“coming together is a beginning. keeping together is
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Editor: Barbara Lewis SDLRC September-October 2010
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress.
Working together is success."
This phrase best describes the positive motivation and efforts of the three regional clubs,
San Diego LRC, High Desert LRC, and LRC Southern California that came, planned, and worked together as a TEAM with LRC Inc. to host the 2010 National. The 2010 National included many firsts: the first time three regional clubs worked together to host a National, the first time a “Go Green Regional Specialty” was held prior to the National, the first time a “Top 20 Conformation Tribute” was held, and the first time “The Challenge” was offered. The National Events week began with Master, Senior, Junior, and Working Certificate tests at Prado Dog Training Facility. Exhibitors welcomed “California Fun Unleashed” at the “Meet & Greet” at the Doubletree Ontario and continued the fun at Prado Regional Park by competing in Tracking, Agility, Obedience, Rally, and Conformation events. The evening Mexican Fiesta and Beach BBQ Banquet provided additional opportunities to visit and laugh with new and old friends. The band played great music and unleashed energetic, wild dance moves. Participants traveled to the National from the East, Mid-West, West, Northwest, Alaska, and New Zealand to celebrate the versatility of the Labrador. The atmosphere ringside at all events was warm, supportive, and friendly. Folks cheered and clapped for everyone. The National was a gathering of Labrador family members from all over the country. As National Chair, I thank these individuals for serving with me as co-chairs from the beginning two plus years ago to select the host hotel and show site. As Grounds Chairs, Joe Mata and Charlie Lewis were responsible for transporting club equipment trailers, designing, setting up and taking down the rings, canopies, equipment, tables, chairs, sound system and were everywhere helping everyone else. Gary Plotkin coordinated all the events, rooms, and judges hospitality at the Doubletree Ontario Host Hotel. Margaret Stanard served as Events Chair and coordinated the lunches and dinners at both the field
and conformation events. Margaret also recruited volunteers to help with a variety of tasks. Margaret was my reliable confidant and co-chair. I thank these co-chairs for their leadership at the club and National level. Accolades also go to the following committee chairs from the three clubs for their dedication, commitment to purpose, enthusiasm, and hard work. These individuals “raised the standard” for future Nationals: Bill Daley, Hunt Test Chair Wendy Pennington, Hunt Test Chair Lauren Bullock, Hunt Test Secretary Ron Morelos, Working Certificate Chair Denise Coler, Working Certificate Secretary Celeste Young, Tracking Chair & Tracking Secretary Lynn Spears, Agility Chair & Top 20 Agility Coordinator Pam Murphy, Obedience Chair Laurie Aggas, Rally Chair Marilyn Parker, Raffle Chair Sandra Flanigan, Raffle Chair Susan Eberhardt, Ring Hospitality Chair Barbara Lewis, Decorations Chair Kimberly Nowak, Go Green Trophy Coordinator Jeff Lewis, Greg Coler, & Charlie Lewis – Labrador Planters Robin Mata, Ways & Means & Catalog Sales Mary Harris – Chief Obedience Steward Winnie Limbourne – Chief Ring Steward Dian Welle – Breed Ring Steward Sharon Licciardi – Breed Ring Steward Roger & Peachie Orton – Breed Ring Stewards] Cheri Conway – Breed Ring Steward Marty Rice – Club Lunch Coordinator Nancy Plotkin – Meet & Greet Coordinator Gary Plotkin – Hotel Coordinator & Judges/ Exhibitor “Check-In” Hospitality Dan Clark – Ring Setup & Transporting Shirts & Light Mike Jobke – Ring Setup & Take Down Sheila Thornburg – Floral Arrangement Diane Matsura – Photo Contest Coordinator George & Judy Mclachlan – Photo Contest Prize Sponsor Kelly Greenwood – Agility Course Builder & Volunteer in Tracking & Hunt Tests Nancy Talbot – Conformation Evaluation Certificate
Thanks to Scott Jacobson, Jeremiah Mendoza, Trevi Herr, Karen Jobke, Ellen Massie, Kim Jacobson, Donna Kurtz and countless others who volunteered with various tasks. Huge thanks to Kelly Greenwood for working where needed in the Hunt, Tracking, Agility, and Obedience events. I also thank LRC Inc. members Marianne Foote, Joan Kerr, Lee Foote, Nina Mann, Mary Feazell, Nancy Brandow, Terrie McFadden, Frances Smith, Juxi Burr, Nancy Stewart, Marcia Lucas, Sharon Grieves, Ann Vaughn, and NSEC Chairs for their guidance and expertise. This National was truly a TEAM EFFORT - Together Everyone Achieves More. Thank you for your contributions to “California Fun Unleashed”. It was an honor to work with our three Labrador club families to successfully accomplish a common goal. Barbara Nowak, 2010 National Chairperson
We will be having our next Board/General Meeting on Saturday, Octoner30, 2010, at Allied Gardens Recreational Park, 5155 Greenbrier
Ave., San Diego, Directions: From I-15 South take 8 East. Get off on Waring Road. (just before San Diego State University). Go up the hill. Turn left on Greenbrier Ave. The park is
straight ahead in two blocks. Otter Tales – SDLRC is published every other month by the San Diego Labrador Retriever Club. The articles and information
included do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or opinions of the editors, the SDLRC officers, or the Board of Directors. Permission to reprint any article is granted as long as credit is given to the author. The closing date for the submission of articles or information for each issue is the 15th of the month prior to publication.
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Club website: http:sdlrc.com
Wins / New Litters / Letters / Readers Corner Readers are invited to contribute to Otter Tales – SDLRC. Wins, articles, puppy listings, and letters to the editor are always welcome.
Contact:
Barbara Lewis 9810 Grosalia Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
Phone: 619-698-1339
E-mail: [email protected]
SDLRC OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS
President Barbara Nowak (619) 444-5829
Vice President Barbara Lewis (619) 698-1339
Corresponding Secretary Ellen Massie (760) 789-9371
Recording Secretary Kim Nowak (619) 749-1909
Treasurer Kim Jacobson (858) 792-0726
Board Member Jeremiah Mendoza 1-(831) 214-4638
Board Member Charlie Lewis (619) 698-1339
Board Member Benita Keiss, DVM (619) 276-8373
Board- Member Cathie Anderson (858) 793-0595
CathiesK0s@adelphia,net
NEWSLETTER ARTICLES
Article reprints represent the opinion of the author only. The SDLRC Officers & Board of Directors does not endorse
the content of any article.
LITTER LISTINGS The litters listed below belong to SDLRC members only. SDLRC does not guarantee the puppies or the services of said members. Buyers should review and contracts and/or guarantees with the breeder. The following puppy listing qualifications are for informational purposes and SDLRC does not verify the information provided. It is suggested that any potential puppy buyers request verification of all health clearances when considering purchase. This includes eye
(CERF), and joint clearances (OFA and/or Wind-Morgan).
Both stud dog and bitch owners may place a litter listing if they are a member of SDLRC. A litter listing cost $10 for two months. A third month may be requested for an additional run of the litter listing for $5 at the time of the first listing or by the 15th of the month for listing in the following month’s newsletter. Please send the litter listing ad and a check made out to the San Diego Labrador Retriever Club to:
Barbara Lewis, 9810 Grosalia Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941
All proceeds are donated to Labrador Rescue.
Proud Parents, Please send me the details of your little bundles of joy.
Please included: Sire: Name and its clearances (hips, elbows, eyes, heart, optigen) Dam: Name and its clearances – same as above Contact: Owner’s name, phone number, and/or email Born: Date born, quantity and color, or due date and expected color
BLACK and YELLOW LITTER due July 20, 2010 ALL CHOCOLATE LITTER
Sire: BISS CH Danbridge Henry J Sire: CH Thornwood’s Resolution
OFA LR-179444G24M-VPI OFA LR154123G24M-PI
OFA EL42065M24-VPI OFA EL28055M24-PI
CERF LR-54968 CERF LR-41956-10
Optigen normal Optigen normal
Heart normal Heart normal
Dam: Thornwood’s No Equal Dam: Thornwood’s Friendly Persuasion
OFA LR-161962G24F-PI OFA LR 185933G24F-VPI
OFA 1995F24-PI OFA EL46284F24-VPI
CERF LR-42622-10 CERF LR-51812-10
Contact: Cheri Conway (541)723-2467 Contact: Cheri Conway (541)723-2467
[email protected] [email protected]
ALL YELLOW LITTER
Sire: Kintra Beithe of Bitacula – Campbell
CERF # LR-55836/2010-43
OFA Elbow LR-EL42988F26-VPI
OFA Hips LR-180874G26F-VPI
Dam: Kinta Tatonka at Pathfinders – Tonka
HEART # LR-CA-1192/27M/C-PI-ECHO
HIPS # LR-156219E24M-PI
ELBOWS # LR-EL29141M24-PI
CERF # SR13746101
Contact: Jessica Knox (760) 586-8244
RECENT WINS
Please send your recent and maybe not so recent wins. We want to share in your joy! Send your information to the editor:
Barbara Lewis [email protected]
NEW CHAMPION
CH EVERWOODS DOT COM AT COUNTRY MANOR
9-24 & 25-10 WB, BOB, GROUP 1 IN BRED BY
SPORTING GROUP
Santa Ana Valley Kennel Club
Judge: Mrs. Wendy G. Willhauck
Owners: Rod and Susan Merrill / Dan and Sharene Clark
UPCOMING SHOWS
DATE SHOW
OCTOBER
2-3 Burbank Kennel Club
13 Labrador Retriever Club of America Regional Specialty (Go Green Specialty)
14-15 Labrador Retriever Club of America Regional Specialty
16-17 Cabrillo Kennel Club
30-31 Kennel Club of Riverside
NOVEMBER
6 San Gabriel Valley Kennel Club
7 Antelope Valley Kennel Club
19-20 Tucson Kennel Club – Arizona
21-22 Greater Sierra Vista Kennel Club - Arizona
20-21 San Luis Obispo Kennel Club
22 Santa Maria Kennel Club
26-27 Golden Valley Kennel Club
28-29 San Joaquin Kennel Club
DECEMBER
2 Los Encinos Kennel Club
3 Long Beach Kennel Club
SPECIALTIES DATE SHOW
SEPTEMBER
3-4 SIERRA VISTA LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB
OCTOBER
2-3 LRC OF GREATER DENVER
13-15 LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB OF AMERICA REGIONAL SPECIALTY
21-23 GOLDEN GATE LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB
NOVEMBER
13-14 HIGH DESERT –
CLUB DATES TO REMEMBER
October 30 – General Meeting and Plan B Match at Allied Gardens Recreational
Center.
LABRADOR RECEIPE
Apple Crunch Pup Cakes Courtesy of www.i-love-dogs.com
Dog Food Recipe Ingredients:
2 3/4 cups water 1/4 cup applesauce, unsweetened
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup dried apple chips ( you can also use fresh fruit)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 egg, beaten slightly
4 tablespoons honey
Dog Food Recipe Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray muffin tin with cooling spray. Mix all wet ingredients thoroughly. Combine dry ingredients in separate bowl. Add wet to dry slowly , scraping well to make sure no dry mixture is left. Pour into muffin
tins. Bake for 1 1/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out dry. Store in a sealed container. Makes
around 12-14 pupcakes.
We hope your best friend enjoys this tasty dog food recipe!
Bon Appetite!
A MOMENT OF SILENCE
Ben, the Border Patrol Dog, that was the working partner of my nephew, Mark, crossed over Rainbow Bridge
today. This tribute was written in his honor. B. Nowak
In Honor of Ben - The Border Patrol Dog
I was trained to use my eyes to
watch and protect you from harm.
My ears to alert you of impending
danger like an alarm.
My keen sense of smell to detect
those who were entering our US
territory close at bay.
Yes, I was a four legged Border Patrol Agent,
who would have given my life to protect America
another day.
So remember me as time goes by,
as I was always loyal and true -
to all Americans, but especially to Mark
and his family that I personally loved and knew.
When I’m gone, release me, let me go. You must not tie yourself to me with tears. You can only guess how much you gave me in happiness. Grieve for me a while, if you grieve you must then let your grief be comforted by trust. And then when you must come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a lick and bark, “Welcome Home.” Author Unknown
SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR 2011
October 17, 2010
Dear SDLRC Members,
The 2010 Nominating Committee would like to present the following slate for the 2011 SDLRC Board of
Directors.
President Barbara Lewis
Vice President Jeremiah Mendoza
Recording Secretary Kimberly Nowak
Corresponding Sec. Ellen Massie
Treasurer Kim Jacobson
Member at Large Charlie Lewis
Member at Large Dirk Layer
Member at Large Barbara McCormick
Member at Large Sheila Thornburgh
Past President Barbara Nowak (non voting)
Should you like to run for any of the board positions nominations will be taken from the floor at our general
membership meeting to be held on October 30th
following our Match. If a member is nominated they must
either be present or have submitted their permission in writing.
Elections will be held at our Annual Meeting in December.
Respectfully Submitted,
Meg Newton
2010 Nominating Committee Chairperson
ARTICLE FROM BENITA KEISS,DVM
Did You Hear About This One? From California Veterinarian, Sept./Oct.
Labrador retrievers are know for eating anything , whether or not it is food. Leaves, grass, poop, debit cards, bottles of vitamins, money, children’s toys, carpet, crayons, pens, electric cords, rocks, socks, rope – you name it. Now we can add beehives to the list! Some dogs chase and eat bees. However, one-year old Ellie of Santee, California (near San Diego) ate an entire beehive – honeycombs, bees, and all. Ellie’s owners first realized what had happened when she started throwing up and pooping hundreds of bees. This continued several times a day for 3 to 4 days- every poop was filled with hundreds of bees. Quite a price to pay for some sweet honey! Fortunately, the bees were dead, having been killed by an exterminator the day before, so she wasn’t stung, and the pesticide used did not pose a significant risk to her. Ellie was immediately treated at an emergency clinic with anti-nausea medication and put on a bland diet of white rice and chicken. Rumor has it she was listening to music by Sting during her recovery. Is there a Darwin award for dogs? Were Labrador retrievers bred solely to produce “my dog ate something odd” stories?
PLAN B MATCH
SAN DIEGO LABRADOR RETRIEVER CLUB
Presents
AKC Sanctioned B Match, General SDLRC Meeting,
Famous BBQ Hot Dog Lunch, and Halloween Costume Contest
WHEN
Saturday, October 30th
, 2010
Conformation Judging begins at 10:00 a.m.
Junior Handling begins 9:45 a.m.
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Day of match entries
Match Co-Chairs: Barbara Lewis 619- 698-1339, Kim Nowak 619-749-1909
*NEW LOCATION:
Allied Gardens Recreation Center
5155 Greenbrier Ave.
San Diego, CA 92120 Directions: From South 15 take I-8 East. Exit Waring Rd. Go up hill. Left onto Greenbier
Ave.
Conformation/Junior judge: DENISE COLER
Classes offered: Conformation: 4-6, 6-9, 9-12, 12-15 and 15-18 months, Bred By, Open Black, & Open Yellow,
Open Chocolate. (No dogs with major points.)
Juniors: Pee-wees 8 and under, 9 to under 12, 12 to under 15, 15 to under 18
AWARDS FOR THE FOLLOWING CLASSES: BEST ADULT IN MATCH, BEST OPPOSITE SEX ADULT,
BEST PUPPY, BOS PUPPY, BEST JUNIOR
Pre-entries: Junior Handling: $4.00 – Conformation: $6.00 Day of show entries: Juniors $5.00 –Conformation: $8.00
Costume Contest following conformation judging. Free! Awards given. Categories: Best Original, Best Team (dog and handler), Scariest
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Return pre-entries no later than Wednesday, October 27, 2010 to: ARMBAND #: _______________ KIM NOWAK 1295 Pearlbush Ct., El Cajon, CA 92019.
CHECK #, CASH ________________ Make checks payable to: SDLRC
Owner’s Name_____________________________________ Phone_____________________
Name of Dog______________________________________F-M (circle one) DOB _________ (Circle class / classes)
Conformation: 4-6, 6-9, 9-12, 12-15, 15-18 months, Bred By, Open Black, Open Yellow,
Open Chocolate.
Juniors: Pee-wees 8 and under, 9 to under 12, 12 to under 15, 15 to under 18 I hereby agree to hold the San Diego Labrador Retriever Club, Inc., and all other parties involved with this event harmless
from all the liability from loss, damage, injury, or accident to myself, or any dog in my care.
TOTAL $____________________ BREED ________________________________________
Signature________________________________________Date___________
PHOTOS
I see it! I think I can. I can!
TRIMMING NAILS
Train Your Pet to Love Nail Trims By Sophia Yin, DVM, MS You have finally mustered the nerve to carry out the task you’ve been dreading all week. Nail clippers in hand, you hunt for Fido throughout the house. “I got him. He’s over here,” shouts your spouse. The two of you conspire to hold the struggling Cocker Spaniel down to give him a toenail trim, but after just seconds, you both give up.
The majority of dog and cat owners are afraid or unable to trim their pet’s nails. This is an essential pet care task that all owners should be able to perform.
Untrimmed or worn nails can snag on objects and break, causing pain and a trip to the veterinarian or an abnormal walking gait. They can even grow so long that they curve around back into the pads, causing lameness, pain and infection. Long nails can also cause damage to furniture or hardwood floors and scratch humans who are playing with their long-nailed pets.
You might think you can avoid the issue by sending your pet to the veterinary hospital or groomer to have this task done, but many pets are just as bad there. Consequently, the event is extremely stressful.
It turns out that both dogs and cats can be trained to allow, and even enjoy, the toenail trim process. Although the overall process is easier if you start when your pet is young, the trick is to pair the event with something positive and to train in systematic steps.
For instance, to train a pet to tolerate toenail trims, we want to associate the procedure with good things. For pets that bolt at the sight of toenail trimmers, you can just place the trimmers near their food bowl so they have to walk past and be near them every day when they eat. You can also put a treat, such as canned food, peanut butter or spray cheese, on the nail trimmer handles so that the pet can lick the treat off every time they walk by. You may want to be holding the trimmers if you have a pet that tends to eat weird objects.
Once the pet consistently acts as if she’s about to get treats when she sees the trimmers, you can go on to the next step. The easiest variation uses two people — one to give treats and one to handle the feet. First, have the pet sit in a comfortable position. Start by giving treats and simultaneously rubbing just above the paw. The goal is to get the pet to focus on just the food. After several seconds, stop. Wait about five seconds, then repeat the procedure. You want to make it clear that handling the foot equals treats.
When the pet is good at this step, go to pairing foot-rubbing with giving the treats. With each step, handle the feet more vigorously. Next, practice putting the clippers over the nail so he gets used to the feel paired with treats.
The final step is pairing the actual toenail clipping action with treats. Beyond this, you can also progress to clipping the nail and giving the treats afterward too. Just be sure that when you clip, you avoid clipping into the pink part of the nail that contains the blood vessel and nerves (quick) or you will set the process back. It may be helpful to start by trimming a small part, then a little more, especially with pets that have dark nails that make it hard to see the quick.
Sometimes the training takes just minutes. Sometimes it takes up to a week with twice daily sessions. Just be sure to always stay below the level of handling that causes your pet to react.
Dr. Sophia Yin is a veterinarian at San Francisco Veterinary Specialists. She has a behavior website at www.drsophiayin.com.
TEACHING AN ABUSED DOG TO TRUST
Teaching An Abused Dog to Trust
Often you will come across a dog that has been abused at one point in his life. These dogs are difficult to deal
with as the normal things we do causes them anxiety and fear. You can, however, increase your chances of
teaching an abused dog to trust with a few simple changes in approach and a lot of patience.
When interacting with this dog, bend down to appear less threatening. When talking to him, keep your voice
low and cheerful. A loud or frustrated tone will cause him to fear. Call him to you; don’t approach him. If he
makes an effort to obey, praise him. Don’t wait for him to obey completely. Remember, he may be used to
getting hit when he approaches someone.
When you do get to pet this dog, avoid his head. Keep your hand palm up as it approaches him and gently rub
under his chin or on his chest. Rubbing either spot tends to calm a dog. If he moves to step backward, let him
retreat. In time, he will stay longer.
When a dog is nervous or scared, he will often wet the floor involuntarily. If this should happen, it is
important not to allow your frustration to show. It is not a deliberate attempt at disobeying and will likely
disappear as he gains trust in you.
Keep any sessions short, with just a few minutes of actual touch each time. You can gradually increase the
time as his trust grows. Often, just sitting quietly and waiting for him to approach you will make him feel
comfortable. If your initial attempts fail, try this.
A once-abused dog can be as trusting and loving as any other. All it takes is patience on the part of those in
his life. A crouching position, low voice and appropriate touch will win him over eventually.