County Fairgrounds; 12300 North 40th St.; Hwy 5 & Cty Rd. 15 Lake Elmo, MN Superintendent: Onofrio Dog Shows, L.L.C. 405.427.8181 [email protected]
Merrimack Lhasa Apso Club S October 18, 2021Judge: Mrs. Dana B Read
Sweepstakes Judge: Kathy Petrie Fallon
Chair: Arna Margolies
781.449.0612 [email protected]
Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center
242 Adams Place; (formerly Holiday Inn)
Boxborough, MA
Superintendent: BaRay Event Services, Inc.
360.755.7086 [email protected]
American Lhasa Apso Club
S, OB, R, FUT/MAT
October 19-22, 2021
Judges:
Tuesday Regional Specialty: Michael Canilizo
Wednesday Futurity/Maturity: Joep Reuvers
Veterans Sweeps: Joep Reuvers
Sunshine State Lhasa Apso Club
Fun Match: Ed Moses
Obedience/Rally: Dr Karen Westerfield Tucker
Friday National Specialty: Steve Campbell
Chair: Susan Giles
Boxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center
242 Adams Place; (formerly Holiday Inn)
Boxborough, MA
BaRay Event Services, Inc. 360.755.7086
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UPCOMING EVENTSAG = AgilityRLY = Rally
American Lhasa Apso Club, Inc.AGJune 29, 2021
All AKC-Recognized Breeds
Chair: Stephanie [email protected] Vista Training Center730 Mt Airy Rd,Lewisberry, PA
Superintendent: Robert Kripaitis
717.542.0427
American Lhasa Apso Club, Inc.RLYJuly 3, 2021
TWO TRIALS IN ONE DAY All AKC-Recognized Breeds
Chair: Stephanie [email protected] Vista Training Center730 Mt Airy Rd,Lewisberry, PA
Superintendent: Patricia Mowery
267.374.3258
American Lhasa Apso Club, Inc.AGNovember 5-7, 2021
Chair: Stephanie [email protected] Vista Training Center730 Mt Airy Rd,Lewisberry, PA
Superintendent: Robert Kripaitis
717.542.0427
American Lhasa Apso Club, Inc. AG November 22-23, 2021All AKC-Recognized Breeds
Chair: Stephanie Capkovic 717.515.5146 [email protected] Vista Training Center 730 Mt Airy Rd, Lewisberry, PA Superintendent: Robert Kripaitis 717.542.0427 [email protected]
American Lhasa Apso Club, Inc. RLY December 10, 2021 TWO TRIALS IN ONE DAY All AKC-Recognized Breeds
Chair: Stephanie Capkovic 717.515.5146 [email protected] Vista Training Center 730 Mt Airy Rd, Lewisberry, PA Superintendent: Patricia Mowery 267.374.3258 [email protected]
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Congratulations!! Congratulations!!
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Orlane Where did it come from?
Well, when I started raising dogs I lived in Burlington, IA. We had an apple orchard in front of the property, so I thought "Applelane" would be a good choice. But the AKC said there was another kennel with the name "Orchard Lawn", so that didn't work!
I thought about it and remembered my Father's middle name was Orlan, so I added an "e" to the end, and there was ORLANE. Perfect for me!
Funny how things work out, but such an easy to remember name, easy to spell, and rather elegant! And that's what was in our name!
Dorothy Kendall and Linda Kendall Smith
What’s in a name
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5 Keys To Successfully Teaching Dog Tricks By: Lynnette
No matter which particular dog trick you're working on, teaching dog tricks requires these 5 things every
single time:
TIP #1: because you need to have your dog's full attention.Eye contact is a must
It's critical that you have your dog's full attention throughout the entire training process — no matter how
short or how long it may be. As soon as your dog gets tired, becomes disinterested, or stops looking at
you, then it's time to quit the training session and come back to it the very next day.
Research conducted at the University of Florida focused on the role of eye contact and facial cues
in influencing canine behavior. Earlier studies have suggested that dogs seem to know when they
are being watched and even wait to perform forbidden behavior like digging in the garden when
they know their owners aren't looking. Source
TIP #2: (…or a pocketful, or a bag full).Start with a handful of treats
I highly recommend (non-frozen). They're both soft and Biljac frozen dog food (thawed) or Biljac liver treats
pliable in your hands and extra meaty to your dog! Plus, they're small, pellet-sized pieces — so your dog
won't have to spend much time chewing and he won't get full during the training process.
Once he has finished his treats, let your dog go back to whatever he was doing before you gave
the command. This is very important. One reason many dogs fail to come when they are called, is
that the word “come” becomes a signal that their fun is about to end. For example, when you call
your dog inside before you leave for work, your dog knows that it means playtime is over. Avoid
letting him make this connection by allowing him to go back to whatever he was doing before you
I like to help Dog Parents find unique ways to do things that will save time & money — so
I write about “outside the box” Dog Tips and Dog Hacks that most wouldn't think of. I'm a
lifelong dog owner — currently have 2 mixed breed Golden Aussies that we found
abandoned on the side of the road as puppies. I've always trained my own dogs and help
friends train theirs, as well. Professionally, I worked at a vet clinic and have several
friends who are veterinarians — whom I consult with regularly. (And just because I love animals so much, I
also worked at a Zoo for awhile!) I've been sharing my best ideas with others by blogging full-time since
1998 (the same year that Google started… and before the days of Facebook and YouTube). My daily
motivation is to help first-time dog owners be better prepared from the first day your new puppy enters your
home. I like to help dog owners understand what's 'normal' and what you can expect in terms of living with
and training your dog — how to get through the ups & downs of potty training, chewing, teaching
commands, getting your dog to listen, and everything else that takes place during that hectic first year!
When I'm not training, walking, grooming, or making homemade treats for my dogs, you will find me at the
corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites). To
date, I've written over 600 articles for dog owners on this site! Many of them have upwards of 200K shares.
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Trick Tips (con’t)
began to practice [this new dog trick]. This makes it doubly rewarding – he gets treats and he gets
to go back to his fun. Source
TIP #3: you are going to assign to this new dog trick.Decide which word or phrase
The easiest dog trick ever is to start with on his own, and just give some behavior that your dog already does
it a name. Because then it becomes a dog trick that can be done on command! Be sure to choose a word
(or phrase) that will sound appropriate in public and that rolls off your tongue easily. Here are some more
tips for for dog tricks.choosing the best words or commands
Part of training is teaching a dog to perform a certain behavior and another part is teaching them to
do it on cue. If your dog already exhibits the behavior, then all you have to do is put that behavior on
cue. And that's another reason I like teaching dogs to do tricks—it's often half done before I even
start! Source
TIP #4: Set things up so that your dog will succeed every time he attempts a new trick.
That means, once you say the command for this new trick, you want it to be easy enough that your dog
can do it — even in a small way. Every little step in the right direction deserves a huge amount of praise
and a reward. Never set your dog up to fail — which means don't make things too difficult for him,
especially in the beginning. You want him to succeed every single time you ask him to do something.
Set your dog up to succeed. If your dog isn't getting it, the behavior probably needs to be broken
down into smaller steps. Source
TIP #5: Reward your dog immediately for even the smallest successes.
Rewarding your dog serves as positive reinforcement that he has done something that you approve of.
The best type of reward is to simply display huge amounts of praise and excitement while hugging your
dog — because your dog gets important cues from your own emotions and behaviors. In addition, you
should use treats in order to connect that praise with something that your dog likes best: his favorite
treats. You may also want to to provide immediate reinforcement when you're training your use a clicker
dog to do new tricks.
In simple dog training terms, positive reinforcement means that you give your dog a reward when he
does a behavior you like, which has the effect of strengthening (or increasing the rate of) that
behavior. For instance, if a dog sits and then you promptly give him a food treat, he will be more
likely to sit again, hoping to earn another food treat. Remember… positive reinforcement makes a
behavior more likely to occur again.
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In Summary
Every time you want to teach your dog a new trick, you should go through the above steps up to 10 times
in a row (or until it becomes difficult for you to find success in your dog's actions).
Then, let your dog play or do something that he thoroughly enjoys. That way, his mind is completely off
the process of learning a new dog trick.
Finally, repeat the entire process again within 24 hours. Continue for several days in a row until it is clear
that your dog has definitely learned this new trick and whenever you mention the command word, he
knows precisely what it means. Consistency is the key when teaching dog tricks!
Trick Tips (con’t)
We send our heart felt condolences to SteveCampbell
and his family on the loss of his dear sister on
June 14, 2021.
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