June/July 2015 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ALASKAN MALAMUTE ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE A big “Thank You” to everyone who helped with the Specialty! It was a fantastic time. Not only was it great to see so many wonderful Malamutes being shown, the Breeder roundtable discussion with Sharon Weston was engaging and insightful and added to everyone’s Malamute knowledge. I especially want to thank the judges for taking their time to come judge our dogs; not only were they gracious, but they were eager to share their thoughts on our breed, when asked. I hope all who were there had a great time; I know I did! We are looking to hold another weight pull for those needing weight pull legs, but we need someone to be in charge of the event that is familiar with running a weight pull. If you are interested, let me know. Any other ideas you may have as events for our club, let a Board member know. We have open months to have events, so let’s utilize them for some Malamute fun! Until next time… ~ Marcy Savala THE HOWLER NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ALASKAN MALAMUTE ASSOCIATION Inside this issue - President’s Message - Meeting Minutes - 2015 Club Mtgs./Club Notes - Upcoming Shows/Trials - Celebration Corner - Show Results - Getting to Know You… - Training Time with Mary - Tires and Testicles - Water Safety - Dangerous Foods for Dogs - Overnight Backpacking Adventure - Legislative Update - Specialty Photo Gallery - Classifieds/Fun Page - Editor’s Message 2015 NCAMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Vice President Treasurer Recording Secretary Marcy Savala Alisa Syar Muriel Dean Linda Katlarz [email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected]Corresponding Secretary Director Director Director Kim Savala Linda Byrne Bill Griffiths Debbie Hunyada [email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected]Director Director Membership Past President Mike Stone Velvet Rogers Linda Katlarz Frank Sattler [email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected]
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Greetings to All!
A big “Thank You” to everyone who helped with the Specialty! It was a
fantastic time. Not only was it great to see so many wonderful Malamutes
being shown, the Breeder roundtable discussion with Sharon Weston
was engaging and insightful and added to everyone’s Malamute knowledge.
I especially want to thank the judges for taking their time to come judge our
dogs; not only were they gracious, but they were eager to share their
thoughts on our breed, when asked. I hope all who were there had a great
time; I know I did!
We are looking to hold another weight pull for those needing weight pull
legs, but we need someone to be in charge of the event that is familiar with
running a weight pull. If you are interested, let me know. Any other ideas
you may have as events for our club, let a Board member know. We have
open months to have events, so let’s utilize them for some Malamute fun!
Until next time…
~ Marcy Savala
MEETING MINUTES – 1/17/15
Minutes of Meeting Black Angus Restaurant, January 17, 2015
Board Members Present: Muriel Dean, Linda Katlarz, Maureen Marcus, Alisa Syar, Mike Stone, Frank Sat Sattler
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Inside this issue
- President’s Message
- Meeting Minutes
- 2015 Club Mtgs./Club Notes
- Upcoming Shows/Trials
- Celebration Corner
- Show Results
- Getting to Know You…
- Training Time with Mary
- Tires and Testicles
- Water Safety
- Dangerous Foods for Dogs - Overnight Backpacking Adventure
- Legislative Update
- Specialty Photo Gallery
- Classifieds/Fun Page
- Editor’s Message
2015 NCAMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Vice President Treasurer Recording Secretary
The President, Marcy Savala, called meeting to order at 7:01 pm on 5-21-15 Members Present: Linda Katlarz, Marcy Savala, Kim Savala, Frank Sattler, Velvet Rogers, Mike Stone, Alisa Syar. Marcy asked if everyone had read the minutes from the last meeting on April 2015 in the Howler. No changes to minutes from March 21st 2015. Motion to approve was made by Linda Katlarz and second was made by Velvet Rogers Marcy asked to vote on Balance sheet as stated on March 20th 2015 as printed in the April Howler. Motion to approve was made by Linda Katlarz and Kim Savala seconded it. Marcy says she is not going to ask for approval on the current balance sheet for this month due to a discrepancy and she needs to talk to Muriel about it. Muriel came in later in the meeting and said that she did answer Marcy's question about the discrepancy through e-mail. Marcy said she hadn’t seen it yet and would look at it. The Board tabled the balance sheet till all monies and bills have come in. . Kim Savala says that she still has money coming in for shirts and totes. All shirts were sold and money will be sent to Muriel once collected. Marcy said they will keep what is left of the tote bags and use them for trophies for next year’s specialty. Old business: Marcy said she was thrilled we made money from last year’s specialty and hopes it was as good this year. Alisa said that they are still waiting on Ken to close out the show for this year so we can add to the balance sheet the judges’ costs plus other costs that might be due. Marcy and Kim said they enjoyed the Breeders Education speech that Sharon Weston gave and hoped this would continue for future specialties. New Business: Alisa says that Linda Roberts has agreed to be the show chair for the specialty in 2016 and she will be in attendance. We need to supply Linda Roberts with possible judge names for that show. Marcy thanked Velvet for standing in as Assistant Show Chair this year in Linda's absence. Kim said the next issue of the Howler will be a June/July combo issue. She won’t be available to do an individual July issue due to up-coming surgery she is having. Monthly issues will resume in August. Alisa also stated that the web page rescues needed to be updated and Linda Katlarz said that was Maureen who does that. Alisa said that she is getting calls on dogs who have been adopted. Alisa said she sent a note to Maureen but had not heard back yet and Marcy said to let her know if she still didn't hear in a couple weeks. Marcy proposes that we separate MUSH monies from club monies so that have a separate account for MUSH from the club’s account. Muriel stated that right now MUSH is still in the hole $560.00 and until they are out of the red there is no need for a separate account at this time. Muriel said she would support a separate account once their debts are paid off. Separate accounts tabled for now.
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Marcy said she was impressed that the judges sent a card saying how much they enjoyed our specialty. Kim brought up possibly holding a weight pull in one of the months we have nothing planned to bring in money to the club. Muriel was impressed how much we made at the specialty weight pull and that there were 19 dogs entered. Mike said whomever chairs the weight pull has to file papers with AKC and also do some closing paperwork when it is done. Alisa said that we could do it on fun day but needed someone to chair it. Mike suggested we do it when Sacramento Valley Kennel club holds their show in Dixon in August. Everyone agreed that would be a good idea and that way it will be open to all breeds and not just our malamutes which would be more money for the club. It was suggested that someone needs to contact all those big breeds that will show there and Velvet said she belongs to that club so she would bring it up at her meeting and it was said it needed to be decided soon as it needs to go in their premium. Mike stated it would be easy to get the trailer there since it is in Vacaville. Muriel says it is a win-win operation. Linda said she would contact Jackie and John Telling to see if they would be interested in show chairing a weight pull at the Sac Valley show in Dixon in Oct. Rattlesnake clinic was brought up and Marcy will contact Bill to see how the one that was planned for July is going. Kim said that she had never received a reply from the trainers and so couldn’t move forward with the clinic in Dixon. Kim said she had contacted others in the past as trainers for a clinic and wasn’t happy with them. She liked the trainers we had been using, but it is next to impossible to get ahold of them, so it makes it difficult to plan a clinic and they need someone more available to their clients. Motion to adjourn meeting at 7:37 made by Linda Katlarz. Seconded by Mike Stone.
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2015 CLUB MEETINGS
Club meeting are open to the general membership – unless designated Board only. Meetings are held ½ hour
after Malamutes are finished showing. We encourage all members to attend and get involved in the club, so bring
a chair and come join us!
6/6/15 – VALLEJO – CONTRA COSTA KENNEL CLUB SHOW
8/1/15 – DIXON – RICHMOND DOG FANCIERS SHOW
9/12/15 – VALLEJO – SIR FRANCIS DRAKE KENNEL CLUB SHOW
10/21/15 – PHONE MEETING – BOARD ONLY
11/1/15 – GRANITE BAY KENNELS – AT MALAMUTE FUN DAY
CLUB NOTES
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the 2015 NCAMA Specialty a success! It
couldn’t be done without the volunteers, donations and attendees, so:
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
A special Thank You to Linda Katlarz for the wonderful photos she took at the Specialty and for
sharing them with everyone!
We are looking to have a weight pull at the Sacramento Valley Kennel Club show in October in
Dixon. We are waiting to get approval from SVKC, but need someone who knows the rules to
step up and take charge of the pull! Is this you? Contact a Board member and let them know
ASAP!
Club Calendar
The Board wants EVERYONE and their Mals to get involved in the club and invites all to attend the
events we have going on.
June - ???
July – Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinic – Livermore - TBD
August - ???
September - ???
October – Weight Pull – pending SVKC approval and finding host
November – Malamute Fun Day – Granite Bay Kennels – 10/11/15 – NOTE DATE CHANGE!!
December – Christmas Party/Board Nominations
January – Awards Banquet/New Board Installation
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CELEBRATION CORNER
Congratulations! At the second Logan specialty show Ikkuma,
GCH Halatsuu's Raven Aflame CGC TT WPD RN SAM, was Best
Veteran in Sweeps under Lynn McClure and was select bitch
under Don Gill. Daughter Elphie sat on the sidelines for the
specialties while Momma played, but hit the ring running on
Saturday and went BOS in a very nice line up of dogs under Bart
Miller. Had a great time with the Utah Mal folks. Looking
forward to next year!
Congratulation to Spicy – Western Star’s Spicy Up Your Life.
She went Winner’s Bitch/Best of Winners under judge Sharon
Krogh at the Shasta Kennel Club show. Kim and Debbie are so
proud of this little girl
Congratulations to Joey – Greyrocks How U Doin
– Joey went WD under judge Sharon Krogh at the
Shasta Kennel Club show for his first point!
Way to go!
Do you have something to celebrate with your dog? A title, show win, or even a birthday, let me know for the next Howler –
Ask Your Vet: Staying Safe in the Water by Stefanie Wong, DVM
With climbing temperatures and sunny days already upon us, summer is right around the corner. In order to
cool off, people and pets alike can be found jumping into pools, lakes and oceans. Swimming is great
exercise for pets – it’s something that we highly recommend especially for furry friends with arthritis or
joint issues, as it doesn’t require weight bearing. It’s important to be aware that even the most adept and
enthusiastic of swimmers can run into problems – here we review the most important things to be aware of
when swimming.
Although some dogs will pick up swimming naturally, it’s important to know that not all dogs are natural
swimmers. There will be many dog breeds that will probably never be comfortable or happy swimming,
such as French and English Bulldogs and other flat nosed breeds. If it’s your pet’s first time, it’s important
to introduce them slowly and gradually to water. Keep each session short and start off with a body of calm,
shallow water where they can gradually wade in to a level where they feel comfortable.
Always supervise your pet when swimming. Pets will eventually get tired and may not realize that they can
only easily exit from one side of the pool. Older pets that were strong swimmers when they were younger
will get tired more easily and may not realize their limits.
When boating or if you are not confident in your pet’s swimming ability, have them wear a canine life
vest. Often these have handles that allow you to pull the dog up and out of the water if they are unable to
get out themselves.
After each swimming session, be sure to clean out your pet’s ears. Too much water or moisture after a
swimming session can predispose them to ear infections.
It’s important to be aware of the following risks so your pet stays safe:
Leptospirosis: Wild animals (ie. deer, raccoons, and skunks) can urinate into water sources such as rivers,
lakes or streams. If that particular wild animal happens to be carrying a disease called Leptospirosis and
your pet ingests the same water they urinated into, your pet can get very sick. Leptospirosis is a bacteria
that can cause kidney and/or liver failure. There is a vaccine available for this.
Blue-green algae: Just this year, Lake Chabot has had several cases of blue-green algae poisoning, which
has called fatalities in dogs. Blue-green algae can cause liver failure and neurotoxicity. It is a rapidly
progressive and often fatal toxin - we strongly recommend avoiding contact with water that is questionable.
Currents and tides can sweep your pet out to sea, be sure to check for riptides and survey the water before
allowing your pet in.
Hypernatremia: When playing in or near the ocean, if your pet ingests too much salt water they can get
salt toxicity or hypernatremia. If you see your pet drinking the ocean water, be sure to call them away and
have them drink fresh water you’ve brought along instead. Hypernatremia can cause vomiting, diarrhea,
seizures and severe brain swelling if untreated.
Swimming is great way to cool off and enjoy summer. If you take into account and prepare for the above,
then it can be safe too!
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Preparing for an Overnight Backpacking Adventure
By Wendy Corr
We have been backpacking into the Trinity Alps for many years and found this area perfect for our 40, 80, & 120+ mile WPD, WPDA, & WPDX certification titles. The area is located just outside of Weaverville, Ca between Redding and the coast in Northern California. Many individuals have back packed with us starting in 1990 and we have enjoyed the experience of backing, camping, and exploring the outdoors with our Malamutes. You can obtain a basic title (WPD) without spending the night in the woods but most people have really enjoyed the outdoor experience. When backpacking for an outdoor experience you choose a light weight sleeping bag, tent, bed roll, camping gear, and food for the excursion. Over the years I have established a list of "necessary/essentials" for the trip. This makes it easier for the first time person to know what to pack. You think you have plenty of room in the dog's pack as well as yours BUT you quickly learn that you have too much in your pack. I remember one year I gathered the "necessary items" and put them on the family room floor and when I started packing the "essentials" all the dogs packs were full and there still were numerous items lying around. That is when I realized I needed to rethink this whole process. So I reviewed my list and consolidated items, shared basic survival items like cooking pot, toothpaste, shampoo, sunscreen, mosquito repellant etc. and this reduced unnecessary weight and allowed for me to pack more of my essentials. I also learned an efficient way to hike with the dogs on a webbed leash that can accommodate two dogs and also attach a third if necessary. This webbed leash became a necessary piece of equipment since I could secure the dogs to a tree and assists someone else who needed assistance in crossing the rivers. We also learned how to incorporate a light weight cushion to the inside of the dog's backpack to prevent anything from poking or rubbing the sides of the dog. We also use the cushion as a seat when sitting on the dirt/granite floor when relaxing at campsite. Another challenging part of backpacking into the wilderness is creating equal weight on both sides of the dog's backpack and adding the "First Aid Pouch" which is secured to the top of the backpack. I have placed "First Aid" pouches on every dog so one does not need to find the dog with the "First Aid" pouch and then locate what you need. I also put snacks and high energy food items needed while backpacking on the trial. You can easily reach your snacks, sunscreen, lip balm without stopping. Every time you stop you waste time and the day becomes longer. We usually stop at the river crossings so the dogs can lie down in the river and cool themselves off and one can enjoy the cold water on your feet, take a drink yourself and just catch your breath. So now that we have "essentials" for the dog's backpack (Wenaha Packs) we can look for a light weight backpack for ourselves. I have tried various backpacks and have learned to choose the lightest weight one with a lumbar support belt and padded shoulder area. I carry one change of clothes since I can wash a set and pack numerous changes of socks just in case I get my feet wet. Whatever cannot fit weight wise on the dog becomes my burden.
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Somehow the weight seems to increase the closer we get to "Base Camp". Your shoulders ache, back is covered in sweat, and you feel like you have been in a sauna. But then you see the beautiful snowcapped Alps, clear blue running water in the rivers, flowers, lavender butterflies, deer, and you forget the weight on your back. The air is full of a wonderful smell and the sky is so blue that you are amazed! This is what the explorers must have seen when they initially went West to explore their world. You finally reach your "Base Camp" and can unload the backpack for your dog and yourself. You scout the immediate area for a "soft spot" (not a granite base) to put your tent. You get set up and settle in your dog(s) and now you can scan the area beyond your camp. You look for a sturdy tree with a branch that can support your backpack and get your pulley set up since that is where you will store you supplies from the Bears. Now, you can decide what you want to eat, when to feed the dogs etc. You scrounge around for starter wood, pine cones, etc. and begin your dinner prep. A pot with boiling water soon appears and you decide what you want for dinner. I usually pack Kraft Macaroni & Cheese. It is easy, takes little preparation and you do not have to think! Dinner is served in your mug, which is your only eating item besides your spoon. Now, dessert! My favorite thing of the day! You can eat ANYTHING you want as long as you packed it up the mountain so out come the" Somores " and they sure taste good. All that sugar and calories will be stored in your liver as energy for the morning hike. So enjoy!!!! I usually go for an evening hike to get out from under the Ponderosa pine, and Quaking Alders. Upon entering Morris Meadow I notice a gathering of deer and they raise their heads to see whom is in their meadow. Also there are dragonflies hovering around and their electric blue wings shine in the setting sun. I look up at the Alps and see gigantic granite jagged mountains and hear falling water from above. The air is filled with so many smells I stop and use all my senses to appreciate the environment. What a unique and special moment! The sky is so blue and the clouds are puffy white and dance overhead. You can hear the wind traveling through the trees and see the branches sway. Further down the meadow trail is the sound of croaking frogs and crickets. No one in sight and your Malamutes seem to understand where you are and are aware of their environment. They take notice of the wind and sniff the air as if to tell you we are fine. They put their heads back down and continue on the dirt path. You gather fire wood for the days ahead and also pine cones for an easy fire starter. It is so silent that all you hear is the wind going through the trees and the water falling. Later that evening you walk out to the clearing in the meadow and see so many stars against a midnight blue sky. I have never seen so many stars and they appear like diamonds and you are sure you can just reach out and touch them. So now you wish you had studied the night sky so you would know where the various planets were located. You return to Base Camp and give each dog a hug, pat on the head and crawl into your sleeping bag and the next thing you awake and it is morning. You hear the birds and of course your Malamute wooing at you get up and fix their breakfast. All is right with the world! Up and out you go to a choir of woos and play action from your dogs. They are wondering why it took you so long to get everything together and off you go up the trail toward Emerald Lake. The air is crisp and cool and the Malamutes are pulling you up the trail. They are
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leaping around and you see that "Malamute Scoot" coming and verbally try to contain them but that is NOT happening. Just hang on and smile. This breed is so sturdy and strong they can hike for miles without any issue. They nap when you are at Base Camp but are always ready for the next activity and adventure. You on the other hand have a few "sore spots" from your cushy lifestyle and out comes the Ibuprofen from the First Aid pouch. Twenty minutes later you forget about your sore muscles and you hiked up the trail to Emerald Lake. The lake view is expansive and you can see that it is surrounded by granite. The gold miners created this lake by building a granite wall that was reinforced with metal rods know today as rebar. You can see the remains of the gold mining equipment and hear the massive sound of the waterfall which prevents you from talking to each other unless you are 1-2 feet away. Then your Malamutes see the ground squirrels and the Game Is On! They jerk you back into reality and you wade into the shallow part of the lake and the dogs frolic in the water and race back and forth with wild enthusiasm. This is play time and you just hang on and let them play in the lake. You realize that they are in their element. So with that introduction, do you think you can backpack with your Alaskan Malamute and experience a true adventure?
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE by
Judy Verhaag
While most legislation is sponsored by an organization, special interest group, or lobbyist, it is possible for
any citizen to be the party responsible for the introduction of a bill in the California Legislature. If you have an
idea to prevent or solve a problem or correct current law, contact your State Senator or Assembly Member,
propose your idea and provide background information. From introduction to enactment is a long process but
definitely possible if it makes both legal and fiscal sense to the legislators and their constituents. For example,
more than 20 years ago, Candy Lightener, a mother whose teenage daughter was killed by a drunk driver was
determined to create laws to deal with these irresponsible drivers. Not only did she found Mothers Against
Drunk Driving (MADD), a national organization, but she became a recognized presence in the Capitol until
laws were passed to impose jail sentences on these offenders. Her campaign strengthened laws nationwide and
resulted in a new awareness of the crime. Your idea doesn't have to be as monumental as MADD, but can make
a positive impact on society.
Of the eight bills briefly described in last month's HOWLER, the status of four remains the same while the
following four have passed their house of original, as follows:
AB 147 (Dababneh) - Adoption of Research Animals - has advanced to the Senate Education Committee.
AB 494 (Maienschein) - Protection of Animals in Restraining Orders - has advanced to the Senate Judiciary
Committee.
AB 794 (Linder) - Criminal Acts Against Law Enforcement Animals - has advanced to the Senate Public
Safety Committee.
SB 17 (Monning) - Extension of the California Sea Otter Fund - has advanced to the Assembly Revenue and
Taxation Committee.
Three additional bills for consideration are:
AB 316 (Maienschein) - Veterinarians (Assembly Floor)
Would exempt from California Veterinary Medical Board licensing a licensed veterinarian in good standing
from another state who is asked to assist any law enforcement agency or animal control department in the
investigation of a violation of federal or state animal cruelty laws, including dog fighting. (Sponsored by the