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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PORTUGUESE WATER DOG CLUB OF CANADA
May 2012
theWaterlog
Branch News 2012 World Dog Show Results Sniffing across the CountryHeartworm Report Dominance and all that Jazz Sue Eh’s Rules of TrainingBoard Minutes Pupography 1 Pupography 2 Upcoming Events Shopping
PWDCC Board of Directors and Officerseffective April 30, 2011
With the cooler weather, activities switch back to conformation
showing. We’ll sponsor a Booster at the Trillium Dog Show
October 27 in Lindsay Ontario. And to finish the year, the
PWDCC is holding a Regional Specialty Show December 27
at the Elora Gorge Dog Show in Kitchener Ontario.
So you can see there is lots of action and entertainment
happening in Canada for you to enjoy in 2012. Check the
club website Events page for the latest updates.
As we count down the days to the National please look at the
show website (http://pwdcc.org/national_specialty2012) and
see if there are any trophies you might be interested in spon-
soring. From Sweepstakes, the Generations and Wet Dog
classes to the Water Trial, your support will help make the
show a success. You can make a personal dedication (please
not to a living dog) and it can all be done easily online. Or
you could contribute to the Silent Auction either with your own
creative items or let Sharon do the shopping for you. And most
importantly, hope to see you there.
Finally, our Breeder Contact, Cindy Berube, after many years
of hard loyal service has decided it is time to step down. We
thank her for all her efforts. We will be looking for someone to
take this on. If you are interested in this or any other club
position please contact me or other members of the board.
Herb
Herb Szauerzopf, President
Portuguese Water Dog Club of Canada
May 2012
Hello to all,
We are starting into our busy season and hope that we will
see you at some of our activities that you might not normally
attend, so check out the following list and try to plan on
coming out to see what the club is doing this year!
The first event is the PWDCOntario Water Camp where you
can hone your skills for the three upcoming Water Trials
(yes 3!) to be held in Canada in 2012. The camp is on June
9th at Laurel Creek Conservation Area in St. Jacobs Ontario.
The second is a Booster to be held at the Vernon and District
Show in beautiful British Columbia. Contact Lori Crandlemire
for more information.
The third is our National Specialty held in Milton Ontario at
the Milton Fairgrounds August 8-12. You won't want to miss it!
With lots of Portuguese Water Dogs from all over Canada and
the United States, as well as several days of all-breed dogs
shows, the Specialty is a very entertaining event for the entire
family. The Water Trial starts off the festivities on Thursday at
Laurel Creek displaying the amazing talents of the breed. The
Specialty is a great way to spend a day or week with the family
at a very reasonable price.
Can’t say more now but look for announcements of an event in
Alberta, hopefully, coming very soon.
Then PWDCOntario is holding another Water Trial August
24-26, again at Laurel Creek. This is a two day trial for more
opportunities to title.
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March 31, 2012
PWDCOntario Spring Fling15 PWD’s brought their families for a day of fun, frolic and
learning at the 2012 PWDCOntario Spring Fling.
This eager group of PWD’s enthusiastically participated in a
full slate of activities including Rally-Obedience, Agility and
Canine Good Neighbour skills training and testing. The event
also included a hands-on grooming tutorial – a very popular
segment of the day.
The day concluded with a demonstration of our unique, breed
specific sport of water work and then attendees had the oppor-
tunity to teach their dogs retrieving skills.
Four legged and two legged attendees alike jumped in and
keenly participated throughout the day. It sure looked like fun
was being had by all!
Congratulations to our CGN test participants!
Six participants prepared for and took the CGN test with five
earning their CGN certificate.
Thank-you to the hard working group of volunteers who helped
make this event a success with special thanks going out to Pat
Vokes, Cathy Gadd, Jenn McMechan, Jason Gauthier and
Shawn Day – for providing the CGN, Rally-Obedience, Agility
and Water Work demonstrations, and Mari and Sara for their
great job selling club merchandise.
Thank you to Renee DeVilliers of All About Dogs for providing
her training facility in the Keele/Lawrence area to hold this
event.
BRANCHNews
From Top:Jenn McMechan and Lorraine demonstrateCGN exercises; Cathy Gadd running thegrooming tutorial; and Lorraine demonstrat-ing the loose lead walking for CGN.
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From Top and clockwise:The group briefing with Lorraine and ShawnGauthier; John Brown and Tikka demo’ingAgility; Elaine and Boomer from the ‘boatplatform’; Rally-O practise; distractions ofumbrella and stroller for CGN practise ofthe group.
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BRANCHNewsComing up for 2012All PWDCOntario Events are open tonon-members, let your friends with PWDsknow they’re welcome!
June 9, 2012
Beginners’ Water CampJoin us on June 9th for our in-water training workshop
Saturday June 9th at Laurel Creek Conservation area.
Open to all PWD’s, attendance at the land session is NOT
required to attend the in-water session.
At this session you will see a demonstration of water trial skills
and have the opportunity to learn and practice the core trial
skills in water, including retrieves, boat rides and swimming
with your dog.
Even if you think you won’t Trial, this is an opportunity
to train your dog around water and to learn the work he
was born to do!
Check the club website www.pwdcc.org > Events
for registration and waiver forms. Limited registration,
Water TrialsTwo opportunities to trial in Ontario: at the NationalSpecialty and at the PWDCOntario Trial laterin August. Both at Laurel Creek Conservation Area,Waterloo Ontario.
Regional Specialty at the EloraGorge ShowJudge Virginia Lyne
May 6, 2012
Land Training Water WorkshopOn May 6th PWDCOntario hosted its 2012 land training
session in Richmond Hill. This session is part one of our
annual water work program, designed to introduce PWD’s to
the historic traditions and skills of our breed.
Participants learned the core skills required for water work and
set a foundation to successfully competing at water trials.
I and my event helpers were very impressed with this year’s
attendees, who clearly demonstrated the innate instincts and
talents the Portuguese fishermen valued in their dogs!
Many of the participants
had very young dogs with
them – all the more excit-
ing to see baby PWD’s
doing retrieves – dunking
their faces into water bins
as they learned an under-
water retrieve – happily
sitting on the mock boat
platform – and playing
with float lines.
Most of all, they had a
blast interacting with and
learning new things with
their owners.
Brawn Levy and Nova demo ‘attention’.
Maddie on the ‘boat platform’ practisingher stay.
Champion Male1 Excellent – WORLD WINNER – BOB –BIG-2 Light My Fire da Pedra da Anixa(Gelo da Pedra da Anixa x Sea Kings HellviHajnhemme)breeder: Santos; Isabel – owner; Browne;Laura & Isabel Santos PORTUGAL
Puppy Male1 Very PromissingSweet Obsession The One I Lovebreeder: Kocifaj; Sladana - owner Kocifaj; Sladana& Egic; Svetozar CROATIA - Also RESERVE BESTPUPPY IN SHOW of the day
Junior Male1 Excellent – JUNIOR WORLD WINNERBoa Felicidade Amigo Lilas
2 ExcellentEnea do Lusiadas
3 ExcellentAmerican Dancer’s Melt My Heart
4 ExcellentAquafortis Casanova By Robel
ExcellentLeonardo da Estrela do Mar
ExcellentTajmadoran Indico
Intermediate Male1 Very GoodBeoline Joam
2 Very GoodCamlin Seadancer Made In America For
Open Male1 ExcellentBethoven Av Tri Coleur
2 ExcellentQua Qua do Monte do Catula
3 ExcellentCervantes Miguel Z Kasetek
4 ExcellentChaco do Lusiadas
Champion Male1 Excellent – WORLD WINNER – BOB –BIG-2 Light My Fire da Pedra da Anixa
2 Excellent – reserve best maleCosmos Got Me LoveStoned
3 ExcellentTajmadoran Santos
4 ExcellentBarco do Lusiadas
ExcellentQuestar’s Let The Sun Shine At Go And Win
ExcellentCelso do Lusiadas
ExcellentRobel Alexander The Great Aquatass
ExcellentDracula Vampire Mokry Bandita
ExcellentTajmadoran Palmeiro
ExcellentBahia do Lusiadas
ExcellentValeesmeraldo do Lusiadas
Junior Female1 Excellent – JUNIOR WORLD WINNERBoa Felicidade Amiga Azul
2 ExcellentAquafortis Cha-Ching By Robel
3 ExcellentTakataka do Monte do Catula
4 ExcellentSunnantorps Born To Be Free
ExcellentSantonja Quantum of Solace
Intermediate Female1 Very GoodGo And Win Dani California
Open Female1 ExcellentSweet Obsession Selena
2 ExcellentBeatrix
3 Very GoodSunnantorps A Black Kind Of Magic
4 Very GoodAlma Tiqua Cordata
Champion Female1 Excellent – WORLD WINNER – BOS
2 Excellent – reserve best femaleTajmadoran Paloma
3 ExcellentSunshine Of My Life da Pedra da Anixa
4 ExcellentAbadessan’s March of the Trolls
ExcellentCherry do Lusiadas
ExcellentAbadessan’s My Fairytale-Troll
ExcellentAsia
Veteran Female1 – Veteran World WinnerAmerican Dancer’s Yule At Go And Win
2 - Tajmadoran Gilda
3 - Parisade Jou
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Judge Lidija Oklescen with the World Winner andBOB (Male) & World Winner Female, “I’m totally inlove with my BOB choice. One of the Best Dogs Ihave seen in my life.”
The line up of Champion males.
Light My Fire da Pedra da Anixa with his handlerMarta Flores.
2012 WORLD DOG SHOWRESULTS
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From OntarioPurina National PWDCC BoosterMarch 10, 2012Judge John Reeve-NewsonBest of BreedCh Claircreek Dolce CordeliaDonna GottdenkerBest of Opposite SexCh Sevenbeauty Lasting ImpressionJennifer Byers and Danik DancauseWinners Bitch, Best of WinnersDacher’s Islands Scene StealerElizabeth Weidner & David SmithWinners DogDeblon’s Chip Shot at RidgehavenKaren MatthewsBest PuppySkipnstone’s Front and Center,Charlotte Etue and Lawrence Eubanks
From BritishColumbia
Sniffingacrossthecountry…
Cover PupThis is Helm’s Alee Capercaillie, named after a
Scottish grouse, a game bird whose hen is brown
with white feathered legs.
Caillie’s front legs are also white – when she’s not
elbow deep in the spring mudholes.
She is an accomplished hunting companion, both
flushing and retrieving sage grouse, partridge and
pheasant.
Jo Forsythe
Tulips carefully navigates the teeter to
attain her AgN at the Whippet Agility
Club in Kelowna BC, April 6-8 2012,
Tammy Hibberson of Ladysmith, BC,
expertly guides the process!
Tammy Hibberson and Tulips
(Ch Beacon Hill Celestial Design CD
AgN TD Am TD WWD SROM) completed
Tulips' Novice Obedience title with three
High in Trials out of the Novice B class
(197, 197.5, and 198) and a 1st in
Novice B (196.5) at the NOSA trials in
Saanichton, BC, April 21- 22 2012.
Lookout! There are seriously smart girls
in those BC woods.
Judge Reeve-Newson going over the classfemales for Winners Bitch.
these-facts-about-heartworm.aspx. In older or immune compro-
mised animals, use frequent testing as an alternative together
with keeping your pets inside in the early mornings and dusk
periods.
Traditional heartworm medications are available from your vet-
erinarian. He or she will recommend testing before the med-
ications are prescribed. The presence of the antigen indicating
heartworm disease will require a different course of treatment
than a preventative medication. However, if you have a new
puppy that has not been exposed to a mosquito season, testing
is not required as there has been no exposure. Your veterinari-
an may recommend a topical application for heartworm that
also includes additional medicine for flea and tick prevention.
Some veterinarians use a pill form for the prevention of heart-
worm disease. Refer to Dr. Karen Becker’s chart in the above
article to determine how many months your dog should be on
a heartworm prevention medication. Generally, meds are rec-
ommended from June 1 through October 1. Some veterinarians
suggest a longer course of treatment, however, given our north-
ern climate it is likely unnecessary.
SummaryHeartworm disease can pose a significant risk to your dog’s
health. However, the risk for contracting the disease is rela-
tively low in Canada due to our climate. If however, you live in
the great lakes region or along the St. Lawrence River, your
dog could be at higher risk if you spend a lot of time outdoors.
Choose preventative strategies that you feel comfortable with
especially during summer seasons that are unusually warm and
humid. If travelling to areas where heartworm is considered a
serious health threat, ensure that your pet is protected. If you
choose to use a traditional form of prevention, use the medica-
tion as prescribed. Testing will be required before the veteri-
narian will prescribe the drug. Testing will be necessary every
two years. Some veterinarians will prescribe the medication
without testing if your dog has never missed a dose and you
do not live in a higher risk area.
Prepared by Sharon Lapstra, MSW
Waterlog Editor
Sources: Novartis Websitewww.ah.ca.novartis.com/companion/dog/heartworm.shtmlOntario Veterinary Medical Association Websitewww.ovma.org/pet_owners/dogs/heartworm.htmlMercola Pets Websitehttp://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2010/08/03/why-havent-pet-owners-been-told-these-facts-about-heartworm.aspx
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HEARTWORM LIFE-CYCLE
1. Mosquito ingestsmicro!lariae whilesucking blood frominfected pet
Trust the Force (or, in this case, thelack of it).
Don’t be afraid, just do it.
Don’t be afraid to say NO!
When the teacher is doing morephysical work than the student, thestudent is not learning, and neitheris the teacher.
Control the mind to control the head.
Control the head to control the body.
Control the situation to control whatthe dog learns.
You must be physically and mentallycomfortable to teach.
The student must be physically andmentally comfortable to learn.
Be aware of your own tendency toblame.
Be aware of your own tendency topunish.
One job of a teacher is to balancethe student between bold and shy,between respectful and trusting.
If you don’t want a willing partner,don’t clicker train.
Never allow other people to set yourpriorities.
Clicker training is contract training.You get what you want, then the doggets what she wants.
Control the resources or sell the dogand take up knitting.
It isn’t about whispering. It’s aboutspeaking clearly with your body andmind, and then listening to theanswers.
Teach the animal to target.
It is not my job to control the animal.It is the animal’s job to control her-self.
It is my job to put the animal in asituation where she can learn whatI want her to know as quickly andeasily as possible.
Rewards are defined by the student,not the teacher.
Learning is defined by the student,not the teacher
Work where the animal is, not whereyou expect her to be or where she“should” be.
If this animal is mine, I am the onewho is responsible for what happensto her.
If this animal is mine, I am the onewho is in charge of what happens toher
When the student is ready, theteacher appears. Nobody loves amissionary.
Self-control reduces fear and stress.
Work for five minutes, then quit.Leave the animal interested in youcoming back.
The leash is to keep the animal fromgetting hit by a truck, not to control,punish or teach.
Plan once, train twice. Or plan twice,train once. The choice is yours.
Keep records that will meansomething to you.
Break it down. The smaller the behav-iour you’re teaching, the greater yourchance of success.
WHY is not nearly as important asWHAT. Teach yourself to see what thedog is doing rather than worryingabout why he does it.
WHY is not nearly as important asHOW. Teach yourself to see how thedog is being rewarded for a behav-iour you don’t want. Then you’ll beable to see how to stop the behaviour.
Stop.
Stop & think.
Stop & evaluate.
Stop & re-evaluate.
Stop & get out of the situation.
Stop & renegotiate.
Stop & change SOMETHING.
Give the animal a chance to think.
Explain clearly and then let her sleepon it.
Look for the startle.
“My dog won’t...” and “My dogcan’t...” should be followed either byan alarm bell or a training plan.
Never go for duration with a reallyhungry puppy.
It’s all tricks, relax.
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
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French correspondence and report back to theboard. Then we can add her email contact infoto the posting.
Donation to PWD Foundation Inc. done andreceived, $5,000.00 US, cost us with fees andexchange $5,134.50
The board discussed the donation previously pre-sented in an email by Herb. Herb moved the thePWDCC donate $5,000.00 to the PWD FoundationInc., seconded by Henri. Approved. Roslyn willcontact Charles Schreiber, the foundation treasurerto effect the donation.
Credit cardTabled for next meeting
Other Business
Henri brought for discussion amending the BreederClass entry requirements. Motion by Henri to changethe entry requirements for the 2012 PWDCCNational Specialty Breeder Class to one intact dogonly, seconded by Herb. Approved.
Next meeting April 12, 8pm EST
Motion to adjourn made by Roslyn, seconded byMindy. Approved.
April 12, 2012 8pm ESTPresent: Herb Szauerzopf, ON; Roslyn Eskind, ON;Mindy Selby, Prairies; Lori Crandlemire, BC; KarineSimard, Que; Glenda Newton, Que
Absent: Henri Bérubé
Minutes approved for the February 9 and March 8meetings, moved by Glenda seconded by Judy.Approved.
Treasurer/Secretary’s ReportMembers 125 membersPuppy members 30Bank Balance as of April 10: $21,681.40PayPal Balance as of April 10: 1,091.23 CAD
Old Business
Report of Specialty Committee
Web site ready to be launched, judges sent in biosand photos. Booster judge from Columbia sent hismaterial also. Hotel rates confirmed, room rates are$119-139.00. The Kilbride premium is online, wehave extrapolated the relevant pages for our show,obedience, etc., working on our own brochure andit will be ready shortly, the outstanding piece is infoon advertising from MJN. Should we have aFacebook page for the Specialty? We’ll launch onMonday April 16. The judges are checking in toorganize their travel. Herb is working on ribbons,waiting for info from MJN and I’m looking toupgrade the quality of the ribbons, Mindy is workingon Trophies. The show spreadsheet forRibbons/Trophies and the Budget are almost readyand will be distributed to the board when available.A group went to the show host hotel and site andscouted our preferred location for our Specialty ring,just south of the all breed show rings. DebGraffmann asked if we want to purchase our owntent and she would store it. She would have Wardput it up. Tent rental costs are coming in. Storageis an issue, as it must be dry and clean or else thetent gets stained and ruined. As we move our loca-tion of shows, it might not be feasible to have ourown tent. Let’s table until we have actual costs.The Water trial group have purchased an awning,might be of use at the Specialty. Tents are also vul-nerable to storms and it might not be a good invest-ment for the club.
Regional Specialty at Elorain December in Ontario. Still waiting to hear fromthe selected judge.
Booster in QuebecHerb and Karine have been communicating re theQuebec Booster. The Saturday judge for the show inQuebec has awarded Karine significant placementsand could depress entries and could damage thereputation of the club if we went forward with thisBooster. Karine wants to show to this judge and thatus understandable, she has recommended that wedrop this Booster. Henri moves to rescind themotion from the last meeting, seconded by Mindy.Approved. Karine suggested we look at the Montrealshow as an alternative.
Booster in B.C.Lori asked if PWDCC would support a Booster July6/7/8 2012 Vernon show this summer, Working andHerding Specialty also. Booster at this show? Judgesare Jack Ireland, Mary White, Ric Fehler. All judgesare well-regarded and suitable. Jack Ireland hasjudged Water Dogs since 1997 and approved for allbreed, every group, bred Boxer, Pekinese, and more,Mary White is a Doberman breeder and more, pro-fessional handler, Ric Fehler is a Doberman andBichon Frise breeder from Saskatchewan, both arequite active judging all breed and breed specialties.We reviewed history on judges’ directories to dis-cuss. Lori will find out the schedule and each judgeappears very well qualified. The date doesn’t matterto Lori. For Boosters, the host club supplies rosettesand give us a rebate of $4-10 per dog and we sup-ply prizes for the top awards (BB, BOS, BW, WD,WB, BP, RWD, RWB). And we usually have somesocial event, pot luck lunch, etc. History has beenanything from 3-7 dogs but with the Herding andWorking Specialty, perhaps the entry might go to15? The venue is really nice. Lori will look after theadministration of this. Moved by Henri that thePWDCC will support a Booster at the Vernon &District show July 6/7/8 2012, seconded by Judy.Approved.
Our next meeting will be March 8, 8pm EST.
Motion to adjourn moved by Mindy, seconded byRoslyn. Approved.
Treasurer/Secretary’s ReportMembers 100 members new/renewed for 2012, 502011 members not renewed as yetPuppy members 24, another litter in the mailBank Balance as of March 6: $29,452.91PayPal Balance as of March 6: $252.71
Old Business
Report of Specialty CommitteeWaiting to launch the web site, we need the hoteldetails of room rates, and the judges photos andbios. Roslyn is following up on this.
New Business
Regional Specialty at EloraThe list of selected judges was submitted to Elorachair. There are several hospitality rooms of varioussizes, and the catering on site could be used for ahospitality event.
Kijiji Ads for QuebecGlenda will draft based on what was posted onEnglish site, something to the effect of: “For moreinformation on purchasing a PWD puppy and select-ing a reputable breeder visit us online atwww.pwdcc.org, The Portuguese Water Dog Club ofCanada.” We will monitor correspondence andresponses. Glenda will ask Karine if she will take
Motion to accept the minutes of the January 12,2012 meeting, moved by Henri, seconded by Lori.Approved.
Treasurer/Secretary’s ReportMembers 88 members renewed for 2012, 59 2011members not renewed as yetPuppy members 15Bank Balance as of January 10: $29,588.04PayPal Balance as of January 10: $248.60
Old Business
French translation of the Code of Ethics andPWDCC handoutGlenda was to review but she hasn’t done so yet,the material was sent to Henri and another fran-cophone member for review, he should get back tome after the weekend. Karine found one typo whichhas been updated. Roslyn reported that until thereis significant French text we won’t build a parallelsite.
Specialty CommitteeMari and Sara Szauerzopf, Brawn Levy and RoslynEskind visited the prospective host hotel and theshow site, its the same hotel as ‘06 Specialty.Brawna will negotiate room rate and banquet hallrental. We’ll use the big room, in ‘06 we had 81people squeezed in to a room suited for 75. We’llhave a buffet, as it gives us more latitude to addpeople last minute and more variety of menu ispossible with a buffet as opposed to a fixed platedmeal. We have been In touch with judges to getbios and travel plans. We’ll initially set aside 20-25rooms. When we hear back from the judges andhave our rates fixed we’ll book them and post onour Specialty web site.
New Business
New Agenda Item/Club Credit CardThe club needs a credit card for an event like this,as cheques are not always appropriate, and sendingmoney by PayPal is not always feasible. Moved byHenri to investigate obtaining a credit card for theclub, seconded by Mindy. Approved.
Regional Specialty at Elora GorgeCurrently we have a Booster booked for this yearand we’ve had one for the last 7 years. The showchair is encouraging us to move up to a Specialtyand he will cooperate with judge selection and sup-port. Henri commented on the crowded venue in theBingeman’s banquet hall. We currently get an entryof 19, we could perhaps get 30, or more. We firstneed to see if the PWDOntario is willing to take thison. There is a catering service on site and smallermeeting rooms for our social event which wouldmake for a nice event. This is the last show of year,and can be significant if there is a tight race for topplaces, this could add some excitement to theevent!
Roslyn moved that the PWDCC is supportive of aRegional Specialty if the PWDCOntario is willing totake this on, seconded by Mindy. Approved. (Judyjoined the meeting) The National Board picks thejudges, we can communicate this by email and notwait until the next meeting. We should begin to puttogether a list.
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Kijiji Ads for Quebec
Karine will place the ads, Glenda will resent thedraft to Karine.
Donation to the PWD FoundationWe have received a letter of thanks, they are verygrateful for our donation of $5,000.00
Lori Crandlemire joins the meeting
Credit CardTD Visa card at a cost of $50 per card up to 3cards allowed
I had a meeting at the TD Bank this week. We canget a TD Business Visa Card, the annual fee is$50.00, additional cards $50.00, 19.75% intereston purchases, 21.5% interest on cash advances.Normal other features, but no point accumulation.Whatever credit limit we set, we need to maintainthat balance in our bank account, so say we ask for2 cards with $5,000.00 limit, in the President’sand Treasurer’s names, we can allocate maximumspending for each card, say 3,000.00 for one, 2,000.00 for the other or any combination adding tothe finite amount. This way there is no personalguarantee or personal credit check, etc. and thenamed people can be changed easily with changesto the board. As we don’t have borrowing by-laws,we will need a motion at this meeting, approval ofthe minutes in May, and then we can proceed andget a credit card.
Moved by Roslyn that the PWDCC arrange with TDBank to issue a credit card in the PWDCC namewith a maximum balance of $5,000.00 in the nameof the Secretary/Treasurer, Roslyn Eskind, secondedby Mindy. Approved.
Alberta Water TrialRoslyn discussed with Robin some of the issueswith regard to the site, depth and quality of waterin the pond. The owner of the land wants to bereimbursed for the improvements he will make tothe pond, grading, laying down gravel and buildingan outhouse. There are concerns about red/greenalgae, the landowner has checked the water qualityin the past, he and his family personally swim there,has not had algae in the past, we could ask for awater check. We should post a sign, “Swim at yourown risk” as that is routinely done on Alberta lakesby municipalities with algae problems. There are nocattle or crops immediately surrounding the pond,just hay.
We asked for the owner’s insurance, he should havea commercial policy with $5MM liability like ourpolicy and we should be named on his policy for theevent and we can name him also on our policy.
The budget had some issues, there was a minimalplus balance. Robin was in agreement that theAlberta trial should be giving more back to thePWDCC given the support the PWDCC has provided,and they are very grateful for both the equipmentand the ability to have a trial.
There was a charge for camping with no expenseagainst that. The club has some exposure, as charg-ing for camping is rather outside our mandate as aclub, we can charge for events but not for camping.We discussed having the owner charge for camping,and deducting that from his rental fees. So Robinwill go back to her committee. The fee is currently$45 per entry, with day-off and move-ups at$55.00. In Ontario in 2009 we charged $60, so wediscussed increasing to $55 per entry to improvetheir bottom line.
The capital expenditure of markers will be movedout of event budget. The BC markers are 6’ long fordeep lakes. So they must build 3’ markers for thispond. There are issues with the depth and dogs whotouch bottom while swimming are disqualified.
The club should be named on owner’s insurance.The property owner is somewhat laisse faire on theissue of insurance. When you charge for something,there is a more stringent level of liability. If there isan accident or incident, we need to be indemnifiedas we have some exposure. We should make that acondition of the trial going forward.
The Water Trial committee has to approve the depthand the site. 4’ depth is a concern. Let’s table fur-ther discussion until we see the owner’s insuranceand we hear from the WT committee and we receiveRobin’s revised budget.
New Business
New Policy on the Breeder listing on ourclub web siteIn discussion with the program coordinator CindyBerube we are recommending some changes tomake administering the program easier. We havechanged the Litter Due listing form to a BreederReport form. Every time a breeder has a pregnantbitch, they must send in the Report form, with thelitter’s parent’s health testing and indicate on theform if they want a litter due listing form. ThenCindy can get the New Puppy packages to eachbreeder in a timely manner with the correct number.The form also outlines the changed policy.
Roslyn moved to replace the Litter Due listing formwith the Breeder Report form, seconded by Lori.Approved.
Next meeting is May 17th, 8pm EST.
Motion to adjourn by Glenda, seconded by Roslyn.Approved.
This issue we’re lucky to have both a puppyand a senior for our Pupograpy section, enjoy,thank you Loki and Tru!
NAME: Loki Le Voyageur Charbr.
NICKNAMES: Loki.
DATE OF BIRTH: October 26, 2011.
LEADER OF MY PACK: Alain & Josée.
EDUCATION: I have completed my puppy classes and I amnow in level 2 obedience. Apparently I’m a natural!!! It helped
that I had awesome breeders to start me up in life.
LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES: I love to go into the lake,preferably with ice cubes still floating. I also enjoy grabbing
the rope attached to the neighbor’s dock attempting to carry
it home!!!
PET PEEVE: PLEASE… I am not a Labradoodle! Why are
they trying to imitate the perfect dog, just get a PWD!
FAVOURITE NON-CONSUMABLE: Josée’s wool slip-pers.
SPECIAL SKILL: When hiking, I can climb like a mountaingoat. I can also, without being asked, put my paws on the
table and enjoy a cold glass of milk without spilling any.
BIGGEST CATASTROPHE: Nothing major as of yet,butoops, I did like those BBQ sausages and beef patties
while the family was busy talking.
BATHING AND GROOMING TOLERANCE: I love toshower, I don’t mind the clipper but I still don’t like having
my face groomed… and certainly not having my ears plucked!.
TOYS OF CHOICE: My old Christmas raccoon softy and,of course, a good stick, preferably of the hardwood variety!
MOST ASHAMED OF: Hmmmm… I’m still a puppy,
have no regrets!
WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO BEWHEN I GROW UP:As good a swimmer as my adoptive parents.
Loki lives with Alain Delorme & Josée Thériault in
Sudbury Ontario .
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NAME: Shiru Helm’s Alee Tru North.
NICKNAMES: Tru.
DATE OF BIRTH: 9 July 2002 (I’m Canadian by birth).
LEADER OF MY PACK: Jo Forsythe (well, OK, DougForsythe as well).
EDUCATION: Junior Water Dog.
LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES: Working at being helpful24/7, my mission in life; accompanying Jo on our lovely annu-
al 6 week-long cross-continental drives, mooching snacks at
home with PWD housemates Beamer and Cailie.
PET PEEVE: That incorrigible two year old Cailie who canoutrun me, but not outsmart me (yet).
FAVOURITE NON-CONSUMABLE: Bamboo plants,which I chew with relish, regurgitating neatly bound bundles
of it on the rug.
SPECIAL SKILL: Giving that devoted, soulful “look”that melts hearts.
BIGGEST CATASTROPHE: None – I am quite perfect,
you know.
BATHING AND GROOMING TOLERANCE: High, thegroomers say I’m comfortable there, but I have to tremble
and look fearful to increase Mum’s guilt at leaving me.
TOYS OF CHOICE: Ball, squeakies, and, anything throwninto thick brush (they cover my eyes but I listen for direction)
so I can seek it out and amaze them.
MOST ASHAMED OF: Sitting adorably in the corner everytime someone walks into the kitchen so they relent and pro-
duce another snack for me.
WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO BEWHEN I GROW UP:Well, I’m grown now but my mission has always been to serve.
I’m proudest when helping Mum find her glasses, phone or
other items by name, giving my shoulder to lean on down the
stairs to the meadow, fetching dropped items, and blocking
the stairway until they hand me something to carry. As you
can see I am careful with the groceries, never dropping a
thing! I am a joy to live with!
Tru lives with Jo and Doug Forsythe in Gig Harbor
Washington. Jo bred under the Helm’s Alee prefix, and
produced many wonderful PWDs. Tru was bred by Ruth
Fisher in Kamloops, under the Shiru prefix, one of the first
breeders of PWDs in Canada.
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story for possible selection. We also love any other general
interest stories about your wonderful PWDs for publication in
our next issues. We will give you $5.00 off your next club
merchandise purchase for every story used. Send us photos
(hard copies, colour or black and white will be returned),
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UUPPCCOOMMIINNGGEventsLook for updates on www.pwdcc.org
2012
June 9 Water Camp 11:30-4:00 A PWDCOntario eventLaurel Creek Conservation Area 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo ON, M2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca
Now is your chance to practice all you’ve learned and been training for the Junior and Apprentice levels.
You will get hands-on assistance with your training on the club boats. For the flyer and registration forms
check www.pwdcc.org/Events (coming in 2012) or contact Lorraine Wilson, [email protected]
July 7 Booster at Vernon & District Show A PWDCC eventCheck with Lori Crandlemire, [email protected] or on www.pwdcc.org/Events for more details as they develop.
Aug 8-12 2012 National Specialty A PWDCC eventWatch for more details to come, the Specialty will be held in conjunction with the Kilbride & District Kennel
Club. Activities include a Water Trial at Laurel Creek Conservation Area, Wet Dog Competition,Juvenile and Veterans’ Sweepstakes, Specialty, Booster to Kilbride All Breed, Junior Handling, 3 days of All
Breed Shows, including a Working and Herding Specialty, all at the same site. Welcome Party, Banquet, and
Silent Auction. For more information or to volunteer to help make this show a success please contact
Aug 24-26 PWDCOntario Water Trial A PWDCOntario eventLaurel Creek Conservation Area 625 Westmount Road, Waterloo ON, M2J 3Z4, www.grandriver.ca
Lucky us, two chances to earn a title in 2012! Great site and experienced stewarts, contact Lorraine Wilson,
[email protected] for more information and check www.pwdcc.org/Events for the Premium.
Oct 27 Booster at The Trillium KC Show A PWDCOntario eventContact Mari Szauerzopf, [email protected] for more information and check www.pwdcc.org/Events.
Dec 27 Regional Specialty at Elora Gorge Show A PWDCOntario eventContact Mari Szauerzopf, [email protected] for more information and check www.pwdcc.org/Events.
New member applications and lapsed members renewing March 1, 2012 to May 31, 2012
If no objections are received by Roslyn Eskind, our