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Brainerd Kennel Club
Gazette
The snow is finally gone! After a long winter like this year, we really appreciate the warmer
weather. I am sitting at a campsite enjoying the sun as I write this.
I wanted to make the membership aware that we are again going to try to get AKC recognition.
To meet the qualifications that AKC has established, we need to have an up-to-date roster that
includes the individual members‘ activities related to dogs.
You will be receiving a questionnaire in the mail from Brainerd Kennel Club soon. This
questionnaire will come with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Please fill this form out and
mail it back. Having this recognition will allow us to eventually hold Licensed Trials and
provide more activities and exposure for our club.
I have enjoyed working with many club members to help make our club successful. I look
forward to more new things and growth in our club membership.
Have a great summer! See you at the picnic in July, and good luck at all the shows.
Colleen Adrian President, Brainerd Kennel Club
The Newsletter for Our Club Summer 2013
The Brainerd Kennel Club exists to provide an opportunity for dog owners to train their dogs to be
good citizens and companions. We educated members on topics pertinent to dog ownership, care and
training. We also provide community services and programs to provide dog owners the chance to
meet and socialive with others who care about dogs.
The Brainerd Kennel Club sponsors training classes for both beginning and advanced dogs.
We hold and annual fun match for both obedience trained and conformation dogs.
We provide educational programs for members and also provide community service programs
such as visits to schools and nursing homes in the area.
Brainerd Kennel Club meetings are held the second Thursday of each month.
Contact information:
Phone: 218-838-6070
Email: [email protected]
Have Leash Will Travel
Hitting the Road with a Four-legged Friend
When summer looms on the horizon, Americans get anxious to vacate their normal environment
and activities and heed the call of the open road or the friendly skies. Today‘s citizens come by
the urge naturally; the country was settled by those with a yearning to be free, to see the other
side of the ocean or bank of the river or shore of the continent.
Most early explorers set out with an entourage, be it covered wagon train, barge crew, or family
expedition. Each group included livestock to provide meat and milk and haul the worldly goods,
and many included a dog or two for protection and tracking game for the table.
Today‘s family traveling on vacation has different goals and schedules and most don‘t need a
dog for protection or hunting. Companionship, however, is another story.
Preparing Phydeaux for the journey Mom should take Phydeaux to the veterinarian at least two weeks prior to the trip for a complete
physical and update on vaccinations, including Bordatella for kennel cough. The visit should
include a discussion of diseases and parasites that may be prevalent in the destination area to
determine if he needs additional protection. Some pesky problems to be aware of include Lyme
disease, leptospirosis, leishmaniasis, hookworms, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Flea treatment should be part of the package; if the pooch doesn‘t have the wretched parasite, he
could get ‗em in the country, so forewarned is forearmed. If he does have fleas, it‘s good practice
to eliminate them before the trip to avoid infesting cars, motel rooms, cabins, etc. There are
several flea treatments on the market that do not involve poisons, particularly those with flea
growth inhibitors or the chitin blockers, and at least one heartworm medication also protects
against fleas.
Tick treatments are also a good idea if hiking is part of the vacation package. Ticks carry
diseases such as the afore-mentioned Lyme disease and spotted fever; prevention is definitely in
order.
If the vacation involves hiking, Phydeaux should be in good shape for the terrain and the altitude.
Conditioning should begin months before the trip. Daily walks of a mile or more, particularly up
and down hills or on parcours trails, will help get him ready. If Phydeaux is less than a year old
(or less than 18 months if he‘s a large breed), strenuous hiking is a poor idea. Check with the vet
to make sure the dog‘s weight and muscle condition are appropriate for the challenge.
About a week before the trip, Phydeaux should get a thorough home grooming and bath or a trip
to the grooming shop for a trim, ear-cleaning, and nail treatment to reduce shedding in the car
and at the motel, decrease opportunities for ear problems, and cut the potential for claws to tear
furniture and bed linens in motels or cabins or damage tent floors. If he‘s a heavy-coated dog and
is shedding, the grooming session can be postponed to a day or two before departure.
Travel tips Be sure to check pet policies when making reservations at motels, hotels, inns, lodges, or
campgrounds.
Many motels and hotels require a deposit, often non-refundable. Some limit travelers to small
dogs.
Some communities have breed restrictions, rules about clean-up, and noise ordinances.
Campgrounds may limit or forbid dogs during the busiest seasons, and state and federal facilities
may ban dogs from certain hiking trails.
Phydeaux’s travel kit should include: a crate
a First Aid kit
familiar toys
a supply of his regular food and treats
at least two six-foot leashes and a retractable leash if desired
a spare collar
food and water bowls
water bottle for hikes
proof of license and vaccination
a brush or comb for removing coat tangles
a recent photograph for identification in case he gets lost
an identification tag attached firmly to his collar
temporary tags in case he loses his on the trail. (Make a temporary tag out of heavy paper or card
stock; include the rabies tag number, license number, microchip registry information, and a
telephone number – your cell phone or a friend‘s number. Laminate the tag, punch a hole in the
corner, and attach it to the collar.)
Additional items include:
windshield cover to provide shade
shades or lattice inserts for the car or van windows
towels to clean muddy paws
plastic bags to clean feces from public areas
a couple of sheets to protect motel beds from dog hair and dirty paws
a blanket or sheet to place under the crate in the car or van for easier cleanup in case of car
sickness or toilet accidents
clean-up supplies for indoor toilet accidents
flashlight for walks after dark.
The crate is a bed inside the car or van, at the motel or lodge, or next to the tent or picnic table.
Many motels insist that the dog be crated while in the room. Small dogs can ride in a crate on the
back seat or floor; large dogs should ride in the crate in the rear of a station wagon or van. If
there‘s no room for a large crate, the dog must learn to sit or lie quietly in the back seat or cargo
area, with or without a harness that can be attached to the vehicle‘s seat belts. Crates or carriers
placed on the seat should be buckled in so they do not shift when the vehicle turns.
Wire or molded plastic crates are preferred for travel; soft-sided crates are lightweight and easy
to carry, but they do not provide protection in an accident.
Dogs should not ride in the front passenger compartment where they can interfere with the driver
or get hurt in an accident.
A minimum doggy first aid kit should include
a topical antibiotic such as Bacitracin for cuts and abrasions;
veterinary eye drops for eye irritation from allergy;
buffered aspirin (not ibuprofin or acetminophen) for muscle or joint ache;
gauze and wrapping tape to keep wounds clean;
tweezers for removing imbedded ticks or splinters;
Pepto Bismol, Immodium, or a veterinary prescription for diarrhea;
any regular medication, including heartworm or other parasite preventive.
Identification All dogs should wear identification of some sort. The most common but least reliable is the
license tag hanging from a hook on the collar. The tag can be lost in the brush or can be
removed.
A tag riveted to the collar is only slightly more effective; it cannot be lost unless the collar is
removed.
A tattoo on the inside of a hind leg provides permanent identification. Tattoos can be registered
with a national organization that can trace the ownership of any dog if the number is reported.
Trouble is, the guy at the gas station in Podunk, Iowa, won‘t know who to call even if he does
find the tattoo. And finders – even at animal shelters – are often reluctant to flip a dog on its side
to search for a tattoo.
The newest rage in identification is the microchip, which is implanted under the loose skin on
top of the dog‘s neck. The chip is cemented in place with a bio-glue that does not damage tissue
and can be read with a special scanner. Microchips are gaining in popularity since a universal
scanner came on the market. Now the chips can be read by a single scanner no matter which
company did the implant.
Chips and tattoos are only good if the number has been recorded with a registry. For more
information about tattoos, visit www.tattoo-a-pet.com/ on the Internet or call (800) TATTOOS
(828-8667).
The American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery program registers microchips. See
page 18 in this issue and browse http://www.akccar.org/ for more information about microchips.
Good travel manners Although formal obedience training is not necessary, a traveling pooch should have good
manners. He should sit and lie down on command, stand to have his paws cleaned and his coat
brushed, come when called, climb in and out of the car without rushing, and ride quietly. He
should also sit to be petted, walk quietly on a leash, and not steal food.
Dogs that bark excessively or at all hours are not welcome in motels or campgrounds, so make a
Herculean effort to get barking under control before leaving home. If Fido can‘t seem to learn to
―hush‖ on command, try an electronic or herbal no-bark collar available at pet supply stores and
catalogs.
Most dogs need some acclimation to travel so they know when to bark at strange noises or
activity. Many dogs will be alert to every sound the first night or two and settle in nicely when
they come to grips with the situation.
On the way
If Rover gets car sick, try a desensitization program a couple of months before the trip. Take him
to the park or other places he will enjoy. Take him on short runs to do errands. Don‘t feed him
before the trip. If car sickness persists, ask your veterinarian for a remedy.
While on the road, use the air-conditioning to keep the car cool.
Stop at rest areas every three or four hours so Fido can stretch his legs and relieve himself.
Seeing the sights without Rover The rule of thumb is ―Don‘t leave Rover in the car during the day!‖ Even with the windows
cracked. Even in the shade — shade moves. Rover can stay in the car after twilight if he is in a
crate and the windows are opened an inch or two.
If you want to spend a day touring museums or a zoo or wild animal park, make arrangements to
leave Rover at the motel or hotel or find a kennel that offers one-day boarding. Don‘t leave him
tied to a tree at a campsite. If he‘s to stay at the hotel, leave a message at the desk so the maid
doesn‘t walk in on an animal determined to protect his new turf. Many hotels will not clean the
room with a dog inside even if the dog is crated.
If Rover is to be left alone in the room for several hours, take him for a brief walk, put him in a
crate, say goodbye, firmly close the door, and walk away — just as you would do at home. If
he‘s quiet, keep going. If he‘s noisy, grab a quick bite to eat and return as if this was your
intention all along. Then find a kennel for the day or change plans; a prolonged bout of
separation anxiety in a strange place is bad for Rover and wears out your welcome really fast.
For more information about traveling with Phydeaux, see www.Takeyourpet.com.
-Norma Bennett Woolf Copyright 2013 by Canis Major Publications. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
Upcoming Events:
June 20 - CGC Testing, call for more information
June 20 - Summer Classes begin at Hunt‘s Point
July 27 – BKC Fun Match and Picnic
– Bring a dish to Share!
– See flyer page in newsletter!
Wags and Brags
Jaci Peterson Jaci Peterson and Nestle (pictured here) received their OTCH on May 5
th. "OTCH" - Obedience
Trial Championship! The "OTCH" is one of the hardest and rarest titles to earn. You must have
three first places, one in Utility - one in Open - and one more in either class, only one of these
can be from a specialty. Then you must accumulate 100 "OTCH" points which are awarded by
placements according to the number of dogs competing. Jaci and Nestle went to Duluth with
several first places [and "High in Trials"] but needed 21 points to title. They titled in style by
winning three first places in Utility B and taking second in the fourth to add 37 points over the
weekend!
Most obedience competitors call it a "campaign" to get an "OTCH". It takes a lot of training and
competing to earn. These are almost exclusively "owner-handler- trainer" teams.Through all this
training and competing Jaci and Nestle have developed that extremely strong bond which you
need to compete at this level as a team! The Peterson household is extremely proud of them to
say the least! That we are aware of, there are only 4 "OTCH" Labs in Minnesota. Two of them
now live at the Peterson's. WAY TO GO JACI AND NESTLE!!!!!!!!!!!
Kip Dixon Kip Dixon and his dog Gracie (pictured at right)
attended the Obedience Trials, May 4-5, in Duluth ,
MN. Kip and Gracie took 3 first places and finishing
the weekend with a CD Title!
Trinita Mestuzzi
Frankie and I passed our Therapy dog test! We are now a
Therapy team! We had a really nice comment from the
Instructor who tested us; he said he has never seen a dog
do so well, especially when offered a treat!! He actually
said out loud to the room how amazing Frankie was, even
though the treat was practically put in his mouth he did not
take it nor did he try! I was very proud! As soon as our
info come back from the TDI, we will be going out and
making people smile!
We also have a new puppy - little Irish-
pictured here between Frankie and Autumn;
he comes from a big-name kennel that has
been raising and showing parti color and red
standard poodles for over 30 years. We hope
to show him in the future in conformation,
obedience and or agility! He has started his
puppy training and is a very smart little
man...oh yah, he has grown quite a bit since
this picture.
Sheridan Wilson Sheridan Wilson and her dog Sagmar Shadow's Lunar Eclipse (Lunar) have earned three points
so far toward their conformation championship.
Sharon Orser Kati earned her RA (Rally Advanced) and CD
(Companion Dog) titles from my recent show in
Duluth. She also earned one leg toward her Rally
Excellent. Pictured is Kati and me with judge Phil
Rustad.
Kati has also passed her Therapy dog test and has her
TD title.
Carol Manley Carol Manley and her Bernese Mountain Dog "Rumble" recently competed at their national
specialty in Colorado. Rumble scored a perfect 100 and 1st place in the rally excellent class. He
followed with a score of 95 in the rally advance B class. This gave them a combined score of
195, they and were given the High Combined Rally Dog award. This also gave Rumble one
qualifying leg towards his Rally Advanced-Excellent (RAE) title. Only 9 more to go!
Carol's younger BMD "Quin" also made his debute at the national specialty in agility. He ran
hard and performed well in the 90 degree heat.
Kay and LaMar Gunnarson Monte and I traveled to Waukesha, WI, for the Poodle Club
of America‘s Inaugural Upland Test Event. Poodles have
long been recognized as waterfowl retrievers, but just as
much, they are upland hunters. Monte successfully passed the
test and now has the title UIC, Upland Instinct Certificate. He
is the first Miniature Poodle with a UIC title as well as the
first Bench Champion with a UIC. Monte (pictured at right) is
now CH Refinne the Full Monte CGC, RN. BN, UIC.
Jetta traveled to Baldwin, WI, May 18 and 19, to test for her
AKC Master Hunter title. She held the title of Senior Hunter
with three of five legs towards her Master Hunter title. She
and LaMar ran on Saturday morning in the pouring, cold rain
and
were
able to
receive a pass! The conditions were very
difficult and she was the only dog to
receive a Mast pass. On Sunday, the
weather did a complete turnaround, and it
was 80 degrees and humid. After Jetta and
LaMar spent the required 30 minutes in
the field completing test requirements in 6
different areas, the judges were so
impressed with her abilities that they gave
them a perfect score of 60 which is a 10 in
the 6 different categories! Jetta (pictured
at left) is now MBISS GCH Aimn Hi Jet
Stream CGC, MH.
Sally Ihne Sally is pleased with hear Shelties progress after the long dormant winter. At the Fargo
Moorhead Obedience Trial in April, Cash (C-Mar Monetary Value RN CD GN CDX) won a first
place and a third place in Open B. At the Key City Kennel Club Show in St. Peter over
Memorial Day Weekend, Cash finished his Graduate Open Title in three straight shows, winning
first place each day. In addition, on that same weekend Ernie (Odyssey Ernie of Wyowind
RAE2 CD GN CDX GO UD) picked up his fourth leg toward his UDX and won a third place in
Utility B.
Pam Wible
Peggy and Jim Wills At the Fargo show Peggy Wills and Bailee (at right)
earned their CDX
and Jim Wills and Cross (below)
had a High In Trial.
Pam and Tory have been having great fun at dog shows. He
is maturing nicely and is now an International Champion as
well as UKC Champion. Way to go T! This summer, Tory
has a new, upgraded pen – a real improvement!
This is a potluck! So please bring a dish to share!
Brainerd Kennel Club
P.O. Box 622
Brainerd,MN 56401